Today’s Special by Jonathan Dimmig

Today’s Special by Jonathan Dimmig
Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (77 pages)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

What’s your version of an ordinary day?

For Thomas Danielson, it’s the constant strain of keeping the restaurant he owns from going under. His friends and family depend upon his success but the outlook is dismal. It demands his entire focus until tragedy strikes and his soul-mate is ripped from his arms.

Can Tom recover from the absolute worst event that could possibly happen?
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A twist of fate crushes Tom’s world and sends him on a journey of discovery for what’s truly important in life. With guidance from friends, loved ones, and an unassuming chalkboard there just may be some hope in his struggles.

Nothing in life is guaranteed and we are sometimes forced to face the impossible. Tom’s story shows how, even in the darkest times, there is a ray of light shining though the clouds.

Food nourishes the body, but sometimes it also feeds the soul.

Thomas was such a kindhearted man. His character development was so nicely done that I felt like I knew him by the time the first scene ended. It came as a surprise to me, then, to discover how many other layers there were to his personality as the plot moved forward. Yes, he had his fair share of faults as well, but they only made me like him more than I already did because of how naturally they fit into what I already knew about him. He was such a well-developed character that I wish I could meet him in real life.

There were pacing issues in the beginning. As much as I enjoyed getting to know the characters so well, all of those introductions did slow down the development of the plot. This pacing would have been perfect for a full length book, but at times it felt uneven for a short story.

One of my favorite parts of this tale were the friendships all of the characters had developed in it. They had their shares of conflicts like anyone else, but their core relationships were strong and loving. The romance was sweet, but the friendships were the heart and soul of the storyline. There are some relatives that people are born having, but one can also become family through choice. This was a beautiful example of how that can happen.

If you’re looking for something sentimental and a little bittersweet, Today’s Special is a good place to start.