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mehsi's review
5.0
I received this book from Grey’s Promotions in exchange of an honest review.
I just HAD to read the book when I saw the blurb and the cover. It looked (and sounded) so romantic. Plus, I have been looking around for some more Christmassy books to read.
Meet Max, a lawyer who is just wayyyy to busy with getting a promotion. He hasn’t been to his old town for a decade (for good reasons that we find out later on) but for Christmas he decides to visit as he just can’t say no to the cute daughters of his best friend, Hal. I loved Max from the start but with each new thing that we learn about him I loved him more and more. He could cook some delicious foods, he works hard, he is great with kids, he can get some raccoons out of your home should that be required (and it is if you live in Dominic home of raccoon), he knows how to help with your home, and there is more.
Then there is Dominic, brother of Hal, and just fresh out of the army with a big case of PTSD (poor guy). He just started with his new job at the police and that is also how he meets Max again when he has to rescue him from a snowbank crash. Dominic is such a sweet guy and as we learn more about him and what happened to him in the army I just wanted to hug him so much. I loved seeing him around the girls and how much he loved them.
The love is a bit fast for me, but given how sweet and swoony it was I could forgive it. Plus, the sex scenes were just WOW and hot and steamy. Just thinking of them makes me warm again.
I just HAD to read the book when I saw the blurb and the cover. It looked (and sounded) so romantic. Plus, I have been looking around for some more Christmassy books to read.
Meet Max, a lawyer who is just wayyyy to busy with getting a promotion. He hasn’t been to his old town for a decade (for good reasons that we find out later on) but for Christmas he decides to visit as he just can’t say no to the cute daughters of his best friend, Hal. I loved Max from the start but with each new thing that we learn about him I loved him more and more. He could cook some delicious foods, he works hard, he is great with kids, he can get some raccoons out of your home should that be required (and it is if you live in Dominic home of raccoon), he knows how to help with your home, and there is more.
Then there is Dominic, brother of Hal, and just fresh out of the army with a big case of PTSD (poor guy). He just started with his new job at the police and that is also how he meets Max again when he has to rescue him from a snowbank crash. Dominic is such a sweet guy and as we learn more about him and what happened to him in the army I just wanted to hug him so much. I loved seeing him around the girls and how much he loved them.
The love is a bit fast for me, but given how sweet and swoony it was I could forgive it. Plus, the sex scenes were just WOW and hot and steamy. Just thinking of them makes me warm again.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book from Grey’s Promotions in exchange of an honest review.
I just HAD to read the book when I saw the blurb and the cover. It looked (and sounded) so romantic. Plus, I have been looking around for some more Christmassy books to read.
Meet Max, a lawyer who is just wayyyy to busy with getting a promotion. He hasn’t been to his old town for a decade (for good reasons that we find out later on) but for Christmas he decides to visit as he just can’t say no to the cute daughters of his best friend, Hal. I loved Max from the start but with each new thing that we learn about him I loved him more and more. He could cook some delicious foods, he works hard, he is great with kids, he can get some raccoons out of your home should that be required (and it is if you live in Dominic home of raccoon), he knows how to help with your home, and there is more.
Then there is Dominic, brother of Hal, and just fresh out of the army with a big case of PTSD (poor guy). He just started with his new job at the police and that is also how he meets Max again when he has to rescue him from a snowbank crash. Dominic is such a sweet guy and as we learn more about him and what happened to him in the army I just wanted to hug him so much. I loved seeing him around the girls and how much he loved them.
The love is a bit fast for me, but given how sweet and swoony it was I could forgive it. Plus, the sex scenes were just WOW and hot and steamy. Just thinking of them makes me warm again.
I just HAD to read the book when I saw the blurb and the cover. It looked (and sounded) so romantic. Plus, I have been looking around for some more Christmassy books to read.
Meet Max, a lawyer who is just wayyyy to busy with getting a promotion. He hasn’t been to his old town for a decade (for good reasons that we find out later on) but for Christmas he decides to visit as he just can’t say no to the cute daughters of his best friend, Hal. I loved Max from the start but with each new thing that we learn about him I loved him more and more. He could cook some delicious foods, he works hard, he is great with kids, he can get some raccoons out of your home should that be required (and it is if you live in Dominic home of raccoon), he knows how to help with your home, and there is more.
Then there is Dominic, brother of Hal, and just fresh out of the army with a big case of PTSD (poor guy). He just started with his new job at the police and that is also how he meets Max again when he has to rescue him from a snowbank crash. Dominic is such a sweet guy and as we learn more about him and what happened to him in the army I just wanted to hug him so much. I loved seeing him around the girls and how much he loved them.
The love is a bit fast for me, but given how sweet and swoony it was I could forgive it. Plus, the sex scenes were just WOW and hot and steamy. Just thinking of them makes me warm again.
andrea_author's review
5.0
- Small town romance
- Brother's best friend trope
- A sexy cop recovering from PTSD
- An ambitious lawyer who loves his job but has no personal life
- Supportive best friends
- Quirky townspeople (but not over-the-top)
- Two adorable little girls
- And of course, a puppy
This may be the perfect holiday gay romance for 2020: a little steamy, a little sweet, with all the feels and a low-angst plot. What more could you ask for?
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received.
- Brother's best friend trope
- A sexy cop recovering from PTSD
- An ambitious lawyer who loves his job but has no personal life
- Supportive best friends
- Quirky townspeople (but not over-the-top)
- Two adorable little girls
- And of course, a puppy
This may be the perfect holiday gay romance for 2020: a little steamy, a little sweet, with all the feels and a low-angst plot. What more could you ask for?
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received.
indiekay's review
DNF
I got about 54% into this book before deciding to just DNF it. I just got so bored with this book and instead of continuing to listen to it I continuously ended up pausing it to listen to podcasts instead or watch TikTok.
I got about 54% into this book before deciding to just DNF it. I just got so bored with this book and instead of continuing to listen to it I continuously ended up pausing it to listen to podcasts instead or watch TikTok.
littlebookreader_'s review
4.0
This was an adorable read! I loved the whole best friend's younger brother plot, getting snowed in over Christmas and forced proximity. These two were so cute. But there was also issues both of them had to work through. The plot was interesting with different obstacles for them to overcome. It was a great read that held my attention and my heart burst with all the feels! Highly recommend.
zacochsner's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
shawnthulhu's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was cute. A nice little holiday romance. It wasn't very spicy, but it was adorable. Hallmark vibes. Worth a read for something quick and light.
robazizo's review
3.0
3.5 stars. A cute holiday romance with a lovely sense of family. I really felt for Dominic and his insecurities and his relationship with Max felt slightly uneven sometimes, but overall they were well matched and their HEA was believable. I loved the inclusion of Hal and the girls as well.