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callienicole's review against another edition
4.0
Falling Like Snowflakes by Denise Hunter finds Eden Martelli and her son on the run when their car breaks down in Summer Harbor, a small town in Maine. In need of cash to fix her car, Eden applies for a job at a Christmas tree farm and ends up working for Beau Callahan. She uses a fake identity to try to keep herself and her son safe from the people who are trying to kill them, but in the process of working on the farm she finds herself falling for Beau.
I was excited to read this book because I have enjoyed other books by Hunter, and I love a good Christmas-y book. This book did not disappoint on the festive front. Eden spends the entire holiday season with the Callahans and the descriptions of the small town events and celebrations reminded me of holidays that I have spent with my own family. I enjoy the settings and descriptions in Hunter's books, and she always keeps the plot flowing nicely, which made this book fun to read.
I will say that to me, the romance story in this book didn't grab my attention as much as other books of Hunter's. I felt like the main characters didn't really get to know each other enough before they were having feelings toward each other, and there was more of a focus on physical attraction. I think this is partly because the plot necessitates Eden hiding her identity, but the relationship between Beau and Eden seemed too superficial to me. I like when characters have quirks and flaws, and fall in love anyway. Everyone in this book seemed too noble and faultless, and they didn't have enough personality. I couldn't relate to these characters as much as in some of Hunter's other books.
I also wasn't crazy about the way the word "Lord" was used by two of the characters, and in the last chapter Beau swats Eden on the behind in a playful manner, which is an interaction that I think isn't appropriate between two unmarried characters in a Christian book. Between that and some of Hunter's physically-focused descriptions of kisses, I would recommend caution especially for younger female readers.
This book was fun to read close to the holidays, and Hunter's plots always make me want to keep reading, but this one wasn't my favorite. If you want an easy book to read over Christmas, this one was just okay, and I might recommend checking out some of Hunter's other titles first.
Note: I received a copy of this book for free from Booklook in exchange for an honest review.
I was excited to read this book because I have enjoyed other books by Hunter, and I love a good Christmas-y book. This book did not disappoint on the festive front. Eden spends the entire holiday season with the Callahans and the descriptions of the small town events and celebrations reminded me of holidays that I have spent with my own family. I enjoy the settings and descriptions in Hunter's books, and she always keeps the plot flowing nicely, which made this book fun to read.
I will say that to me, the romance story in this book didn't grab my attention as much as other books of Hunter's. I felt like the main characters didn't really get to know each other enough before they were having feelings toward each other, and there was more of a focus on physical attraction. I think this is partly because the plot necessitates Eden hiding her identity, but the relationship between Beau and Eden seemed too superficial to me. I like when characters have quirks and flaws, and fall in love anyway. Everyone in this book seemed too noble and faultless, and they didn't have enough personality. I couldn't relate to these characters as much as in some of Hunter's other books.
I also wasn't crazy about the way the word "Lord" was used by two of the characters, and in the last chapter Beau swats Eden on the behind in a playful manner, which is an interaction that I think isn't appropriate between two unmarried characters in a Christian book. Between that and some of Hunter's physically-focused descriptions of kisses, I would recommend caution especially for younger female readers.
This book was fun to read close to the holidays, and Hunter's plots always make me want to keep reading, but this one wasn't my favorite. If you want an easy book to read over Christmas, this one was just okay, and I might recommend checking out some of Hunter's other titles first.
Note: I received a copy of this book for free from Booklook in exchange for an honest review.
hannahnana73's review against another edition
5.0
OKAY THiS WAS MY FAV DENISE HUNTER BOOK SO FAR I LOVED THISSS
(i'm taking a while to remember why tho coz i read this a while ago:(()
AlSO I LOVE MAINE IT'S SO PRETTY (INSIDE MY HEAD AND APPARENTLY IRL AS WELL)
also i love both the MCs.
they're everything.
also i have severe trust issues so i loved Beau.
and I love how Denise brought God into it as well.
Also I love aunt trudy and the brothers (i love the whole banter thing they have)
and ofc micah.
and yeah i loved everything
(i'm taking a while to remember why tho coz i read this a while ago:(()
AlSO I LOVE MAINE IT'S SO PRETTY (INSIDE MY HEAD AND APPARENTLY IRL AS WELL)
also i love both the MCs.
they're everything.
also i have severe trust issues so i loved Beau.
and I love how Denise brought God into it as well.
