I’m sure we have all had the feeling at one time or another in our lives that we don’t want something to end, in my case, I wasn’t completely ready to let go of the Christmas season of reading to end! I found this novella and it didn’t disappoint!
Kasey Stockton brought to life the world of Holly Springs and some interesting characters in it too! Normally the idea of reverse grumpy/sunshine doesn’t intrigue me, but something about drew me in! Madison, a hardworking diner operator in the middle of smalltown America who is down on her luck and very jaded by the spirit of the season is our female protag. She’s struggling to keep things going with her business, has a seemingly lack luster relationship and gets hit square in the nose by a random flying hot sauce bottle – you can’t help but feel bad for the girl!
Said thrower is Jake! He’s a man who exudes success and is in town for business and a secret that he isn’t about to reveal anytime soon (or at least not easily explain to the locals)! As fate would have it, Jake ends up renting the room above Madison’s diner and now the two are thrust into each other’s lives even from a distance! Jake must follow orders to evict Madison from the building, but something tells him to try a different approach from his business associate/brother! The more time they spend around each other, the more they discover not everything is as it might seem, and they allow their hearts to guide them!
This is a great novella that is full of heart and should not be missed or skipped over! This story is one that had a few twists and turns, I didn’t see coming and loved immensely! Here’s hoping you can hold on to the holiday spirit just a little bit longer like me! Happy New Year!