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Christmas in the City #2
Snowed In on Main Street
She's trying to manage a hotel; he's trying to manage his fans. They are both snowed in with an ex.
With Mia’s boss away for the holidays, she finally has a chance to prove herself worthy for the position of manager of the rustic Powder Peaks Lodge. But as a blizzard rolls into Hidden Hollow, the small town just outside of Park City, Utah, Mia is given far more than she bargained for in running the hotel—and avoiding her only VIP guest and ex-boyfriend, Elliot James.
When TV star Elliot shows up to the hotel for his family’s annual Christmas ski vacation, he beats the incoming storm by mere hours—and his family by days. Cut off from the world, Elliot determines to help Mia deal with the guests and effects of the blizzard—even if she wants nothing to do with him.
As Mia and Elliot put aside their past and work together to care for the inhabitants of Powder Peaks Lodge, will sparks fly under the mistletoe?
Each book in the Christmas in the City series can be read as a stand-alone novel, but they each contain holiday themes and clean & wholesome content.
Book one: His Stand-In Holiday Girlfriend
Book two: Snowed In on Main Street
Book three: Melodies and Mistletoe
With Mia’s boss away for the holidays, she finally has a chance to prove herself worthy for the position of manager of the rustic Powder Peaks Lodge. But as a blizzard rolls into Hidden Hollow, the small town just outside of Park City, Utah, Mia is given far more than she bargained for in running the hotel—and avoiding her only VIP guest and ex-boyfriend, Elliot James.
When TV star Elliot shows up to the hotel for his family’s annual Christmas ski vacation, he beats the incoming storm by mere hours—and his family by days. Cut off from the world, Elliot determines to help Mia deal with the guests and effects of the blizzard—even if she wants nothing to do with him.
As Mia and Elliot put aside their past and work together to care for the inhabitants of Powder Peaks Lodge, will sparks fly under the mistletoe?
Each book in the Christmas in the City series can be read as a stand-alone novel, but they each contain holiday themes and clean & wholesome content.
Book one: His Stand-In Holiday Girlfriend
Book two: Snowed In on Main Street
Book three: Melodies and Mistletoe
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November 16, 2025
3.5 stars. Solid cozy Christmas novella! I enjoyed it.
November 20, 2019
Sweet and heartwarming second chance romance. Enjoyed this story!!
December 25, 2023
3.5/5 ⭐
December 30, 2024
I’m a sucker for a celebrity romance, toss in a surprise second-chance encounter, being snowed in at a cute hotel, and some Christmas fun—and you have this sweet little novella!
December 11, 2023
Short and sweet Christmas romance. Enjoying listening to this series.
January 17, 2026
Cute and cozy but I must say I had a bit of a tricky time connecting with the characters..
Some of them felt a little too stereotypical to me, others fell flat..
Elliot endearingly grows on you, like a smile full of sunshine he gradually pushes through, lighting up the sky..
Loved the small town vibes, the cozy warm drinks and decorating Christmas cookies and the focus on families coming together during the festive season.
3 stars.
Some of them felt a little too stereotypical to me, others fell flat..
Elliot endearingly grows on you, like a smile full of sunshine he gradually pushes through, lighting up the sky..
Loved the small town vibes, the cozy warm drinks and decorating Christmas cookies and the focus on families coming together during the festive season.
3 stars.
December 11, 2025
Cute rom com. I'm happy it was short, though. It was better that is wasn't dragged on.
Clean Rating: PG - some kissing and a little bit of talk about clinical depression. No suicide though. No sex, drugs, language, or violence.
Clean Rating: PG - some kissing and a little bit of talk about clinical depression. No suicide though. No sex, drugs, language, or violence.
December 23, 2025
This was a super cute Christmas novel. I loved the premise of old boyfriend showing up unexpectedly. Mia and Elliot grew together perfectly. This was adorable!
November 23, 2019
This is a sweet and clean second chance romance. Mia and Elliot had once loved each other and had even been engaged, then Elliot ghosted her. For the past six years, Mia has been angry with Elliot for just leaving her hanging. He had been hurt in a snowboarding accident while preparing for the Olympics and then he just disappeared from her life, no phone calls or letters; nothing.
