The second book in the Highland Falls series.  I liked this book much better than the first one in the series.  I really liked Mallory and enjoyed her character arc as she learned to take care of herself and that she was a person of worth.  There were a few times when I would have liked to smack Gabe for his actions or inactions, but, overall the story worked.  While not heavy on the romance, it was a lovely story.  

You continue to interact with the residents of Highland Falls and the are delightful.  But the true hero of the story is little Teddy.  Gabe's youngest son steals the whole book.  This really was an enjoyable Christmas read.

Received as an ARC from Netgalley.

What a lovely Christmas treat! This story of two single parents trying their best to deal with less than ideal situations is sweet, funny and totally adorable. Both have challenges with their kids that are only heightened when it becomes apparent that they are attracted to each other--and most of the kids don't like it AT ALL!
Mallory is trying to raise her two teenage stepsons and Gabe is raising his three boys after the death of his wife. Toss is job struggles, people in the small town that don't like them, two cantankerous old men and a mother-in-law determined to cause trouble and you have a really good book. Add a little boy determined to bring back Christmas cheer to his family and get a new mother for his dad for Christmas and you have an outstanding Christmas story.
The scene in which Mallory and Gabe are eating in his car in the garage to escape the kids was my favorite. It was hot and hilarious all at the same time. If for no other reason, you should read Christmas on Reindeer Road for that scene alone!
I was given a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.

Cute and romantic

Christmas on Reindeer Road might initially sound a bit over the top cutesy... but keep reading.  Lots of issues that our characters need to overcome that might resonate in your own life; things like parental love, proving yourself, romantic love, reinventing yourself...  

This is as good romp to read at any time, not just as a Christmas book.  Definitely some laugh out loud moments mixed with the poignant.

Thank you to the publisher who lent me an e-arc via Netgalley; I had no obligation.  This review is my own opinion.

Mallory Maitland's life definitely hasn't turned out the way she ever thought it would.  After the death of her mother her father abandoned her so with the death of her husband she knows she must do what she can to make sure her step sons never feel that way.  Although she never thought she would Mallory returns to her home town in hopes of giving the boys a stable life.  Her step sons aren't making things easy for any of them but Mallory is determined to do right by her husband.  Gabriel Buchanan is the police chief of Highland Falls but several of the older residents aren't making his job easy.  After the death of his wife he decided he needed to move his three sons to a small town where he would be less likely to get hurt on the job.  He doesn't have time for a relationship and worries that if he did get involved with someone what his mother-in-law might do.  Mallory and Gabriel have instant chemistry but neither is looking for love.  The two dance around their feelings, with so much to worry about who has time to start a new relationship?  Life has a way of stepping in though and the two are thrown together again and again.  Will either let go of their feelings and be open to new possibilities or will fear shut them down?  Mason delivers a delightful romance that always brings her characters to life and has a way of pulling emotions from her readers.  I always have a box of tissues next to me when I read one of her books because I know along with the laughter there will be a few tears.

Christmas on Reindeer Road by Debbie Mason was a wonderful Christmas story that I highly recommend.  This story contained so much such as love, charm, forgiveness, humor, hope, joy, and a bit of sadness.  This book will really put you in the holiday mood and is a hard one to put down.  It is well written with a good strong plot and strong characters.  I highly recommend this book.
I received an advanced copy of this story from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This is a wonderful Christmas story about faith, love and believes. Two broken families are brought together by a young boy who asks santa to make is wish come true. You'll love how this all comes about and love is shared. Forgiveness is given and life is healed.

Sweet, jolly, and heartwarming!

Christmas on Reindeer Road is a charming, tender tale that takes us back to Highland Falls and into the life of the determined, kindhearted Mallory Maitland as she meanders through all sorts of highs and lows, from losing her husband, fighting for custody of her two stepsons, moving to a new town, starting a new job, and fighting the undeniable attraction she feels for her neighbour, the widowed chief of police, Gabriel Buchanan, who’s busy single-handedly raising three boys of his own.

The prose is light and smooth. The characters are focused, supportive, and compassionate. And the plot is an alluring tale about loss, life, love, family, friendship, community, parenthood, romance, wintery shenanigans, self-discovery, taking chances, and moving on.

Overall, Christmas on Reindeer Road is an amusing, uplifting, entertaining tale by Mason that is perfect for anyone who enjoys a holiday romance that is not only heartfelt but also exceptionally cute and funny.

I will leave a review on Amazon or B&N on Sept. 29, 2020

Christmas on Reindeer Road is the second book in the Highland Falls series. This was such an amazing book, I laughed I cried and couldn't put the book down. This amazing book really put me in the holiday mood, and got me out of my dark mood from hurting constantly. I loved the chemistry between Mallory and Gabe, Teddy stole my heart. I would certainly recommend this beautiful read to everyone.
 
A complimentary copy was provided by Forever via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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4.25 Hearts What a sweet story. This is a complicated family drama set in a small town ready for Christmas. 

Mallory has a lot in her past like the death of her mom, foster care, married an older man, and more. But now she is responsible for her two step-sons and decides to move them to her hometown but they are not happy with it. 

Gabriel is a single dad of three boys, twins and a younger boy who wants Santa to bring him a mom. 