Also I love aunt trudy and the brothers (i love the whole banter thing they have)
and ofc micah.
and yeah i loved everything
jfraser82's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good read...and I appreciated a bit of mystery in this chick-lit (I didn't know Hunter wrote anything but romance??). *two thumbs up*
flowersofquiethappiness's review against another edition
4.0
Ms. Hunter has been on my list of favorite authors for several years and this story just helps cement her there. I absolutely loved the gentle way Beau took care of Eden, even when not certain what her motives were for arriving as she did. Ms. Hunter is so good at writing a swoony hero! Seeing both of them fall in love, almost against their will, is so very sweetly done. And some of the obstacles in their way are handled maturely and nicely, which I appreciated. A perfect story for a cozy evening in front of the fire! :)
rusticreadingal's review against another edition
5.0
Denise Hunter has done it again! Falling Like Snowflakes was a wonderful romance filled with an exciting dose of suspense and mystery.
Eden's determination was very admirable and I clung to my kindle reading as fast as I could trying to figure out what was going on with her, why and what she was fleeing from. Beau's protectiveness was sweet, but I've got to say all the Callahans were so lovable. I've already preordered Zac's story, The Goodbye Bride, and can't wait to read his tale!
Eden's determination was very admirable and I clung to my kindle reading as fast as I could trying to figure out what was going on with her, why and what she was fleeing from. Beau's protectiveness was sweet, but I've got to say all the Callahans were so lovable. I've already preordered Zac's story, The Goodbye Bride, and can't wait to read his tale!
nicolealtherr's review against another edition
4.0
I love Hallmark movies and I love books that read like Hallmark movies, especially at Christmas time--so this was perfect!
It was my lucky day, because one of her Christmas novels, the first book in her Summer Harbor series, was available!
I snatched "Falling Like Snowflakes" up and proceeded to read the entire book in one day!
I really enjoyed this one!! I was excited for it to be a typical Hallmark movie-type book, but it actually had a lot more depth than many of the others in this genre that I had read. There was an interesting story line, romance, mild suspense/drama, and lovable characters.. what more do you need??
It was my lucky day, because one of her Christmas novels, the first book in her Summer Harbor series, was available!
I snatched "Falling Like Snowflakes" up and proceeded to read the entire book in one day!
I really enjoyed this one!! I was excited for it to be a typical Hallmark movie-type book, but it actually had a lot more depth than many of the others in this genre that I had read. There was an interesting story line, romance, mild suspense/drama, and lovable characters.. what more do you need??
tami227's review against another edition
4.0
This is a lovely romance! I really like the characters and the suspense built into the story. I really like Beau and his heroic and gentlemanly ways. The theme of the story is about second chances and fresh starts. My favorite character was Aunt Trudy, though the quirky aunt character is overused a bit. The physical attraction part is overplayed a bit sometimes, good writing doesn't always need to be so obvious about it, but dialogue is good between the two and I enjoyed that part. It was very exciting at the end for sure and I look forward to reading the stories of the other brothers too!
I received my copy in exchange for an honest review.
I received my copy in exchange for an honest review.
agrutle's review against another edition
3.0
Eden is running from something with her young son. She's got to get to her friends cabin, she just knows that she'll be safe once she gets there. The car she bought though didn't make it, it just got her to Summer Harbor, Maine. When she decides the best she can do is wait and see how much it's going to cost to fix the car, Eden and Micah go to a diner and grab a bite. Life is so bad when it's bad because her bag with all her money get stolen. So here is this poor woman, shes running from something bad, no ID, now no money and she's got no way to get anywhere but her own two feet. She's told that the Christmas tree farm may have some openings for seasonal help. So she walks, a long way to this farm and there are no jobs. It's dark and now Eden needs to find a way back to town, but walking isn't going to work. She's tired and so is Micah, so she breaks in to one of the out buildings to sleep.
It's the first Christmas that they're going through since Beau's dad died. Really even though they run a Christmas tree farm, they don't do much in the way of Christmas celebrations. The woman he just turned away that was looking for a job at the farm, he found her in an out building that she broke in to. Something is going on with her. He can't quite put his finger on it but she's hiding something. Her son doesn't talk, at all, and she gets fidgety when he asks questions about her past or her family. The family needs some one to take care of their aunt, this woman needs a job so two birds one stone. Kate (Eden) is attractive, funny and smart. She appeals to him and its wrong because he's got a girlfriend. The longer he's around Kate, the more he wants to know and protect her.
I felt like too much was going on in this story. It wasn't awful but I think if some of it was pared down it would've flowed better. Eden really had trust issues and honestly I couldn't blame her with all the things she'd seen and had to deal with. Beau was really oblivious to things going on in his own home with his brother. I don't want to say too much about things because it will ruin the plot and some of the lines of the story. I don't know if I'll read more of this line of stories but I may, depending on who's story it is! Leave the author love in the form of a review.
It's the first Christmas that they're going through since Beau's dad died. Really even though they run a Christmas tree farm, they don't do much in the way of Christmas celebrations. The woman he just turned away that was looking for a job at the farm, he found her in an out building that she broke in to. Something is going on with her. He can't quite put his finger on it but she's hiding something. Her son doesn't talk, at all, and she gets fidgety when he asks questions about her past or her family. The family needs some one to take care of their aunt, this woman needs a job so two birds one stone. Kate (Eden) is attractive, funny and smart. She appeals to him and its wrong because he's got a girlfriend. The longer he's around Kate, the more he wants to know and protect her.