Now they are snowed in in a lodge near Park City, UT at Christmas time. Mia is the acting manager at the lodge and Elliot is staying at the lodge with some of his family. There is an avalanche and damaged bridge that traps them in town. Mia's job is to keep all the guests happy, including Elliot. How can she do that without opening up herself to more heartbreak?
There were lots of secondary characters in this story who were well developed. I love when new characters are introduced and you learn their stories, too. This author does a great job of building a story, while adding new characters and blending it all together into a great book.
I was given an arc copy of this book and I willingly offer my honest review.
Now they are snowed in in a lodge near Park City, UT at Christmas time. Mia is the acting manager at the lodge and Elliot is staying at the lodge with some of his family. There is an avalanche and damaged bridge that traps them in town. Mia's job is to keep all the guests happy, including Elliot. How can she do that without opening up herself to more heartbreak?
There were lots of secondary characters in this story who were well developed. I love when new characters are introduced and you learn their stories, too. This author does a great job of building a story, while adding new characters and blending it all together into a great book.
I was given an arc copy of this book and I willingly offer my honest review.
January 26, 2025
🌟4/5
❤️🩹3/5
🥰4/5
🌶️0/5
🔎0/5
😰1/5
🎭😂3/5
🎭😭0/5
👻0/5
🔬0/5
🔫0/5
🏥0/5
✍🏼5/5
🥱0/5
🏃🏻♀️5/5
🌎5/5
💁🏻♀️5/5
🙅🏻♀️
⚠️⛔️TRIGGERS:⛔️⚠️
Courtesy of StoryGraph
No triggers have been listed for this book as of 1/26/25
🤔🧐🤯MY THOUGHTS:🤯🧐🤔
This was a very quick read with a the sweet story of reconciliation between two exes after several years apart. Mia has always wondered what she did wrong while Elliott needed to come to terms with his shame, embarrassment and depression. But will his other Ex throw a wrench in the happy reunion?
🗯️💬BOOK BLURB:💬🗯️
She's trying to manage a hotel; he's trying to manage his fans. They are both snowed in with an ex.
With Mia’s boss away for the holidays, she finally has a chance to prove herself worthy for the position of manager of the rustic Powder Peaks Lodge. But as a blizzard rolls into Hidden Hollow, the small town just outside of Park City, Utah, Mia is given far more than she bargained for in running the hotel—and avoiding her only VIP guest and ex-boyfriend, Elliot James.
When TV star Elliot shows up to the hotel for his family’s annual Christmas ski vacation, he beats the incoming storm by mere hours—and his family by days. Cut off from the world, Elliot determines to help Mia deal with the guests and effects of the blizzard—even if she wants nothing to do with him.
As Mia and Elliot put aside their past and work together to care for the inhabitants of Powder Peaks Lodge, will sparks fly under the mistletoe?
Each book in the Christmas in the City series can be read as a stand-alone novel, but they each contain holiday themes and clean & wholesome content.
🌎📖OVERALL REVIEWS📖🌎
Courtesy of Storygraph
3.45⭐️
based on 48 reviews
MOODS
lighthearted: 100%
funny: 25%
relaxing: 25%
adventurous: 12%
emotional: 12%
hopeful: 12%
inspiring: 12%
Pace
22%
22% of readers chose fast
66%
66% of readers chose medium
11%
11% of readers chose slow
Fast
Medium
Slow
Plot or character driven?
33%
33% of readers chose A mix
66%
66% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character
Strong character development?
16%
16% of readers chose Yes
50%
50% of readers chose Complicated
16%
16% of readers chose No
16%
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A
Loveable characters?
50%
50% of readers chose Yes
33%
33% of readers chose Complicated
16%
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No
Diverse cast of characters?
100%
100% of readers chose No
No
Flaws of characters a main focus?
40%
40% of readers chose Yes
20%
20% of readers chose Complicated
40%
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No
RATING KEY:
🌟 Stars - based on the overall plot and theme or idea of the book
❤️🩹 Emotions - based on how emotional I got while reading
🥰 Romance - based on how well I got invested in the love story aspect
🌶️ Spice - based on how the sex scenes were portrayed and written as well as the number of sex scenes
🔎 Mystery - based on how well it kept me guessing who, how and why
😰 Scared🫣/Anxious😱 - based on how scared or anxious the book made me while reading
🎭 Comedy😂/Tragedy😭
-based on if I laughed or if there was a tragic event and how it affected me. I will mark the Masks with either a C or T to indicate Comedy or Tragedy
👻 Spooky😵💫/Creepy🧟♀️ -based on if this had any occult or paranormal themes and if those elements creeped me out or gave me anxiety!
