Rating: 3.75 stars out of 5
Unfortunately, I didn’t read Deefur Dog, and to be honest I don’t know why that is, because it’s been on my TBR since being published. I’ve put in a request to Santa, so we’ll see. But I digress. This story features the characters from that book a year later. To be honest, though it’s not a standalone, it certainly wasn’t difficult to follow, and it was filled with the warmth, poignancy, and sweetness I always hope to have from a holiday short.
Cameron and Jason are settled in their relationship, and Cameron’s daughter, Emma, not only accepts Jason, but adores him, and the feeling is mutual. Their dog Deefur loves him as well, and when Deefur falls ill on Christmas Eve, it’s Jason who pushes to get him to a vet immediately, despite Cameron’s fears of the road conditions. His first husband was killed on slick roads on Christmas Eve two years before, and on this night of all nights, his fear that he’ll lose Jason is choking him.
But Deefur’s needs surpass Cameron’s fears and when push comes to shove, Cameron realizes that his love for Jason surpasses everything else, and he may finally be ready to move on.
How RJ Scott manages to fit in a ton of information and a boatload of feelings in one small short story is beyond me, but she does, and it’s delightful. Whether you’ve read the first book or not, this one will bring you Christmas cheer.
The very attractive and cheerful cover features a photo of Deefur and Emma superimposed on a background of holiday lights, mistletoe, and snowflakes.
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Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 