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sogladtoreadyou's review
4.0
Helen Crane is Jake’s mom and she is on a mission called “Project: Jake’s Bride” and she has a few candidates; one of them being Camryn Neff, who has moved to the town from Chicago!
Camryn grew up in that town, moved out, and is back there to take care of her half sisters since their mother has passed away. She has also taken over the family business, Wrap Around the Clock.
Camryn confronts Jake about this project and Jake says he will talk to his mom about it.
Not only has Helen meddled with her son’s love life, but she has rigged the Snow King and Queen results so that Jake’s best friend, Dylan to be the Snow King in hopes that he finds someone too!
Camryn’s friend, River, is new to town and she is trying to branch away from her shy self. Camryn and River’s friends decide to vote River to be this year’s Snow Queen and when she wins the vote, River is paired with the Snow King (Dylan) to attend the town’s holiday events.
What happens with River and Dylan? Does Jake put an end to Helen’s Project: Jake’s Bride?
This was a very cute holiday story and is a closed story romance book. There isn’t much spice, which was very refreshing to read! Certain conversations between the characters felt somewhat unnatural to me, but that really didn’t interfere with how much I really liked the characters. One part that I absolutelt loved was Camryn’s sisters, who are twins, had totally different interests and excelled in different subjects/hobbies. Being a twin, I find this really important and really enjoyed that this story didn’t include some sort of “twin swap.”
Camryn grew up in that town, moved out, and is back there to take care of her half sisters since their mother has passed away. She has also taken over the family business, Wrap Around the Clock.
Camryn confronts Jake about this project and Jake says he will talk to his mom about it.
Not only has Helen meddled with her son’s love life, but she has rigged the Snow King and Queen results so that Jake’s best friend, Dylan to be the Snow King in hopes that he finds someone too!
Camryn’s friend, River, is new to town and she is trying to branch away from her shy self. Camryn and River’s friends decide to vote River to be this year’s Snow Queen and when she wins the vote, River is paired with the Snow King (Dylan) to attend the town’s holiday events.
What happens with River and Dylan? Does Jake put an end to Helen’s Project: Jake’s Bride?
This was a very cute holiday story and is a closed story romance book. There isn’t much spice, which was very refreshing to read! Certain conversations between the characters felt somewhat unnatural to me, but that really didn’t interfere with how much I really liked the characters. One part that I absolutelt loved was Camryn’s sisters, who are twins, had totally different interests and excelled in different subjects/hobbies. Being a twin, I find this really important and really enjoyed that this story didn’t include some sort of “twin swap.”
susanthebookbag's review against another edition
4.0
I love reading holiday books, especially this time of year. They really get me in the mood. Susan Mallery's books are always such wholesome and joyful stories.
Wishing Tree is a town full of friendly, caring people who thrive on the Christmas season. Even the streets and businesses have holiday names. How wonderful would that be? I especially loved the group of women who are devoted friends and have each other's backs. And watching a little romance slip into some of their lives was so much fun to witness.
I haven't read book one in the series and I didn't feel like I missed anything while reading book two. If anything, it made me want to go back and read the first one, just to learn more about the wonderful people and community of Wishing Tree.
Home Sweet Christmas is the perfect read if you are wanting to get into the season spirit right now.
Wishing Tree is a town full of friendly, caring people who thrive on the Christmas season. Even the streets and businesses have holiday names. How wonderful would that be? I especially loved the group of women who are devoted friends and have each other's backs. And watching a little romance slip into some of their lives was so much fun to witness.
I haven't read book one in the series and I didn't feel like I missed anything while reading book two. If anything, it made me want to go back and read the first one, just to learn more about the wonderful people and community of Wishing Tree.
Home Sweet Christmas is the perfect read if you are wanting to get into the season spirit right now.
jencook29's review
4.0
I adore Susan Mallery, especially the way that she creates a world I want to live in. Her small towns are delightful, and I wish I could be part of them. Her characters, the friendships they create, the families they make are just as good. This was a great read on a cold, wintery Saturday.
coffeebooklexi's review
4.0
Story was cute but I was a bit confused as there are 4 story lines you are following and lots of side characters to keep track of. It was hard to connect with the story as it was unbelievable.
aylasreads's review
3.0
don’t get me wrong i ate this shit up, BUT river annoyed me to no end and i HATEEE third act breakups
christinavarela's review
3.0
A town that’s all about its holidays, sounds good. Thanksgiving was included which is one of my favorites. The first half of the book I was really enjoyed. A good amount of Christmas. Makes you want to visit this town. But then you get to these “conflicts” and it just seems ridiculous. Also, I think the author could take a few lessons from Tessa Bailey.
jeannethinks's review
4.0
Home Sweet Christmas is the second book in the Wishing Tree series set in a lovely town somewhere in Washington State. The books follow the lives of the townspeople as they find their paths.
This is River and Dylan along with Camryn and Jake stories, yes you get two for the price of one, enjoy.
River is relatively new to town, unlike Dylan whose lived there his entire life. As she gets acclimated she feels she needs to get to know more people and little did she know that will bring Dylan into her life. They are comfortable with each other from the start, but with both of them having disappointments in their past the are wary and cautious. Could bring overly cautious or excessively paranoid break up a possibly happy future?
Camryn feels she's living the life she want destined to. After returning home to care for your teenage siblings after the loss of their mom Camryn has completly altered her life. She has a plan and fault for Jake is not in the list. He has far more pros going for him, he gets along well with her sisters, he's thoughtful, he loves dogs and he's good to his mother. Yet could Camryn choose the life she thought she was supposed to have pull her for the potential amazing life with a loving sexy man?
This is River and Dylan along with Camryn and Jake stories, yes you get two for the price of one, enjoy.
River is relatively new to town, unlike Dylan whose lived there his entire life. As she gets acclimated she feels she needs to get to know more people and little did she know that will bring Dylan into her life. They are comfortable with each other from the start, but with both of them having disappointments in their past the are wary and cautious. Could bring overly cautious or excessively paranoid break up a possibly happy future?
Camryn feels she's living the life she want destined to. After returning home to care for your teenage siblings after the loss of their mom Camryn has completly altered her life. She has a plan and fault for Jake is not in the list. He has far more pros going for him, he gets along well with her sisters, he's thoughtful, he loves dogs and he's good to his mother. Yet could Camryn choose the life she thought she was supposed to have pull her for the potential amazing life with a loving sexy man?
sveldheer's review
3.0
this book is like every single hallmark movie i’ve ever seen. cute & romantic but also very predictable. good choice if that’s what you’re into :)
kiala's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Closed door romance