A Copper Ridge Christmas (Copper Ridge, #3.4)
Maisey Yates
Snow is falling in Copper Ridge, Oregon--but the heat between a holiday-loving party planner and the town's resident Scrooge is off the charts in this sweet and sizzling Christmas novella... Holly Fulton is throwing a special Christmas Eve party for the foster parents who gave her so much. To finish the preparations in time, she needs to recruit her one-time foster brother, Ryan Masters. He may have a scowl that could curdle eggnog, but under that surly demeanor is a big heart. And amazing muscles. And a gorgeous chest. In fact, X-rated visions of Ryan have been dancing in Holly's head for years, but she can't risk complicating the only real family she's ever known. But maybe there's a way for Holly to have her Christmas cake and eat it too. A no-strings affair, just until they're done with the planning. Ryan is certainly willing. But from the first touch, it's clear that this isn't just a festive fling. It might just be a Christmas miracle in the making...
Publication Year: 2015
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A good Christmas story always gets me. Usually I’m disappointed when such stories are not “Christmasy” enough. In this case, although Christmas was a central point but, the overall tone didn’t smack of Christmas to me. I still loved it!
The chemistry between Ryan and Holly (I love when the characters in Christmas books have Christmasy names!) is off the charts. Holly is inexperienced in a lot of ways, but she has a spirit that can’t be tamped down. She knows what she wants and once she decides to go after it she doesn’t let up. Of course, she can’t see that in herself. The way both of these characters grew up leaves so much baggage behind, but that’s why they’re perfect for each other. They can understand each other better than anyone else.
Not only was the chemistry well written; the angst also tore my guts out. Both of Ryan and Holly were so proud of each other and were oblivious to their own good qualities. They were protective of each other yet didn’t feel like they deserved the same kindness. Maisey Yates accomplished a lot within a very short page count without me feeling as though the story was being rushed.
To see my full review, please hop on over to my blog at https://allingoodtimeblog.wordpress.com/2017/02/01/a-copper-ridge-christmas-book-review/
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