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New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah is beloved by readers around the world for her unique blend of powerful emotion and exquisite storytelling. In Comfort & Joy, she offers a modern-day fairy tale—the story of a woman who gets a miraculous chance at happiness.
Joy Candellaro once loved Christmas more than any other time of the year. Now, as the holiday approaches, she is at a crossroads in her life; recently divorced and alone, she can’t summon the old enthusiasm for celebrating. So without telling anyone, she buys a ticket and boards a plane bound for the beautiful Pacific Northwest. When an unexpected detour takes her deep into the woods of the Olympic rainforest, Joy makes a bold decision to leave her ordinary life behind—to just walk away—and thus begins an adventure unlike any she could have imagined.
In the small town of Rain Valley, six-year-old Bobby O’Shea is facing his first Christmas without a mother. Unable to handle the loss, Bobby has closed himself off from the world, talking only to his invisible best friend. His father Daniel is beside himself, desperate to help his son cope. Yet when the little boy meets Joy, these two unlikely souls form a deep and powerful bond. In helping Bobby and Daniel heal, Joy finds herself again.
But not everything is as it seems in quiet Rain Valley, and in an instant, Joy’s world is ripped apart, and her heart is broken. On a magical Christmas Eve, a night of impossible dreams and unexpected chances, Joy must find the courage to believe in a love—and a family—that can’t possibly exist, and go in search of what she wants . . . and the new life only she can find.
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"Good quick read. Interesting story line, although the first half has many 'yah right' details. Just keep reading. Not so sure I love the ending, definitely gives you something to think about. But worth reading. Really good writing. Made me miss home. "
— Jen (4 out of 5 stars)
Comfort and Joy Listener Reviews
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" Good book if you finish it. I thought it was kinda corny at first but liked the way it ended. "
— Sandy, 3/1/2013 -
" Always a good read ! Better yet available at the library. Could read her books again and again. These are kind of long so definitely not a day or so. They have depth which makes her characters believable . "
— Elaine, 11/21/2012 -
" I am reading Comfort and Joy now, both Magic Hour and Fire Fly Lane are really good books! "
— Becky, 8/5/2012 -
" One of my favorite authors!! "
— Michelle, 5/5/2011 -
" As I started reading this, I realized I had read it a couple years ago. As I recall, I enjoyed it then and enjoyed reading it now. "
— Linda, 4/28/2011 -
" Enjoyable. I was surprised as the story took a twist I did not expect. Moral of the story is to pursue your dreams no what the situation. "
— Lynette, 4/27/2011 -
" I read this because I love Firefly Lane- skip it and go to Winter Garden, this one is really cheesy. "
— Susan, 4/14/2011 -
" Kristie says: This is a story about a woman who has inner struggles and due to a tragedy, is given one of the greatest gifts- a second chance. "
— Katy, 4/13/2011 -
" This was a good read - certainly not great. "
— Gaynell, 3/30/2011 -
" A different plot that really leads you to wonder - what really happens when a person is... Oh wait - it will spoil it if I say anything more..... Very Interesting....... "
— Marti, 3/18/2011 -
" Great book to read around the Holidays. "
— Christina, 3/8/2011 -
" A real tear jerker, but could have been better written. It unfolds quickly, takes an unexpected turn but I found myself impatient before the end of the book. "
— S, 2/22/2011 -
" This is a story about a woman who finds her sister and husband in bed together. She finally forgives them both when she finds love again. "
— Lschneier, 2/11/2011 -
" Copying what Sue said the other day, this falls in the category of "junk food". Found it entertaining, not anything special or enlightening. I heard it on cd, so I don't feel so bad for 'wasting' my time on it since I got a bunch done while listening. Will give this author another try. "
— Ana, 2/2/2011 -
" My first Kristin Hannah. I'm hooked! "
— Megan, 2/1/2011
About Kristin Hannah
Kristin Hannah, a former lawyer turned writer, is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels, including The Women, The Nightingale, The Great Alone, and The Four Winds.
About Sandra Burr
Sandra Burr is an AudioFile Earphones Award–wining narrator. She has read more than one hundred books in her career, including the New York Times bestselling Cedar Cove romance series by Debbie Macomber.