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A Christmas Cabin for Two
A match as perfect as cold nights and cozy fireside heat.
Gentle giant Matt Haskell and urbane teacher Mikah Cerullo are as opposite as the Teton Mountains and downtown Manhattan.
Hardworking organic farmer Matt has little time to think about love, but when Mikah, a sexy and snarky New Yorker, arrives at his farm to buy a Christmas tree for the family’s Jackson Hole mansion, the attraction is immediate for both of them, and they agree to share a cozy cabin in the Idaho woods. The clock is ticking on their holiday fling, since Mikah is due to take a teaching position back in the city, but as the holiday magic envelops them, they wonder if their budding romance might withstand their differences.
Gentle giant Matt Haskell and urbane teacher Mikah Cerullo are as opposite as the Teton Mountains and downtown Manhattan.
Hardworking organic farmer Matt has little time to think about love, but when Mikah, a sexy and snarky New Yorker, arrives at his farm to buy a Christmas tree for the family’s Jackson Hole mansion, the attraction is immediate for both of them, and they agree to share a cozy cabin in the Idaho woods. The clock is ticking on their holiday fling, since Mikah is due to take a teaching position back in the city, but as the holiday magic envelops them, they wonder if their budding romance might withstand their differences.
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First published November 5, 2019
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December 13, 2019
Sweet, funny, and wonderfully romantic, KD Fisher’s A Christmas Cabin for Two is the perfect way to usher in the holiday season. Ms. Fisher sets up a terrific opposites attract scenario, fills it in with colorful, likable characters, and tops it off with a large dose of sexy-times. This one’s a winner!
Matt Haskell has everything he could possibly want: a wonderful home, a loving family, and a thriving career as the owner of a profitable organic farm… well, everything except love and a husband and kids of his own. With a dearth of out, gay men, his prospects of securing his dream future look grim.
Visiting his dad and step-mother for the holidays, native New Yorker Mikah Cerullo is at loose ends. A Dear John letter is the icing on the cake, especially after finding out his teaching position is being eliminated. Mikah wonders if his life is ever going to become what he’s hoping for.
From the moment these two meet the attraction is sparking hot, but circumstances continue to prevent them from more than just kissing. Fisher crafts a slow-burn courtship laced with charming humor and just enough sexual tension to keep them (and us) anxious for more. Plus, it’s incredibly romantic as they get to know each other, sharing what’s special to them.
This is the second novel I’ve read by KD Fisher and I’m very impressed. Her style is smooth and very poetic, and she writes a beautifully descriptive phrase. I love how deeply she explores the characters, including those on the sidelines, and every bit of this novel is here simply to make us feel good. A Christmas Cabin for Two has everything I want in a fun and flirty holiday read, so tuck in and enjoy!
Matt Haskell has everything he could possibly want: a wonderful home, a loving family, and a thriving career as the owner of a profitable organic farm… well, everything except love and a husband and kids of his own. With a dearth of out, gay men, his prospects of securing his dream future look grim.
Visiting his dad and step-mother for the holidays, native New Yorker Mikah Cerullo is at loose ends. A Dear John letter is the icing on the cake, especially after finding out his teaching position is being eliminated. Mikah wonders if his life is ever going to become what he’s hoping for.
From the moment these two meet the attraction is sparking hot, but circumstances continue to prevent them from more than just kissing. Fisher crafts a slow-burn courtship laced with charming humor and just enough sexual tension to keep them (and us) anxious for more. Plus, it’s incredibly romantic as they get to know each other, sharing what’s special to them.
This is the second novel I’ve read by KD Fisher and I’m very impressed. Her style is smooth and very poetic, and she writes a beautifully descriptive phrase. I love how deeply she explores the characters, including those on the sidelines, and every bit of this novel is here simply to make us feel good. A Christmas Cabin for Two has everything I want in a fun and flirty holiday read, so tuck in and enjoy!
December 16, 2019
A quite nicely written story, set at Christmas time, using the Opposites Attract trope rather well.
Matt and Mikah are very different outwardly. Matt is an organic farmer, huge and well-muscled, and Mikah is a teacher, urbane and somewhat slight. Both are very likable characters, and the author did a fine job fully fleshing them out, giving them believable and realistic enough backstories to make me want to root for them.
Matt seems to have it all together - he's successfully running a profitable organic farm with this brother and sister-in-law, he has his own place on the farm, and a good head on his shoulders. Except, he's without someone to call his own, someone to make a life with, to build a family with. The local gay scene is slim pickings, so Matt has almost resigned himself to being the third wheel and the best uncle he can be.
Mikah knows he doesn't have it all together - his current job as a teacher has been eliminated and he just got dumped. Visiting his dad and stepmother in his father's Jackson Hole mansion is only going to be a stop-gap for Mikah. Or so he hopes.
Matt and Mikah meet as the latter is on the farm picking out a Christmas tree for his dad's house and has an unfortunate encounter with Matt's dog and a wet patch of snow.
The story is slow burn, but with good UST, as Matt and Mikah begin to spend time together and get to know each other and develop feelings. Of course, any budding romance is doomed from the start because Matt can't leave and Mikah can't stay. Right?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There were humorous situations that made me giggle, but the author also created strong family relationships. The supporting characters were well done as well. Overall, this is a heartwarming, comforting, and quite adorable story, well-written and definitely enjoyable.
Give it a try.
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher in exchange for an honest review. **
Matt and Mikah are very different outwardly. Matt is an organic farmer, huge and well-muscled, and Mikah is a teacher, urbane and somewhat slight. Both are very likable characters, and the author did a fine job fully fleshing them out, giving them believable and realistic enough backstories to make me want to root for them.
Matt seems to have it all together - he's successfully running a profitable organic farm with this brother and sister-in-law, he has his own place on the farm, and a good head on his shoulders. Except, he's without someone to call his own, someone to make a life with, to build a family with. The local gay scene is slim pickings, so Matt has almost resigned himself to being the third wheel and the best uncle he can be.
