Ok, I really wanted to like this book. It has lots of my favourite things in it ...
Precocious 5 year old matchmaker
Christmas setting
Single parents
Canadian author
Delightful town and community
I was ready ... but
It let me down.
Mallory is just so passive. Everything happens to her and she just sits waiting for the next punch from life to land on her.
And the hero, Gabe, is a jerk! He makes decisions for Mallory without talking to her about anything.
I stuck with it ... waiting for the big grovel at the end. IT DOESN’T HAPPEN!
Mallory even says “I love you “ first. WHY? He’s a manipulative idiot. What’s to love?
I was very disappointed.

Christmas on Reindeer Road is the second in the Highland Falls series, but can be read as a stand-alone, as I did. It was very easy to pick up on who's who, and the author built in a good backstory explaining that Mallory and Gabe had met the year before, when he arrested her!!

Now, Mallory has moved back to town with her two stepsons. Her estranged father still lives here, and she knows most of the town's people as well. Gabe is the local Sheriff, and he is a widower with three sons. When social services gets involved with Mallory and her sons, Gabe is appointed as a person to watch over them and make sure all is ok. Since they now happen to live next door, that's easy to do. Plenty of sparks fly between the two families, making for a fun adventure.

I don't do spoilers, so won't reveal the details, but this is a sweet HEA novel. I will definitely be reading more in this series!

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

An entertaining and well written romance. Very good plot and character development. Love Christmas books and this fit the bill. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

This is my second book by Debbie Mason, and I will keep coming back for more! I loved Mallory and Gabe's story. I also enjoyed seeing the characters from the first book in the series and getting to know the town better. I can't wait to go back again.

While the love story is endearing, this story (like the last one) is so much more than that. There are themes and story lines of hope, redemption, second chances, new families, grief, healing, friendship, community, love, humor, and Christmas (I love Christmas love stories). It's a complex story with so many different characters and they all feel real and flawed and hopeful to me. I found myself rooting for all (well, almost all) of them. I definitely smiled and was in tears multiple times because everyone felt so real.

Mallory, a young widow, has come to live in her hometown with her two reluctant stepsons. She ends up living next door, to Gabe, the police chief and also a widow, and his three young sons. Both are working to keep their families together and find their place in the community. The boys, especially Teddy, are wonderful.

Thanks to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for an advance copy of this book in exchange fo ran honest review.

Christmas on Reindeer Road by Debbie Mason is a super cute Christmas romance. There are lots of fun tropes for romance readers: small town, Christmas town, nods to Outlander, second chance, Hot Cop, moving back home.

Mallory moves back to her hometown with her two teenage stepsons. After losing their father (her husband) and a tough trail with an ex-wife, they all need a fresh start. Mallory is hoping celebrating Christmas in Highland Falls will do just that. Though the town and her boys with throw lots of complications her way.

Gabe is the chief of police and facing his own complications. Being accepted by the town seniors and his intense in-laws. He is a single father of three boys. His youngest son, Teddy, is almost 6. Teddy is the highlight of this book I must say. Mason does such a great job of really capturing how cute and funny this age can be.

This was my first time reading Debbie Mason and she is a very skillful writer. Christmas on Reindeer Road has a large cast of characters with complicated relationships. Mason keeps them all very clear so there is never a tangle or confusion. I really worried that these complications would bog down the story but so many things pop up that there is always something new moving the MCs toward each other.

Works very well as a stand alone. Though I think I may go back to the first to find out more about the secondary characters and Outlander tourism references.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Christmas on Reindeer Road by Debbie Mason is the second book in the Highland Falls Series.
While this is a second book in a series, the book can be a stand alone. However Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge was a great read, so I suggest you read them both!!

Mallory and her step sons need to start over. Mallory is not willing to fight anymore. She and the boys move to Highland Falls. Mallory grew up in this small town but the boys are disgusted they have to leave Atlanta. She has a new position and a cute house on Reindeer Road.

Her entrance into town caused a bit of a ruckus as the boys hitched a ride with a trucker and a story of abuse. By the time this is all over, she has a huge hole to climb out of with people. It doesn’t help that the Chief of Police is the person who is supposed to supervise her with the boys and is her next door neighbor. Only nothing really is as seen. He is a widower with 3 boys of his own and a mother-in-law who is so upset by her daughter’s death that she wants to take over the raising of boys and is angry all the time.

