There's nothing in the
world Army Sergeant Vic Carponti loves more than his wife and his
country. Smart-mouthed and easy tempered, he takes everything as a joke .
. . except his promise to come home to his wife, Nicole, for Christmas.
As he prepares to leave for his latest deployment into Iraq, Vic will
do everything he can to shield his beautiful, supportive wife from the
realities of war . . . and from his own darkest fears.
As a career army wife, Nicole Carponti knows just what to expect from her husband's tour of duty: loneliness, relentless worry, and a seemingly endless countdown until the moment Vic walks through the door again. But when the unthinkable happens, Nicole and Vic's bond is tested like never before and changes everything they believe to be true about the power of love and the simple beauty of being home for the holidays.
Release Date: November 5, 2013
As a career army wife, Nicole Carponti knows just what to expect from her husband's tour of duty: loneliness, relentless worry, and a seemingly endless countdown until the moment Vic walks through the door again. But when the unthinkable happens, Nicole and Vic's bond is tested like never before and changes everything they believe to be true about the power of love and the simple beauty of being home for the holidays.
Release Date: November 5, 2013
Vic Carponti is one
character that I still think about every so often since reading
Because of You. He's the guy that cracks jokes and makes
everyone laugh. I just found his fun personality to be quite
infectious and memorable. When I found out Jessica Scott was giving
Vic Carponti his own story, I just about peed in my pants with
excitement!
For fans of Vic and
Nicole, you will not be disappointed in this story! I'll Be Home
For Christmas coincides with events taking place from Because
of You. If you're familiar with that story, then you already
know what happens to Carponti. This story fills in the gaps that we
didn't see going on behind the scenes. Don't worry, even if you
haven't read book #1, this story can still be enjoyed as a beautiful
novella on its own. It just might make you want to pick up Because
of You just to find out what happens to Sergeant Garrison.
I am happy to report that
Ms. Scott kept Carponti true to his character. Boy, is he funnier
than ever! Even the story of how he and Nicole met is classic
Carponti! Vic and Nicole are more than just a couple who have a blast
when they are together. We get to see their heartbreaking goodbye as
Vic is deployed to Iraq. I loved how each of their fears and
emotions were laid out, and how they managed to cope and stay
connected during this time. He really does live to make his wife
smile and laugh.
Overall, this short story
has a great blend of humor, raw reality of what military spouses and
families face during separation, and heartfelt holiday romance. If
anything, this has made me love Carponti even more! A wonderful
addition to the Coming Home series.
*A complimentary copy was
provided in exchange for an honest review.*
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