Mikah knows he doesn't have it all together - his current job as a teacher has been eliminated and he just got dumped. Visiting his dad and stepmother in his father's Jackson Hole mansion is only going to be a stop-gap for Mikah. Or so he hopes.
Matt and Mikah meet as the latter is on the farm picking out a Christmas tree for his dad's house and has an unfortunate encounter with Matt's dog and a wet patch of snow.
The story is slow burn, but with good UST, as Matt and Mikah begin to spend time together and get to know each other and develop feelings. Of course, any budding romance is doomed from the start because Matt can't leave and Mikah can't stay. Right?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There were humorous situations that made me giggle, but the author also created strong family relationships. The supporting characters were well done as well. Overall, this is a heartwarming, comforting, and quite adorable story, well-written and definitely enjoyable.
Give it a try.
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher in exchange for an honest review. **
November 4, 2019
He feels like home. The home where warmth is, where the lights shine brighter, where love is.
A sweet, well developed Christmas story.
Mikah will be here just for a few months then he will go back to the big city. Buying a Christmas tree brings him to Matt, a mountain of a man with a heart of gold.
Two opposites, heavily attraction. Picture this: snow, a fireplace, fluffy clothes, a cozy cabin, and two men. They talk, make love, eat, meet family and are fond of each other.
They both know Mikah will leave and Matt asks to stay and Mikah can’t.
He is a teacher and needs to teach. He can't live in a small town, can't he?
It was a thoroughly developed story, captivating, with wonderful romantic scenery.
Family is important, they give love, shelter and advice *wink*
A very comfortable read. I just sat and absorb the whole story in one sit.
I was happy with this story, it came just in time when I needed it most.
It was kind, warm, cozy and a story like this around Christmas is the best.
A sweet, well developed Christmas story.
Mikah will be here just for a few months then he will go back to the big city. Buying a Christmas tree brings him to Matt, a mountain of a man with a heart of gold.
Two opposites, heavily attraction. Picture this: snow, a fireplace, fluffy clothes, a cozy cabin, and two men. They talk, make love, eat, meet family and are fond of each other.
They both know Mikah will leave and Matt asks to stay and Mikah can’t.
He is a teacher and needs to teach. He can't live in a small town, can't he?
It was a thoroughly developed story, captivating, with wonderful romantic scenery.
Family is important, they give love, shelter and advice *wink*
A very comfortable read. I just sat and absorb the whole story in one sit.
I was happy with this story, it came just in time when I needed it most.
It was kind, warm, cozy and a story like this around Christmas is the best.
dnf
December 19, 2019DNF 53%
Well, I made it halfway through this cavity-inducing holiday story. Wish I had paid more attention to the fact it was a Dreamspun product. I know better than to buy them. Ugh. Not my thing.
Well, I made it halfway through this cavity-inducing holiday story. Wish I had paid more attention to the fact it was a Dreamspun product. I know better than to buy them. Ugh. Not my thing.
November 7, 2019
A Christmas Cabin for Two was a fun and adorable story. Mikah met Matt on his holiday and didn't expect to fall in love to the gentle giant.
Things got a bit complicated when Mikah was so determined that he cannot fall in love with Matt.
Because, it's only a waste of time when he's finally have to go back to the city. What's the point, right? But a holiday fling? That could be another story.
But Matt wanted Mikah. Plain and simple. Mikah need to decide whether he would stay, or leaving every opportunity to be finally happy behind.
Well, this is a holiday story, and holiday story should be ended with happy ending. So, yeah.
Recommended!
December 31, 2020
Once again- cover didn’t match character descriptions. But that’s ok, Matt and Mikah were candy sweet. I’m a sucker for two lonely people finding their forever.
One gripe- way too detailed descriptions of clothes, decorations, hair. Took me out of the story several times.
Also- there is no K in the Italian alphabet. If an Italian were named Mikah it would be spelled with a C. However, i appreciated the reference to panettone and the like, as well as Italian endearments like “caro”
Overall, a 3.5 star read rounded up because Matt made me happy.
One gripe- way too detailed descriptions of clothes, decorations, hair. Took me out of the story several times.
Also- there is no K in the Italian alphabet. If an Italian were named Mikah it would be spelled with a C. However, i appreciated the reference to panettone and the like, as well as Italian endearments like “caro”
Overall, a 3.5 star read rounded up because Matt made me happy.
November 5, 2019
3.5 Stars
Gear up for cold weather and the holidays season with this lovely standalone from KD Fisher. Starring an awkward teacher and shy lumberjack who started on Holidays fling which escalated when feeling involved.
This is a cute and lighthearted holidays read. It’s easy to root both characters with their charming personality, flawed backstory, and a bit of self-assurance issue. Matt and Mikah’s contrasting nature was enjoyable to follow. And I loved that despite the vast background differences they had, that was the least of the problem in this book. The attraction was a tad instant to my liking, but eh - anything could happen on holidays, right. It’s a season of miracle!
As a newbie to Fisher’s writing, I take this first as a success. It’s witty, drama-free, with a bunch of VERY supportive - albeit overly protective for some - people on both sides (of our MCs). For once there’s no look-the-other-way or - God forbid - bigot family in story I read. (Not that I’m trying to diminish books with some kind of friend/family, but at times one just wanted to feel fully happy while reading and leaving all the ugly of the world). For that alone A CHRISTMAS CABIN FOR TWO earned feel-good comfort read that guaranteed to lift-up readers’s mood.
And have I mentioned the food?? It’s another plus point for me - I was drooling just from scanning the list of dishes mentioned here. Oh yeah, I’m easy that way. But really, A CHRISTMAS CABIN FOR TWO is a jaunty sweet read to cheer reader up. At least it worked for me. :)
Copy of this book is kindly given by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Gear up for cold weather and the holidays season with this lovely standalone from KD Fisher. Starring an awkward teacher and shy lumberjack who started on Holidays fling which escalated when feeling involved.
