Thank you for an early edition of Christmas at the Ranch. I ended up DNFing just before halfway through. I had hoped to love this book but it ended up being not for me.

The authors books are real comfort reads. It's like being wrapped in a large blanket I read it in an afternoon with my cat by my side and the snow falling outside. I enjoyed the characters and the setting.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

I’m such a mood reader, Christmas is over but I have tons of Christmas books to read. I may or may not try to a Christmas in July challenge to finish and review all these Christmas romances. I’ll fix my reviews eventually! I promise

Liked this book in parts but it was a little slower at times. I did enjoy the ending because it was unexpected. I think for me it was just good. Hope to try another book by this author as I think it was just this story.

This book was just ok for me. The characters were fine but honestly got a little annoying at time. Esp. the lead. I get that she was a writer but the constant interruptions to the story to fill us in with her new plot lines not real old real fast. Also her anxiety level was a little over the top. The overall story line was good just not quite there for me.

Anita Hughes has been a long time favorite author of mine. I love that she writes about fun destinations and they always have a fun storyline to go along with it. This story was just okay, however. Christmas at the Ranch is set in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and is such a lovely setting for a Christmas novel. Samantha, a spy author, is there to attend a Christmas party for her publisher. Will meeting a stranger on the plane change her outlook on the trip she's taking? I loved the small town vibes with this story - and yes, it is very Hallmark-esque in style. But I don't mind that. I think I could have done without the scenes that are written as Samantha's own spy novels.

Did not like at all. Was hoping for it to read as a Hallmark style book but it didn’t. The main character was annoying and un likeable. DNF

5/5 stars!! This has to be one of my favorite Anita Hughes books so far! You'll want to put this on your TBR!

I usually enjoy Anita Hughes Christmas novels but this one just didn't seem as cozy as the others. I didn’t care for all of the Sloane plot points that were included in the story.

Samantha reluctantly agrees to go her publisher’s Christmas party in Jackson Hole. She sits next to a stranger on the airplane and  feels comfortable enough to spill all her secrets to him. However, when she shows up at the house, it turns out that this man, Drew, is Arthur’s son. Now Samantha is worried that Drew will tell his father about her lies. Over the course of Christmas week, Samantha grows closer to Drew. But when his fiancée shows up, things get more complicated. 

So I read three Anita Hughes books in a row, and they all felt very formulaic. I love a Christmas book - and I understand that Christmas books need to be a little cheesy, a little predictable, and little insta-love. Also, I am never a fan of a love triangle, and this had one. It just wasn’t for me.

I had a really hard time reading this one. The story was broken up weirdly, and some of the characters seemed a little forced. I love christmas and I love a dude ranch, so I wanted to love this one, but I just didn't.

A delightful Christmas romance. Reader's will love the characters and fall in love right with them. Samantha is delightful as she learns to get outside of her box and experience a world around her. Drew is swoon worthy and reader's will fall in love. I always love a good cozy Christmas story to enjoy the Christmas season.

This book gives Hallmark movie vibes. A small town Christmas holiday that’s filled with winter festivities and gives you all the feels.

This book is a sweet read that I think we can all relate to. No, we aren't all best sellers or find ourselves in the exact predicament, but we all can feel like imposters in our world and not know how others don't see it. We can all fall for someone before we know their true identity. This is a fun read full of adventure.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

When I read the synopsis of this book I thought it was going to be a Hallmark Christmas movie in a book... it was not. The characters and just the overall vibes of the book didn't give off the comforting Christmas feelings I was hoping for when I picked it up.

Samantha is afraid of everything. As an author of a best selling series, she is thought to have a wild and glamorous life, but she barely leaves her apartment. She intends to spend her Christmas holiday writing, and cuddling with her dog Socks. It isn’t until she is expected at her boss’s famous party that she reluctantly leaves the house thinking she’s going to Connecticut. One flight to Jackson Hole, Wyoming changes her whole perspective on life. She meets Drew on the plane and immediately sparks fly, however Drew is engaged. Once at the boss’s, Arthur, ranch, Samantha learns to let go of her fears and find the love she deserves. This book was charming and inspirational. I could not put it down and the romance was subtle but cute. I love the dose of reality that is thrown in. With such a lavish house and week, it would be easy for the characters to forget about reality. I love how confident Samantha became and how well she clicked with all of the characters.

3.25-3.5ish stars

I’d been meaning to get to this one for quite a long time now, and while I’m glad I did, it was a bit underwhelming in the end. The setting and basic premise were fine, but I wasn’t super invested in the main romantic relationship that was supposed to be the focus of the story. There were also a lot of awkward “my Native American friends taught me about this cool thing” lines, and I don’t know if I can pinpoint exactly why, but they didn’t sit well. (Appropriative? Managing to be super vague about which Indigenous culture(s) were being discussed while still somehow treating them as a monolith? I don’t know…) Anyway, the book was okay, and I liked the festive holiday elements, but unfortunately as a whole, it just wasn’t anything special for me.

A Christmas story with a story line inspiring you to enjoy your life. A cute romance story that with the right person life really opens for you. I enjoyed this holiday read and would recommend it. I loved the atmosphere of a wintery Wyoming with all of the seasonal activities. Nice winter read.

Looking for a heartwarming holiday read? Look no further than "Christmas at the Ranch" by Anita Hughes! This charming novel is the perfect way to get in the Christmas spirit, with a touching story and lovable characters that will warm your heart. I give it 4 stars and highly recommend it!

A small town Christmas holiday book that’s filled with winter festivities and gives you all the feels. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this copy for review