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stacymk84's review
4.0
This story takes place around Christmas time. There’s kinda another story thrown in the mix linking the characters together. The main female character kinda knows the main male character from her past. When he shows up where she’s at things don’t turn out as she plans. In the end all you need is family to come together to help you find your own way.
emilywiltzius's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I love a good romance book. I also love Christmas and mountains. This book had all of that. Yes, it was kind of like a Hallmark movie but I love those so I loved this book. The main character is going through hard times and rekindled friendships help her through. 🎧
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
A charming holiday romance with a wealthy philanthropist, a hot cowboy, cute children and families dealing with grief, loss and health scares. This book was full of all the feels, especially heartwarming acts of kindness and all the Christmas magic we need during the holidays. Great on audio and just a perfect feel good Hallmark movie kind of story.
kdurham2's review
4.0
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Annie McCade is back on the property that she knew very well as a kid and is now the manager and during this holiday season she has custody of her twin niece and nephew as their mom passed away suddenly and her brother is in jail. She is surprised when Tate the grandson of the late ranch owner ends up on property and announces that the whole family will be in town for the holidays and they will turn her world upside down.
Annie McCade is back on the property that she knew very well as a kid and is now the manager and during this holiday season she has custody of her twin niece and nephew as their mom passed away suddenly and her brother is in jail. She is surprised when Tate the grandson of the late ranch owner ends up on property and announces that the whole family will be in town for the holidays and they will turn her world upside down.
booklover1974's review
3.0
3,5 stars
A sweet and endearing holiday romance that's very clean with zero steam :)
I really liked Annie and Tate as the main characters but also Brie and Wes, Everybody has some flaws. I would say a perfect holiday romance with a good plot!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for me free copy in exchange for an honest review.
A sweet and endearing holiday romance that's very clean with zero steam :)
I really liked Annie and Tate as the main characters but also Brie and Wes, Everybody has some flaws. I would say a perfect holiday romance with a good plot!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for me free copy in exchange for an honest review.
erinremen's review against another edition
4.0
It is a wonderful, festive story told from several different points of view, set in a picturesque ranch setting. A young woman has temporary care of her twin niece and nephews and lives on the ranch as a caretaker. They are staying with her, which does not seem to be a problem. Until the grandson of the man who employed her shows up and tells her his entire family will be there in a few days. It is time for a mad dash holiday decorating extravaganza that will test her strength as well as her heart as she realizes the boy she used to know is impossible to ignore. As the family arrive to celebrate the life of their matriarch one final time and spend one more Christmas at the ranch he loved. More than one person might find themselves catching feelings! A great little holiday read!
spowers2627's review
4.0
Family, forgiveness and the spirit of giving are all themes in this holiday read. The picturesque setting was described in vivid detail and I loved the precocious children. A joyful holiday read.
allthesehobbies's review
4.0
I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
If I were to compare Sleigh Bells Ring to something I’d say it’s like a hot chocolate with at least four marshmallows in, which you drink on a cosy December evening, crawled under a blanket.
Although it’s a light-hearted story, it touches some harder subjects like grief or guilt. I particularly enjoyed characters’ back stories, which were very “to the point” - there’s nothing worse in romance books than a back story that takes a few chapters!
The book starts a little bit slowly but it’s worth getting through the beginning to completely dive into the world of this Christmas love story, which puts a smile on reader’s face.
There aren’t any major plot twists but it makes the narration very linear and coherent. The ending is sweet and perfect - I really enjoyed the epilogue, it was like a bit of whipped cream on my Christmassy hot chocolate.
The only issue I had with this title was the multiple POVs, which I personally don’t enjoy as much, but they allowed for more details to be introduced to the reader.
Rating: 4,5/5
If I were to compare Sleigh Bells Ring to something I’d say it’s like a hot chocolate with at least four marshmallows in, which you drink on a cosy December evening, crawled under a blanket.
Although it’s a light-hearted story, it touches some harder subjects like grief or guilt. I particularly enjoyed characters’ back stories, which were very “to the point” - there’s nothing worse in romance books than a back story that takes a few chapters!
The book starts a little bit slowly but it’s worth getting through the beginning to completely dive into the world of this Christmas love story, which puts a smile on reader’s face.
There aren’t any major plot twists but it makes the narration very linear and coherent. The ending is sweet and perfect - I really enjoyed the epilogue, it was like a bit of whipped cream on my Christmassy hot chocolate.
The only issue I had with this title was the multiple POVs, which I personally don’t enjoy as much, but they allowed for more details to be introduced to the reader.
Rating: 4,5/5