Miss Miller's Christmas


Fiction - Short Story/Novela
113 Pages
Reviewed on 11/18/2024
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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

Treat yourself to a delightful Christmas tale of love and romance with Miss Miller's Christmas by Robert Valle. Karen Miller recently moved to New York City to be near her aging grandfather and work for a computer services company. In her thirties, Karen has little time for romance or herself as her work always keeps her busy, even during the Christmas season. While walking on the snow-covered sidewalk, Karen slips and falls, but a handsome stranger helps her back to her feet. That stranger is Terry Adams, a single father with an eight-year-old son. Despite their mutual attraction, Karen mistakenly believes that Terry has a wife. However, a kindly old man named Niels assures her everything is not as it seems. As it turns out, fate has plans of its own.

Robert Valle is a master at writing wholesome Christmas stories that brighten your day, and Miss Miller's Christmas is just that. It is a tale about love, family, and the hope of the Christmas spirit that brings people together. With affable characters who charm their way into your heart, Valle tells a beautiful story that embodies the Christmas spirit and everything it entails. Karen and Terry complement each other as a couple. They are the kind of characters readers like to see ending up together in romance stories. Despite this being a short read, even the secondary characters have important roles to play, and, among them, Niels and Marvin Miller were my favorites. So wait no longer and get yourself this hopeful romance novella for the upcoming holiday season!

Luwi Nyakansaila

Miss Miller's Christmas by Robert Valle is a heartwarming story that delves into themes of love, connection, and the significance of family. Set during the festive season in New York, the story revolves around Karen Miller, a caring and hardworking woman who looks after her grandfather. Although she has great friends and a loving family, Karen yearns for love and companionship. One day, she slips on an icy street and is helped up by a handsome gentleman named Terry, with whom she feels an instant and intense connection. Despite their brief encounter, Karen cannot forget him, and Terry also finds himself constantly thinking about her, regretting not getting her contact information. Both of them hope to meet again, but in the vast city of New York, the chances of crossing paths seem slim. Unbeknownst to them, fate is working to ensure that their paths will cross once more.

Miss Miller’s Christmas is a heartwarming story with a captivating plot and engaging characters. It imparts profound lessons about love, kindness, and compassion, perfectly intertwined with the Christmas theme. The undeniable connection between Terry and Karen is beautiful, and their journey unfolds in a manner that underscores the magic of chance encounters and the significance of maintaining hope. The story transports readers to the streets of New York, showing its vibrant beauty during the holiday season. Robert Valle uses simple language, making the book easily understandable and accessible to a broad audience. The images accompanying the beginning of each chapter effectively capture the festive atmosphere, adding visual appeal. Overall, Miss Miller's Christmas is a delightful read for those in search of a dose of holiday cheer and romance.

Rich Follett

There is a touch of magic on every page of Robert A. Valle’s Miss Miller’s Christmas. Karen Miller, an attractive but weary IT worker in New York City, looks after her grandfather, goes to work, and really has very little else in the way of a life. Despite the enchantment of the city over the holidays, she is lonely and feeling a bit dispirited. Enter a handsome stranger who helps her up from a fall on the icy sidewalk, a kindly old man named Niels who bears a striking resemblance to a certain jolly old elf, and a precocious eight-year-old boy who loves video games and horses. The result is a beautiful and heartwarming mix of Christmas cheer and a series of serendipitous holiday miracles born of human kindness and impeccable cosmic timing. No one is left out of the Christmas glow as Robert A. Valle proves himself a worthy assistant to old St. Nick.

Miss Miller’s Christmas, at novella length, is perfect for reading in one sitting, preferably curled up with a beverage and a cozy quilt. Robert A. Valle writes with an old-fashioned charm that somehow manages not to seem dated or forced. His dialogue is genuine, his characters sincere, and his tone is as heartwarming as silver bells on a clear winter night. Miss Miller’s Christmas is the fourth in a series, each volume of which seems sure to delight readers looking for a sweet-spirited escape from the cares of the world. So, pour yourself a bit of holiday cheer, cozy up to a warm fire, and prepare to be infused with a generous dose of Christmas spirit. Robert A. Valle’s Miss Miller’s Christmas is a brightly wrapped gift, ready to be enjoyed.