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book_concierge's review against another edition
3.0
A predictable cozy Christmas cowboy romance!
Caleb is painfully shy around women, and not all that open even around his brothers. But the moment he saw new local school teacher Amy, he knew she was the woman for him. Problem is he can’t manage much more than a grunt when face-to-face with her, and when he DOES try to speak he garbles the words and comes out with unintended awkward (or downright rude) comments. But he volunteers to play Santa to Amy’s Mrs Claus for the sake of the town’s children. Maybe once he gets to know her, he’ll find a way to speak to her.
Of course, there’s at least one jerk in the picture, and Amy, recovering from a bad divorce, is vulnerable. But Caleb is just so sweet and considerate and always comes to her rescue. It’s inevitable that they’ll get together and the sex will be incredible for both of them (despite the fact that he’s a virgin and has no idea at all what he’s doing).
Well, what did you expect? It’s a Christmas Cowboy Romance … capital ‘C’ and capital ‘R’. Fun to read and a great escape.
Caleb is painfully shy around women, and not all that open even around his brothers. But the moment he saw new local school teacher Amy, he knew she was the woman for him. Problem is he can’t manage much more than a grunt when face-to-face with her, and when he DOES try to speak he garbles the words and comes out with unintended awkward (or downright rude) comments. But he volunteers to play Santa to Amy’s Mrs Claus for the sake of the town’s children. Maybe once he gets to know her, he’ll find a way to speak to her.
Of course, there’s at least one jerk in the picture, and Amy, recovering from a bad divorce, is vulnerable. But Caleb is just so sweet and considerate and always comes to her rescue. It’s inevitable that they’ll get together and the sex will be incredible for both of them (despite the fact that he’s a virgin and has no idea at all what he’s doing).
Well, what did you expect? It’s a Christmas Cowboy Romance … capital ‘C’ and capital ‘R’. Fun to read and a great escape.
mbrandmaier's review against another edition
3.0
This felt like reading a Hallmark movie that also has multiple X-rated chapters. Amy has moved from the big city to take a schoolteacher job in Wyoming. She is looking for a fresh start in a small town after her divorce. Caleb is a hawwwt cowboy who gets so tongue-tied around beautiful women that it is almost cartoonish at first. He has been in love with Amy ever since he first laid eyes on her, though she doesn’t even know he exists. But then one day, Caleb has to pick up his niece from school, and it all unfolds from there.
kayladbruns's review against another edition
4.0
This is the third book in this series and I enjoyed it just as much as I enjoyed the others. Add in that this was set around Christmas time and it was a real treat!
I thought that Caleb and Amy were adorable together! These two had so many cute moments and made me smile so much with their interactions!
"Because he’d known the very first time he saw Amy McKinney that he was going to marry her. Now he just had to convince her…"
What you should know is that Caleb had no communication skills, especially when it came to women. Throw in that he basically fell in love with Amy when he first saw her and it was basically funny moments waiting to happen. It was hilarious to read about him squirming and saying the wrong things to Amy. Reading about him finding his voice was a good time.
While this was cute, I did have an issue in the way Amy immediately wilted when back in her ex-husband's space. It made me wonder if she was still single would she just have caved and went back with him. It seemed like she didn’t have a backbone until Caleb was there. It didn’t seem really good for her character growth.
Besides that, it was a good addition to the series and I can’t wait for Jack’s book.
I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review. Quote was taken from an ARC and is subject to change upon publication.
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I thought that Caleb and Amy were adorable together! These two had so many cute moments and made me smile so much with their interactions!
"Because he’d known the very first time he saw Amy McKinney that he was going to marry her. Now he just had to convince her…"
What you should know is that Caleb had no communication skills, especially when it came to women. Throw in that he basically fell in love with Amy when he first saw her and it was basically funny moments waiting to happen. It was hilarious to read about him squirming and saying the wrong things to Amy. Reading about him finding his voice was a good time.
While this was cute, I did have an issue in the way Amy immediately wilted when back in her ex-husband's space. It made me wonder if she was still single would she just have caved and went back with him. It seemed like she didn’t have a backbone until Caleb was there. It didn’t seem really good for her character growth.
Besides that, it was a good addition to the series and I can’t wait for Jack’s book.
I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review. Quote was taken from an ARC and is subject to change upon publication.
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blodeuedd's review against another edition
3.0
Clare always have fun cute cowboy stories.
Here we have Caleb, a quiet, very quiet cowboy that never speaks to women. Poor man, he was more than shy, and he just fell so hard and wanted to try so much.
Amy was sweet too, but she has a difficult past that haunts her. And all she wants is to stand on her own two legs.
These two were so cute together and I wanted the best for them. Wrap it up with a holiday feeling, which is the best feeling.
Great narrator, that I have listened to before. She brings just the right feeling to the theme and voices
Here we have Caleb, a quiet, very quiet cowboy that never speaks to women. Poor man, he was more than shy, and he just fell so hard and wanted to try so much.