I love the setting of a small town filled with people of Scottish descent (as I am one too). I love the small town feel with everyone helping everyone. Mostly I loved the feeling of Christmas and the beliefs of love and hope fill the season.

This book is a hoot just like the first book. There are many scenes that can cause you to snicker and chuckle out loud. The characters are great. I loved Mallory and her positive look on life. Gabriel is just hot! I didn’t like how fear ruled Gabriel’s life so long, but I can see how it happened. What a great couple and 5 boys...WOW. Christmas on Reindeer Road by Debbie Mason is a fun, holiday, great read!!

This was a great story of love, family, and forgiveness. It was a light, quick read that will leave you with a smile on your face.
Mallory has not had an easy life, but she always works hard to make sure those in need have help. After her husband's death, she "inherited" his two sons, but lost his fortune to his first wife. She moves back to her home town where her best friends live, but where memories of her past still haunt her. Her match making best friend, Abby, rents her a house on Reindeer Road, conveniently next to single father, Gabe, and continuously tries to get the two together. But, Gabe has his own ghosts and problems, and it seems like no matter how much Gabe and Mallory want to be together, forces beyond their control keep them apart.
I loved the characters, especially Gabe's little son Teddy. He truly reminds you what Christmas Spirit is all about.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

A sweet story about two widowed single parents struggling to keep their kids and build good lives. Mallory's got her stepsons, who want to be back at boarding school in the UK- and are trying to make her life a bit difficult. Gabe has three boys and his in-laws don't think he can effectively parent. These two are neighbors and they make tentative steps toward one another but are always conscious of their responsibilities. There are some plot holes but that's ok- we all know we read these for the romance. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. Two families you will root for.

I have always loved Debbie Mason's books and this one does not disappoint. Such a heartwarming Christmas story. Two families-both widowed-blend their families together. Gabe, the Chief of Police, is raising his three sons alone while trying to keep his meddling mother-in-law from gaining custody of the boys. Mallory has custody of her two step-sons and they are a hand full. Gabe's adorable son Teddy makes it his Christmas mission to blend their families together with the help of Santa of course.
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for this advanced review copy. In return, I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

Thank you to Net Galley for an advanced copy of this book. Ms. Mason has written a great second book in her newest series, Highland Falls. The main characters in this book appeared in the previous book and were drawn together in that book and their love story continues. Both Mallory and Gabe have their own personal issues but can't resist their draw to one another. They both have people making their lives a living hell, however they are able to lift themselves up and put their lives together with each other and their families. This is a great story and a very enjoyable read.

Loved this sweet heartwarming story! Mallory and Gabe are both single parents going through a rough time trying to maintain a normal life for their children while dealing with issues ranging from legal issues , teen issues , to family issues. As they both navigate through all the these, they open up to each other and find love, Christmas is just around the corner , Teddy one of the sweetest characters you will meet holds the key to a miracle that will save them all.

It's the most wonderful time of the year. It is time for all the Christmas stories to hit my Kindle.

I have enjoyed all of Debbie Mason's books that I have read so far, and add in my favourite season Christmas, and I am all in.

Mallory and Gabriel's is more about them finding their way after losses in their lives than a Christmas story. It was a lovely tale, but deeper that i was expecting - I was expecting a light and fluffy story. Not that this is a bad thing. Just unexepected.

It was full of relatable issues, family dramas, teen angst. I laughed at times, I got completely frustrated and angry with people as I was reading.

There is someone who steals every scene they are in. I can't wait for you to meet them.

WHEN A 5 YEAR OLD PLAYS MATCHMAKER, I AM SMITTEN!!!

This second installment in the Highland Falls thing deals with 2 people who have lost their spouses. Mallory now has full custody of her 2 teenage sons. She just moved them back to Highland Falls for a change of space, and because Mallory got a job in her hometown.

Gabe is the new town chief of police, raising 3 young boys, while also dealing with the criticism of his deceased wife's parents. While adjusting to his position, he has to deal with his budding feelings for his new neighbor, whom he started crushing on when she was in town last summer.

Mason's Christmas novels are always so charming to me. I really enjoyed this one, and am seriously in love with the youngest Buchanan boy, Teddy

P.S. This is officially my favorite Debbie Mason series.

