The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury (review)

 One of my goals for the year 2026 is to read more books and hopefully, hopefully, hopefully get the one I've been working on ready for publication - what's taking so long with that is a story all on its own.  I've been getting a head start on my reading goal and already finished one and the next one was this, The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury.  When I saw the movie was on television my husband asked if I wanted to watch it.  I said I'd have to read the book first.  So, to my surprise, on Christmas he gifted me with the book and it took me two days to finish it.  

It isn't a thick book, 185 pages to be exact; not including her acknowledgements and discussion questions at the end.  It was one of those stories that was hard to put down because I wanted to know if the character would ever find the ring she had lost.

The Christmas Ring is a romantic drama about rediscovery and redemption.  Vanessa Mayfield is a military widow who had lost the family heirloom ring that had been passed down since her great-grandfather found it in France while serving in World War II.  During her search, she discovered a cute antique shop where she also met owner, Ben Miller.  The two had an instant connection and became closer through texting, video chatting and eventually dating.  Just as Ben was about to declare his love for Vanessa, he learns more about her missing ring.  Is he able to find it and return it to her?  Well, I can't give away too much detail.  

Karen Kingsbury, a #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is an inspirational storyteller with almost 100 books published.  She's also a writing professor at Liberty University.  I have not come close to reading all of her books but each one I have read so far holds my attention from beginning to end.  If you are looking for a Christian author who writes fictional stories I highly recommend her.  

For the first time for Karen Kingsbury, the movie had been created before the book.  Starring Jana Kramer, Kelsey Grammer and Benjamin Hollingsworth I'm excited to see how similar the film is to the book.  I'm not a huge fan of the Hallmark movies but this one sparks an interest for me, especially since it's from Kingsbury.  I'm not sure when I'll see the movie but once I do I'll let you know.  Stay tuned.  

As I continue on my reading goals I think it would be fun to write a review on most, if not all of them as it will add a little something different to this blog of mine.