Published by Bookouture Genres: Fiction, Holiday, Romance
Format: ARC, eBook
This was such a delightful, heartwarming, and lovely book! I fell in love with the characters and animals in this book. If you are looking for a book that warms your soul look no further! Grab some mulled wine, a cozy reading spot, this book and settle in for Christmas in the Highlands!
Merry agrees to come to Chestnut Cottage to care for her aunt Ava’s many pets while her aunt is out of town. It sounds like the prefect getaway where she can mourn the death of her father and to prove to herself and her brothers that she can take care of herself (plus all the animals). Once at the cottage, she learns of a tradition that has been going on for a very long time. Merry will be taking part of in a secret Santa festival where deserving characters in this book get a gift.
Theo has recently moved to the village in the Highlands from London to heal from a bruised ego and broken heart. He is the town’s veterinarian and comes to Merry’s aid when she believes an animal in her care needs help.
Sparks fly and attraction blooms as Theo keeps coming up with ways to visit Merry to help with the animals. Merry keeps trying to prove she can make it on her own while feeling a mounting attraction to the handsome Veterinarian.
These two characters warmed my heart. They were both so likeable. Speaking of likeable, the entire village put a smile on my face. They did their best to include both Merry and Theo in village life and help them settle in. Plus, many of the characters needed a little help, nudge, advice as well.
This is a wonderful Christmas romance which was the perfect Secret Santa book for me. It hit all the bells and whistles – characters to root for, cute animals, a cantankerous turkey, lovely villagers, and romance. I did not want this book to end!
If you are looking for the perfect holiday read, look no further!
Delightful, heartwarming, and hard to put down!
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.