Thank you Harlequin and Netgalley for this arc.

Sorry but this one is not working for me. The same things keep being said about the same subjects but no progress is being made in telling the story. It's also bogged down with excessive, unneeded details. DNF

It's TIMEEEE....Time to start reading holiday reads and this was the perfect book to start the season. A cute, sweet romance that was perfect to start my holiday reads. I love the Jewish / Christian mix for this love match. As someone that knows very little about Judaism (beside what I learned from Elmo's Holiday Special) I found Arlo's interest in Carrie's religion a great way to learn about her traditions and that Carrie was open to learning and celebrating with Arlo and his family just made this a perfect read of holiday joy. As someone that went to school with one only one friend that celebrate Hanukkah I loved Carrie's learning to navigate staying true to her roots, teach her niece/daughter without the benefits of having a large community around her very much resonated with me. It most be a little daunting to be the only person that doesn't celebrate Christmas in a town that is going all out and I love that . I love am a huge small town romance lover so this little town that Welcomed Carrie, was open to her making Jewish treats for their bake sale, and just being super supportive of her while she deals with the grief of her sister and brother in law and having to care for her young niece. It gives me all the feels that you want in a small town romance.
I loved Carrie and Arlo together. They just seemed to fit so beautifully and are going to make a perfect little family. In the wake of so much tragedy it is so nice to picture them together overcoming it all. What a perfect time of year to fall in love.
While this was not the 1st in a series I loved that it reads as a stand alone. It has so much heart in such a little book, I could have read for much much longer. I will be looking into the other books in this series as I need more of this family,. I highly recommend for anyone that like small town holiday romances, found family and just a perfect holiday romance.

Even though this is #5 in the series, I read it as a stand alone. I imagine if I had read the other books first I would've known the characters more in depth. The book is a sweet holiday romance, that takes grief and turns it into love.

Thank you to NetGalley, Jennifer Wilck, and Harlequin publishing for allowing me this e-arc version in exchange for my honest opinion.

What a wonderful story. Loved Arlo and Carrie together and don't forget Aviva. The combining of Chanuka and Christmas was meaningful especially since I too celebrate both. This is a warm and inviting read no matter what your Faith is.