A MONTGOMERY FAMILY THANKSGIVING - Brenda Jackson
Madaris Publishing
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Brenda Larnell (A)
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
REVIEW: Brenda Jackson has done it again! The Montgomery family, one of the lesser-known families of the Brenda Jackson Universe, has been revived in this heartwarming and multilayered portrait of family, forgiveness, and the enduring power of love. Set during the Thanksgiving Holiday, the novel brings together the Montgomery family for a celebration that is as much about healing old wounds as it it about making new memories. With its intricate cast of characters and intertwining storylines, the Queen of Romance, Brenda Jackson, crafts a narrative that feels both intimate and expansive, capturing the complexities of familial bonds.
Speaking of complexities, the family dynamics are complicated with the reappearance of Edwina Montgomery, a woman with no redeeming qualities, who abandoned her family and chose to live her life aloud despite whom she hurt or discarded along the way. Ms. Jackson skillfully navigates the tension and tenderness that arise from Edwina’s attempt to re-enter the Montgomerys’ lives. The family’s interactions during Thanksgiving serve as a backdrop for moments of reflection, confrontation, and genuine connection.
Beyond the immediate family, we are introduced to a compelling second storyline featuring Haven McGuire, cousin of the Montgomerys and Skylar Kingston. There is a lot of depth to this added storyline that exposes unexpected changes to the family dynamic. A third storyline that centers on Danielle Manchester, (Thea’s daughter) and Wade Harrison, a rodeo champion and Texas rancher. Their romance unfolds against the backdrop of the Thanksgiving festivities. These storylines enrich the novel’s tapestry with blending passion with the realities of commitment.
A MONTGOMERY FAMILY THANKSGIVING is a celebration of togetherness, forgiveness, and the messy, beautiful realities of family life. Ms. Jackson’s skillful storytelling draws readers into the Montgomery’s world, inviting us to witness their joys, struggles, and triumphs. I highly recommend it for your reading pleasure to explore family, forgiveness, and new beginnings.
5th November 2025 | romcol@caribsurf.com
Speaking of complexities, the family dynamics are complicated with the reappearance of Edwina Montgomery, a woman with no redeeming qualities, who abandoned her family and chose to live her life aloud despite whom she hurt or discarded along the way. Ms. Jackson skillfully navigates the tension and tenderness that arise from Edwina’s attempt to re-enter the Montgomerys’ lives. The family’s interactions during Thanksgiving serve as a backdrop for moments of reflection, confrontation, and genuine connection.
Beyond the immediate family, we are introduced to a compelling second storyline featuring Haven McGuire, cousin of the Montgomerys and Skylar Kingston. There is a lot of depth to this added storyline that exposes unexpected changes to the family dynamic. A third storyline that centers on Danielle Manchester, (Thea’s daughter) and Wade Harrison, a rodeo champion and Texas rancher. Their romance unfolds against the backdrop of the Thanksgiving festivities. These storylines enrich the novel’s tapestry with blending passion with the realities of commitment.
A MONTGOMERY FAMILY THANKSGIVING is a celebration of togetherness, forgiveness, and the messy, beautiful realities of family life. Ms. Jackson’s skillful storytelling draws readers into the Montgomery’s world, inviting us to witness their joys, struggles, and triumphs. I highly recommend it for your reading pleasure to explore family, forgiveness, and new beginnings.
5th November 2025 | romcol@caribsurf.com
