Christmas Book Review: Christmas Sweater Weather

Charlotte has loved her brother's best friend for as long as she can remember. But after they kissed one night, he pushed her away saying it was a mistake. They haven't been alone since. 

On the way to her brother's wedding party, she gets into an accident. Hayden is the only one not at the resort - therefore he's picking her up. They have plenty of time to talk. Due to her injuries, Charlotte isn't skiing. 

Hayden decides to keep her company. They're even paired together for the Christmas Games the resort is hosting. They more time they spend together, the more they catch up in each other's lives. Hayden knows it's only a matter of time before Charlotte realizes he has feelings for her. Will their chemistry ignite over this weekend?

My Thoughts: I really loved this book. Most of it takes place during one weekend. The wedding party weekend was really fun: from the games to the secret between the bride to be and Charlotte's brother and to the friendship moments. The chemistry between Charlotte and Haydon heated up nicely during their alone time. The prepping for the job moments were the best. I loved when Hayden asked Charlotte to make a list of reasons why should she get the job. When she was blanking on her good qualities, he started making the list. That was such a powerful and sweet moment. It made my heart melt. I felt badly for Charlotte when she interviewed for a job, knowing that everyone else wanted the other person for the job. But I admired how she handled it. I enjoyed learning about Hayden's family - from his little girl to the woman who gave her up. I love how everything turned out. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: My Library

Why I Read it: I really enjoyed the author's previous book: Snowed In for Christmas 

Library Recommendation: A fantastic Christmas romance for your library's collection

Christmas Romance Review: All I Want for Christmas

Jessica Carrington always wanted her own happily ever after. But, until that happens, she spends her days as a small-time romance writer, penning satisfying Happily Ever Afters to soothe the heartache left by her ex-boyfriend Nick Matthews, a fellow romance writer and now her biggest rival, who has found success writing love stories without happy endings. It's clearly what he's good at, after all . . .

So, when their professional obligations find them snowed in - and forced to share a room! - at the same remote inn a few days before Christmas, Jess and Nick are both fuming. But what's more fitting for two romantic writers in a slump? And when they realise the friction between them might be the only cure for their writer's block, they decide to turn their frustration into fiction . . . and the pages start flying.

Jess can't shake the feeling that Nick is the last guy on earth she should be falling for (again), but, as they both finally get back in their flow, is he actually all she wants for Christmas? - summary from the publisher

My Thoughts: I loved this one. I loved how they were both not over each other. I loved how they both had writer's block but after trading barbs on social media, the words start flowing again. Then they get stuck snowed in at the book event. At breakfast, it comes out that they are essentially writing the same book, an editor suggests they write the book together. There was so much banter and flirting in this book. I loved it so much, I handed it off to a co-worker. And now I need to read the author's other works. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: My Library

Recommendation: Highly recommended for your romance collection

Books I'm Dying to Read: Christmas Romance Books

It's my favorite time of year: holiday romance time

Here are ones I can't wait to read:

YA

 

 

Adult:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And just a few I read and loved already this year:

Are there other books I need to add?

Christmas Book Review: The Christmas Escape

 

Christy planned the perfect Christmas vacation for her family and her best friend - but this time, things don't go according to plan. Christy's life is made up of schedules and organized moments. But when Christy notices something is off with her husband, she's determined to fix it.

She asks her best friend to take her daughter on the vacation. Christy and her husband will join Alix as soon as they can.

Alix isn't sure she's the best person for the job. She doesn't know how to parent a child, especially this close to Christmas. Plus she wants to heal the rift between her and Christy. Alix let her own fears about relationships bubble to the surface right before her best friend's wedding. There are some words you can't take back.

Can this Christmas vacation heal both a friendship and a marriage?

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this story - it made me want to travel to Lapland. Lots of winter moments, hot chocolate drinking, and sleigh rides. Lots of feelings in this one as friendships and relationships are examined. I love the idea of chosen family and how friends do make the best families. I enjoyed Christy learning to let go of schedules and Alix learn to let people in. This would make a great Hallmark Channel movie (or Nexflix - I'm not picky)

Cover Thoughts: Charming

Source: Netgalley Review

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your public library Christmas collection.

Top Ten Tuesday: Holiday Romance Books

 This week's topic I'm changing up to Holiday Romances I can't wait to read.

YA:

Adult:

 

 

 

Aren't the covers adorable?

Which is your favorite?

Are there any others that should be on my radar?