Never can be said Robyn Carr doesn’t deliver.
Although you have romance there is always a storyline to follow.
Good characters, some you may not like as much as others but always strong.
She is definitely a must read author.

'Tis the Season by Robyn Carr

Robyn Carr is amazing, so I knew I would love this! And I love Christmas books, so it was meant to be. I loved Under the Christmas Tree the most, but Midnight Confessions was also a lovely New Year's story that gave me all the swoons. Second chance romances don't always hit home for me, but Robyn Carr can do anything. The bonus novella, while not Christmas (so I don't actually understand why it was included) was adorable and such a unique story! I loved that a mom tried to matchmake her daughter and the handy man, but the two had already met before and had a bit of history! Very fun. They were all quick, sweet reads that warmed my heart. I love Virgin River!

Interests have changed - no longer going to review this book as its bo my cup of tea any longer - sorry

There were three novellas housed within this one book and I will review them each individually below.

The first one was called Under the Christmas Tree and took place in Virgin River. With a set of puppies found under the community Christmas tree, it brings the town together and particularly Annie and Nate who will together nurse to health this set of puppies. Since there were only 111 pages in this book, there wasn't a lot of time for Robyn Carr to get to the heart of the story and unfortunately for me it made this romance feel like insta love and was almost whiplash for me and I didn't enjoy the book because of it. I felt as though it went from Annie and Nate meeting to getting straight into bed! The one thing I can say, is I loved the premise on how they met - very cute.

The second story was Midnight Confessions and this by far was my favorite story in this collection. A New Years Eve party and a two disgruntled individuals who are glad that the year is coming to close with both having bad break ups, they meet at the small town bar and start up a great conversation that could lead to more. I liked this story the most because with the limit of pages, it felt like the right amount of romance in the story. The story left at a moment where I wouldn't mind a follow up book to flesh out the rest of their story.

The third story was Backward Glance and felt so oddly placed in this collection. This book didn't take place during the holidays nor did it take place in Virgin River, so just really felt weird with the other two. Now as its own piece of work, I loved it. A reconnection through a nosy matchmaker of a mother, it was a great story with just the right amount of romance tropes and a great storyline to enjoy. I would love more from this couple and this set of characters.

It's been a few years since I've read Robyn Carr. I love her stories. 'Tis the Season was my chance to pay a return visit to Virgin River. Under the Christmas Tree lacked the conflict I'm use to finding in her books. Midnight Confessions was a DNF for me, as I didn't care for the heroine.