This is a great romance to get you into the Christmas/Holiday spirit. Teddy is too adorable for words and makes me long for my teenager to be a little one again and see Christmas through his eyes.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Christmas is a magical time of year. I love a good story to put me in the holiday mood. Debbie Mason does not disappoint in this wonderful story about two people who don't know they need love in their life.

Mallory is a widow with two step sons who need a little guidance and love. She thinks moving to Highland Falls will bring stability and closeness that these kids seem to be missing. Unfortunately the teens get in some trouble and put Mallory in a difficult position. Chief of police Gabriel Buchanan is just the person to help her or so he thinks. Having kids himself to raise since his wife died has been his entire focus until his mother-in-law keeps trying to gain custody. Thankfully his youngest Teddy provides some much needed magic in all their lives by hatching a plan to bring them together and have the best Christmas ever. 

The author really tugs at the heart with grieving, forgiveness, guilt and love. She makes you feel how family is so important to each and every one of us, and the magic of Christmas can help you heal and bring love into your life.
I would definitely recommend this read for anyone who loves the magic of Christmas, and just a great romance to bring a little joy to your life.

Debbie Mason has created a sweet easy to read Christmas romance that is lighthearted and will bring happy tears to your eyes. This was a quick read for me, but I'm still thinking about the characters and their lives.

I enjoyed Debbie Mason's writing, it was full of a bit of everything, love, sadness, hope, joy, forgiveness, and humor. She painted a wonderful holly jolly Christmas for all of us to enjoy, and what's not to love about a small town at Christmas, not to mention a super sexy small-town Chief of Police?

Thank you to Forever and Grand Central Publishing for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Christmas on Reindeer Road
by Debbie Mason
Forever (Grand Central Publishing)
Forever
Romance
Pub Date 29 Sep 2020   |   Archive Date Not set

I have found that our library patrons love a light romance.  I think we have so many "heavy issues" in our life it is nice to escape in a nice holiday romance.  Great book!  I'm a sucker for a five-year-old matchmaker. I will look forward to Debbie Mason's next book.  Thanks to Forever and NetGalley for the ARC. 

4 star

This book grabbed me right at the beginning. I love everything about this book. It really touched me. And the magic of Christmas on top of everything. Perfect.

I thought this was a really cute story, it will totally put you in the mood for the holidays that's for sure. With everything that's going on in the world right now this book was like a breathe of fresh air for sure. I loved Teddy omg what a huge personality that just shined off the pages and it was really hard not to just fall in love with him, Christmas through the eyes of a child. I loved Mallory she was a saint and just kept fighting for what she believed in. I really was not a huge fan of Gabriel he just was a bit of a jerk to me and I felt like Mallory just deserved better. There is talk of adult situations but never detailed. Overall this was a fun read and I could not put it down

Christmas on Reindeer Road will make even the biggest Scrooge laugh with delight! Mallory returns to her hometown of Highland Falls; this time with her two teenage stepsons. Her last visit was rather traumatic, as her interactions with Gabe, the not new police chief, left her reeling. Things start out similarly this time, but at least Gabe is on her side from the beginning this time!

A series of chaos ensues, as Mallory and Gabe’s youngest son Teddy try to instill the miracle of Christmas in their families’ hearts. The families on Reindeer Road and the residents of Highland Falls do a wonderful job of ushering in the holiday season!

I truly enjoyed the Christmas portion of this journey. Little Teddy was the star of this season with his tenacity and Teddy-Logic. He wanted to fix his family, that included fixing Mallory and her stepsons, and his Dad and brothers. That was the best feel-good, laugh out loud moments I found.
Gabe and Mallory, Idk, they just had no good luck, if it could go wrong it did, no backbone in either of them. There were some super serious issues mixed in, which had me fluxuating with my feelings on what this book was meant to be.
This small town setting did not give me the warm fuzzies. Dot and her gang were hateful old biddies, Gabe's in-laws needed to be shot, speaking of which, I have a very hard time coming to grips with a shotgun that could leave A flesh wound, and not a ton of buckshot scattered all over.
I think, for me, it would have been so much better not trying to add so much slap-stick comedy in, mixed with child custody issues, which brings up a whole other issue regarding Oliver and Brooks.
I rated it a four simply because Teddy was wiser than all the adults, he got his wishes, and the HEA was a good feeling.
Netgalley provided an advance reader copy. I am leaving my own honest thoughts and opinions

A festive Christmas romance! This is a Brady Bunch style romance with two main characters with children. The writing is incredibly descriptive and has a flair for the dramatic, perfect for a Christmas book. At times a bit cheesy and over the top, but this is a Christmas book so I enjoyed it and expected no less. The characters are fantastic and full of personality. My thanks to the publisher for the advance reader in exchange for my honest review.

Unfortunately I could not get into this book. It did not hold my interest. I read the first nine chapters and skimmed the rest.

This book is stole by a 5 almost 6 year old Teddy who is so cute, funny, smart, did I say cute kid you just wish he was yours! I read this as a standalone which I hate to do but you really can. I didn't know much aka went in blind and really enjoyed this story! It will get you in the holiday spirt and Teddy will lead the way! 

Loved the lead characters and the kids- even when they were being teenage boys! Perfect Christmas book!

Overall, 4.5 (Holiday stars/snow) and 2.5 steam

Christmas in a convenient package:  yes, please.  I thoroughly enjoy Mason’s books and this was no exception.  I loved seeing Mallory and Gabe get their true HEA.