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BOOK REVIEW #KAREN KINGSBURY #THE CHRISTMAS RING# CHRISTIAN ROMANCE #THOMAS NELSON #A HOLIDAY ROMANCE


 MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW

Widow Vanessa Mayfield, still grieving for her late husband, embarks on a sincere hunt for her family's heritage ring, which was misplaced shortly after his terrible death. During her Columbus, GA, community's holiday preparations, she forms an unexpected connection with charming antiques merchant Ben Miller and realizes that love may return when least expected. Ben learns evidence regarding the ring's D-Day origins and realizes the lost wealth may already be in his father's possession, prompting him to prevent its sale. What follows is a touching test of devotion, faith, and if real love can weather the storm before Christmas.

Karen Kingsbury tells a wonderful, emotional Christmas story filled with grace and genuine emotion. If you enjoy Christian romance stories about second chances, family treasures, and emotional redemption, this book is ideal for the holidays. It moves at a steady pace, with characters full of faith and emotion. A little predictable? Perhaps—but in this genre, predictability is often comforting—and Kingsbury delivers it with conviction. A delightful, pleasant retreat perfect for the holiday season or whenever you need a gentle reminder that where our treasure rests, our hearts genuinely are.

The story's primary phrase—"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also"—alludes to Matthew 6:21. The ring, engraved with a significant statement and linked to D-Day, becomes a symbol of heritage, sacrifice, and higher purpose. Enjoyed this book thoroughly.

Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson for an advance copy for my honest review.

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

While searching for her family's long-lost heirloom ring, military widow Vanessa Mayfield meets handsome antique dealer Ben Miller. The two are drawn to each other and forge a friendship that soon becomes a deep and breathtaking romance. But neither are sure that what they've found can last.


As Vanessa organizes her annual Columbus Cares Christmas Military Dance, she looks forward to her daughter's return from college. But Vanessa hasn't told Sadie about Ben. After all, Vanessa hadn't anticipated finding love again after losing her husband. And now she wrestles with feelings that are becoming hard to ignore.

Just as Ben is about to declare his love for Vanessa, he learns more about her missing Christmas ring: her great grandfather found it in France on D-Day, and engraved on the band is a single meaningful word. The details confirm a terrible truth, one that Ben cannot ignore.

Certain he now knows where Vanessa's ring is, Ben leaves town in a frantic rush. But can he stop a certain sale, or will Vanessa's ring be lost forever? Days before Christmas, when all seems hopeless, Ben and Vanessa learn an important eternal truth: Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson

Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 21, 2025

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages

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