Author: Krista Jensen
Age: Adult
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Expected Publication Date: September 8, 2020
Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing
Source: ARC
Purchase: Paperback | Kindle | Audible
Synopsis:
When Riley Madigan moves to the sleepy mountain town of Miracle Creek, she hopes her new job as a high school art teacher will help her mend her recently broken heart. A little peace and quiet would be a gift this Christmas season. The last thing on her mind is love.
Former firefighter Mark Rivers has spent the last year recovering from burns sustained during a rescue operation. He’s been trying to piece his life back together but still struggles both emotionally and psychologically. When he meets Riley, he finally sees something that might bring some light back into his life.
When Mark asks Riley to work on a special nativity project, he finds himself falling for her quirky, unaffected ways. Riley doesn’t seem bothered by his scars, but is her affection for him real, or is this just another act of charity? One thing’s for certain, in a small town that views Mark as a fragile hero, it’s hard to pursue a relationship without everyone in his business. And although Riley has sincere feelings for Mark, is she ready to risk her heart?
Broken hearts and lives are mended as the town of Miracle Creek comes together to celebrate a Christmas to remember.
My Rating:
My Thoughts:
I really wanted to enjoy this novel, but I find that I'm not big on contemporary romances unless its a steamy romance. This is a clean romance with some wholesome content and that's not bad at all, just for my interest it didn't hold well. This read like a typical romance movie. The pacing was pretty weird for me and the characters slightly annoyed me. I still did enjoy the romance and I really enjoyed Mark as the male protagonist. The intent was great, but for my taste it didn't pull thorough. A 3.5 star rating is still a great read for me, so I'll probably re-read this down the line during the winter months to give this a second chance.
Would I still recommend it? Yes, to those looking for a clean, wholesome romance, this may be the book for you! It's a sweet read.
About the Author:
Krista writes contemporary romance, historical romance, and fantasy. She has lived in lush Oregon and rugged Wyoming, but Washington is her beloved home state. She likes to choose familiar settings for her stories and is grateful to have such inspirational places to choose from. She is a mother of six, gramma of three, a gardener and cook, loves to travel, laugh, and hike, and lives ot make the best of what she’s been given. Find her on Instagram @kristajensenbooks.
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