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A review by jamieb_19
The Merriest Misters by Timothy Janovsky
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Patrick and Quinn have been married less than a year but their relationship is already buckling under the pressure of real life. But a second chance to rediscover their romance comes from an unlikely source. When Patrick accidentally clobbers Santa with a frying pan and causes him to quit, he and Quinn must step in to save Christmas. Only, their responsibility doesn’t end on Christmas morning. Once the gifts are given, they are swept away to the North Pole where they have a choice - become the Merriest Misters or return home and cancel Christmas. Will they be able to save Christmas and their relationship or will their new challenge only drive them further apart?
It’s never too early for a Christmas novel right? I thought this was a cute riff on The Santa Clause. There was plenty of whimsy and Christmas magic with a backdrop of a marriage with real issues. Patrick and Quinn loved each other, I did not doubt that, but their relationship milestones have been rushed to appease expectations from outside sources (i.e. family). I enjoyed seeing the snippets of these milestones mixed in with what was happening current day, it helped to paint the full picture of how they got to where they are now.
They were both thrust into this new world at the North Pole with new responsibilities but they were also given a chance to explore their individual purposes and reconnect as a couple. I liked seeing them come into their own as they discovered their true passions. But, as they discover their true calling, it may end up taking them down separate paths. Without giving any spoilers, I liked how this all came together. It was very sweet. Some bits of the story were a little slow but overall I thought it was a festive and heartfelt holiday romance!
It’s never too early for a Christmas novel right? I thought this was a cute riff on The Santa Clause. There was plenty of whimsy and Christmas magic with a backdrop of a marriage with real issues. Patrick and Quinn loved each other, I did not doubt that, but their relationship milestones have been rushed to appease expectations from outside sources (i.e. family). I enjoyed seeing the snippets of these milestones mixed in with what was happening current day, it helped to paint the full picture of how they got to where they are now.
They were both thrust into this new world at the North Pole with new responsibilities but they were also given a chance to explore their individual purposes and reconnect as a couple. I liked seeing them come into their own as they discovered their true passions. But, as they discover their true calling, it may end up taking them down separate paths. Without giving any spoilers, I liked how this all came together. It was very sweet. Some bits of the story were a little slow but overall I thought it was a festive and heartfelt holiday romance!