Book Review: One Christmas in Winter by Bell Renshaw
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What is this book about?
Reba Farwell is finally getting a chance to live out her dreams. Sent to Winter, Montana to direct filming for a crucial, on-location shoot, she knows the next two weeks will make or break her career. And she could definitely use a break. As if that isn’t enough, she’s got a secret that none of her crew knows. All she’s asking for is two weeks of small town, Christmas beauty and a little bit of on-camera sizzle.
Five years ago, Hoyt Bradley’s heart and future shattered in one fell swoop that landed him back in Winter. Thankfully, making lemonade—or his father’s famous lemon meringue pie— out of lemons is what he does best. Running Bentley’s Diner has filled the gaps left in the wake of his heartbreak, even if it hasn’t healed him completely. Not wanting to relive memories of his rocky start in the film industry, Hoyt does his best to steer clear of the dreaded film crew, but Winter has a way of bringing people together.
After one fateful delivery and a score of icy bad luck, Reba finds herself in a bind and at the mercy of what Winter can offer. Will she pull the film together in time to salvage her name as a director? Or will the sparks flying off-camera create more of a distraction than she knows how to handle? Come visit Winter, Montana in this Christmas Novella where the Christmas lights are always on and the snow falls most frequently when loved ones share a kiss.
My review:
I really enjoyed this short Christmas bite. Reba is self-assured and determined to make her chance at directing a Hallmark-style Christmas movie a great success. She has several runs with bad luck which is where Hoyt comes into her life. I really liked her perseverance in adversity.
Hoyt had his acting dreams shattered and the conflict of being around the film crew and later helping Reba out was hard for him, but being a man of compassion and a need to help others, he couldn’t turn away.
The romance was believable and endearing for the short time they had together. Not only was Reba filming a love story, but her life was turning into one as well. The story was fun and I recommend it for a short Christmas read.
What I enjoyed most about this book:
The natural relationship that developed with Reba and Hoyt
What I didn’t like about this book:
Nothing
Would I recommend this book to others? Definitely. Sweet romance in a fun holiday setting with interesting and likable characters. This is the first book in the series.
Where can I learn more about this author and their books?
-Loraine Nunley
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