Series:
Boston Christmas Miracles (Book 3)
Shock guest in her stocking…
Between her busy job on the children's ward and her
recent autism diagnosis, Kalista is looking forward to being home alone for
Christmas. But unexpectedly having her best friend's brother -- and old flame!
-- pediatrician Dylan, move in temporarily over Hanukkah throws her plans into
disarray! Because, although Kali doesn't want "forever" any more than
the playboy, she still certainly wants him…
Kali expected to spend the holidays alone, which is fine
with her. Besides her busy schedule at the hospital and clinic, she's still
trying to come to grips with her recent autism diagnosis. Her roommate, Jen, is
away all month on vacation. So, she was surprised to discover that Jen invited
her brother to use her room while he was in Boston with one of his patients.
Dylan is a pediatrician with a young patient due to have
surgery in the same hospital where Kali and Jen work. Logically, he would stay
in Jen's apartment while there. However, there are complications.
Years ago, Dylan and Kali had an intense encounter that
neither had forgotten. Sharing their space stirs up those old feelings, but
neither wants a relationship. Dylan has been burned in the past and now avoids
commitment. Kali's insecurities make it difficult for her to believe someone
would like to be around her.
I enjoyed the development of Dylan and Kali's
relationship. Once they get past the awkwardness of their past, they are free
to see where their current circumstances take them. Dylan's experience as a
pediatrician gives him an advantage in dealing with Kali's quirks. I liked that
he put no pressure on her and moved forward at her pace. I ached for Kali and
the insecurities that frequently caused her to second-guess herself. There are some
terrific scenes of them enjoying assorted holiday events.
The more time they spend together, the stronger the
sparks of attraction grow. Giving in to the heat for Dylan's stay seems like a
great idea if they can keep their emotions out of the mix. Of course, that
doesn't happen, but neither can bring themselves to confess the change. Not
until they are willing to step outside their comfort zones can they look at a
future together. I liked the ending and the epilogue.
I also enjoyed the medical aspects of the book. Kali's
autism and its effects felt realistic, especially her attempts to adapt to it.
Dylan's heart patient was adorable, and I liked learning about his issue.
Kali's other patients showed the variety she dealt with. I liked the young girl's
case that had Kali stumped for a bit because that one can be a challenge to
identify.
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