If this book doesn't put you in the Christmas spirit, nothing will! I loved it. It is a sweet heartwarming romance that is full of emotions. You will fall in love with sweet little Teddy. What a precious little boy! I can't say enough good things about this book without letting a spoiler slip out, so grab your copy now. Thank you Forever (Grand Central Publishing) via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

A great escape from from everyday life, this feel good story drew me in and put me in the holiday spirit. It was well written and easy to read.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. You can purchase your copy here on September 29th: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JYT3BP/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Ok, I know you are thinking- didn’t you just read a Christmas book? YUP, Yes, yes I did! I love everything Christmas from the peppermint mocha lattes, Gingerbread cookies, sugar cookies, and more. I need to stop, I think I gained 10 pounds just dreaming and longing for Christmas!
This was my fourth book by Debbie Mason. I have rated her books 4 stars or 5 stars and this one was right up there with the others that I have read by her! I am so grateful to have received this book and was so excited to have been in receipt of this one! This book had some funny quotes and situations. Um,how can you possibly get your toe stuck in the faucet?? Especially if you were in the tub alone....I have gotten my hair knotted from the jets when I slipped down under the bubbles in my jacuzzi, but never my toe stuck, lol.
This book takes place in Highland Falls, North Carolina. We begin with Mallory Maitland driving from Atlanta to her hometown of Highland with her late husband’s stepsons Oliver and Brooks in the back seat. Mallory has not had an easy time with these boys, she has been evicted with two weeks’ notice, lost six out of seven of her clients, among a few of the shenanigans that have been bestowed upon her in the last two months. She doesn’t blame them because they have had a crappy life! Their mother, Harry’s second wife, signed away her parental rights for half of their father’s fortune. Mallory fought so hard to change her husband’s mind and not to give her the money, not because she wanted it, but because the boys needed their mother. The boys have a history of boarding school in England. It is the day after Thanksgiving. She is hoping that the holiday season will soften the boys and the magic of Christmas will help things along. At a stop before they get to their new house, Mallory stumbles upon Gabriel Buchanon, the chief of police, a man she thought that was the man of her dreams, until he became the man of her nightmares. Oliver and Brooks do some more shenanigans and stress poor Mallory out along the way. We are taken on quite the journey between Oliver, Brooks, Mallory, Gabriel and other fun characters that add to the drama of this book. This book had me yelling at some of the characters later in the book! I was so elated at how the ending turned out. I am afraid to give any more details because I am not one to divulge spoilers. I was so happy to have a nice and cheery ending to this book and happy to have a nice Christmas book! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Christmas on Reindeer Road was a wonderful book. It was just what I needed to read with relatable characters, family relationships in addition to romantic ones, and lot of holiday spirit.

Mallory and Gabe are definitely attracted to each other, but there were so many issues for them to navigate. Their road is especially bumpy because it includes his sons and her stepsons. The struggles they had made their HEA that much more satisfying.

I thought the character growth throughout was so well done. Especially Mallory's as she finds her place in Highland Falls, mends old relationships, and tries to be the best stepmother she can. I also thought both Gabe and Mallory's kids were great secondary characters. I especially liked Teddy and his love of Christmas and family.

I highly recommend both this book and series! I can't wait to see what the author writes next.

I love a good Christmas story year round. From getting into the spirit of the season around the holidays or just a mental break from the heat if the summer, stories like this always puts me in a good place. Debbie Mason is one of the best.

I absolutely loved this heartwarming Christmas story. All of the characters were wonderful, and Gabe's son Teddy was so adorable! I look forward to my next visit to Highland Falls.

Now I want to go live on Reindeer Road and I want to adopt Teddy! Loving Christmas as I do, I always jump at the chance of reading any Christmas related books and I must say, this one is one of my favourites!! Debbie Mason has proven over and over what a wonderful author she is and she never ceases to amaze me with her stories. She puts so much heart into them and the characters are so realistic, they become part of your family.

Gabe and Mallory are absolutely wonderful characters and it's instant attraction when they meet but each of them have their problems and it doesn't look like there's a future for them. It's Gabe's adorable 5 year old son, Teddy, who steals the spotlight, he's determined to have Mallory become his and his brothers' new mom! After all, it's his Christmas wish and he just knows Santa will make his wish come true:) There are so many delightful scenes, as well as some very touching ones and you will find yourself not wanting to put the book down.

I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.