This is a cute and lighthearted holidays read. It’s easy to root both characters with their charming personality, flawed backstory, and a bit of self-assurance issue. Matt and Mikah’s contrasting nature was enjoyable to follow. And I loved that despite the vast background differences they had, that was the least of the problem in this book. The attraction was a tad instant to my liking, but eh - anything could happen on holidays, right. It’s a season of miracle!
As a newbie to Fisher’s writing, I take this first as a success. It’s witty, drama-free, with a bunch of VERY supportive - albeit overly protective for some - people on both sides (of our MCs). For once there’s no look-the-other-way or - God forbid - bigot family in story I read. (Not that I’m trying to diminish books with some kind of friend/family, but at times one just wanted to feel fully happy while reading and leaving all the ugly of the world). For that alone A CHRISTMAS CABIN FOR TWO earned feel-good comfort read that guaranteed to lift-up readers’s mood.
And have I mentioned the food?? It’s another plus point for me - I was drooling just from scanning the list of dishes mentioned here. Oh yeah, I’m easy that way. But really, A CHRISTMAS CABIN FOR TWO is a jaunty sweet read to cheer reader up. At least it worked for me. :)
Copy of this book is kindly given by the author in exchange for an honest review.
March 21, 2021
This was so sweet. Mikah was home for just a few short months after losing his job, but had a plan to return to NYC after the New Year. He ends up meeting Matt right after Thanksgiving, and they end up falling hard for each other. Despite not seeming like they had a lot in common at first, they were a perfect match and were able to find home in each other. This was so super sweet and I loved getting to know the guys and their families.
I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC provided by LesCourt Author Services
I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC provided by LesCourt Author Services
October 26, 2021
Never have I wanted so badly to find a cottage in the hills of Wyoming to settle down. It feels like home and was the perfect ushering in of the pre-beginnings of the Christmas season. A truly delightful read.
January 6, 2020
Ulysses Dietz Member of The Paranormal Guild Review Team
This gets five stars from me because it is a perfectly crafted, precisely targeted holiday romance, calibrated to pluck at every heartstring in just the right way. KD Fisher is a an excellent writer, creating sweeping images of the Rocky Mountain landscape, the backdrop for the romance between unemployed East Coast school teacher Mikah Cerullo and Idaho farm boy Matt Haskell.
The core of this romance is not quite opposites attracting, but more one of two rather different people meeting by chance in the most unlikely place. Mikah is the son of a hugely rich, self-made Italian-born lawyer, while Matt is the orphaned child of poor rural farm folks. Mikah went to Harvard, Matt barely completed high school. And so on.
The key to this kind of classic romance is twofold: link it to the season, and make both of the main characters appealing, each in his different way, so that the reader believes that they could fall in love the way they in fact do. Fisher gives us even more than that, surrounding both men with interesting families who not only understand them, but embrace their gayness. Even Mikah’s divorced father and his yoga-instructor stepmother are presented as loving and compassionate people. There is so little bitterness in this book you’d think it would be sickly sweet – but it’s not. The author somehow keeps it feeling real and authentic, even as she piles on the romantic violins (or, in this case, piano).
Since both Matt and Mikah are physical types that appeal to me (I’m eclectic), it was easy for me to like them both. KD Fisher’s handling of story and prose is just what a book like this needs. Because of her gentle imagination and her skills, she makes for us a Christmas landscape that fills the bill perfectly.
This gets five stars from me because it is a perfectly crafted, precisely targeted holiday romance, calibrated to pluck at every heartstring in just the right way. KD Fisher is a an excellent writer, creating sweeping images of the Rocky Mountain landscape, the backdrop for the romance between unemployed East Coast school teacher Mikah Cerullo and Idaho farm boy Matt Haskell.
The core of this romance is not quite opposites attracting, but more one of two rather different people meeting by chance in the most unlikely place. Mikah is the son of a hugely rich, self-made Italian-born lawyer, while Matt is the orphaned child of poor rural farm folks. Mikah went to Harvard, Matt barely completed high school. And so on.
The key to this kind of classic romance is twofold: link it to the season, and make both of the main characters appealing, each in his different way, so that the reader believes that they could fall in love the way they in fact do. Fisher gives us even more than that, surrounding both men with interesting families who not only understand them, but embrace their gayness. Even Mikah’s divorced father and his yoga-instructor stepmother are presented as loving and compassionate people. There is so little bitterness in this book you’d think it would be sickly sweet – but it’s not. The author somehow keeps it feeling real and authentic, even as she piles on the romantic violins (or, in this case, piano).
Since both Matt and Mikah are physical types that appeal to me (I’m eclectic), it was easy for me to like them both. KD Fisher’s handling of story and prose is just what a book like this needs. Because of her gentle imagination and her skills, she makes for us a Christmas landscape that fills the bill perfectly.
November 5, 2019
Well, folks, it’s that time of year. Time for people to start thinking of the holidays. Of Thanksgiving and Christmas. For the miracles of Christmas to hopefully come around again. And this is a perfect book for the holidays. A little angsty in some spots, but sweet and romantic and full of new love and hope.
Mikah was just wanting to wallow. Just be left alone and read or even mope in his room if he wanted to. But his sister, Elena, wouldn’t let up on him and now his step-mother wanted a real tree for Christmas. Which means they have to get out and go find a tree to chop or cut down. He doesn’t even know if he’s seen a chainsaw, much less work one. But they get to the farm and almost leave, thinking it was closed, when Mikah was tackled out of nowhere. By a huge and slobbery dog. When his owner reached down to help him up, Mikah was struck by the most beautiful blue eyes. Matt helped Mikah get into some dry clothes and warm up and when Mikah came to return them back the next day, he was so tongue tied, but he desperately wanted to ask Mikah out. Instead, they got busy with the trees and such and it took forever for them to have some quiet time. Which turned into a passionate makeout session before being busted by Matt’s brother. Lol. Little by little though, when time allowed, they spent time together, getting to know each other, meeting each other’s families and spending the holidays together. But feelings were getting grown fast and the day was fast approaching for Mikah to travel from Idaho to New York for a new teaching job. Both men are heartbroken. And it’s up to Mikah to decide what’s worth more: this teaching job, or possibly the man who he would love for the rest of his life.
