SEASON OF LOVE

Narrators Barrie Kreinik and Emily Lawrence deliver a unique holiday story. When Miriam inherits part of a Jewish-owned Christmas tree farm back in her hometown, she leaves the comfort of her fiancée and the city to stress over seeing her estranged family again. Once there, she meets Noelle, a joyless recovering alcoholic who is working on the farm. Together, the narrators express emotions typical in a reluctant budding romance. Kreinik and Lawrence both capture the struggles of juggling trauma and the desire for acceptance before eventually developing a full understanding of love. The performances, paired with the diverse religious holiday details, result in a satisfying story for the upcoming season. G.M. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2022]