I enjoyed this story a little more than her previous book in this series. I think a lot of people will enjoy this holiday romance with a side of a suspense. It's well written with likable characters (Ms. Thayne's specialty). It had a few day to day meanderings which I have a tendency to skim, but overall it paced well and I enjoyed this one.

I look forward to the next book in the series...

Snowfall on Haven Point by RaeAnne Thayne
HQN Books, 2016
Romance; 384 pgs
Source: Review e-copy provided by publisher for an honest review.

This is the 5th book in the Haven Point series, and I have to say I really love Christmas in Haven Point. I would love to catch the boat parade. I really enjoyed Snowfall on Haven Point. I expected the romance, but was not expecting a dash of mystery thrown in. Sheriff Marshall Bailey is certain his being hit by a vehicle was no accident, despite the initial investigation results claiming it to be just that. He is frustrated and annoyed that he is out of commission due to his injuries. As a man who does not like to ask for help, he is not at all happy when widow Andrea Montgomery walks through his door. The Christmas cheer she and her two children bring with them is contagious and it is just a matter of time before the Sheriff’s defenses crack.

Marshall protests way too much about being able to do things on his own—but I get it. Marshall is a proud man and hates having to rely on others. He feels defenseless. He is the one who is used to doing the saving. He is also holding onto a pretty big secret from his past that he knows could be a game changer in any relationship he may develop. The emotional fallout for more than one person will be huge. I thought author RaeAnne Thayne handled this in a sensitive manner and felt the characters' reactions were realistic overall.

Andie and her children have only been in town a few months. She knows that when people look at her, they see the assault victim that needed rescuing the previous summer, and not the strong woman she really is. There’s also the fact that she is a policeman’s widow, and getting into another relationship with a law enforcement officer is the last thing she wants to do for obvious reasons.

Marshall and Andie try to fight the attraction, each struggling with their own internal arguments of why falling in love would be bad for them. They both would be bringing a lot of baggage into any relationship. I like that neither one of them is perfect. I also like that they are both very supportive of the other, even if they are trying hard not to fall in love. There is a mutual respect there that I think is important in any relationship.

While the happy ending I was expecting was there, I appreciated how much the characters grew over the course of the novel, both as individuals and together. They had a lot of overcome, not all of it pretty. I can always count on RaeAnne Thayne to deliver a clean romantic and inspiring Christmas story, and Snowfall on Haven Point was no different.

Thank you to everyone who voted for Snowfall on Haven Point in my November TBR List Poll!

I picked up Snowfall on Haven Point by RaeAnne Thayne because I was asked to be on a blog tour for it. I was concerned that I would have a disconnect because it was the fifth and final book in the Haven Point series. But I was reassured that it would be fine. And it was. I adored this book! It was a great read for October. I needed a romance when I picked up Snowfall on Haven Point and it was Christmas themed but it wasn’t shoved down my throat.

Andrea Montgomery has survived some crap in her life but she’s moved to Haven Point to help her and her two children move past the horror’s of the past year. I loved Andrea. She’d been hurt but she was doing a great job of carrying on for the sake of herself and her children. She was starting to get her life together and she was doing really well. Chloe and Will made a great addition to this story.

Marshall Bailey is the prime example of the stubborn male who is just fine on his own thank you very much. He has no interest whatsoever in a family life. Marsh is the sheriff and he has a county to run. And he’s got to figure out who ran him down on a cold and snowy night. His meddling sister has insured that he’ll be taken care of while he’s off his feet.

For me there is nothing more heart-warming than a holiday romance with two people who aren’t interested in falling in love and just that happens. Haven Point is a small town romance that will sweep you up and leave you with a smile on your face. I loved reading this so much that I’m going back to read the rest of the series!

I thoroughly enjoyed this story of Andie Montgomery, a widow with two children, and sheriff Marshall Bailey. While this can be read as a standalone novel, it is probably better if you've read the previous book in the series, Riverbend Road because it sets up the story in this novel. I loved Andie in the previous book and I loved her even more in this story. She is a woman that has endured more trauma in her life than anyone should, and the stories take her from a weak, unsure victim to a strong, confident woman in charge of her own life. I loved that this story took place around Christmas, which was perfect for getting the children involved in the story. I wasn't sure I liked Marshall at first, but he had cause to be the grumpy, unhappy frustrated person he was. The plot was steady with enough suspense to keep you reading, and the conclusion was very satisfying. All in all, another successful visit to Haven Point!
I voluntarily read an ARC of this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story of Andie Montgomery, a widow with two children, and sheriff Marshall Bailey. While this can be read as a standalone novel, it is probably better if you've read the previous book in the series, Riverbend Road because it sets up the story in this novel. I loved Andie in the previous book and I loved her even more in this story. She is a woman that has endured more trauma in her life than anyone should, and the stories take her from a weak, unsure victim to a strong, confident woman in charge of her own life. I loved that this story took place around Christmas, which was perfect for getting the children involved in the story. I wasn't sure I liked Marshall at first, but he had cause to be the grumpy, unhappy frustrated person he was. The plot was steady with enough suspense to keep you reading, and the conclusion was very satisfying. All in all, another successful visit to Haven Point!
I voluntarily read an ARC of this book.