All Is Bright by RaeAnne Thayne: Book Review

All Is Bright is a lovely story of hope and love set during the holidays. It was a wonderful read!

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From The Publisher:

Sage McKnight is an ambitious young architect working at her father’s firm who takes on her most challenging client in Mason Tucker. The former pro baseball player is still healing from the physical and emotional scars after a plane crash left him a wheelchair-using single dad, and he’s determined not to let anyone breach his emotional defenses. Sage knows her work on Mason’s new home in Hope’s Crossing is her best work yet, and she won’t let her grumpy client prevent her from showcasing her work personally.

With Sage’s gift for taking broken things and making them better, the matchmaking talent of the quirky locals and a generous sprinkling of Christmas cheer, Mason doesn’t stand a chance against the power of this magical holiday season.

My Thoughts:

All is Bright is the author’s eighth book in her Hope’s Crossing. I have not read the earlier books in the series and did not feel I lost anything by reading this as a standalone. The book tells the story of two romances, but the focus of the book is Sage and Mason.

Sage is a young architect who works for her father. For personal reasons, she enjoys renovating and retrofitting homes to make them physically accessible to all. She has been the architect working on Mason’s home for the past several months.

Mason’s baseball career ended with a tragic helicopter crash that killed his wife and unborn child and left him a single parent with physical and emotional challenges. At the time of the accident, his estranged mother came to care for Mason’s daughter but he’s guarded as to whether or not she has changed her ways enough for him to trust her.

It was interesting to see the relationship between Sage and Mason develop over time with a little matchmaking from friends and family. The book is full of Christmas hope and spirit as the reader is taken to several community holiday events. The book is heartwarming and emotional – perfect for those that enjoy a holiday romance.

I listened to the audiobook version of All is Bright which was narrated by Carly Robins. Her performance was expressive and easy to listen to. I would not hesitate to choose this version of the book to those that enjoy this format.

What I Liked:

• The theme of hope that was felt throughout the book
• The discussion of the importance of accessibility
• The romance that develops between Sage and Mason

Acknowledgments:

Thank you to my local library for purchasing this audiobook.

Other Books I’ve Reviewed from RaeAnne Thayne:

Coming Home for Christmas