Catching Christmas - by Terri Blackstock (Hardcover)

About the Book

"New York Times"-bestselling author Blackstock tells the rich and heartwarming story of a cab driver, a young attorney, and the elderly woman who will stop at nothing to give her granddaughter one special gift for Christmas.

Book Synopsis

"Blackstock's charming romance is sure to put readers in the Christmas spirit. Recommend to fans of Karen Kingsbury and readers who DVR the entire holiday line-up on the Hallmark channel." --Booklist

New York Times bestselling author Terri Blackstock delights with this charming holiday love story about an overworked attorney's grandmother will stop at nothing to find her a date for Christmas--but ultimately helps her find what really matters in life. Perfect for fans of Comfort and Joy by Kristin Hannah or The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan.

As a first-year law associate, Sydney Batson knows she will be updating her resume by New Year's if she loses her current case. So, when her grandmother gets inexplicably ill while Sydney is in court, she arranges for a cab to take her grandmother to the clinic.

The last thing cab driver Finn Parrish wants is to be saddled with a wheelchair-bound old lady with dementia. But because Miss Callie reminds him of his own mother, whom he failed miserably in her last days, he can't say no when she keeps calling him for rides. Once a successful gourmet chef, Finn's biggest concern now is paying his rent, but half the time Callie doesn't remember to pay him. And as she starts to feel better, she leads him on wild-goose chases to find a Christmas date for her granddaughter.

When Finn meets Sydney, he's quite certain she's never needed help finding a date. Does Miss Callie have an ulterior motive, or is this just a mission driven by delusions? He's willing to do whatever he can to help fulfill Callie's Christmas wish. He just never expected to be a vital part of it.

This Christy Award-winning grumpy/sunshine Christmas romance is filled with matchmaking, a delightful--but meddlesome!--grandmother, the discovery of where happiness truly lies, and all the magic and charm of the holidays. Let it wrap around you like a blanket and a mug of hot chocolate as you slip into the Christmas spirit.

"Blackstock delivers a tender and funny yuletide tale of faith, hope, and love . . . Quirky characters and a wholesome plot will please inspirational readers looking for a heartwarming Christmas story." --Publishers Weekly

"The feel-good Christmas book of the year. Blackstock's tale of love and redemption wrapped in a holiday bow will leave you smiling. Don't miss Catching Christmas." --Rachel Hauck

"Darling and laugh-out-loud cute, Catching Christmas makes the reader think about the important things in life. I read it in one gulp and wished there was more." --Colleen Coble

"Blackstock weaves a compelling, romantic tale that is sure to get you into the Christmas spirit!" --Denise Hunter

Review Quotes

'Catching Christmas reminds readers not to take for granted the time they're given.'--Hope by the Book, BOOKMARKED review

'I absolutely love Terri Blackstock's books, and I think I loved Catching Christmas most of all. Although this book is clearly a romance, it is not just a romance. It is more complex, with threads of wrong, regret and redemption running through it--and, of course, Christmas!'--The Alabama Baptist

'Blackstock (If I Run) delivers a tender and funny yuletide tale of faith, hope, and love . . . Quirky characters and a wholesome plot will please inspirational readers looking for a heartwarming Christmas story.'--Publishers Weekly

'Blackstock's charming romance is sure to put readers in the Christmas spirit. Recommend to fans of Karen Kingsbury and readers who DVR the entire holiday line-up on the Hallmark channel.'--Booklist