A review by yourbookishbff
His Christmas Rose by Jane Maguire, Jane Maguire

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was a cozy and low-angst Christmas-time love story. I loved how Maguire set up the backstory for these two, as they have years of shared acquaintance, even as the slight difference in their ages meant more opportunity for miscommunication and unrequited feelings when they were younger. Most compelling for me was Nate's sense of humility and his urgent desire to be better for his family. A wonderful use of an unexpected snowstorm and the resulting forced proximity of their reunion! Writing felt a bit overworked at times, but ultimately this was really enjoyable.
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