🔬 Sci-Fi -based on the Science Fiction in the book as well as the Dystopian elements.
🔫 Action/Thriller -based on if I thought this was more of a spy action type of thriller.
🏥 Medical Content -based on the amount and the accuracy of any medical content or if the book is supposed to be a medical style thriller.
✍🏼 Writing Style -based on if I enjoyed the writing style or not and how the author portrayed the world, characters, concept, plot etc.
🥱 Boredom -based on if I was bored if it held my interest or if I’d rather be doing something else 😴.
🏃🏻♀️ Book Pacing -Based on how quickly I thought the book moved.
🌎 World Development -Based on how well I liked the world development of the story.
💁🏻♀️ Character Development -Based on how well the characters were fleshed out and if I hated or loved with a passion.
🙅🏻♀️ DNF -based on if the book is just stupid, boring, childish, overly ridiculous etc.
**rounded up or down based on how the book left me feeling and because Goodreads doesn’t offer half stars.
***Triggers are listed most to least severe.
❤️🩹3/5
🥰4/5
🌶️0/5
🔎0/5
😰1/5
🎭😂3/5
🎭😭0/5
👻0/5
🔬0/5
🔫0/5
🏥0/5
✍🏼5/5
🥱0/5
🏃🏻♀️5/5
🌎5/5
💁🏻♀️5/5
🙅🏻♀️
⚠️⛔️TRIGGERS:⛔️⚠️
Courtesy of StoryGraph
No triggers have been listed for this book as of 1/26/25
🤔🧐🤯MY THOUGHTS:🤯🧐🤔
This was a very quick read with a the sweet story of reconciliation between two exes after several years apart. Mia has always wondered what she did wrong while Elliott needed to come to terms with his shame, embarrassment and depression. But will his other Ex throw a wrench in the happy reunion?
🗯️💬BOOK BLURB:💬🗯️
She's trying to manage a hotel; he's trying to manage his fans. They are both snowed in with an ex.
With Mia’s boss away for the holidays, she finally has a chance to prove herself worthy for the position of manager of the rustic Powder Peaks Lodge. But as a blizzard rolls into Hidden Hollow, the small town just outside of Park City, Utah, Mia is given far more than she bargained for in running the hotel—and avoiding her only VIP guest and ex-boyfriend, Elliot James.
When TV star Elliot shows up to the hotel for his family’s annual Christmas ski vacation, he beats the incoming storm by mere hours—and his family by days. Cut off from the world, Elliot determines to help Mia deal with the guests and effects of the blizzard—even if she wants nothing to do with him.
As Mia and Elliot put aside their past and work together to care for the inhabitants of Powder Peaks Lodge, will sparks fly under the mistletoe?
Each book in the Christmas in the City series can be read as a stand-alone novel, but they each contain holiday themes and clean & wholesome content.
🌎📖OVERALL REVIEWS📖🌎
Courtesy of Storygraph
3.45⭐️
based on 48 reviews
MOODS
lighthearted: 100%
funny: 25%
relaxing: 25%
adventurous: 12%
emotional: 12%
hopeful: 12%
inspiring: 12%
Pace
22%
22% of readers chose fast
66%
66% of readers chose medium
11%
11% of readers chose slow
Fast
Medium
Slow
Plot or character driven?
33%
33% of readers chose A mix
66%
66% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character
Strong character development?
16%
16% of readers chose Yes
50%
50% of readers chose Complicated
16%
16% of readers chose No
16%
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A
Loveable characters?
50%
50% of readers chose Yes
33%
33% of readers chose Complicated
16%
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No
Diverse cast of characters?
100%
100% of readers chose No
No
Flaws of characters a main focus?
