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A review by momwithareadingproblem
The Christmas Eve Kiss by Taylor Hart
5.0
I received a copy of this book as a part of a Blog Tour in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of this review.
The Christmas Eve Kiss by [a:Taylor Hart|7872820|Taylor Hart|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1413778290p2/7872820.jpg] is one of six stories that can be found in the [b:Christmas in Snow Valley|23262242|Christmas in Snow Valley (A Christmas Romance Anthology)|Cindy Roland Anderson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1411407054s/23262242.jpg|42803783] bundle and is a story about forgiveness. Molly O'Hare escaped to Colorado after her long-term boyfriend ended things and she found a letter in her attic written by her father. Here she works hard to forget the life she had and is told by her boss that she now has enough money to buy into the company and own her own store. On the heels of this she receives a frantic call from her mother. Her father has had a heart attack. Dropping her life in Colorado, she rushes home to Snow Valley, but awaiting her are all the things she ran from.
Sweet Characters
Molly is a very relatable character. She was raised in church, loved Christmas, and her best friend was also the man she loved. She seemingly had everything then it was all ripped out from under her. So she did what any sensible woman would do, she ran away, starting a new life else where and cutting those she loved out as much as she could. Hurt and angry even two years later, Molly's never gone home. Then the call about her father comes and she has no choice. I like her and I feel sorry for her. She's put up walls around her emotions and the only thing left is bitterness. She's hurt by her father's letter and angry at her best friend. I loved reading her progression as she slowly realizes that it's time to confront the past so she can have a future. It's very real!
Kevin is the best friend, the man we should all hate because of Molly's anger towards him. He just "needed space" two years ago, now he's every where: helping with chores on her parents' ranch, at the hospital, and even waiting on her outside. I like Kevin. He is sweet to Molly and it is so obvious from his first introduction into the story that he is head over heels in love with her. He knows he made a big mistake and he plans to stop at nothing until she's taken him back.
Molly's parents I just adore! They are this sweet older couple who love Molly with all their hearts. Her father is a strong, stoic man who has a strong Christian background. Her mother "flutters" (I love that description!). They are hurt by Molly's sudden departure in their lives and are so happy to have her home despite the circumstances. They want to keep her there. And her father has only one question. Why did she leave in the first place?
Swoon-worthy Romance
This story was super sweet. I don't really know another way to describe it. I mean it was the kind of romance story that makes you go "Awe!" a hundred times and then even has you dabbing your eyes a bit. The plot revolves around Molly's problems: her ex and the letter. Ultimately Molly has a decision to make: she can confront her past and forgive or run away again.
There was a strong Christian theme that ran through out the story with her hatred of the Christmas holidays and then her return to Snow Valley and everything that points her home. It's a prodigal return. One that definitely left tears in my eyes!
My Conclusion
Overall the story was a sweet romance that left me with such a contented, warm-hearted (literally, my chest felt light and warm) after finishing it. The strong Christian influence was a plus as was the story being a true clean-read. It's always a relief to read without all the profanity and sexual situations that tend to be in books nowadays. If you enjoy romance, Christmas, and just a really good read I highly suggest you pick it up for your holiday reading pleasure.
The Christmas Eve Kiss by [a:Taylor Hart|7872820|Taylor Hart|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1413778290p2/7872820.jpg] is one of six stories that can be found in the [b:Christmas in Snow Valley|23262242|Christmas in Snow Valley (A Christmas Romance Anthology)|Cindy Roland Anderson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1411407054s/23262242.jpg|42803783] bundle and is a story about forgiveness. Molly O'Hare escaped to Colorado after her long-term boyfriend ended things and she found a letter in her attic written by her father. Here she works hard to forget the life she had and is told by her boss that she now has enough money to buy into the company and own her own store. On the heels of this she receives a frantic call from her mother. Her father has had a heart attack. Dropping her life in Colorado, she rushes home to Snow Valley, but awaiting her are all the things she ran from.
Sweet Characters
Molly is a very relatable character. She was raised in church, loved Christmas, and her best friend was also the man she loved. She seemingly had everything then it was all ripped out from under her. So she did what any sensible woman would do, she ran away, starting a new life else where and cutting those she loved out as much as she could. Hurt and angry even two years later, Molly's never gone home. Then the call about her father comes and she has no choice. I like her and I feel sorry for her. She's put up walls around her emotions and the only thing left is bitterness. She's hurt by her father's letter and angry at her best friend. I loved reading her progression as she slowly realizes that it's time to confront the past so she can have a future. It's very real!
Kevin is the best friend, the man we should all hate because of Molly's anger towards him. He just "needed space" two years ago, now he's every where: helping with chores on her parents' ranch, at the hospital, and even waiting on her outside. I like Kevin. He is sweet to Molly and it is so obvious from his first introduction into the story that he is head over heels in love with her. He knows he made a big mistake and he plans to stop at nothing until she's taken him back.
Molly's parents I just adore! They are this sweet older couple who love Molly with all their hearts. Her father is a strong, stoic man who has a strong Christian background. Her mother "flutters" (I love that description!). They are hurt by Molly's sudden departure in their lives and are so happy to have her home despite the circumstances. They want to keep her there. And her father has only one question. Why did she leave in the first place?
Swoon-worthy Romance
This story was super sweet. I don't really know another way to describe it. I mean it was the kind of romance story that makes you go "Awe!" a hundred times and then even has you dabbing your eyes a bit. The plot revolves around Molly's problems: her ex and the letter. Ultimately Molly has a decision to make: she can confront her past and forgive or run away again.
There was a strong Christian theme that ran through out the story with her hatred of the Christmas holidays and then her return to Snow Valley and everything that points her home. It's a prodigal return. One that definitely left tears in my eyes!
My Conclusion
Overall the story was a sweet romance that left me with such a contented, warm-hearted (literally, my chest felt light and warm) after finishing it. The strong Christian influence was a plus as was the story being a true clean-read. It's always a relief to read without all the profanity and sexual situations that tend to be in books nowadays. If you enjoy romance, Christmas, and just a really good read I highly suggest you pick it up for your holiday reading pleasure.