I first read Ms. Naman's work in Caterpillar Kisses and fell in love with her work, her use of scrumptious words and most of all her inspirational storytelling ability. And she doesn't disappoint in her newest (and first inspirational fiction book), Christmas Lights.

In seven individual vignettes, Naman introduces the reader to seven very different women who are facing some pretty big challenges. Sometimes they face them with fear, at times with determination, or trepidation, or maybe with acceptance. But the thing is, they don't avoid. They face life the best way they can.

Katherine is an older woman who must find a way to accept and cope with her husband's Alzheimer's. Julianna is a teenager who is interested in a boy but doesn't think he's interested in her-and some time at church with the little children will answer her question. Adrianna is a young wife who believes her marriage is over and must take a stand. Cassandra has lost a child and is facing Christmas without him. Victoria is single and is about to meet someone very interesting. Alexandra has a medical question looming but embraces acceptance with her grandmother's silent help. Isabella has an interesting secret to share on Christmas, and it will ultimately be the continuation of her most interesting family.

Unless you're psychic, you won't discover the novel's secret. All of these special women have something in common. And that something, accompanied by the true meaning of Christmas, will give them strength and happiness-and will sustain them.

If you read only one inspirational Christmas book this year, make it Christmas Lights. You'll smile, sigh with satisfaction and maybe a tear or two will fall. And when you're done, the spirit of Christmas will live in you. And that's a good thing.

Armchair Interviews says: It's a winner!