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crtsjffrsn's review against another edition
3.0
Cullen Patrick is a professional snowboarder, and that's what he knows. So when he inherits a resort hotel in Colorado from a relative he never met, he's torn between excitement for something knew and not knowing where to start. And then there's the matter of Matt Nathanson, the hotel's manager--and heir apparent until Cullen was found at the last minute before that provision of the will expired. And having lost his hotel, Matt is ready to move on. Cullen knows he needs to find a way to keep Matt on, and Matt is determined to leave no matter what Cullen says. But for two men who have lived solitary lives, the prospect of suddenly connecting with someone is not only unexpected but might just be what they both need.
This is the first book I've read by Julia Talbot, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Turns out, she has a knack for writing engaging characters--not only main characters but also the supporting characters (some of whom in this book you are not meant to like). I enjoyed this, and would recommend it to others.
This is the first book I've read by Julia Talbot, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Turns out, she has a knack for writing engaging characters--not only main characters but also the supporting characters (some of whom in this book you are not meant to like). I enjoyed this, and would recommend it to others.
swamphag's review
5.0
This book was so fulfilling and gave me the warm and fuzzy feelings. This book was the winter equivalent of a summer read, like you are reading hot chocolate. No big dramatic moments or miscommunications or other stressful things, so if you are looking for that then this isn’t going to do it for you. This book involved a lot of well written, happy fluff in a winter setting.
I think my favorite thing about this book was that it had a lot of good character development-- aka my favorite thing in a book. Talbot made it believable that a high-profile snowboarder and a nerdy hotel manager would work. She did a good job of making their relationship believable by showing us how it would work. Nothing is more annoying than characters suddenly falling in love and then nothing getting dealt with. Life happens, and when it does it makes people act differently, and it’s nice when authors can use that to bring characters closer together.
The two main characters were really likeable. I didn’t know if I was going to like either one of them, but Talbot fleshed them out and gave them personalities. I mean, it’s still the M/M equivalent of a Harlequin romance, so don’t expect this to be War and Peace levels of development, but it’s still really good. They both had insecurities about their relationship, but it only gave them more depth instead of adding drama.
There was a lot of day-to-day stuff written out in this book, so that may put you off if you’re not interested in that. It was written so well that I really didn’t care and the pacing helped even it out.
This book had them building a life together after a slow burn romance so if you are looking for a sweet, domestic type story for the holidays this is for you.
Originally posted at Justlovereviews.com
I think my favorite thing about this book was that it had a lot of good character development-- aka my favorite thing in a book. Talbot made it believable that a high-profile snowboarder and a nerdy hotel manager would work. She did a good job of making their relationship believable by showing us how it would work. Nothing is more annoying than characters suddenly falling in love and then nothing getting dealt with. Life happens, and when it does it makes people act differently, and it’s nice when authors can use that to bring characters closer together.
The two main characters were really likeable. I didn’t know if I was going to like either one of them, but Talbot fleshed them out and gave them personalities. I mean, it’s still the M/M equivalent of a Harlequin romance, so don’t expect this to be War and Peace levels of development, but it’s still really good. They both had insecurities about their relationship, but it only gave them more depth instead of adding drama.
There was a lot of day-to-day stuff written out in this book, so that may put you off if you’re not interested in that. It was written so well that I really didn’t care and the pacing helped even it out.
This book had them building a life together after a slow burn romance so if you are looking for a sweet, domestic type story for the holidays this is for you.
Originally posted at Justlovereviews.com
rissa53's review
4.0
That was a nice read! :) I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I wasn't sure within the first few chapters but once Cullen and Matt started spending time together, I got on board as well!
I love all the food talk, personally, lol. Especially since I also love hazelnut!!!!! It was sweet and easygoing!
I love all the food talk, personally, lol. Especially since I also love hazelnut!!!!! It was sweet and easygoing!
swamphag's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so fulfilling and gave me the warm and fuzzy feelings. This book was the winter equivalent of a summer read, like you are reading hot chocolate. No big dramatic moments or miscommunications or other stressful things, so if you are looking for that then this isn’t going to do it for you. This book involved a lot of well written, happy fluff in a winter setting.
I think my favorite thing about this book was that it had a lot of good character development-- aka my favorite thing in a book. Talbot made it believable that a high-profile snowboarder and a nerdy hotel manager would work. She did a good job of making their relationship believable by showing us how it would work. Nothing is more annoying than characters suddenly falling in love and then nothing getting dealt with. Life happens, and when it does it makes people act differently, and it’s nice when authors can use that to bring characters closer together.
The two main characters were really likeable. I didn’t know if I was going to like either one of them, but Talbot fleshed them out and gave them personalities. I mean, it’s still the M/M equivalent of a Harlequin romance, so don’t expect this to be War and Peace levels of development, but it’s still really good. They both had insecurities about their relationship, but it only gave them more depth instead of adding drama.
There was a lot of day-to-day stuff written out in this book, so that may put you off if you’re not interested in that. It was written so well that I really didn’t care and the pacing helped even it out.
This book had them building a life together after a slow burn romance so if you are looking for a sweet, domestic type story for the holidays this is for you.
Originally posted at Justlovereviews.com
I think my favorite thing about this book was that it had a lot of good character development-- aka my favorite thing in a book. Talbot made it believable that a high-profile snowboarder and a nerdy hotel manager would work. She did a good job of making their relationship believable by showing us how it would work. Nothing is more annoying than characters suddenly falling in love and then nothing getting dealt with. Life happens, and when it does it makes people act differently, and it’s nice when authors can use that to bring characters closer together.
The two main characters were really likeable. I didn’t know if I was going to like either one of them, but Talbot fleshed them out and gave them personalities. I mean, it’s still the M/M equivalent of a Harlequin romance, so don’t expect this to be War and Peace levels of development, but it’s still really good. They both had insecurities about their relationship, but it only gave them more depth instead of adding drama.
There was a lot of day-to-day stuff written out in this book, so that may put you off if you’re not interested in that. It was written so well that I really didn’t care and the pacing helped even it out.
This book had them building a life together after a slow burn romance so if you are looking for a sweet, domestic type story for the holidays this is for you.
Originally posted at Justlovereviews.com
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