Amy was sweet too, but she has a difficult past that haunts her. And all she wants is to stand on her own two legs.
These two were so cute together and I wanted the best for them. Wrap it up with a holiday feeling, which is the best feeling.
Great narrator, that I have listened to before. She brings just the right feeling to the theme and voices
kayceslitlife's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 on this one. The characters weren't as interesting as in the others but I still love this cowboy series and will read the last two for sure!
jaimejustreadsromance's review against another edition
5.0
I know we are all used to the awkward, shy heroine but how refreshing to see the hero be the awkward one!! I’ll say it over and over again, my favorite kind of hero is the one who has a hidden alpha that comes out only in the best of times!!
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I’m so loving this series!
*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review
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I’m so loving this series!
*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review
kendallderanek's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
4.0
I loved this one. Obviously, these book are literary icons - they’re just mindless fluffy reads - but I ate this one up.
Caleb?! Are you kidding me?! I adored him. I loved that he was quiet but strong and completely unwavering. I loved that he gave Amy her space to be independent and treated her as truly a partner. I will say though, his shyness was a bit extreme and frustrating. It made for some funny moments and was a little endearing, it was annoying. His thoughtfulness was absolutely unmatched. The way he noticed and paid attention to Amy made me swoon. He really, truly saw her and that was beautiful.
I also really liked Amy. She had her annoying moments, don’t get me wrong, but I liked her overall. I thought watching her learn to stand up for herself was rewarding. I think it’s easy to forget how events or people can affect us when they’re out of sight, so I thought it was incredibly real that Amy reverted back to her old self a little when Blake confronted her.
Normally I despise insta-love, but it didn’t bother me in this story. I think that’s because even though Caleb literally fell in love when he saw Amy, he didn’t run up to her and declare his love. He still took his time.Finally, an engagement that happened a year after they started dating! He told Amy his intentions and that he loved her from day one, but it wasn’t creepy nor did it seem disingenuous.
I really did love this one. I’m not sure if this is my favorite in the series or Sloane and Jason’s book.
Caleb?! Are you kidding me?! I adored him. I loved that he was quiet but strong and completely unwavering. I loved that he gave Amy her space to be independent and treated her as truly a partner. I will say though, his shyness was a bit extreme and frustrating. It made for some funny moments and was a little endearing, it was annoying. His thoughtfulness was absolutely unmatched. The way he noticed and paid attention to Amy made me swoon. He really, truly saw her and that was beautiful.
I also really liked Amy. She had her annoying moments, don’t get me wrong, but I liked her overall. I thought watching her learn to stand up for herself was rewarding. I think it’s easy to forget how events or people can affect us when they’re out of sight, so I thought it was incredibly real that Amy reverted back to her old self a little when Blake confronted her.
Normally I despise insta-love, but it didn’t bother me in this story. I think that’s because even though Caleb literally fell in love when he saw Amy, he didn’t run up to her and declare his love. He still took his time.
I really did love this one. I’m not sure if this is my favorite in the series or Sloane and Jason’s book.
kayladbruns's review against another edition
4.0
This is the third book in this series and I enjoyed it just as much as I enjoyed the others. Add in that this was set around Christmas time and it was a real treat!
I thought that Caleb and Amy were adorable together! These two had so many cute moments and made me smile so much with their interactions!
"Because he’d known the very first time he saw Amy McKinney that he was going to marry her. Now he just had to convince her…"
What you should know is that Caleb had no communication skills, especially when it came to women. Throw in that he basically fell in love with Amy when he first saw her and it was basically funny moments waiting to happen. It was hilarious to read about him squirming and saying the wrong things to Amy. Reading about him finding his voice was a good time.
While this was cute, I did have an issue in the way Amy immediately wilted when back in her ex-husband's space. It made me wonder if she was still single would she just have caved and went back with him. It seemed like she didn’t have a backbone until Caleb was there. It didn’t seem really good for her character growth.
Besides that, it was a good addition to the series and I can’t wait for Jack’s book.
I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review. Quote was taken from an ARC and is subject to change upon publication.
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I thought that Caleb and Amy were adorable together! These two had so many cute moments and made me smile so much with their interactions!
"Because he’d known the very first time he saw Amy McKinney that he was going to marry her. Now he just had to convince her…"
What you should know is that Caleb had no communication skills, especially when it came to women. Throw in that he basically fell in love with Amy when he first saw her and it was basically funny moments waiting to happen. It was hilarious to read about him squirming and saying the wrong things to Amy. Reading about him finding his voice was a good time.
While this was cute, I did have an issue in the way Amy immediately wilted when back in her ex-husband's space. It made me wonder if she was still single would she just have caved and went back with him. It seemed like she didn’t have a backbone until Caleb was there. It didn’t seem really good for her character growth.
Besides that, it was a good addition to the series and I can’t wait for Jack’s book.
I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review. Quote was taken from an ARC and is subject to change upon publication.
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