While this one definitely delivered the escapist Christmasy atmosphere I was looking for, I was a bit frustrated with the direction of the story. While I expected there to be a wholly unrealistic will-they-won’t-they romance plotline, I was surprised by just how contrived the connection between Scarlett and Charlie felt. Without giving too much away, I think the time that Hale spent showing us yet another time that Charlie “closed up” and Scarlett “just wanted him to let her in” would have been better spent fleshing out the storyline with White Oaks Inn and the rest of Scarlett’s family and the residents of Silver Falls. All of them offered promising characterizations and storylines at the beginning, but these were either largely dropped somewhere in the middle, many without a satisfactory resolution, or rushed to a conclusion that removed any emotional weight it may have offered. So, overall, an okay read, but definitely one for fans of any and all Hallmark/Netflix style escapist Christmas movies, just don’t think about it too much.

I tried so hard to enjoy this but it was so juvenile and I couldn’t get past it

Of the three Jenny Hale books I’ve read this month, this is definitely the one to skip. The main character was not memorable, the “romance” (if you could call it that) was lackluster, and the storyline was rather boring and completely unrealistic.

This is a sweet story. It is quite fluffy, and some of the relationships happen entirely too fast, like Preston's and Loretta's engagement, after only seeing each other a few days, because of their pining from afar for each other.

I really enjoyed the family dynamics of this story, as welll as the kind heartedness message and tone to the story overall.

While the story is quite fluffy, there was enough realness and a bit of drama to keep this interesting and make it not boring or dull.

Scarlett and her family have been celebrating their family Christmas at her Grandparents Inn for as long as she can remember. This year though may be the very last one, as financially White Oaks Inn is having problems and since Scarlett's Grandfather passed away it I also more work that her Grandmother can handle by herself.

The family has had a meeting and decided that their only choice is to sell White Oaks Inn, but they have not told Scarlett's Grandmother yet, and don't intend to until after Christmas. Christmastime in the picturesque town of Silver Falls is magical and full of memories for Scarlett. She and her family can't imagine spending it anywhere else.

As Scarlett searches for solutions to their Inn's financial issues, she find “Charlie” and there is a spark between them that they can't deny, not to mention he is a successful property developer too. Scarlett is determined to find a solution that her Grandmother could live happily with. Could this be the answer that her family needs, or can he be trusted.

This is the perfect cozy Christmas read. Bring a blanket and a cup of tea, and maybe a few tissues and you're all set to read this in one sitting! I couldn't put it down, and stayed up reading it until I was finished!! I continue to find myself thinking about Charlie, Scarlett, and her family.

I highly recommend this book and I will definitely be reading more of Jenny Hale's books!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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My Rating: 4.5 Stars

Scarlett Bailey is joining her family for what could end up being the very last time they celebrate the holiday together at her grandmother’s hotel. The establishment is bleeding money and the family plans on letting Scarlett’s grandmother know the hotel must be sold.

This truly breaks Scarlett’s heart. She has the most delightful memories. She does not have the heart to tell her grandmother. Instead, she is determined to do whatever she can to save the hotel. Christmas traditions are in full force. This is a happy, warm family, and Scarlett does not want these memories to come to an end.

Scarlett thinks she has found the answer when she hears that a rich, well-known property developer, Charlie Bryant, is staying in the town of Silver Falls during the holidays. Scarlett tried to find a way to get Charlie to buy the hotel, while at the same time, keeping her grandmother at the helm.

However, Charlie has something going on. Something deep that changed his life. Despite the fact that is is more than drawn to Scarlett, something is holding him back. Something happens and now Charlie is suddenly forced to face his past.

Charlie is the perfect hero. Oh, he certainly is not a perfect man. As a matter of fact, he was a ruthless businessman. But somewhere along the way he was able to learn some important life lessons. In so doing, what he represented to Scarlett, and ultimately the hotel, and even the town, was truly amazing. Watching a character go through changes that end up for the better is truly endearing.

As we approach the season, a story such as this helps to remind what family is all about. I absolutely loved the emotional impact that this story had on me. I truly love Jenny Hale and have enjoyed every single book I have read by her so far. I look forward to digging into her backlist while remaining eager for future books by this talented author.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC to review. This is my honest opinion.

What a beautiful story
I absolutely loved it
Highly recommend