40%
40% of readers chose Yes
20%
20% of readers chose Complicated
40%
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No
RATING KEY:
🌟 Stars - based on the overall plot and theme or idea of the book
❤️🩹 Emotions - based on how emotional I got while reading
🥰 Romance - based on how well I got invested in the love story aspect
🌶️ Spice - based on how the sex scenes were portrayed and written as well as the number of sex scenes
🔎 Mystery - based on how well it kept me guessing who, how and why
😰 Scared🫣/Anxious😱 - based on how scared or anxious the book made me while reading
🎭 Comedy😂/Tragedy😭
-based on if I laughed or if there was a tragic event and how it affected me. I will mark the Masks with either a C or T to indicate Comedy or Tragedy
👻 Spooky😵💫/Creepy🧟♀️ -based on if this had any occult or paranormal themes and if those elements creeped me out or gave me anxiety!
🔬 Sci-Fi -based on the Science Fiction in the book as well as the Dystopian elements.
🔫 Action/Thriller -based on if I thought this was more of a spy action type of thriller.
🏥 Medical Content -based on the amount and the accuracy of any medical content or if the book is supposed to be a medical style thriller.
✍🏼 Writing Style -based on if I enjoyed the writing style or not and how the author portrayed the world, characters, concept, plot etc.
🥱 Boredom -based on if I was bored if it held my interest or if I’d rather be doing something else 😴.
🏃🏻♀️ Book Pacing -Based on how quickly I thought the book moved.
🌎 World Development -Based on how well I liked the world development of the story.
💁🏻♀️ Character Development -Based on how well the characters were fleshed out and if I hated or loved with a passion.
🙅🏻♀️ DNF -based on if the book is just stupid, boring, childish, overly ridiculous etc.
**rounded up or down based on how the book left me feeling and because Goodreads doesn’t offer half stars.
***Triggers are listed most to least severe.
January 10, 2024
3-1/2 stars: most of the book I was feeling a 3-star vibe, but the last 10-20% of the book was more of a 4-star for me. This is mostly because it contained my least favorite trope - a couple splits up, for 6 years!, because of a miscommunication/lack of communication. There were extenuating circumstances, for sure, but that giving up & not trying to contact or communicate with each other really irks me. The ironic thing is that I feel like it is actually very common in real life for couples to fall in that kind of trap/behaviour (maybe that's why I hate it, lol!). That is probably also why I liked the last part of the book better as well: they started communicating and sharing their perceptions of what happened and how they really felt and now feel. I don't think it's a spoiler to say they have a HEA, but that HEA & how they get there also adds to how I'll feel about the story, of course.
Included tropes that I DO love: forced proximity, 2nd chance/fresh start, he's a reluctant movie-star (& everyone else is star struck about it except for her)
Trigger warnings: topic of depression (but it's not a deep dive into it)
Included tropes that I DO love: forced proximity, 2nd chance/fresh start, he's a reluctant movie-star (& everyone else is star struck about it except for her)
Trigger warnings: topic of depression (but it's not a deep dive into it)
November 20, 2019
I really enjoyed this Christmas story by Kasey Stockton- the Christmas movies, caroling and decorating cookies was a fun part of this book.
I loved the passion of Mia to plan Christmas activities to help everybody stay busy and happy while being trapped in a hotel at Christmas due to a bad storm. This is her opportunity to show her employer that she is ready to become the manager of the hotel.
Mia never expected her ex Elliot James to be one of those guests. Not seeing or hearing from him in over six years, she's got a lot of stored up anger at the way he just left her with no explanations. Now she cannot avoid spending time with him as the hotel is cut off from the outside world due to an avalanche closing the road-.
Elliot regrets what he did to Mia and desperately wants her to forgive him. Spending time with her reminds him of how much he has missed her. Can these two get a second chance as fate seems to have thrown them together with with no out?
I received a copy of this book from the author and this is my honest unbiased review.
I loved the passion of Mia to plan Christmas activities to help everybody stay busy and happy while being trapped in a hotel at Christmas due to a bad storm. This is her opportunity to show her employer that she is ready to become the manager of the hotel.
Mia never expected her ex Elliot James to be one of those guests. Not seeing or hearing from him in over six years, she's got a lot of stored up anger at the way he just left her with no explanations. Now she cannot avoid spending time with him as the hotel is cut off from the outside world due to an avalanche closing the road-.
