Most Delightful

Charlie’s Last Angel by Maggie Christensen is a very charming contemporary novel that I adored and never wanted it to end.

The leading characters are not in their first flush of youth; they are in their fifties. It is refreshing to see that growing older does not mean growing staid. Both leading characters have much to offer, both in their jobs and in their private lives. They blend well together as they fall hopelessly in love.

The course of true love does not run smooth. Grown up daughters and an ex-wife feel that they know better than their father just what he needs. Only one of the three daughters recognizes that Charlie’s last angel is good for him.

We see the value of good friends to support and offer advice, but not to interfere.

Gossips and the paparazzi hi-jack private lives. It is best to get ahead and control the narrative.

Even in the twenty first century a character cares more for appearances than supporting her pregnant, unmarried daughter, leaving the role free for others to step in.

Forgiveness is a theme. It is needed for a character who nearly blew several lives apart with her selfishness.

I thoroughly enjoyed Charlie’s Last Angel. It is always good to have older characters as the focus. It is a most delightful tale.

I received a free copy from the author. A favorable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

JULIA WILSON