Blog on the Run: Christmas romance

#Review MEET ME UNDER THE MISTLETOE by Carla Burgess

Let's finish this holiday season with a Christmas story. I read this book a few weeks ago, and enjoyed how light, fresh and funny this novel was. I haven't remembered at the moment that I'd read a book by this author before (Marry me tomorrow), but it was clear when the characters from said novel made an appareance.

I loved that little detail, and researching more about the author I realized, there's one more book I should read. But first, let's talk about 'Meet me under the mistletoe'

Synopsys:

A fabulously festive romantic read, perfect to curl up with by the fire this Christmas!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the little flower shop…

Florist Rachel Jones might spend every day making beautiful bridal bouquets at her little flower shop, but her own love life is wilting as quickly as a bunch of dead roses.

Luckily, the arrival of handsome detective Anthony Bascombe, the new tenant upstairs is the perfect distraction! Although there’s a catch, Anthony isn’t looking for love – he’s looking for her ex-fiancé, Patrick…

But as the snow begins to fall and her little shop fills with mistletoe ready for Christmas, will Rachel manage to melt Anthony’s heart?

Fans of Debbie Johnson, Holly Martin and Christie Barlow will love this heartwarming read from the bestselling author of Marry Me Tomorrow.

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'Meet me under the mistletoe' surprised me a lot. When the story started to built, it gave me some romantic suspense vibes, you know: A detective came to town and met a nice girl, she has some secrets and he wants to reveal them. Beside those vibes, we have all that Christmas energy running around, people getting ready for the festivities, the snow, the magic... It was fun to read.

The first person narration from Rachel's perspective made me see things the same way she saw them, experiment every scene from her point of view: the joyful moments, the sad moments, the suspense, the fears, the doubts. Everything. I liked that. But also made me discover Detective Bascompe as she did, revealing the details about his personality little by little and, as Rachel, I felt in love with him.

These characters have to fight a lot to find their happy ending, they have to face their own demons and some other difficulties but 'the hardest you fight, the sweetest is the price' they say.

I loved this book. It was a nice read, funny, sweet and romantic. And, as I said before, some characters from Marry me tomorrow (and Stuck with you) have a cameo here (this latest book, I have to read it ASAP).

So, if you're looking for a light read this week, or if your building your TBR for next holiday season) take a look on this book.

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In Amazon, ARC Review

ARC REVIEW: LOVE ME BY CHRISTMAS by Jaci Burton

Hello! I'm a little late with this revision, but this has been a loss of control in my home. I am sorry.

I wanted to share with you a short, sweet and romantic story, that's perfect for christmas. Are you ready?

A sexy, standalone novel from the New York Times & USA TODAYbestselling author of the Play-by-Play series and Hope series.

Ellie Washington lost her husband in a tragedy five years ago at Christmas. She wouldn’t have made it through her grief if not for her husband’s brother, Nick, who helped her pick up the pieces of her shattered life. And with every year, her feelings for Nick have grown. Now she realizes she might be in love with him, but that’s not fair, because Nick deserves a life that isn’t about his brother’s widow and son.

Sharing his life with Ellie and her son has been the balm that soothed Nick’s soul after losing his brother. Now that friendship has turned into something deeper. Nick doesn’t want to upset the status quo, but someone has to make the first move, and it’s time they figure out if their feelings are real. Nick believes in what they have. He also believes in Christmas miracles, and he thinks they’re both long overdue for one.

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I'd read Jaci Burton books before, and one of the things you may know about them it''s how intense they are, and how she drag you into the feelings poured into the stories page after page.

In this book we met Ellie, she lost her husband five years before and now she feel it's time to move on. The memory of John is still present in her heart... and to live, to feel, isn't easy for her. Despite that, Ellie tries to put a smile in her face, looking as a normal person, just for her son Henry.

Here we also know Nick. He's John's brother and Ellie's support through the years. They grieved together for his brother, also together they started to raise Henry as a happy kid. Nick loves Ellie's son. And... well, he loves her too. But he wasn't aware of those feelings.

Until now...

I enjoyed this book a lot. I loved how the characters were realizing about their feelings. It wasn't some kind of insta-love. It was something that born and grew up through the years without them to noticed it.

It was heartbreaking how Ellie fought against her feeling, thinking she was betraying her late husband. I tried to put myself in her place and cried my eyes out. Her inner turmoil, how her body reacted to Nick's presence but also how her mind keep reminding her that was a mistake.

The story will keep you turning page after page wondering if these lovers will have their happily ever after, or if the pride and the fear will break them apart. I invite you to discover it. I promise you will love the book.

About the author

Jaci Burton is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of over 70 books. She lives in Oklahoma and when she isn’t on deadline (which is often), she can usually be found wrestling with her uncooperative garden, wrangling her dogs, watching an unhealthy amount of television, or completely losing track of time reading a great book. She’s a total romantic and longs for the happily ever after in every story, which you’ll find in all her books.. Visit her website at www.jaciburton.com for excerpts, book information and contests