Elliot regrets what he did to Mia and desperately wants her to forgive him. Spending time with her reminds him of how much he has missed her. Can these two get a second chance as fate seems to have thrown them together with with no out?
I received a copy of this book from the author and this is my honest unbiased review.
November 19, 2021
(4.5 stars) - a sweet little snowed-in changeup
Mia is finally getting an opportunity to prove herself in hopes of making manager at the lodge where she works - just as her former fiancé shows up -- with a snowstorm not far behind.
The story was immediately engaging & kept me reading to find out what happened & why. The information was given gradually - slow enough to keep me intrigued but fast enough not to feel artificially drawn out.
I wasn't too sure about Mia, initially, but the more I read/listened, the more I liked her. The story itself is relatively lighthearted. There's necessarily some angst owing to the premise, but it's over what happened in the past, so it doesn't bring the story down.
A the same time, I particularly liked the resolution at the end which manages to have true love win while still keeping things real & honest. A very enjoyable story!
*Romance level: sweet kisses, nothing graphic
[The narrator reads with a natural voice & does a great job of distinguishing the various characters' voices]
Mia is finally getting an opportunity to prove herself in hopes of making manager at the lodge where she works - just as her former fiancé shows up -- with a snowstorm not far behind.
The story was immediately engaging & kept me reading to find out what happened & why. The information was given gradually - slow enough to keep me intrigued but fast enough not to feel artificially drawn out.
I wasn't too sure about Mia, initially, but the more I read/listened, the more I liked her. The story itself is relatively lighthearted. There's necessarily some angst owing to the premise, but it's over what happened in the past, so it doesn't bring the story down.
A the same time, I particularly liked the resolution at the end which manages to have true love win while still keeping things real & honest. A very enjoyable story!
*Romance level: sweet kisses, nothing graphic
[The narrator reads with a natural voice & does a great job of distinguishing the various characters' voices]
November 22, 2025
Incredibly cute and lighthearted, with the kind of setup that could easily be turned into a cozy second chance romance movie full of snowy lodge hi-jinx. We don’t actually get as much of that chaos here, but the potential is definitely there. Our FMC is a badass businesswoman running a lodge while her boss is away for the holidays. They’re preparing for a group of high-end VIP guests when a massive snowstorm hits, shutting down their small town and leaving only one guest able to make it through. And of course it just happens to be her ex boyfriend, once a future Olympian and now a motivational speaker turned actor.
Naturally, they reconnect. The shenanigans are light, the Christmas cheer is heavy, and it ends up being a fun, quick read that leaves you wanting a little more in the best way.
Naturally, they reconnect. The shenanigans are light, the Christmas cheer is heavy, and it ends up being a fun, quick read that leaves you wanting a little more in the best way.
November 20, 2019
Mia was desperate for the chance to prove she can manage the hotel where she works. When she is finally given the opportunity the fates seem to be conspiring against her. The VIP guest she has been expecting turns out to be her ex, Elliot who she definitely never wanted to see again. Then the weather takes a turn for the worse and they are snowed in. Mia has to come up with ways to keep everyone entertained and happy. What will be the outcome for Mia and Elliot. Is there a chance of a happy ending. You will have to read to find out. This is a great Christmas story which is definitely worth taking the time to read. I loved it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 5, 2021
Elliott is a washed up Olympic athlete after a bad accident who just so happens to currently be a famous actor. Mia is the assistant manager who is in charge of the inn over the holidays while her boss is out of town.
What do these two have in common. They are both stuck in the same inn after a snow storm caused an avalanche that knocks out the local bridge. They also happen to be ex’s to each other.
While the situation isn’t ideal, the time stuck together makes the two confront the past. This book takes place over Christmas. Several holiday activities are discussed putting the reader in the mood for Christmas festivities.
What do these two have in common. They are both stuck in the same inn after a snow storm caused an avalanche that knocks out the local bridge. They also happen to be ex’s to each other.
While the situation isn’t ideal, the time stuck together makes the two confront the past. This book takes place over Christmas. Several holiday activities are discussed putting the reader in the mood for Christmas festivities.
