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Reviewed by Luwi Nyakansaila for Readers' Favorite
Welcome to Newport Beach, home to the Candy Canes, a group of God-fearing women who support each other through prayer and share amazing memories. Over the years, new members have been inducted into the group, like Melanie and their family members. Natalie, one of the Candy Canes, faces a health crisis that tests her faith and causes her trauma and fear. Her predicament unites the Candy Canes in prayer and they all do their best to be there for her. Melanie, on the other hand, meets Alan, a man visiting his cousin, who arouses new feelings in her. Get a copy of Natalie's Red Dress by Bonnie Engstrom to join these incredible women of faith as they navigate through these new changes in their lives.
Natalie's Red Dress is the ninth installment in The Candy Cane Girls series by Bonnie Engstrom. It can be read as a standalone novel and is easy to follow because readers learn about the characters along with Alan, the new man in town. His curiosity and interest in the community members help readers understand the relationship dynamics and personalities of the Candy Canes. The story covers sensitive topics like trauma, breast cancer, physical and emotional scars, and drug abuse that many people are facing in our society today. The author raises awareness and gives statistics about breast cancer at the beginning of the book. I liked the comedic incident with the nosy neighbor because it brought a light-hearted note to the story. The book is well written, with chapters beginning with a character's name; this makes the story easy to follow and understand. I recommend this book to anyone who loves reading Christian novels that perfectly blend humor and emotional elements.
