cover image The Perfect Gift

The Perfect Gift

Dani-Lyn Alexander. Pocket Star, $.99 (80p) ISBN 978-1-4767-7333-9

Jason wants only to fulfill his daughter's Christmas wish of receiving the hot new toy of the year, the Little Family Dollhouse. Unfortunately, he has left his purchase until the last minute, throwing himself into holiday competition against all other harried parents in New York. Leah is on a similar mission for her daughter. They pursue a slapstick romance through snowy streets on an increasingly ridiculous trajectory, giving this contemporary novella a light, merry mood and sweetness to spare. The entire affair has the innocence of a holiday miracle, and a happy ending to suit the spirit. It's a cute and cheerful little bit of romantic comedy. The one event that seems wildly improbable is that two little girls who have never met before nonetheless cheerfully, happily agree to share their gift. (Nov.)