Having bad breakups, both Matt and Mikah both were a little leery of jumping into something. But the chemistry and connection between the two of them made for some heavy petting sessions. The thing is, when breakups are that bad, fear and doubt overwhelm a lot. And both men were doubting themselves and what the other saw in them. Matt felt at one point Mikah was slumming, since his family was so rich. And Mikah felt like he wasn’t good enough for Matt. Both, however, were wrong. They needed each other and completed each other in ways no one else did. Matt brought a calm safety and peace to Mikah. And Mikah brought Matt out of his shell some and showed him he was worthy of love. They both showed that to each other. But sometimes we make the wrong decisions and it’s up to us to make them right. And it was a huge decision Mikah had to make. But most times, following your heart will lead you in the right way and steer you to a life you’ve dreamed of.
It’s such a sweet story between these two guys. Both shy and quiet in their way. Brooding, in a way, from both of them. It’s kind of funny how much alike they are, yet so different. But it’s the perfect book to curl up with, with maybe some hot cocoa and soft lights. And dream of a sweet and happy place.
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Mikah was just wanting to wallow. Just be left alone and read or even mope in his room if he wanted to. But his sister, Elena, wouldn’t let up on him and now his step-mother wanted a real tree for Christmas. Which means they have to get out and go find a tree to chop or cut down. He doesn’t even know if he’s seen a chainsaw, much less work one. But they get to the farm and almost leave, thinking it was closed, when Mikah was tackled out of nowhere. By a huge and slobbery dog. When his owner reached down to help him up, Mikah was struck by the most beautiful blue eyes. Matt helped Mikah get into some dry clothes and warm up and when Mikah came to return them back the next day, he was so tongue tied, but he desperately wanted to ask Mikah out. Instead, they got busy with the trees and such and it took forever for them to have some quiet time. Which turned into a passionate makeout session before being busted by Matt’s brother. Lol. Little by little though, when time allowed, they spent time together, getting to know each other, meeting each other’s families and spending the holidays together. But feelings were getting grown fast and the day was fast approaching for Mikah to travel from Idaho to New York for a new teaching job. Both men are heartbroken. And it’s up to Mikah to decide what’s worth more: this teaching job, or possibly the man who he would love for the rest of his life.
Having bad breakups, both Matt and Mikah both were a little leery of jumping into something. But the chemistry and connection between the two of them made for some heavy petting sessions. The thing is, when breakups are that bad, fear and doubt overwhelm a lot. And both men were doubting themselves and what the other saw in them. Matt felt at one point Mikah was slumming, since his family was so rich. And Mikah felt like he wasn’t good enough for Matt. Both, however, were wrong. They needed each other and completed each other in ways no one else did. Matt brought a calm safety and peace to Mikah. And Mikah brought Matt out of his shell some and showed him he was worthy of love. They both showed that to each other. But sometimes we make the wrong decisions and it’s up to us to make them right. And it was a huge decision Mikah had to make. But most times, following your heart will lead you in the right way and steer you to a life you’ve dreamed of.
It’s such a sweet story between these two guys. Both shy and quiet in their way. Brooding, in a way, from both of them. It’s kind of funny how much alike they are, yet so different. But it’s the perfect book to curl up with, with maybe some hot cocoa and soft lights. And dream of a sweet and happy place.
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October 24, 2019
Thanks to the author and publisher via A Novel Take for a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
This was a really sweet Christmas romance between an organic farmer with a Christmas tree farm and a between jobs high school English teacher. The meet-cute courtesy of Moose was adorable.
Both Matt and Mikah's characters were well fleshed out and the tension of Mikah having to leave at the end of the holidays was believable, but not overly angsty. Mikah was an anxious, over-analyzer, which I could relate too and I loved how Matt's steady presence helped calm him.
I also loved Mikah's big Italian family, but mostly his sister Elena. Also the descriptions of the holiday foods.
Definitely a fun little Christmas story to snuggle up with.
This was a really sweet Christmas romance between an organic farmer with a Christmas tree farm and a between jobs high school English teacher. The meet-cute courtesy of Moose was adorable.
Both Matt and Mikah's characters were well fleshed out and the tension of Mikah having to leave at the end of the holidays was believable, but not overly angsty. Mikah was an anxious, over-analyzer, which I could relate too and I loved how Matt's steady presence helped calm him.
I also loved Mikah's big Italian family, but mostly his sister Elena. Also the descriptions of the holiday foods.
Definitely a fun little Christmas story to snuggle up with.
November 2, 2019
I reveived a copy from A Novel Take PR in exchange for an honest review.
Rated: 3,7✨
I had a great time reading this book, perfect for those who just want a cute story with a touch of angst and Christmas themed! The plot wasn't something revolutionary buf I had fun and Matt and Micah are just adorable! Their family relationships are so different and Matt's backstory broke my heart...
Even though their relationship started really fast, it made sense to me because of their personalities and where they are in life. They were both lonely and seeking warmth, so I'm glad they found each other.
Ps: Be careful reading this on an empty stomach because there are some delicious Italian recipes being eaten 👌
Rated: 3,7✨
I had a great time reading this book, perfect for those who just want a cute story with a touch of angst and Christmas themed! The plot wasn't something revolutionary buf I had fun and Matt and Micah are just adorable! Their family relationships are so different and Matt's backstory broke my heart...
Even though their relationship started really fast, it made sense to me because of their personalities and where they are in life. They were both lonely and seeking warmth, so I'm glad they found each other.
Ps: Be careful reading this on an empty stomach because there are some delicious Italian recipes being eaten 👌
November 6, 2019
Opposites attract in this gorgeous and sweet Christmas novel.
Just lovely. *tissue alert* I cried from 82% to the epilogue. Which tells you how much I loved the characters and how invested I was in their relationship.
