Eliza hasn’t been home in four years, not since she divorced her husband. She decides to come home and surprise her family for Christmas. The surprise she wasn’t expecting was getting stuck on the side of the highway in a blizzard and her husband, River, being her rescuer. He reluctantly invites her into his home to wait out the storm. While staying with him secrets are unveiled and reconnected, unsure of where to go beyond the blizzard end. 

 

This book packed an emotional punch. Eliza and River have so many feelings about the end of their marriage and it is obvious they still have feelings for each other. Though this is a short novella the author conveys the deep emotional connection these characters have and their feelings about the end of their relationship. One of my favourite things about Kandi Steiner’s writing is her ability to make me feel connected to the characters and this was no exception. I found myself rooting for them and hoping they got their happily ever after. 

 

This was a quick read, and had some Christmas vibes to it, but wasn’t total Christmas. It was a love story about two people who deeply loved each other and thought they were doing the right thing. If you like a book that packs an emotional punch, this one is for you!