December 18, 2023
Audio book : 4 stars
I really like this sweet Christmas romance book! I recommend it for everyone who is looking for a cute and cheesy romance for their holiday
The story is kinda cliché, but it was still pretty good : exes form a long time ago find themself stuck in the same hotel for the holiday. (Second-chance, miscommunications)
The protagonist were not written to be psychologically profond, but I think the author made a good choice to keep them simple. It made the book more easy to read and “brain dead”.
The book lose a star, because all the female caractere were written with a hint of sexism. It was really subtle, but I still catch it
I really like this sweet Christmas romance book! I recommend it for everyone who is looking for a cute and cheesy romance for their holiday
The story is kinda cliché, but it was still pretty good : exes form a long time ago find themself stuck in the same hotel for the holiday. (Second-chance, miscommunications)
The protagonist were not written to be psychologically profond, but I think the author made a good choice to keep them simple. It made the book more easy to read and “brain dead”.
The book lose a star, because all the female caractere were written with a hint of sexism. It was really subtle, but I still catch it
December 9, 2024
True rating: 3.5 stars
I enjoyed this book more than the other Kasey Stockton book I’ve read, but this still lacked a little something for me. But it was a quick read and an “even”
read if that makes sense… like all the conflicts are super micro and easily resolved. So if you want a book that will give you ZERO stress this would be perfect. If you want something rich and nuanced this is not it. Though thankfully it’s not some basic, super-played out tropey book either. There were also some odd word and phrase choices I thought, which just stuck out to me as a writer. Overall, an easy holiday read that is sweet enough.
I enjoyed this book more than the other Kasey Stockton book I’ve read, but this still lacked a little something for me. But it was a quick read and an “even”
read if that makes sense… like all the conflicts are super micro and easily resolved. So if you want a book that will give you ZERO stress this would be perfect. If you want something rich and nuanced this is not it. Though thankfully it’s not some basic, super-played out tropey book either. There were also some odd word and phrase choices I thought, which just stuck out to me as a writer. Overall, an easy holiday read that is sweet enough.
December 24, 2024
This is a second chance romance which I really enjoy! Mia and Elliot were high school sweethearts, but an accident makes them break up. So for six years they didn’t talk to each other, he went and turned into a famous actor and Mia is working to get a promotion as a manager in the lodge where he has been spending Christmas with his family for the last five years.
Surrounded by the gorgeous mountains near Park City, Utah, they got snowed in with other guests and lots of Christmas activities. They got to rekindle their romance after Elliot realizes that she has always been the one for him!
Cute and sweet! 😍❤️🎄
Surrounded by the gorgeous mountains near Park City, Utah, they got snowed in with other guests and lots of Christmas activities. They got to rekindle their romance after Elliot realizes that she has always been the one for him!
Cute and sweet! 😍❤️🎄
August 4, 2025
2 ⭐️
A lot can change about a person in 6 years, especially when their lives have taken a completely different turn since the last time they saw someone. The thing about second-chance romances that I don’t like is when there is a huge chunk of time in between the last time the two people talked, and they are both different people now, and they assume they are still in love with each other.
Also, the timeline of the accident, the proposal, and the ghosting doesn’t make sense. How long after the accident did he propose? It sounds like he proposed right after the accident, then the very next day was like, “nope” and disappeared. How does that make sense?
A lot can change about a person in 6 years, especially when their lives have taken a completely different turn since the last time they saw someone. The thing about second-chance romances that I don’t like is when there is a huge chunk of time in between the last time the two people talked, and they are both different people now, and they assume they are still in love with each other.
Also, the timeline of the accident, the proposal, and the ghosting doesn’t make sense. How long after the accident did he propose? It sounds like he proposed right after the accident, then the very next day was like, “nope” and disappeared. How does that make sense?
November 19, 2019
Mia has been waiting a long time for the chance to prove she can manage the hotel where she works and this is her chance. Unfortunately the first person through the door is her ex, Elliot - someone she never wants to see again, ever. To add insult to injury the weather bomb goes off and they are snowed in with no way out. Will this be the chance to finally talk or the most uncomfortable days ever?
This was a sweet Christmas story which I enjoyed but, if I'm honest, I didn't fully engage with. If you want a light-hearted escape then I can recommend this book.