Highly recommended for warm and fuzzy Christmas feels.
Just lovely. *tissue alert* I cried from 82% to the epilogue. Which tells you how much I loved the characters and how invested I was in their relationship.
Highly recommended for warm and fuzzy Christmas feels.
January 8, 2020
So much TELL, barely any SHOW, not much happening happening and there’s just so much past-tense paraphrasing!! This book might be okay for somebody who is just entering the M/M genre and doesn’t know any better, but for me, this author’s writing definitely is heavy-handed and obnoxious!!!!
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November 2, 2019DNF. I think maybe this author's writing style isn't for me. I can't seem to get invested in the story, and my mind keeps wandering. I'll give it another shot at some point.
February 4, 2025
A Christmas Cabin for Two stars Matt Haskell, an organic farmer, and teacher Mikah Cerullo. This is told in first person from Matt and Mikah’s povs.
First the cover. I think that’s supposed to be Matt, but by his description in the book, the cover model doesn’t look like him except for the light-colored hair. Matt is supposed to be big and more like a mountain man or lumberjack, and the model looks like a college student or businessman on vacation. So, the cover doesn’t match Matt.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and the writing style wasn’t something I enjoyed. The editing and formatting was good so it wasn’t that. What was wrong, was that it had far too much tedious description about everything. And those descriptions were repeated, especially about the characters’ features and what they wore. Another thing was that nothing really happened for the first seventy-five percent. The story length could have been shortened by twenty-five percent if the writing was more concise and less repetitive. The monologues and descriptions couldn’t keep my attention so that I had to put the book aside multiple times. In fact, I ended up reading four other books while reading this one just to break up the monotony. The plot didn’t pick up until the New Year’s Eve party at Mikah’s family’s home.
The one thing that kept me reading instead of DNF, were the characters. The author wrote interesting characters and Mikah and Matt were suited for each other. I would call this an ‘Opposites Attract’ trope because Mikah came from wealth, while Matt was an organic farmer. The secondary characters were also fun and interesting.
Overall, A Christmas Cabin for Two was a tedious read for me because of far too much description about everything. If this is how the author usually writes, I won’t be reading any more books by them. Other than that, the characters were well written. I’m torn on the star rating because of overuse of description versus interesting characters. In the end, this gets 3 Stars because it’s a holiday story, good characters, and had good editing and formatting. Just be aware if you choose to read this book, you might be bored for the first three-quarters of the plot.
First the cover. I think that’s supposed to be Matt, but by his description in the book, the cover model doesn’t look like him except for the light-colored hair. Matt is supposed to be big and more like a mountain man or lumberjack, and the model looks like a college student or businessman on vacation. So, the cover doesn’t match Matt.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and the writing style wasn’t something I enjoyed. The editing and formatting was good so it wasn’t that. What was wrong, was that it had far too much tedious description about everything. And those descriptions were repeated, especially about the characters’ features and what they wore. Another thing was that nothing really happened for the first seventy-five percent. The story length could have been shortened by twenty-five percent if the writing was more concise and less repetitive. The monologues and descriptions couldn’t keep my attention so that I had to put the book aside multiple times. In fact, I ended up reading four other books while reading this one just to break up the monotony. The plot didn’t pick up until the New Year’s Eve party at Mikah’s family’s home.
The one thing that kept me reading instead of DNF, were the characters. The author wrote interesting characters and Mikah and Matt were suited for each other. I would call this an ‘Opposites Attract’ trope because Mikah came from wealth, while Matt was an organic farmer. The secondary characters were also fun and interesting.
Overall, A Christmas Cabin for Two was a tedious read for me because of far too much description about everything. If this is how the author usually writes, I won’t be reading any more books by them. Other than that, the characters were well written. I’m torn on the star rating because of overuse of description versus interesting characters. In the end, this gets 3 Stars because it’s a holiday story, good characters, and had good editing and formatting. Just be aware if you choose to read this book, you might be bored for the first three-quarters of the plot.
February 24, 2020
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A Christmas Cabin for Two is a very sweet standalone Christmas romance by KD Fisher for Dreamspun Desires. Fisher is a new author for me, however, reading the blurb I saw the sweetness that I’ve come to expect from Dreamspun Desires so I was keen to give this a go.
This is a story where opposites truly attract. Matt Haskell is a small town sort of guy, he’s an organic farmer and takes enormous pride in his work. Mikah Cerullo is as equally passionate as Matt, however, he is city guy – a typical New Yorker – through and through and his passion lies with his career as a teacher.
Mikah is with his family in Jackson Hole, where they own a mansion, for Christmas. Mikah has the typical feelings you generally encounter in romance books where a single MC is forced to spend time with family, especially one that is outside of their comfort zone in the big city. Matt is at home minding his own business, literally, running his farm, which during Christmas means that he’s selling Christmas trees. Immediately he comes across as the strong, silent and studious type of person (my type of guy, really). He’s no nonsense, that I believe comes to any character that has a farming background.
When the two men meet when Mikah goes to buy a Christmas tree sparks fly. There isn’t any angst or even angry tension between the two guys. They are two contrasting characters that feel an instant spark of attraction. As they get to know each other and as Mikah gets to know the small town more, the two men have to eventually face what could happen after their idyllic Christmas romance
This is a book that is full of heart and sweetness. If you like a romance in a secluded area and the whole trapped in a cabin in the woods type of story, this is a good book for you.
A Christmas Cabin for Two is a very sweet standalone Christmas romance by KD Fisher for Dreamspun Desires. Fisher is a new author for me, however, reading the blurb I saw the sweetness that I’ve come to expect from Dreamspun Desires so I was keen to give this a go.
This is a story where opposites truly attract. Matt Haskell is a small town sort of guy, he’s an organic farmer and takes enormous pride in his work. Mikah Cerullo is as equally passionate as Matt, however, he is city guy – a typical New Yorker – through and through and his passion lies with his career as a teacher.
