A Christmas Surprise is a very short novella by Janelle Taylor. This is a cute love story that develops quickly. The writing itself is good but it is very mushy and not very realistic. The plot of the story is sweet though so the writing doesn’t put you off.

Betsy Reed gets some news at the doctors that she just can’t believe. Even worse, she doesn’t want to believe and she doesn’t trust the test results. While hiding this secret from her husband, Reed, he is also keeping a secret from her. When they go away to her parents’ cabin for the Christmas weekend, they both reveal their secrets to each other. Will they be happy? Or devastated by each other news?

This was a cute and quick read, but I’m not sure I’d pay to read it since it’s only 48 pages. If you want something light and fluffy and can get your hands on a free copy I’d definitely suggest reading it, if not I wouldn’t waste my time or money. ( )

By: Janelle Taylor
Published By: J. T.
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Book Blog For: GMTA
Review:

"A Christmas Surprise" by Janelle Taylor was a nice short Christmas holiday novella. This novel was of 'heart wrenching, deeply moving and emotionally fervent tale' that would keep you turning the pages until the end. With this mother finding herself pregnant Betsy Reed was in shock and wondering how her husband, Tommy would react. They had planned on waiting a while but now she was pregnant and Betsy was 'having a hard time telling her husband for fear he will not be happy.' It appears that both of these two had secrets and only if they had shared, and then their is the neighbor Peter who now had guessed what was going on. Now, this is the time you must pick up this good read to see how it will all turn out. How will Tommy's reacted to the wonderful news?

If you want to read a short story with a lots of 'sparkles and shines' especially during the holidays then I would recommend "A Christmas Surprise" for you. ( )