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suze_1624's review
3.0
A fairly gentle tale of Scrooge-like Hill and how his heart was hardened by Drew abandining him at Christmas.
It is now 7 years later and Drew is back. Hill gives him his second chance but I'm not sure I would have done so easy!!
A nice Christmas story, good addition to the advent calendar - short and sweet but would have liked more background on both characters
It is now 7 years later and Drew is back. Hill gives him his second chance but I'm not sure I would have done so easy!!
A nice Christmas story, good addition to the advent calendar - short and sweet but would have liked more background on both characters
the_novel_approach's review
4.0
3.5 Stars ~ I’m a sucker for a good second chance story, and this one satisfied. Hill is a Seasonal-grump thanks to some old relationship woes, and Drew seems to be a bit of a chronic non-communicator. Cassie Sweet gives us the opportunity to see these two give their relationship a second try after a bad break up and some very hurt feelings.
Cassie Sweet writes some wonderful characters in this short. They’re sympathetic and likeable, and man, is it easy to enter into their heartache. The plot is solid, and I really liked the backstory. We also get a fun secondary character in a cousin/best friend, plus a (bonus!) truly awesome dog. To be honest, I would have loved to see more of all these characters; they’re exceptional.
This is a delightful holiday short, and its hopeful ending gave me fuzzy, seasonal feels. If the rest of the offerings are like this one, I can’t wait to see what else this holiday novella season has in store for readers.
Reviewed by Cassie for The Novel Approach Reviews
Cassie Sweet writes some wonderful characters in this short. They’re sympathetic and likeable, and man, is it easy to enter into their heartache. The plot is solid, and I really liked the backstory. We also get a fun secondary character in a cousin/best friend, plus a (bonus!) truly awesome dog. To be honest, I would have loved to see more of all these characters; they’re exceptional.
This is a delightful holiday short, and its hopeful ending gave me fuzzy, seasonal feels. If the rest of the offerings are like this one, I can’t wait to see what else this holiday novella season has in store for readers.
Reviewed by Cassie for The Novel Approach Reviews
lillian_francis's review
Gah, I'm conflicted about this one. The writing is good, and I love a friends/lovers to enemies to lovers story. The idea was fine but the motivation for Drew's actions all those years ago wasn't strong enough to be believeable. And even if it had been, the story needed to be longer for Drew to 'prove' himself.
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