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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It was okay.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Abandonment
This is book eight of the Christmas Mountain Clean Romance series and the main characters are Lacey Lane and Jacob Curtis. Lacey has come to the small town of Christmas Mountain to scout out locations for the next series of the reality TV show she produces, after one of her city friends moved there a year ago and fell in love with the place. She thinks it would make the perfect change from all the sea, sand and everything else, where the previous three series have been set and show off the quaint nature of this very special town, especially at this time of year with all the snow and decoration. Nearly every business is named with a Christmas theme and even the hotel she is staying in for the next two weeks is called the Sugar Plum Inn! If her idea for a location gets chosen, then she will finally be able to put down a deposit on a home of her own, something she never had growing up in foster care and constantly moving around. Jacob loves his town and never wants to leave it, but is also on the lookout for the kind of love his parents have. He helps out run the family inn, where Lacey is staying and she ends up knocking him off a ladder in her desperation for coffee when she first arrives, whilst also trying to show her boss Mel what the town looks like.
His sister was supposed to give Lacey a tour of the town, but has to try and find a large dog called Ribbons, who is an escape artist. Jacob ends up doing the tour and makes quite plain all of his negative thoughts about the show coming to his town and how it would ruin what makes the place so special. There are lots of places to show her and some have a very traditional place in the town’s heart and traditions. The Sharing Tree and Kissing Bench up by the Falls are perhaps the most famous and well visited by locals and visitors. Lacey finds herself starting to relax and enjoy the slower pace of life in the town that Jacob is trying to get her to notice, whilst flirting and joking with her. As she peruses the various shops, she finds other hints of what sort of a man Jacob is, as she finds evidence of other things he makes and helps out with. She is falling for him, but she is only there for a short time and it seems wrong to start any sort of relationship. She has a huge decision to make and it could either break her dream of finally having a home in the city that she has always dreamed of and a job she loves, or give all that up to have a more relaxed way of life with a man she realises she is in love with, in this small town. Huge decisions to ponder and the sudden appearance of her over the top boss Mel in town, throws everything in the spinner, as his ideas for everything will change the small town forever and not in a good way! Will she chance getting fired by disagreeing with everything in his vision for the show, or risk alienating the man she loves and the townsfolk who have become her friends? A few surprises at the end, in a lovely story of a town where every day reminds you of Christmas and where everyone would help another, in the drop of a hat. Romance blossoms and the story has a HEA ending. I just wish I had read all of the previous books in the series now! I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the books above.
His sister was supposed to give Lacey a tour of the town, but has to try and find a large dog called Ribbons, who is an escape artist. Jacob ends up doing the tour and makes quite plain all of his negative thoughts about the show coming to his town and how it would ruin what makes the place so special. There are lots of places to show her and some have a very traditional place in the town’s heart and traditions. The Sharing Tree and Kissing Bench up by the Falls are perhaps the most famous and well visited by locals and visitors. Lacey finds herself starting to relax and enjoy the slower pace of life in the town that Jacob is trying to get her to notice, whilst flirting and joking with her. As she peruses the various shops, she finds other hints of what sort of a man Jacob is, as she finds evidence of other things he makes and helps out with. She is falling for him, but she is only there for a short time and it seems wrong to start any sort of relationship. She has a huge decision to make and it could either break her dream of finally having a home in the city that she has always dreamed of and a job she loves, or give all that up to have a more relaxed way of life with a man she realises she is in love with, in this small town. Huge decisions to ponder and the sudden appearance of her over the top boss Mel in town, throws everything in the spinner, as his ideas for everything will change the small town forever and not in a good way! Will she chance getting fired by disagreeing with everything in his vision for the show, or risk alienating the man she loves and the townsfolk who have become her friends? A few surprises at the end, in a lovely story of a town where every day reminds you of Christmas and where everyone would help another, in the drop of a hat. Romance blossoms and the story has a HEA ending. I just wish I had read all of the previous books in the series now! I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the books above.
Lacey grew up being shuffled from one foster home to another. But now, at twenty-eight, she's a successful TV producer. Scouting out the next locale for her dating show, she's charmed by Christmas Mountain. Not only is the setting romantic, she falls in love with the people. Especially Jacob, a handyman and woodworker who keeps his parents' inn in working condition. Christmas Mountain is the only place he's ever wanted to live. Is he willing to give that up for a shot at a future with Lacey? Or can he convince her to leave her career behind to stay in the only place that's ever felt like home?
If you're looking for a short, sweet Christmas romance with all the feels, give this one a try. It's wonderful to see Lacey, who never felt like she belonged anywhere, discover a place that makes her feel whole.
Thanks, Booksprout, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
If you're looking for a short, sweet Christmas romance with all the feels, give this one a try. It's wonderful to see Lacey, who never felt like she belonged anywhere, discover a place that makes her feel whole.
Thanks, Booksprout, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
This was such a cute holiday romance! It was the first I have read in the series, and it certainly gives you the holiday feelings. It was beautifully written and had all the small town feel goods which I always love. The characters were lovable, and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
Lacey has always been driven, she has had to be due to her upbringing and now she is close to her life goal but she wasn't counting on Christmas Mountain and the amazing place it is. I loved how Jacob challenged Lacey to a certain extent as well as how they are so well matched to each other with how opposite they are to the TV show coming to town. There are loads of laughs, some awkward moments, awesome townsfolk, a beautiful setting and storyline and characters that have you turning the page and enjoying the book start to finish.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I got this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.This is book # 8 in the series.The story has laughs, secrets, family issues, passion, and plenty of steam.This is a sweet christmasy story.
Set in Christmas Mountain, this was a sweet Hallmark movie like Christmas romance. It is book #8 in a series, but worked well as a stand alone book. The small town businesses named in a Christmas themed way was a little corny, but cute. The book had some laugh out loud moments, and was a feel good holiday read.
I watch Hallmark Christmas movies every year and love them. This book was a little more over the top than some of those movies. I wanted to like this book more, but it could be too corny at times. If you love sweet romances, this one would be a great pick.
I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. These are my honest opinions.
I watch Hallmark Christmas movies every year and love them. This book was a little more over the top than some of those movies. I wanted to like this book more, but it could be too corny at times. If you love sweet romances, this one would be a great pick.
I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. These are my honest opinions.
Set in Christmas Mountain, this was a sweet Hallmark movie like Christmas romance. It is book #8 in a series, but worked well as a stand alone book. The small town businesses named in a Christmas themed way was a little corny, but cute. The book had some laugh out loud moments, and was a feel good holiday read.
I watch Hallmark Christmas movies every year and love them. This book was a little more over the top than some of those movies. I wanted to like this book more, but it could be too corny at times. If you love sweet romances, this one would be a great pick.
I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. These are my honest opinions.
I watch Hallmark Christmas movies every year and love them. This book was a little more over the top than some of those movies. I wanted to like this book more, but it could be too corny at times. If you love sweet romances, this one would be a great pick.
I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. These are my honest opinions.