Mikah is with his family in Jackson Hole, where they own a mansion, for Christmas. Mikah has the typical feelings you generally encounter in romance books where a single MC is forced to spend time with family, especially one that is outside of their comfort zone in the big city. Matt is at home minding his own business, literally, running his farm, which during Christmas means that he’s selling Christmas trees. Immediately he comes across as the strong, silent and studious type of person (my type of guy, really). He’s no nonsense, that I believe comes to any character that has a farming background.
When the two men meet when Mikah goes to buy a Christmas tree sparks fly. There isn’t any angst or even angry tension between the two guys. They are two contrasting characters that feel an instant spark of attraction. As they get to know each other and as Mikah gets to know the small town more, the two men have to eventually face what could happen after their idyllic Christmas romance
This is a book that is full of heart and sweetness. If you like a romance in a secluded area and the whole trapped in a cabin in the woods type of story, this is a good book for you.
April 24, 2020
My Recommendation: This is the third book . . . Who am I kidding? This is the eighth book in my MM romance book binge starting toward the end of March. If we go back to January 1st, it's the tenth (excluding young adult and manga). So yeah, it's been an interesting year so far. [And the understatement of the century goes to . . .]
I grabbed this because time has no meaning any more: 1) It snowed here in Boston this week; 2) When we were driving back from a Costco south of the city there was a Christmas billboard up; 3) earlier on Saturday neither Tim nor I could figure out the date, we were off by 5-ish days; and 4) Tim's schedule is all sorts of wonky working nights and weekends and I'm working from home for the foreseeable future. So . . . yeah, time has no meaning any more. Why not read a holiday romance in the middle of April?
My Response: Definitely worth reading if these are your thing. Like the other books in the Dreamspun Desires I loved the slow simmer and tension build up throughout the book. This book had more of a conflict/climax than the others so far in the series, but still not as melodramatic as others I've read. And it was an almost immediate regret on that characters part and resolved pretty quickly with an OMG . . . squee . . . kiss and make up adorable moment. So yeah, worth it from my point of view.
Continue reading on my book blog at geoffwhaley.com.
I grabbed this because time has no meaning any more: 1) It snowed here in Boston this week; 2) When we were driving back from a Costco south of the city there was a Christmas billboard up; 3) earlier on Saturday neither Tim nor I could figure out the date, we were off by 5-ish days; and 4) Tim's schedule is all sorts of wonky working nights and weekends and I'm working from home for the foreseeable future. So . . . yeah, time has no meaning any more. Why not read a holiday romance in the middle of April?
My Response: Definitely worth reading if these are your thing. Like the other books in the Dreamspun Desires I loved the slow simmer and tension build up throughout the book. This book had more of a conflict/climax than the others so far in the series, but still not as melodramatic as others I've read. And it was an almost immediate regret on that characters part and resolved pretty quickly with an OMG . . . squee . . . kiss and make up adorable moment. So yeah, worth it from my point of view.
Continue reading on my book blog at geoffwhaley.com.
January 2, 2021
A perfect warm and fuzzy Holidays read. I loved that both MC's family were clone-knit and no drama with horrible homophone parents/siblings/etc. was present.
Mikah was sweetly neurotic and Matt was a solid, almost silent type to balance all that energy.
A true opposites attract story.
I loved all the references to a large Sicilian family, cooking traditions and a good ribbing between siblings.
What's not to like?
Mikah was sweetly neurotic and Matt was a solid, almost silent type to balance all that energy.
A true opposites attract story.
I loved all the references to a large Sicilian family, cooking traditions and a good ribbing between siblings.
What's not to like?
December 31, 2020
The writing started off a wee bit flowery, but toned down as it went on and ended up being very well written overall. Very cozy.
March 31, 2022
This was a really quick in-the-feels read. If you are looking for something cozy to read during the holiday quiets (which can be shorter sometimes than we'd like), this would be perfect.
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December 23, 2023Kobo epub 9781644053348
Out of work tr8eacher meets hunky farmer over Christmas. This unlikely pairing thrives...
Charmingly sweet.
Out of work tr8eacher meets hunky farmer over Christmas. This unlikely pairing thrives...
Charmingly sweet.
November 4, 2019
This is a sweet Christmas gay romance story that follows our two main characters, Matt and Mikah. Matt is a small town farmer who has no time for love, especially after having had his heart recently broken. Mikah is a school teacher from New York who is in town visiting his family for the holidays. When Mikah walks onto Matt’s farm to purchase a Christmas tree, sparks fly between the two men. Though both of them have been hurt in the past, they take a chance and begin a romance.
What was fun about this story was how night-and-day different our two protagonists are, with Matt being a big, bulky outdoorsy farmer and Mikah being a slender and somewhat timid city boy. But as the story progresses, they discover that they have a lot more in common than they’d initially thought, and they ended up being so sweet together.
What I really liked about this story is that they did not jump into bed right away. Their relationship was quite a slow burn, and they took the time to get to know each other and each other’s families before making the big final step. It was so much fun watching their feelings for each other evolve, moving from guarded apprehension to love. Their relationship flowed with warmth, playfulness, and passion, and the guys were perfect for each other. So once they took the huge step of sleeping together, they then spend the rest of the holiday in Matt’s cozy cabin nestled away in the Idaho woods.
But alas, soon the Christmas season winds down, and Mikah has to return to New York to take on a new teaching job. As both of them face the inevitable end of their holiday romance, they realize that the feelings they have for each other have grown to the point of love. So now the question is: what are they going to do about it?
This is a charming, heart-warming story and a perfect cozy holiday read. I loved the author’s writing style, and because of it, the story reeled me right in. In fact, I read this book in one sitting because I had a difficult time letting go of these delightful and charming characters. The secondary characters were equally charming, as we got to know Matt’s devoted brother and sister-in-law, and Mikah large, boisterous Italian family.
