The Perfect Love Song by Patti Callahan Henry

Book Synopsis:

"Can one song change the course of life?

Brothers Jimmy and Jack Sullivan live a nomadic life doing what they love: touring with their band, The Unknown Souls. But Jack’s recent engagement to Kara has everyone looking forward to a Christmas destination wedding in Ireland.

Unlike his brother, Jimmy never expected to fall in love. But he feels a sense of peace and happiness whenever he’s around Kara’s best friend, Charlotte—which has him wondering what he’s missing. Over Thanksgiving, Jimmy and Charlotte write a song while sitting together on the back porch. When the band sings it at a Christmas concert the next night, Jimmy insists it’s the perfect love song—but a manager for another famous duo is adamant that it’s the perfect Christmas song. Before Jimmy knows what’s happening, he’s on tour with the hottest country band around and suddenly everyone knows his name.

But fame isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and Jimmy finds himself far away from those he loves—especially Charlotte. Only a Christmas miracle—or two—will be able to lead Jimmy back to Ireland, to his brother, and to love."

Title:  The Perfect Love Song

Author:  Patti Callahan Henry

Publisher:  Thomas Nelson

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Four

Review:

"The Perfect Love Song" by Patti Callahan Henry

My Rationalization: 

Good Christmas story which extended into a wedding that was held in Ireland and bringing in the story about the 'Claddagh Ring.'  I loved how this author was able to bring in lots of the traditions of  Ireland in this lyrical tribute to love.  It was interesting seeing these two brothers [Jimmy & Jack]  who had a band The Unknown Souls who were dating two best friends Charlotte and Kara. What will happen as Jimmy & Charlotte during Thanksgiving together writes a love song called 'Unexpected.'  However, when it was sung by his band at a 'Holiday Jingle Jam concert' a Milton Bartholomew [concert promoter] who was listening thought it was more of a Christmas song... and the story will take off. Now to truly understand what all is going on you will have to pick up "The Perfect Love Song" to see how well this author brings it all out to the reader as this heartwarming story will take on 'twists and turns, forgiveness, grace, and unexpected giving?'  It will be quite a read as the story will be of love that finally finds its way back to each other in a beautifully told story as one will see this Christmas miracle that will lead a brother to Ireland and even to one that truly loves him. 

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."