On the Second Day of Christmas is a delightful Christmas story which is part of The Belles of Christmas: Frost Fair series. The books in this series are written by separate authors, but they all center around the Frost Fair which is a rare occurrence in history when the Thames River in London would freeze over. Vendors would set up their wares on the ice.

In this tale of second chances, adventuresome and plucky Lucy Lincoln is in London with her Aunt Harriet when they are drawn to the Frost Fair. When Lucy slips on the ice and hits her head, she is treated by Dr. Benjamin Kent, a shy, reserved acquaintance she had rejected four years earlier. Now a physician in London, he has gained some confidence and respect, and, of course, Lucy is intrigued. Benjamin wants nothing more than to forget about Lucy and the embarrassing incident. I enjoyed seeing their feelings and relationship slowly change.

This is an endearing and entertaining Christmas story that is easy to read and hard to put down. It’s a wonderful addition to my Christmas reading list. I have read several of author Deborah M. Hathaway’s books and enjoyed them all. She is a talented, creative writer, and I’m looking forward to more of her work.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own. ( )