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jbarr5's review
3.0
A Christmas Gift: Winter Romance (Four Seasons Set Book 1)
Story of a teen Holly who's grown up next door to Caleb who's now part of a wolf club.
The block throws a Christmas party that everyone enjoys. The kids used to play together but when they got to be 10 they moved in different groups.
She helps him pick out his girlfriends Christmas gift and her mom decides to give her a makeover for the party and Caleb's brother will be home for the holidays.
Misunderstandings need to be talked out to make it a great holiday...
Story of a teen Holly who's grown up next door to Caleb who's now part of a wolf club.
The block throws a Christmas party that everyone enjoys. The kids used to play together but when they got to be 10 they moved in different groups.
She helps him pick out his girlfriends Christmas gift and her mom decides to give her a makeover for the party and Caleb's brother will be home for the holidays.
Misunderstandings need to be talked out to make it a great holiday...
gunjan2024's review
5.0
By the end of this novel, I was in tears. I love such kind of stories. They always make me happy and emotional. This one touched my heart. The simplicity of Holly and the boldness of Caleb, I fell in love with these two.
A perfect Christmas read. I have just started to have the feel of that Holly time.
Christmas, Christmas! ❤️❤️
A perfect Christmas read. I have just started to have the feel of that Holly time.
Christmas, Christmas! ❤️❤️
vhegde's review
4.0
This story is about Holly and Caleb who lives as neighbors but drifted apart when they grew up as Caleb became "the cool guy" and Holly "the invisible girl". The story goes on with the same tone as that of any romance and is really beautiful where the ruby and garnet comparison was made. I felt it was so beautiful. There isn't much that makes this story very extraordinary but it does leave a very good message, a christmassy feel and a happy heart! Such is the power of sweet romance!
jen286's review
2.0
This review was originally posted to Jen in Bookland
2.5 stars
A Christmas Gift was a quick Christmas read. Holly and Caleb used to be best friends until Caleb changed as they grew up. He became part of the popular boys who are mean to people, especially Holly. She still has a crush on him even though he is not very nice, but that is the way it is.
Holly works in retail and when Caleb asks her to help him pick out a gift for his girlfriend she can't say no. After all he is being nice to her, even if she doesn't trust him to not go back to the jerk he usually is on Monday. His girlfriend sounds terrible, much like he has been acting, so match made in heaven I guess. Only when shopping for her gift the two bond a bit and of course you add in a bit of Christmas magic and viola! They are in love. Yey!
Really the story was just okay. I love Christmas magic, but some of the ideas just bugged me a bit. Like Holly's mom tells her that she feel in love with her dad, but her dad didn't even notice her. So what did she do? Changed the way she looked to get his attention. When Holly questions this, asks isn't that a bad message? That you have to change for a boy? Her mom is just like oh, but I didn't change. Just my appearance a little bit. Even though Holly didn't really buy into her mom's must change for a boy thing after she tried it, it still bugged me a bit.
Overall it was an alright read. Very quick, with a touch of Christmas magic.
2.5 stars
A Christmas Gift was a quick Christmas read. Holly and Caleb used to be best friends until Caleb changed as they grew up. He became part of the popular boys who are mean to people, especially Holly. She still has a crush on him even though he is not very nice, but that is the way it is.
Holly works in retail and when Caleb asks her to help him pick out a gift for his girlfriend she can't say no. After all he is being nice to her, even if she doesn't trust him to not go back to the jerk he usually is on Monday. His girlfriend sounds terrible, much like he has been acting, so match made in heaven I guess. Only when shopping for her gift the two bond a bit and of course you add in a bit of Christmas magic and viola! They are in love. Yey!
Really the story was just okay. I love Christmas magic, but some of the ideas just bugged me a bit. Like Holly's mom tells her that she feel in love with her dad, but her dad didn't even notice her. So what did she do? Changed the way she looked to get his attention. When Holly questions this, asks isn't that a bad message? That you have to change for a boy? Her mom is just like oh, but I didn't change. Just my appearance a little bit. Even though Holly didn't really buy into her mom's must change for a boy thing after she tried it, it still bugged me a bit.
Overall it was an alright read. Very quick, with a touch of Christmas magic.
blodeuedd's review
2.0
It was very cliche.
2 former friends. One is now a heartthrob with a bitchy gf
The other one is "normal"
He needs a present. She helps. He then realises that he loves her.
Her mum takes her out on a makover
They get together
The end
Eh
2 former friends. One is now a heartthrob with a bitchy gf
The other one is "normal"
He needs a present. She helps. He then realises that he loves her.
Her mum takes her out on a makover
They get together
The end
Eh
sannareads's review
2.0
This was a sweet short story about childhood friends Holly & Caleb. Sadly it wasn’t as Christmas:y as I’d hoped nor did it surprise me in any way. Would I recommend it? Sure! If you want to read a quick Christmas story about two teenagers, that’s sweet and fast paced!🎄
tartbarbie's review
4.0
Holly and Caleb grew up across the street from each other best friends. Until the day Caleb decided he wanted to be a "wolf" one of the popular bad boys. Holly misses her friend but they haven't spoken in over 90 days when he asks for help finding the perfect gift for his girlfriend. Holly has a crush on him, but she wants to do right maybe even rekindle the friendship by helping him out. Will he see the girl next door that has been right in front of him all the time?
I like Holly she's sweet even helping the guy she's in love with find the perfect gift for her girlfriend who is a girl she doesn't like. I knew right from the start that Caleb would see how wonderful Holly was after following her though her work and to a little store to find the perfect gift. They work well together, plus they were friends long before the "wolf" group was even a option.
I'm a sucker for a sweet clean romance they are one of my favorite kind of reads so I had to read A Christmas Gift. While it's a short story it's a perfect mix of story and romance giving us a heart warming ending. I felt I was able to connect with Holly as I'm sure we've all been in her shoes at one point or another. This is my first book by the author but I enjoyed it, a beautifully written story that captures the heart. Since it's a short story perfect for a quick sweet happy ever after read, and I highly recommend checking it out.
I like Holly she's sweet even helping the guy she's in love with find the perfect gift for her girlfriend who is a girl she doesn't like. I knew right from the start that Caleb would see how wonderful Holly was after following her though her work and to a little store to find the perfect gift. They work well together, plus they were friends long before the "wolf" group was even a option.
I'm a sucker for a sweet clean romance they are one of my favorite kind of reads so I had to read A Christmas Gift. While it's a short story it's a perfect mix of story and romance giving us a heart warming ending. I felt I was able to connect with Holly as I'm sure we've all been in her shoes at one point or another. This is my first book by the author but I enjoyed it, a beautifully written story that captures the heart. Since it's a short story perfect for a quick sweet happy ever after read, and I highly recommend checking it out.