Member Reviews
This was such a cute love story . It really brought out the meaning of the Christmas season . The love story between Avery and Judson really displays the meaning of unconditional love . The way that Judson adored Avery’s daughter really showed a lot about his character . If you are looking for an easy to read Christmas love story this is the book for you .
I loved this book! It was very well written and pulled on my heart strings! I finished this book in one sitting! I highly recommend it if you want a cozy Christmas story!
This was my first book by Pam Mantivani and I just loved it. I feel if you are a Jill Shalvis or Robyn Carr fan you will love hers as well.
After a horrible divorce Avery and her daughter move to Montana, to the cabin her late uncle left her.
Little did she know there were two ranchers fighting over buying her land that isn’t even for sale.
This book is a great novel for people who love small town, Christmas hallmark type books(which who doesn’t love them)
The story is short and fast-paced. It is a book with instant attraction between the main characters. Due to everything happening in such a short timeline, the characters actions felt too rushed and unrealistic (getting engaged only a month after meeting). From reading, I wasn't feeling the chemistry between them.
It is understandable that if someone is looking for a Meet-cute, fast-paced romance, with a Christmas setting, then this might be a book for them.
Some of the actions of the male main character were concerning (red flags), but due to the attraction that the main character felt for him, it was all forgiven. He was not the villain, but the male main character had creepy stalker characteristics.
Overall, this book was not for me, but if you like stories about:
- Divorced mothers
- Cowboy romance
- Christmas vibes
- Found family
- Small towns
- Horses
- Family reconciliation
Then you will find all that in this book
The synopsis sounded like the perfect Christmas read. Unfortunately, I couldn't get past a lot of the typos and the flow of the writing. DNF'd at 10%
I really enjoyed this story!
I thought that it was a wonderful feel-good romance with a twist
The storyline was really good and the book was well planned out.
The writing style was great and it all worked together really well for me.
Easy to read and thoroughly enjoyable.
It is 4 stars from me for this one - highly recommended!
Thank you to NetGally and the Author for letting me read this ARC! It was such a cute book and a great little read. Almost an in between of a novella and regular book. There was some little bit of spice, but I thought the plot was really interesting and cute!
After a nasty divorce, Avery decides to move to Montana with her young daughter to live in the cabin left to her by her uncle. She has great memories of her uncle and his house and wants her daughter to experience a simple and beautiful Christmas.
Not long after arriving in Montana, Avery meets Judson, a ranch owner, and Avery's daughter, Breanna, takes an instant liking to him and his dog. There is also another ranch owner, Daniel, who seems to want to get closer to Avery, but perhaps only because he wants her land.
This is such a romantic story. I loved the holiday theme and the community setting. The main characters are amazing. Breanna is adorable with the way she says Judson's name and how much she loves the animals on the ranch. Even the secondary characters are extremely likeable and add so much to the story, especially Judson's father. There is a bit of a mystery as to who is responsible for the vandalism at Avery's home and land. I have to admit I went back and forth right along with Avery about who the vandal was!
If you love holiday-themed books, this is a book you need to add to your collection. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be reading the others in the series. Plus, who can resist the beautiful cover. Isn't it so pretty?
This is such a heartwarming Christmas story.Judson and Avery are very likable characters. Brenna was adorable. There’s plenty of scenes in the book to put you in the Christmas spirit. There’s a lot of chemistry between Judson and Avery. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.
This is my first time reading a Pam Mantovani novel, and I have to say I just loved lt! I will definitely be reading her back catalog.
It ticked all the boxes for a perfect holiday story.
Cozy, heartwarming, romance, tension, and a little spice.
And to tie it all up, there's even a mystery to figure out.
The description of the small town life was picture perfect as they decorated the streets and houses . The author's character building skills are excellent as she created a town of people I actually cared about, along with the three main Characters.
She writes with a great understanding of how a relationship can evolve,add in a little conflict and some Christmas magic and you have a touching holiday novel that you can't put down
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Thank you to Belle Bridge books and Netgally for an advanced copy.
Avery McClain and her 3-year-old daughter are moving to Montana. She is excited to spend Christmas with her daughter at the cabin her uncle left her at his death. She works from home so it's a perfect place to spend the next few months and enjoy Christmas. It seems though that 2 ranchers want her land. She is currently not interested in selling her land.
Judson Ford meets Avery and her daughter in the grocery store and it seems her daughter takes a liking to him. Judson does let her know he wants to purchase her property. As they spend time together, they become closer; but someone is making phone calls and other vandalism at her property.
Story is well written held my attention and of course had a HEA.
This is a nice cute Christmas read.
As soon as her divorce papers are signed Avery heads to Montana. To the house and land left to her by her uncle.
There she finds two ranchers both wanting her land. One of said ranchers Judson Ford is handsome and the attraction sizzles between them.
This ticks all the requisite cute boxes. Horsies, doggies and the cutest little girl ever. Avery finds friends, acceptance and a whole community plus love.
But someone wants her out of the way.
I enjoyed this it’s a nice quick Christmas read.
The only thing I wasn’t keen on was Avery jumping to the wrong conclusions. And the resulting fallout. I understand her lack of trust in men after her husband but I felt Judson deserved a fairer shot. But this is a small moan and doesn’t spoil the book.
I voluntarily read a review copy kindly provided by the publisher and NetGalley.
I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
Two men are after her land and one of them she is falling for however one of them may be messing with her and her home.
A community comes together to welcome Avery and her daughter and Judson will do anything to protect Avery them.
Great read and love this author!