This book was honestly so sweet, and the storyline kept me hooked the entire time! I really liked the details the author outlines and the romance between our main characters in this one. I love a second-chance romance, and this one definitely hit the nail on the head for me. I do really liked that the plot was how the town wanted to keep their traditions and local businesses alive while trying to keep big businesses from modernizing and taking over their town. That really hits deep considering that is what is happening in most towns these days....
This was a gorgeous read, and I can't wait to read more from this author.

Hi, hey, absolutely loved this story. It's so cozy and charming and packed with a lot of heart. I anticipate this being big.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

This book was so sweet. I liked the storyline and the details the author spent time on. Rekindled love at its finest. I would definitely recommend this as a cozy love story for the winter season. Absolutely cuddle worthy!

Pre thoughts
- magic?

Post thoughts
- third person narration.
- Lovely cozy vibes.
- Great pacing.
- Good world building at the beginning of the book.
- The integrated of the magic aspects is seamless.
- Great side characters.

Overall
- This is a great easy read for cosy vibes in the winter. Gavin and Rowans romance is a lovely slow burn, with a sprinkling of magical aspects throughout the book.


Stars 3.5 rounded to 4
Spice 1.5/5

Tropes
-Forced proximity
-FMC in STEM
-Slow burn

Thank you net galley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this ARC, all thoughts and opinions are by own.

Christmas with a magical twist?! I loved this novel. So cute and heartwarming. It made me want to be right back into the Christmas spirit!

Big thanks to Dutton and NetGalley for the ARC!
This book completely swept me away into a festive winter wonderland, making me want to curl up under a blanket with a hot cup of coffee. It’s filled with magic, family traditions, and a cozy, heartwarming atmosphere.
At its heart, it’s also a story of rekindled love between two people who shared a connection back in their school days.
But the main storyline centers around a small town fighting to preserve its traditions and support its local businesses against a big corporation trying to buy the town out for its own purposes.
Overall, it’s a wonderful read, and I definitely recommend it for the Christmas season!

This story was a delightful escape. It’s romantic, emotional, and perfectly captures that feeling of finding love and redemption in the most unexpected places. If you’re looking for a cozy, magical romance that will warm your heart and make you believe in love more easily, this one is a must-read.

I thought this was a cute book but way too predictable. It also needs to go through a major round of edits. I found the many many many mistakes annoying. Cute story though.