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I finished my Christmas's books with this trio of contemporary romance novels from the bestselling Christmas Mountain Clean.

I wanted to be thete and feel the holiday magic. Just a perfect place to dream.

THE CHRISTMAS COMPROMISE (Morgan’s story)
Morgan Reed is excited to open her beauty salon, but her goal gets complicated when she discovers her rented space is already occupied by hot furniture maker, Dallas Parker.

I felt im love with this two. I was worried they could not agreed how to solve the problem but their love was strong and everything was right at the end.


‘TWAS THE KISS BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Faith’s story)
To keep her job, outdoorsy Faith Sterling must convince city-boy Adam Kline not to sell the luxury excursion business he inherited, but what she doesn’t count on is falling in love.

This was really like a movie. Tender and enemies to lovers kind of story.


A SUGAR PLUM CHRISTMAS (Lacey’s story)
City girl Lacey Lane scopes out Christmas Mountain for a potential reality dating show location and gets more than she bargains for when feelings spark with small town guy Jacob Curtis who doesn’t want his hometown exploited for ratings.

My favorite of this stories. All books are so tender but this touched my heart. When love os just enough to move everyhing. I wished it was always like that.

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This a great collection of Christmas novels that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. The stories will not only entertain you, but will also inspire you and lift your spirits. I found myself laughing at times and other times there was heartfelt emotion that will bring a few tears to your eyes. Ms Hatler does a great job of creating endearing characters and bringing the scenes and story to life. The banter between the characters was so much fun to follow. The stories were sweet and heartwarming and just such a delight to read. Such a great collection, I totally recommend!

I received a complimentary advanced reader's copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

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What a wonderful collection of books! They are all well written and hold your attention. I loved the setting and how the author brought each book to life with her words. This a collection you don't want to miss.
I received a complimentary copy from Hatco Publishing via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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A great collection of three Christmas romances all set in Christmas Mountain, Montana. These stories will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit. These are not novellas.

THE CHRISTMAS COMPROMISE (Morgan’s story)
Morgan Reed has moved back to Christmas Mountain after living in Miami. She's rented a space to open her C.M. beauty salon and wants to get it in shape before she finally tells her parents she did not get her MBA but went to cosmetology school instead. Things get complicated when Morgan's secret high school crush and her brother's best friend, Dallas Parker, somehow rents the same space to sell his furniture.

This is a cute story. I kept trying to picture how you'd combine a furniture store and a hair salon in the same space. Morgan and Dallas definitely have chemistry but they also have obstacles in their way--mainly Morgan's mother who blames Dallas for several things which aren't his fault. Morgan has a complicated relationship with her mother which takes most of the book to work out.

TWAS THE KISS BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Faith’s story)
Faith Sterling works for Silver Bells Luxury Tours and loves her job. Unfortunately, the owner recently died and his son Adam Kline, who lives in Manhattan, has come to Christmas Mountain to take over the business. Or so Faith thinks. Adam is there to sell Silver Bells and Faith only has 3 weeks to change his mind. If only she can get him to stay off of his phone and get to see what there is to love about Christmas Mountain.

This story made me want to visit Christmas Mountain and I don't like the cold. To see Santa's Grotto and ride in a sleigh while drinking hot chocolate, putting an ornament on The Sharing Tree in memory of someone and so much more.

A SUGAR PLUM CHRISTMAS (Lacey’s story)
Lacey is in Christmas Mountain to see if it can be used for a dating show she produces. She meets Jacob Curtis who shows her around town, but he doesn't want his small town exploited for a TV show.

This would make the perfect Christmas rom-com movie. Lacey and Jacob have a memorable first meeting. Lacey immediately falls in love with Christmas Mountain and Jacob is so sweet showing her around town, explaining the town's traditions to her, all while making hand-crafted sleds and wooden ornaments. He's so sweet and kind.

I already own the first two stories and had previously read the last story. I received a complimentary copy of this compilation from Hatco Publishing via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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Thank you NetGalley, Susan Hatler and Hatco Publishing for the copy of Christmas Mountain Romance Collection. This is my personal review.
This is a collection of three novels each one is as amazing as the other.
The Christmas Compromise, ‘Twas the Kiss Before Christmas, and A Sugar Plum Christmas as the three books in this collection.
Each book will pull you in and take you away for a few hours. I adore everything Susan Halter has written. She writes in a way that makes each person and every story heartwarming and makes me want to meet all the characters in her books. Morgan, Faith and Lacey are three amazing women and I would love to have them as friends.

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This is an uplifting and inspiring book of three stories. It is a reminder of the spirit of Christmas, that will bring up memories that you have. Like the stories, as we are reminded of happier times, life looks a little different, carrying less weight on the shoulders, and it opens you up to move forward, with a lighter step and happier heart. We often times get so busy that we forget to look around and appreciate the beauty and magic around us. Whether it is the Christmas season, or just a rough time in your life, this will be a book to pick up and read or reread, because the people in the book, had struggles, like down to her last few dollars, and didn't know what she was going to do, but she got offered a job, that was the start of her life improving, and figuring out what she needed and wanted in her life.
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Another lovely quick read from Susan Hatler, perfect little trio of books, I had already read 1 and 2 in the series this month so a perfect way to finish off the stories from Christmas Mountain.

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