Heather Horrocks

Well, I guess it was a cute story, but...there was no real character development. It was too short - everything in the novel happens over the course of about a week. And the things that do happen - between complete strangers AND their families - is just...I don't know. Now, I don't mean anything untoward happened. This is a nice, clean story, which I like. But, come on. The ending was a little contrived and I found myself rolling my eyes - which is not easy to do while reading at the same time, by the way.

However, if you like happily-ever-after-no-matter-what-or-how-soon-it-comes and a quick read, this one might be for you.… (more)

Feel good Christmas romance with a focus on family. Very sappy and cutesy but what I was in the mood for. Lexi and Kyle were kind of drab. I can't say I really liked or cared about either of them but the romance was sweet and I enjoyed that Kyle ruined her front yard snowman in order to figure out the logistics of his book plot. And I liked the idea of a gun hidden in a snowman. I doubt I'll continue with the series - none of the other books grab my attention. But this one was alright. 2.5 stars.… (more)