I know that I’m reading a good romance when I tear up, which happened to me a few times throughout this enchanting and heartfelt story. The author has created something truly extraordinary here — a magical Christmas romance about love in its purest form. It’s a story that’s not only engaging but endearing and emotive, and it certainly warmed my heart while reading it. And the ending is perfect — The way this story comes to a close is just the cherry on top of this wonderful book.
So if you ‘re looking for a sweet and light Christmastime romance, you may wish to give The Christmas Cabin for Two a whirl.
What was fun about this story was how night-and-day different our two protagonists are, with Matt being a big, bulky outdoorsy farmer and Mikah being a slender and somewhat timid city boy. But as the story progresses, they discover that they have a lot more in common than they’d initially thought, and they ended up being so sweet together.
What I really liked about this story is that they did not jump into bed right away. Their relationship was quite a slow burn, and they took the time to get to know each other and each other’s families before making the big final step. It was so much fun watching their feelings for each other evolve, moving from guarded apprehension to love. Their relationship flowed with warmth, playfulness, and passion, and the guys were perfect for each other. So once they took the huge step of sleeping together, they then spend the rest of the holiday in Matt’s cozy cabin nestled away in the Idaho woods.
But alas, soon the Christmas season winds down, and Mikah has to return to New York to take on a new teaching job. As both of them face the inevitable end of their holiday romance, they realize that the feelings they have for each other have grown to the point of love. So now the question is: what are they going to do about it?
This is a charming, heart-warming story and a perfect cozy holiday read. I loved the author’s writing style, and because of it, the story reeled me right in. In fact, I read this book in one sitting because I had a difficult time letting go of these delightful and charming characters. The secondary characters were equally charming, as we got to know Matt’s devoted brother and sister-in-law, and Mikah large, boisterous Italian family.
I know that I’m reading a good romance when I tear up, which happened to me a few times throughout this enchanting and heartfelt story. The author has created something truly extraordinary here — a magical Christmas romance about love in its purest form. It’s a story that’s not only engaging but endearing and emotive, and it certainly warmed my heart while reading it. And the ending is perfect — The way this story comes to a close is just the cherry on top of this wonderful book.
So if you ‘re looking for a sweet and light Christmastime romance, you may wish to give The Christmas Cabin for Two a whirl.
January 2, 2020
Very sweet and romantic story. Perfect Christmas reading.
November 9, 2019
I’ll start by saying that I started reading the book and thought, hmm, something about this sounds familiar. I checked the author again and realized that I had just recently read Love on the Hudson by the same author and there is a very loose connection to this story. If you’ve read Love on the Hudson then you’ll recognize one of the protagonists as Matt, the organic farmer that Nick the farmer in Love on the Hudson was communicating with. I was so excited from that point to have the connection as I really enjoyed that first book.
In this book we have Mikah, a teacher, laid off from his position at a school in Boston, who has returned to his father’s home in Jackson Hole fresh off a break up with a cheating boyfriend. He’s home for over a month over the holidays before going to NYC to interview for another teaching job. He meets Matt, a local organic farmer when his step-mother sends him and his sister to get a Christmas tree. There is an immediate attraction and Mikah’s sister encourages him to have a holiday fling.
The trajectory of the relationship and the character development are done very nicely and very much in sync. I really felt like I was getting to know these MCs as they were getting to know each other. Mikah is a bit “poor me” for my taste but Matt brings out the best in him. The story arc moves well and I loved the holiday theme and the injections of Italian culture. The crisis moment is predictable when you consider a story where the MCs start out believing there is an expiration date but it is very nicely done and sweet.
This is a quick, fun, feel good holiday read. Just what we want at this time of year.
*I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my objective review *
In this book we have Mikah, a teacher, laid off from his position at a school in Boston, who has returned to his father’s home in Jackson Hole fresh off a break up with a cheating boyfriend. He’s home for over a month over the holidays before going to NYC to interview for another teaching job. He meets Matt, a local organic farmer when his step-mother sends him and his sister to get a Christmas tree. There is an immediate attraction and Mikah’s sister encourages him to have a holiday fling.
The trajectory of the relationship and the character development are done very nicely and very much in sync. I really felt like I was getting to know these MCs as they were getting to know each other. Mikah is a bit “poor me” for my taste but Matt brings out the best in him. The story arc moves well and I loved the holiday theme and the injections of Italian culture. The crisis moment is predictable when you consider a story where the MCs start out believing there is an expiration date but it is very nicely done and sweet.
This is a quick, fun, feel good holiday read. Just what we want at this time of year.
*I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my objective review *
November 15, 2019
Anomalies Unbound
OK, let's get it right out on the table:
1) This is a wonderful romance between two lovable characters--Matt the big blond Idaho farmer on the cover and Mikah the smaller, slim, overly educated yuppie from New York and Boston. Period.
2) Everything about Matt's background is absolutely spot on for where he comes from and who he has always been.
3) Mikah is Italian-American (specifically of Sicilian descent) and this part of the story is handled exceptionally well with details that are rarely encountered in a MM romance--the Christmas Eve dinner is beautifully detailed and completely legitimate. But...
4) Mikah is a name which has probably never been found an Italian or Italian-American family any time anywhere, anyhow. His father, a multimillionaire lawyer named Stefano, his brother is Luca, his sister is Elena. . And the person he is closest to is his paternal grandmother (Nonna) who is in her family home in Sicily throughout the holidays.
I am sorry, but if Mikah's name had been Michael or Michele, I would have felt more comfortable. As it turns out, however, I was quite comfortable for the most part with this loving story wherein two very lonely and completely opposite men simply can't keep their minds, or hands and lips, off each other.
I have already purchased the author's sort of prequel "Love on the Hudson," because I liked this one so much.
OK, let's get it right out on the table:
1) This is a wonderful romance between two lovable characters--Matt the big blond Idaho farmer on the cover and Mikah the smaller, slim, overly educated yuppie from New York and Boston. Period.
2) Everything about Matt's background is absolutely spot on for where he comes from and who he has always been.
