This book mentions "Hallmark Movies" five times, and reads just like one. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as long as you were expecting, or hoping for that.

The book was well written, but at points was repetitive, very much so, and got a bit slow. Ironically, the end was rushed.

Overall, this was just an okay read for me.

This is a very heartwarming story. It is about Liz a successful business woman with a dream of opening a inn in a small town where her grandparents previously had an inn. Her memories of Christmases and happy memories of family have her yearning to find a place. When our Grandparents place goes on the market Liz decides to buy it sight unseen. Liz comes to the small town and is heartbroken with all the work required to open the inn. Matt a neighbor and architect steps in to help Liz. Will Liz be able to get this inn open? Can she help bring back the small town? Will Liz fall in love with the town? Will Matt and Liz find love together?

3.5 stars
Liz purchased her grandparents old lodge, sight unseen, and wasn’t fully prepared for the state of disrepair it was in. With the help of locals and Matt, an architect and local favorite who’s harboring a childhood crush on Liz herself, Liz starts working on restoring the lodge to its former glory. Seeking reassurance that she’s on the right track, Liz is constantly looking for signs to back up her hasty purchase. All is going well until an injury sidelines her and then she’s got plenty of time to sit, stew, and question if she’s bitten off more then she can chew.

I thought this was a really sweet, yet very slow read. I loved the locals, Maizey, Flossie, and Matt’s workers were a riot! Enter good gossip to the mix and I found myself laughing at the information highway! I also liked the concept of restoring the lodge and uplifting not just Liz, but the town itself too. However, I didn’t care for the romantic aspect. Matt’s interest in Liz was cute and in his defense, he worked hard to get her to notice him romantically, and I truly believe he had feelings for her. But Liz was a hard sell. She was wasn’t just wrapped up in the lodge. She lived and breathed it to the umpteenth degree. And she was completely oblivious to Matt. Even when the entire town clued her in, she still doubted his feelings. So when her about-face happened, it was hard pill for me to swallow. What kind of guy gives cheap labor, cooks great meals, checks on you in a snow storm, is available to you at all hours of the day and lets you keep his number on speed dial, and drags the whole town into a huge plan to cheer you up if he isn’t interested in dating? There’s being neighborly...and then there’s being neighborly!

I do have to mention Elvis, Matt’s dog, because he was my favorite character. I thought he had some of the cutest moments! This adorably, lazy puppy had a knack for presenting himself at just the right time and was appropriately named with his smirky smile and hip wiggling!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Liz has the best memories of her grandparents' inn in the town of Angel's Creek and was heartbroken when it was sold. But while looking at inns on the internet she sees her Inn. For sale! 

Thanks to a great job and tidy little savings, she not only puts in a bid, but she is also the winning bid! Alas, the place was gutted to put in an art gallery and now the place looks nothing like what she remembers.

Matt is just hoping the new owner isn't planning on the same thing. And when he sees her, his childhood friend and crush, he knows he is going to help her re-build the inn to its former self.

What a great story with all of the feels. Hope, Loss, Joy, Love. Matt and Liz are great characters and I hope we see more of them. 

A perfect holiday read!

NetGalley/October 15th, 2019 by St. Martin's Griffin

'Christmas Angels' by Nancy Naigle was just perfect for me. It reminded me of the goodness in the world, and that love of family, friends and even strangers is still the most important thing there is to cultivate in our lives. The setting and the town was delightful. The growth and progress of the characters was wonderful to share in. I enthusiastically recommend this book and would give it 10 stars if I could.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

This is such a beautiful uplifting story. It’s perfect to help you remember there are so many good people in the world who want to help you achieve your dreams. The cute love story is just as sweet.

Lovely festive feel good read. Enjoyed it very much. This is one to curl up in front of the fire with in the winter. Flowed well. Was easy to read and thoroughly enjoyable

Heartwarming original Christmas small town romance.

I don’t read a lot of holiday stories but I’m so glad I chose to read Nancy Naigle’s Christmas Angels. The combination of hope, loss, spirituality, romance and joy made it a great read.
Liz and Matt were a great couple whose work relationship I loved watching slowly evolve to something much more. The authors’s wonderful secondary characters and description of Antler Creek brought the town and story to life. Even leaving the possibility of a spin off (I hope)and HEA for Matt’s sister Kristy.
I received an advance reader copy via Netgalley.

Growing up Liz was the happiest at her grandparents inn, Angels Rest. She frequently browsed sites looking at inns to relax from her very busy job. One evening she happened along an auction site and found the inn going on sale the next day. Having a busy, well paid job meant she had a good nest egg to be able to afford to buy the inn. She placed the winning bid during the auction, but was so disappointed to discover the previous owners had gutted the place. It looked nothing like she remembered. Luckily her job gave her the right skill set to set a realistic budget and timeline for the renovations. Along the way she got the support of the nearby small town and a childhood friend she didn’t really remember.

Heartwarming and delightful, this holiday story will put you in the Christmas spirit. Great characters, a fabulous small town filled with caring, wonderful people and a couple that are fated to be together. Elvis, Matt’s wingman, is the star! I loved this book, my advice is to grab a cup of hot chocolate and some Christmas cookies to enjoy while you read it.

This was a wonderful, sweet romance. It was just like a hallmark Christmas movie. This is the perfect romance for the holiday season.

Hahahaha, that Elvis! What a great book. I really hope we hear about his sister maybe in a future book? Loved how the town all came together and helped out.

This is a voluntary review and I do not get paid for this review.