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wilybooklover's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
This was a very cute Christmas story, although there was a bit too much focus on the (very precocious) child rather than the couple for my liking. The character development and background of the heroes was very well-done; they felt like realistic and fully fleshed-out characters. I really liked how weird Wes was and how Adam was openly sensitive and emotional.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Moderate: Abandonment and Emotional abuse
mandaraffe's review
emotional
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
I think I would have liked this more if it wasn’t supposed to be a Christmas romance. Because tbh it wasn’t very Christmasy. Change the lights into something else and this could have taken place literally any other time of year. It was cute though, even if the MCs moved inexplicably fast into commitment, especially with a child in the picture. Speaking of the child, kids in romance books are tricky to get right, and I think this author wrote Gus very well. I had a good time reading it overall
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Child abuse, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
megelizabeth's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
"Heat bloomed in Wes’ stomach. Not the heady fever of lust but the steady, banked heat of care. Of something you want to keep burning."
I absolutely adored this book and its characters and its wonderful cosy Christmassy vibe. I didn't love it quite as much as the first two books in the series, both of which I gave five stars to, for reasons I'll get into, but on the whole I had such a great time reading it. I adored both Wes and Adam, and loved seeing their relationship develop. The side characters are of course brilliant too, and I particularly loved Gus.
There are a couple of reasons why this book wasn't quite perfect for me. The first is that, for a dual-POV narrative, it feels unfairly weighted towards Adam. I loved Wes and wish we had spent a bit more time in his POV, particularly towards the end of the book. The second is that, while of course you make certain allowances with Christmas romances, things between Adam and Wes felt just a little bit too intense too fast for me, considering that there's a child involved.
I still thoroughly enjoyed my time reading this, and can see it being one I go back to. Roan Parrish continues to be an author I know I can go to when I just need to be hit straight in the feels.
I absolutely adored this book and its characters and its wonderful cosy Christmassy vibe. I didn't love it quite as much as the first two books in the series, both of which I gave five stars to, for reasons I'll get into, but on the whole I had such a great time reading it. I adored both Wes and Adam, and loved seeing their relationship develop. The side characters are of course brilliant too, and I particularly loved Gus.
There are a couple of reasons why this book wasn't quite perfect for me. The first is that, for a dual-POV narrative, it feels unfairly weighted towards Adam. I loved Wes and wish we had spent a bit more time in his POV, particularly towards the end of the book. The second is that, while of course you make certain allowances with Christmas romances, things between Adam and Wes felt just a little bit too intense too fast for me, considering that there's a child involved.
I still thoroughly enjoyed my time reading this, and can see it being one I go back to. Roan Parrish continues to be an author I know I can go to when I just need to be hit straight in the feels.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
relin's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Grief, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
The love interest has a lot of spiders, lizards and snakes which comes up often.
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