Reviewed by Becca
TITLE: A Touch of the Heart
AUTHOR: Pelaam
PUBLISHER: MLR Press
LENGTH: 37 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 6, 2019
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Christmas—a time for Santa, elves, and angels. But they don’t exist. Or do they? Alex is about to find out.
Alex loves making Christmas special for the customers who visit his shop, despite his own sadness and loneliness. He employs Michael as his store Santa, and when a young would-be shoplifter, Jackson, is caught, he’s persuaded by Michael to give him a chance. To Alex’s surprise, he’s attracted to Jackson, but he really has no idea how to deal with it.
Will Alex get a touch of the heart from an angel to help him find the love he deserves?
REVIEW:
I LOVED this little story. OH my GAH! It is technically a Christmas/holiday story, but it’s one of those that is so sweet and special that it could be read year round. I absolutely loved it.
Alex has been thinking of making a few changes for Christmas around his shop in the mall, but wasn’t sure how to go about it. When he sees an application for a Santa, he decides to talk to the guy and finds out Michael shares in his opinions about changes around the store. But with things going good, there is some dissention in the ranks. Especially when a desperate young man was caught shoplifting and had ended up been given a job. For the first time in years, Alex sees himself attracted to someone again. Jackson really has brought him back to life. But can he deal with getting past his past and be with Jackson or will a little Christmas miracle be in order to get these two where they need to be?
This story was so sweet. Other than the wench who tried to ruin everything. I would have punched her. But other than her lol, it was so romantic and sweet. It just melts your heart like candy. I loved the connection between Alex and Jackson and was actually surprised at first that that was who he was going for. I really thought it was going to be about Alex and Michael. But I think this turned out much better. And you will see why. It’s a short story. It won’t take long to read. And you won’t regret it. It’s a beautiful little story.
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