3) Mikah is Italian-American (specifically of Sicilian descent) and this part of the story is handled exceptionally well with details that are rarely encountered in a MM romance--the Christmas Eve dinner is beautifully detailed and completely legitimate. But...
4) Mikah is a name which has probably never been found an Italian or Italian-American family any time anywhere, anyhow. His father, a multimillionaire lawyer named Stefano, his brother is Luca, his sister is Elena. . And the person he is closest to is his paternal grandmother (Nonna) who is in her family home in Sicily throughout the holidays.
I am sorry, but if Mikah's name had been Michael or Michele, I would have felt more comfortable. As it turns out, however, I was quite comfortable for the most part with this loving story wherein two very lonely and completely opposite men simply can't keep their minds, or hands and lips, off each other.
I have already purchased the author's sort of prequel "Love on the Hudson," because I liked this one so much.
November 6, 2019
KD Fisher's A Christmas Cabin for two is a sweet holiday romance.
Matt and Mikah meet when Mikah arrives in town with his family for Christmas. This a story with of attraction, connection, and a fling that turns to love. Sometimes you just know. Sometimes it just feels right.
The writing is great and flows well, with good plot development. There is a whole lot of charm to the farm and the shop. It's full of everything fun and Christmas-y. There's snow, hot cocoa, and cookies.
This is a story of finding someone who makes your world a better and brighter place. It's a story of making choices, taking chances, and choosing love.
I adore the changes and personal growth in these men. Mikah's a man who's always afraid to let loose, take chances, and allow himself to be happy. Seeing how love affects him is terrific.
A Christmas Cabin for Two is just as sweet as the title suggests. It's definitely a Hallmark type feel, full of tender and romantic moments. Course, unlike Hallmark movies, there's also some hot sex! You'll love it when you're in the mood for a holiday fling with all the heart and charm of the Holidays.
Matt and Mikah meet when Mikah arrives in town with his family for Christmas. This a story with of attraction, connection, and a fling that turns to love. Sometimes you just know. Sometimes it just feels right.
The writing is great and flows well, with good plot development. There is a whole lot of charm to the farm and the shop. It's full of everything fun and Christmas-y. There's snow, hot cocoa, and cookies.
This is a story of finding someone who makes your world a better and brighter place. It's a story of making choices, taking chances, and choosing love.
I adore the changes and personal growth in these men. Mikah's a man who's always afraid to let loose, take chances, and allow himself to be happy. Seeing how love affects him is terrific.
A Christmas Cabin for Two is just as sweet as the title suggests. It's definitely a Hallmark type feel, full of tender and romantic moments. Course, unlike Hallmark movies, there's also some hot sex! You'll love it when you're in the mood for a holiday fling with all the heart and charm of the Holidays.
November 6, 2019
4 - 4.5 Stars
This was my first holiday book of the season and man, what a way to kick it off! I totally fell for these two, head over heels, schmoopy in love with Mikah and Matt! It was sweet and romantic and had that holiday magic. It also packed a lot more emotion that I initially expected and I liked that. I felt really connected to these two and their story and I just wanted them to find their happiness together.
Mikah plans to spend the holidays moping, after a bad breakup and losing his job he wants to wallow for a bit. Of course, his sister decides to drag him along for Christmas tree hunting, on a farm. And that's how he meets, handsome and quiet farmer, Matt. It's adorable and sweet and the last thing either of these men expect is a connection, or to find real love.
I really enjoyed the balance of this story, it was relate-able and genuine, and a bit angsty, with that bit of holiday magic added in. I couldn't put this book down, I read it in one sitting and I found myself completely attached to these two! I absolutely loved it and can't think of a better way to get myself into that holiday mood!
This was my first holiday book of the season and man, what a way to kick it off! I totally fell for these two, head over heels, schmoopy in love with Mikah and Matt! It was sweet and romantic and had that holiday magic. It also packed a lot more emotion that I initially expected and I liked that. I felt really connected to these two and their story and I just wanted them to find their happiness together.
Mikah plans to spend the holidays moping, after a bad breakup and losing his job he wants to wallow for a bit. Of course, his sister decides to drag him along for Christmas tree hunting, on a farm. And that's how he meets, handsome and quiet farmer, Matt. It's adorable and sweet and the last thing either of these men expect is a connection, or to find real love.
I really enjoyed the balance of this story, it was relate-able and genuine, and a bit angsty, with that bit of holiday magic added in. I couldn't put this book down, I read it in one sitting and I found myself completely attached to these two! I absolutely loved it and can't think of a better way to get myself into that holiday mood!
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November 7, 2019A delightful, heart-warming & cosy read. Sweet & charming characters, the back drop a Christmas tree farm, and lots and lots of snow. The descriptions really bring this book to life, and with a very heart-warming festive romance, it was a pleasure to read. I honesty couldn't put it down, and read in one sitting.
This is my first Christmas book of 2019, it certainly didn't disappoint. It was a wonderful start to my Christmas reading this year, its full of festive feeling, fabulous characters, friends, family, snow and all sorts of traditional food and customs. I just loved every second of this book.
H
Mikah and Matt were wonderful together, their connection shone from the page. I loved watching them fall in love, they were so sweet together. When their relationship hit a glitch it was heart breaking, they were perfect for or another. When they reunited, I sighed happily.
A lovely festive offering, the secondary characters were brilliantly written. I'm hoping there'll be more stories set in this universe. Loved it. Highly recommended.
This is my first Christmas book of 2019, it certainly didn't disappoint. It was a wonderful start to my Christmas reading this year, its full of festive feeling, fabulous characters, friends, family, snow and all sorts of traditional food and customs. I just loved every second of this book.
H
Mikah and Matt were wonderful together, their connection shone from the page. I loved watching them fall in love, they were so sweet together. When their relationship hit a glitch it was heart breaking, they were perfect for or another. When they reunited, I sighed happily.
A lovely festive offering, the secondary characters were brilliantly written. I'm hoping there'll be more stories set in this universe. Loved it. Highly recommended.
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