3.5
The December Market
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The magic of Christmas—and a second shot at romance—is in the air in Shelter Springs this holiday season…
Amanda Taylor isn’t a fan of Christmas, but as the owner of a local soap shop, ignoring the holiday season isn’t an option. To forget the pain of Christmases past, Amanda focuses on making the season bright for her customers at the Shelter Springs Holiday Giving Market. But when her beloved grandmother, Birdie, starts dating the dashing new resident of the Shelter Inn retirement community, Amanda smells trouble. Fortunately, Rafe Arredondo, the grandson of Birdie’s charming suitor, is equally dubious of the match. Unfortunately, he's just as fiery as his grandfather—and Amanda has zero interest in getting burned.
As a single father, paramedic and assistant fire chief, Rafe has more than enough on his plate. Sure, he and Amanda share a common goal in keeping their grandparents apart. Still, that doesn’t mean he should allow himself to feel as drawn to her as he does. Even if she is great with his young son. Even if she does help the burden of his own painful past feel a little lighter… But when their paths keep crossing at the holiday market, it starts to feel like fate, prompting them both to wonder if taking a chance on love might gift them everything they’ve been wishing for.
Don’t miss SNOW KISSED by RaeAnne Thayne—a cozy holiday romance about a single mom, a borrowed date, and the kind of Christmas magic that turns a simple deal into something real
More stories by RaeAnne Thayne:
Amanda Taylor isn’t a fan of Christmas, but as the owner of a local soap shop, ignoring the holiday season isn’t an option. To forget the pain of Christmases past, Amanda focuses on making the season bright for her customers at the Shelter Springs Holiday Giving Market. But when her beloved grandmother, Birdie, starts dating the dashing new resident of the Shelter Inn retirement community, Amanda smells trouble. Fortunately, Rafe Arredondo, the grandson of Birdie’s charming suitor, is equally dubious of the match. Unfortunately, he's just as fiery as his grandfather—and Amanda has zero interest in getting burned.
As a single father, paramedic and assistant fire chief, Rafe has more than enough on his plate. Sure, he and Amanda share a common goal in keeping their grandparents apart. Still, that doesn’t mean he should allow himself to feel as drawn to her as he does. Even if she is great with his young son. Even if she does help the burden of his own painful past feel a little lighter… But when their paths keep crossing at the holiday market, it starts to feel like fate, prompting them both to wonder if taking a chance on love might gift them everything they’ve been wishing for.
Don’t miss SNOW KISSED by RaeAnne Thayne—a cozy holiday romance about a single mom, a borrowed date, and the kind of Christmas magic that turns a simple deal into something real
More stories by RaeAnne Thayne:
- Snow Kissed
- The Lost Book Of First Loves
- 15 Summers Later
- Christmas at the Shelter Inn
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3.5
“I really like this series. I can see why both Amanda and Rafe both were warry to try a new relationship with their past experiences. I was disappointed when Rafe said he couldn't risk being with Amanda because his late wife had baggage that ultimately took her from him and their son. Both had different baggage, like most people, but handled both very differently. Mind you, Amanda was afraid Rafe would abandon her like her late ex finance and ex, so I guess they both let fear rule for a while. Their grandparents relationship was an interesting touch. Rafe definitely didn't make the best choice to confess right after their grandparents accident, especially considering he knows her history with her late dad and ex fiance. The son was absolutely adorable. It's interesting how this series ties in the main characters to one's in the following stories. I like it. Reading book 3 next.”
BelievableChange and growLikeableLimited character growthMemorableMinor characters stand outMorally ambiguousMultilayeredRelatableStrong relationshipsGripping/excitingLoose endsPlot holesPredictable but satisfyingUneven pacingBeautifulEvocative imageryPicturesqueSetting fits the storyVivid descriptionsBeautifully-writtenStraightforwardAbuseDeathGriefMurderSelf-harmSubstance abuse
“Forgettable romance with plain writing, but it does what it promises to do”
About RaeAnne Thayne
New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne finds inspiration in the beautiful northern Utah mountains where she lives with her family. Her books have won numerous honors, including six RITA Award nominations from Romance Writers of America and Career Achievement and Romance Pioneer awards from RT Book Reviews. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website.
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