I felt like too much was going on in this story. It wasn't awful but I think if some of it was pared down it would've flowed better. Eden really had trust issues and honestly I couldn't blame her with all the things she'd seen and had to deal with. Beau was really oblivious to things going on in his own home with his brother. I don't want to say too much about things because it will ruin the plot and some of the lines of the story. I don't know if I'll read more of this line of stories but I may, depending on who's story it is! Leave the author love in the form of a review.
kbranfield's review
4.0
4.5 stars.
With Falling Like Snowflakes, Denise Hunter's Summer Harbor series is off to a delightful beginning. Centered around the Callahan brothers, this first novel in the series perfectly blends romance and intrigue when Beau hires mysterious newcomer Eden Martelli to help out around the house while his aunt recovers from a broken leg.
Eden and her young son, Micah, are fleeing for their lives when her car breaks down in Summer Harbor. When they become stranded after her money is stolen, she is desperate for a place to stay and although she is out of her element, she gratefully accepts Beau's job offer. With their lives at risk, she is afraid to trust anyone but herself and she skillfully dodges Beau's questions about herself. Eden's stubbornness puts everyone at risk when Beau begins secretly looking for answers about her past.
Finding out the truth about Eden is just one of the problems Beau is facing. His relationship with his girlfriend Paige is a little unsettled and things between them become even more strained after he meets Eden. A shocking announcement from his brother, Riley, adds to his stress and the rift between them continues to widen.
The romance between Eden and Beau is slow growing and there are many obstacles for them to overcome when they unexpectedly fall in love. It takes a while for Beau to work through his emotions and arrive at a decision about his relationship with Paige. Eden's tumultuous past has left her with little desire to enter into a relationship of any kind and her trust issues make it nearly impossible for her to discuss what happened prior to her arrival in town. Resolving her immediate problems is just the beginning of the healing process for Eden and much to Beau's dismay, a future together remains far from certain.
Falling Like Snowflakes is a charming romance with appealing characters and a gentle undercurrent of faith. Denise Hunter skillfully weaves all of the various elements into a realistic story that is fast-paced and quite engaging. A wonderful introduction to the Callahan brothers that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next novel in the Summer Harbor series.
With Falling Like Snowflakes, Denise Hunter's Summer Harbor series is off to a delightful beginning. Centered around the Callahan brothers, this first novel in the series perfectly blends romance and intrigue when Beau hires mysterious newcomer Eden Martelli to help out around the house while his aunt recovers from a broken leg.
Eden and her young son, Micah, are fleeing for their lives when her car breaks down in Summer Harbor. When they become stranded after her money is stolen, she is desperate for a place to stay and although she is out of her element, she gratefully accepts Beau's job offer. With their lives at risk, she is afraid to trust anyone but herself and she skillfully dodges Beau's questions about herself. Eden's stubbornness puts everyone at risk when Beau begins secretly looking for answers about her past.
Finding out the truth about Eden is just one of the problems Beau is facing. His relationship with his girlfriend Paige is a little unsettled and things between them become even more strained after he meets Eden. A shocking announcement from his brother, Riley, adds to his stress and the rift between them continues to widen.
The romance between Eden and Beau is slow growing and there are many obstacles for them to overcome when they unexpectedly fall in love. It takes a while for Beau to work through his emotions and arrive at a decision about his relationship with Paige. Eden's tumultuous past has left her with little desire to enter into a relationship of any kind and her trust issues make it nearly impossible for her to discuss what happened prior to her arrival in town. Resolving her immediate problems is just the beginning of the healing process for Eden and much to Beau's dismay, a future together remains far from certain.
Falling Like Snowflakes is a charming romance with appealing characters and a gentle undercurrent of faith. Denise Hunter skillfully weaves all of the various elements into a realistic story that is fast-paced and quite engaging. A wonderful introduction to the Callahan brothers that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next novel in the Summer Harbor series.
ianmcnamara's review against another edition
5.0
I was recommended this Author by a friend, as Audible had all the books in this series, I decided to start with it as the stories sounded interesting. This is the first book in the summer Harbour series, this tells the story of the three Callahan brothers boe, Zack and Riley. This is The story of boe and Eden. Eden turns up in summer harber after her car ends up having a damaged engine. She is also on the run from people who want her and her son dead as he witnessed his own father being murdered. She turns up at the family's Christmas tree farm looking for work and boe starts to suspect that all is not well. I am not going to give you any more of the story as I think you should read it, if you like stories about small towns and romance with a bit of Christian belief added then you will love this. Just about to start number two. Would highly recommend this series.