Where Your Treasure Is

The Christmas Ring A Holiday Romance

Written by Karen Kingsbury

Published by Thomas Nelson

Release Date: 10.21.25

Genre: Christian Romance, Women’s Fiction, Christmas

4 Stars!

This story entertained and pointed to the kind of life that matters … one built on God’s Word and full dependence on Him. It’s filled with love and illustrated by lives anchored in a deep desire to trust God through the hardest chapters of life.

There’s something special about a book that doesn’t rush the healing or force the joy but gently reminds you where to look for both. I loved how the family unit was honored and upheld in this story, not just in word but in every quiet act of care, sacrifice, and remembrance. The heart of this book beats with love across generations, through loss, and into unexpected second chances.

One of the most touching aspects was how Scripture was woven into the story with tenderness and reverence. Vanessa viewed the Bible not as a distant book, but as God’s personal love letter present and alive. Every time she opened it, it wasn’t just for reading; it was a meeting with the God who saw her, held her, and guided her through. That quiet, unwavering faith was one of my favorite parts.

That said, there were two moments that stopped me. One line: “Even if He could’ve prevented it” That phrase, in reference to God and the death of a loved one, implies uncertainty about His sovereignty. As believers, we may not understand His ways, but we know He is all-powerful. We do not serve a God who might have been able to intervene. We serve the Almighty who holds every breath and every moment in His hands. Anything less diminishes His character.

Later, a conversation about Walt Whitman felt like it validated his views. But Whitman denied core Christian doctrines, including the atonement, the deity of Christ, and the need for a Savior. I couldn’t help but feel another deep, quiet ache because even a short scene like that, especially in a Christian novel, can be misleading and when left unchallenged, eternally dangerous.

This book offered warmth, love, and glimpses of faith. And it reminded me why I love Christian fiction—not because it’s perfect, but because it can plant something eternal in a reader’s heart. I know it’s fiction—but fiction reaches us in quiet, lasting ways. And when a story carries Jesus’ name, truth matters all the more. Not to condemn, but to guide. Not to win arguments, but to point to the One who never fails. Grace and truth were always meant to walk together—and when they do, hearts are changed.

I received a digital version of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on writing and story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.