Plot or Premise

Megan McGee is a 30-something lawyer facing a quiet Christmas with her dog when a new crying client, Bonnie Cantrell, comes asking for a restraining order.

What I Liked

The restraining order is against an abusive ex, Carl, who’s also an ex-cop, and Bonnie is worried for the safety of not only herself but also her son and her new lover. The story starts as a simple textbook case, but starts to morph as it becomes evident that while Carl is unhinged, perhaps Bonnie isn’t telling the whole truth.

What I Didn’t Like

A thread of Christmas presents runs through the story showing that sometimes little miracles do happen, but it’s rather cliché.

The Bottom Line

A surprisingly light story given the dark nature of the case.