This was a sweet Christmas story which I enjoyed but, if I'm honest, I didn't fully engage with. If you want a light-hearted escape then I can recommend this book.
June 27, 2021
This series by Kasey Stockton are fun and sweet but not cheesy or syrupy. They can be read out of order since I read #3. #1, then #2. I read the last two in the middle of summer and still good reads even when not the winter. I love 2nd chance romances and I liked this couple. The story flowed nicely. It was a novella but I felt like I was able to get in those "aww" moments, beleive their connection and have a full read. No rushing in the story or random things thrown in. A nice read to unwind and escape into with for a couple of hours.
December 21, 2023
I think this is a novella that would have been better as a book. I needed more romance! What there was, was fine. I just wanted more. I felt like the biggest part of their falling in love took place off the page, mostly years before probably.
Anyway, for what it was, it was fine. A simple, quick listen!
But the audio quality wasn't the best. It sounded like she was reading in a tunnel with a bit of an echo or something. I speed this narrator up to 1.5 and it's better. 2 hours for this book that way.
Anyway, for what it was, it was fine. A simple, quick listen!
But the audio quality wasn't the best. It sounded like she was reading in a tunnel with a bit of an echo or something. I speed this narrator up to 1.5 and it's better. 2 hours for this book that way.
November 19, 2019
This was a clean second chance Christmas romance with so many funny and sweet moments. I loved the ideas Mia came up with the entertain the hotel guests while they were stuck there in the snow storm. I love to string popcorn and cranberries, decorate cookies, and watch old holiday movies. I loved her dog Pug and Mrs. Bruin’s mischievous little terrier. I don’t blame her for being careful with Elliott and her heart after he shut her out. But he was really sweet in the ways he made it up to her.
November 19, 2019
This was such a sweet second chance story for two people to come together, work together and realize just what they really mean to each other. Mia and Elliot were charming characters and the secondary characters were great too. I loved the story and how they worked together to make the most of an uncomfortable situation. There were fun twist and so many sweet and memorable moments. Thank you so much Kasey for a delightful reading experience.
November 21, 2019
Interesting characters. Some are quite loveable like Mrs. Bruin, some different like Ashlyn, some furry like Pug (I wish I would've thought of how she named him when we got our dog). Some characters are a mixture like both Mia and Elliott as well as Amy and her family. As most things in life communication is lacking between people who think they are helping, but in reality it doesn't help at all.
My favorite part of the story was the activities that Mia came up with for the stranded guests.
My favorite part of the story was the activities that Mia came up with for the stranded guests.
April 29, 2020
Loved the book, the story was well written and the characters were intriguing. Once I started I could not get enough, from the start till the end I was engrossed I was even on the edge of my seat with twists and turns, lust and passion, strength. Do yourself a favor and buy the book you want be disappointed.
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December 28, 2021
A very slow second chance romance.
Our couple is trapped in the inn after a snow storm and they spend the entirety of the book coming to grips with the reasons that they failed the first time around.... so basically he spends the whole book trying to get her to forgive him and give him a second chance after he basically ghosted her (his fiancee) after he fell into a black depression after a major snowboard accident derailed his olympic dreams and threatened to take away his ability to walk.
So.. because she doesn't really want to listen to anything he wants to say to justify what happened, this is mostly about their interactions and the way he shows her what he still feels for her.
Our couple is trapped in the inn after a snow storm and they spend the entirety of the book coming to grips with the reasons that they failed the first time around.... so basically he spends the whole book trying to get her to forgive him and give him a second chance after he basically ghosted her (his fiancee) after he fell into a black depression after a major snowboard accident derailed his olympic dreams and threatened to take away his ability to walk.
So.. because she doesn't really want to listen to anything he wants to say to justify what happened, this is mostly about their interactions and the way he shows her what he still feels for her.
January 5, 2023
WONDERFUL second chance story! Elliot and Mia broke up 6 years ago, but a chance encounter when his family books their holiday vacation at the lodge she's working at gives them the opportunity for closure and to move forward. I found myself rooting for the two of them to reconcile the second they both met on page. I loved the dynamic between them and the character growth as they worked through their issues. Very well done for such a short story, and with all the sweet warm fuzzy feels, too.
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