I just love Christmas romance stories. It’s like the Hallmark movie addiction but in print. I’m sure the print version started long before the Hallmark version!
Regardless, here’s a delightful, definitely heated Holiday Romance that is the perfect story to feed your addiction’s. Continue for my full review.
Christmas in Rose Bend by Naima Simone
Publisher : HQN; Original edition (October 26, 2021)
ISBN-13 : 978-1335620996
OVERVIEW:
Grieving ER nurse Nessa Hunt is on a road trip with her sullen teen half sister, Ivy, and still reeling from her mother’s deathbed confession: Nessa’s dad wasn’t really her dad. Seeking answers, they arrive in Rose Bend to find a small town teeming with the kind of Christmas cheer Nessa usually avoids. But then she meets the innkeeper’s ruggedly sexy son, Wolfgang Dennison.
Wolf’s big, boisterous family is like a picture-perfect holiday card. Nessa has too much weighing on her to feel like she fits—even though the heat between her and Wolf is undeniable. And the merriment bringing an overdue smile to Ivy’s face is almost enough to make Nessa believe in the Christmas spirit. But with all her parental baggage, including lingering questions about her birth father, is there room in Nessa’s life for happy holidays and happily-ever-after?
Christmas in Rose Bend by Naima Simone Review
This author is on fire with this story. Be prepared when diving into this one! She takes us on an emotional journey with all of the highs and the lows, plus some unexpected surprises too.
Christmas in Rose Bend is loaded with pain points. From the death of parents to shocking family revelations and uncomfortable feelings of not being enough. But Simone also delivers us incredible highs that are so worth the journey through the pain.
I just love the characters in the story so much. Wolf is amazing. He, too, has had many struggles, highs and lows. Along with the burning knowledge that he could be looking at his future as soon as he meets Nessa adds smoldering desire to the story.
The sparks fly throughout this book even with the push and pull issues that they have to overcome. The author has developed these two to match beautifully. The additional characters and situations add a good balance and make the story deeply additive.
Make no mistake, this is a steamy story that is loaded with a blend of tenderness and pitfalls. But it does have a beautiful ending that makes it all worth the journey. This author crafted a remarkable and addictive book that will put it high on your favorite list. Simone brings the heat and intensity we all beg for in a romance!
5 STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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