Spoiler ahead

This was a feel good holiday type romance but believability was low for me. The opening scene felt far-fetched and from there it was all a bit too insta for me. It’s told 1st person only from Morgan’s POV. She seemed too young to be so successful but also so immature. I had a hard time connecting with her character. Part of it was the language the author chose, which at times felt gratuitous and gave it more of a YA vibe. Rachel seemed more interesting and well rounded even though we don’t get her POV. I liked the side characters, and the event Morgan creates is whimsical and creative. The romance happened too quickly and the tension wasn’t compelling enough. It’s a cute winter romance that I wanted to like more than I did. I will say what happened in the epilogue was novel and creative!

Spoiler: the timing of their first time sleeping together in Rachel’s house felt off. By that point they were together for 2 weeks and had already slept together in the tent but you’re telling me they then waited 2 weeks to have sex in a bed and/or go to Rachel’s house? I didn’t buy it.

Short Summary: When her career nearly implodes, Morgan is sent home for a month of R&R where she runs back into her old flame Rachel. As Morgan plans an event to save Rachel’s business, the two grow closer and Morgan’s eyes are opened to the charms of her hometown that she’d buried when she fled 7 years prior.

Thanks to Netgalley and Kensington Books. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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