⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was I hooked by that book? Yes. Multiple lives intersect because of an accident on a bridge, leaving everyone hoping for a Christmas miracle.

Sergeant Archer Raines has worked every holiday all year for one reason: to finally spend Christmas with his wife. But when a desperate man threatens to jump from Portland’s St. Johns Bridge, Archer’s expert negotiation skills are required to defuse the situation. Rosalee, a high-powered accountant and mom-to-be, only meant to swing by home for a forgotten phone and client file. Then her car is caught in the chaos on the bridge, she unexpectedly goes into labor, and her carefully planned world begins to unravel amidst the unfolding drama. Exhausted nurse Nova just wants to make it home for Christmas after too many night shifts. When the pileup halts traffic and Rosalee’s baby is on the way, Nova puts her own plans on hold to help a stranger in need. Carter, the owner of a busy tow truck business, regrets taking the call to clear the multi-car collision off the bridge. He’d intended to spend the day tackling last-minute holiday errands. Instead, he’s praying the lunatic pointing a gun at him doesn’t pull the trigger. Fresh out of college and anxious to kick-start his career, Ian’s running late when his car won’t start the morning of his big interview. His rideshare driver turns out to be a captivating girl with a penchant for aggressive driving that narrowly saves them from being part of the wreck on the bridge, sending Ian on an unexpected path of his own.

MY THOUGHTS

The story started out introducing us to the various main characters and gave us a very good idea of their lives and personalities. More details about each one were slowly revealed, which all seemed so benign, but I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. As events unfolded, I had my suspicions about the situation, but the ending was still a super wow moment. The connections between everyone were just so special.

It was emotional and tense, with a heartwarming wind down towards the end. The Christmas spirit was well represented, with love and hope and family at the center of it all.

I can recommend this book if you like inspirational stories about regular people and their reactions in the face of adversity. It is told in the third person, changing the viewpoint between the main characters. Not a romance, though there was a sweet relationship starting up and the book did have a happy ending. See what other readers are saying on Goodreads.

Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Genre: Suspense
Publication: October 7, 2025
Sensuality Rating: Subtle