Book: The Christmas Swap
Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Revell
163 pages, paperback
Emma has a good job as a substitute teacher. But she does not have any family to spend Christmas with. Her parents are away, overseas, doing missionary work. She is invited to spend the holiday with her old friend from college. This is a wealthy family, who consider her to be a good friend and a welcome guest. Emma is from humble financial means and is a kind, peaceful, person, who is grateful for each day.
Normally, the family spend the season at their Arizona home. This year, Mr. Landers (the father of her college friend) has organized a house swap for the holiday. They are to spend Christmas in snowy, beautiful, Colorado. Emma's description of the scenery is inspiring.
There is a sweet, wholesome romance that develops between Emma and the owner of the Colorado house. It was nice to read about their daily activities, and how some of the guests learned to ski for the first time.
This is a light, pleasant story. I loved reading about the contrast between the two houses - the one in Arizona, and the one in Colorado. There was also a noticeable difference between Emma and her host family. She was helpful and a peacemaker, just what the the Landers' family needed!
Overall it was an enjoyable, Christmas story.
* Disclosure - This book was provided for review purposes. *
