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It took me a few chapters to realize that this is part of a series that I have read prior. Definitely a stand-alone story, but I was happy to recognize and re-visit some of the characters in this new release.
Novak is known for her women’s fiction romance stories and this one is a beautiful story of trust and healing. Read on for my complete review.
Keep Me Warm at Christmas by Brenda Novak
Series: Silver Springs #9
Publisher : MIRA; Original edition (September 28, 2021)
ISBN-13 : 978-0778311256
OVERVIEW:
Maybe this Christmas can thaw his frozen heart—and heal hers
Hollywood starlet Tia Beckett knows one moment can change your life. Her career had been on the fast track before a near-fatal accident left her with a debilitating facial scar. Certain her A-lister dreams are over, she agrees to house-sit at her producer’s secluded estate in Silver Springs. It’s the escape from the limelight Tia’s been craving, until she discovers she’s not the only houseguest for the holidays. And her handsome new roomie is impossible to ignore.
Artist Seth Turner has good reason to keep his distance. Losing his wife after only a few years of marriage has left a deep scar, even if he is still happy to spend a semester teaching art classes at the New Horizons Boys Ranch for troubled teens. Despite nursing her own wounds, Tia finds her curiosity piqued by enigmatic Seth, whom she recognizes as something of a kindred soul. Maybe spending Christmas together could be another game changer for both of them—this time, for good.
Keep Me Warm at Christmas by Brenda Novak Review
There is just something about Christmas stories that brings out the best in you. They make you smile and the feeling of warmth and family wraps you up and cocoons you. Novak is just the author to bring that feel-good story to the masses.
These two characters were so perfect for each other. I love how they balanced out their hurts and pains, then developed a beautiful story together. Once Tia came out of her shell, the story took off. Seth was a sweetheart and so in-tune with her needs, even when she didn’t realize it.
Novak brings in a bit of family time with some of the characters from Silver Spring that you may have read before. They are easily developed into the book and definitely not a requirement to read any prior books before this one.
Keep Me Warm at Christmas is balanced just right with the romance angle and family ties to create a refreshing story that leaves us with a happy ending and a happy heart. I just wish that ending did not come so quickly! I needed more of their together time! Give us an epilogue, please!
Heartwarming and wholly satisfying!
4 STARS!
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