Hunky Lumberjack men continue to be the droll worthy heros in Donna Kauffman's Blue Hollow Falls series. I imagined myself in this quaint small town; the author immediately paints a beautiful landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains, that the reader can imagine in their mind. This was just the book to kick off my Christmas romance books.
I loved the storyline and the heated romance between Stevie and Noah. The readers see familiar characters from the first book in this series.
If you love getting cozy with a good book, I recommend this book, it's funny, light hearted and filled with some holiday romance.

I loved this book! Someone told Noah that when he met someone who he felt like he already knew and liked and wanted to be around, then he would know he'd meet the Right One. That's how Noah and Stevie felt when they first met. And that's how I felt as well, as if we were all friends already. I enjoyed watching their story unfold and was sorry it ended so soon. I hope to see more of them in future Blue Hollow books!! I only wish I could drive out and stay at the Inn at Blue Hollow Falls fire a few days!

I'm not sure why I waited so long to read a Donna Kauffman book as she's been on my 'to read' list for a while, but she's definitely on my favourite authors list now!

This is the second book in the Blue Hollow Falls series. I loved the first one and couldn't wait for the second one, and this has been just as good. Such great characters in a wonderful setting.

This book is about Stevie (a friend and co-worker of Sunny from the first book) who has come out to Blue Hollow Falls for a holiday over Christmas and to help Sunny with the fabulous greenhouse she has inherited and is renovating. They both work with rare plants and orchids and Sunny has received a grant so they are busy trying to set up her new greenhouse business.

Stevie ends up staying at a B&B in the area run by Noah and the chemistry between the two is just so natural, they just click. But of course Stevie is only visiting and so initially reluctant to get involved too much. Noah was such a great character, so friendly and laid back, nothing was too much of a problem for him. He made running his Inn look so easy, even though it was obviously hard work.

The story is set around Christmas and there's plenty of snow and holiday cheer which makes for such a lovely read. Really enjoyable shorter story. I really can't wait for Seth's story in the next book in this series, 'Bluestone & Vine', they've definitely made it onto my automatic buy list.

5 - "It's perfect for me..." Stars!

I fell in love with this series hard, with the first book; Blue Hollow Falls delivering everything I want in my contemporary romance reading, and Donna Kauffman blew my Christmas Socks off, with this sweet, seasonal novella.

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We met Inn-Keeper Noah and Botanist Stevie in the first book in that they were both close friends of Sunny and Sawyer, so it was great to go back to Virginia, and reconnect with everyone while the snow is falling and Christmas magic is in the air.

"Christmas is just another day to me. And I’m okay with that."

Being snowed in at the Inn, and thrown together by circumstance gave the romance side of their story a little ‘insta’ injection, but I didn’t mind, the author took me too my reading happy place, with the perfect setting, likeable characters and a happily ever after that will have you sighing into your peppermint candy cane hot chocolate.

"I think this is that thing worth fighting for… And I want to do it right. From the start."

Short, sweet, and sooo satisfying, you will want to add this standalone novella to your Christmas reading wish-list.

"You’ve got yourself a Christmas convert."

Seth is up next with Bluestone & Vine due for release in June 18, I cannot wait to get back to this series and the characters it has given me.

This was a sweet romance full of holiday spirit. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and see their love bloom.

Book Info
Kindle Edition
Expected publication: October 31st 2017 by Zebra
ASIN B01MUPKH5F
Series Blue Hollow Falls #1.5
Other Editions None found
Source:Netgalley EARC

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Stevie Franklin is ready to go all-out Grinch on Christmas this year, but a snowy trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains could provide some unexpected gifts…

Stevie is thrilled to help her best friend Sunny launch her new greenhouse business in Blue Hollow Falls. Not only does it give her a chance to visit the quaint location, but it’s a welcome distraction from Stevie’s recent bad luck with men. Just one catch: since Sunny’s home is under renovation, Stevie must stay at the local inn, whose amenities feature hunky innkeeper, Noah Tyler.

Noah may be as tempting as her grandmother’s famous sweet potato pie, but city-girl Stevie isn’t sticking around—and she doesn’t do flings. Yet when Noah’s chef gets stranded in a Christmas Eve snowstorm, Stevie can’t resist pitching in and serving up some of her family’s favorite recipes. The magic of a Blue Ridge Christmas is already rekindling Stevie’s holiday spirit and making her wonder what else she might be missing out on. Now can Noah restore Stevie’s belief in love?

Includes original down-home holiday recipes!

“Charming characters, emotion galore, a small town—you’re going to love Donna Kauffman!” —Lori Foster

My Thoughts


From the start I felt at ease with the settings, the characters, the different obstacles that Noah and Stevie work their way through together and most of all the flow was so enticing that it was a shame that had to put the book aside in order to sleep.

For me this second chance at love romance filled my heart full and I hope other readers have the same reaction because Noah and Stevie’s slow journey to their HEA was a lovely example of what falling in love with the right one can do to change a persons dreams for their future in a heartbeat.

My favorite quote regarding what is important to remember at Christmas "Holding the ones you love and loving the ones you held." is a lesson all of us need to take to heart, but all year round not just on special days.

This was a wonderful story filled with humor and heart that expect when opening a book by Donna Kauffman, and once again my expectations were lived up to.


On every book read as soon as it is done and written up for review it is posted on Goodreads and Netgalley, once released then posted on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles as well.

Donna Kauffmann´s Christmas Love Story is beautiful. If you can find the chance for true love, take the risk and accept that it`s one. Only so you can know what you`ve got and if it`s worth fighting for. Sometimes we just think too much.

This was a cute holiday story. Stevie has gone to Hollow Falls to help her dear friend, Sunny work on a dilapidated but gorgeous greenhouse she just inherited. On her way to meet her friend, she bumps into Noah, friend of Sunny and Sawyer and owner of the local inn. There is instant attraction but both are cautious since one has been hurt and they know that distance once she leaves will be an issue.
It was entertaining ,but not memorable. Maybe because it’s a short novel and it didn’t have much time to develop and have a more engaging plot. That said, the characters were likable , the spirit of Christmas and love prevailed.
I was gifted this copy by Netgalley. THe opinions expressed are solely my own.

Stevie Franklin takes her accumulated time off to go to Blue Follow Falls to help her best friend and fellow botanist Sunny with her dreams for the greenhouse that Sunny had inherited.
Stevie fell in love with Blue Hollow, the greenhouse, the Inn and....Noah Tyler.
Stevie takes a room in Noah's inn and encounters a full inn and....a huge snowstorm...with no chef.
Told with humor and romance this is a winner.
The author brings the characters to such life, you'd love to have them as friends. Heartwarming and funny, this is an ideal Christmas read.
I jumped on requesting this ARC as soon as I knew of it's availability, and plan to purchase several for friends on my gift list.

Sweet and cute story perfect for the holidays. Noah and Stevie's love story developed kind of fast. This story had more of a love at first sight theme but their relationship did build as the short story progressed. They did actually get to know one another before jumping into bed together and it was fun to read. Stevie was a real sweetheart. I loved how she was so helpful and kind. And Noah was hot and adorable. My only complaint is that it wasn't longer. I just wanted to keep reading more about these two. But overall, it was a great novella to read.

*I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book*

The Inn At Blue Hollow Falls is another great book by Donna Kauffman.
This is Stevie's and Noah's story that mostly takes place at Noah's inn as they are snowed in. You get glimpses of Sunny and Sawyer from the first book Blue Hollow Falls.
I enjoyed joining in and reading about how Stevie and Noah meet and fall in love. This story is a sweet love story with a touch of humor mixed in.

I simply love the story of Stevie and Noah! I did not want to put it down! A sweet little love story set in the amazing Blue Hollow Falls. These 2 are a perfect match for each other, and showed that there is such a thing as love at first sight. Even though the setting was cold and frosty, I felt warm and fuzzy on the inside. I am looking forward to more stories of Blue Hollow Falls, I am hooked!