Chloe Upshaw suffers from what she calls the trifecta of awful—unfulfilling job, 
disappointed family, bad luck with love. Just before Christmas, she travels to Pittsburgh hoping to land a job that will change her career. But not only is she in stiff competition for the position, she angers her mother by rejecting her matchmaking efforts and not going home. Worse, she runs into the guy who got away—and this time, no matter how many lies she tells to protect her heart, she leaves herself vulnerable to hurt.
Britt Garris’ callous and careless behavior in college cost him his dream girl. When fate crosses their paths ten years later, he thinks it’s serendipity. And he launches into one deception after another to win her back, including an auspicious trip for the two archaeologists to Gettysburg. Britt plays on Chloe’s love of history to spend time with her. He doesn’t count on the local lore and legend predicting their future—a future his duplicity puts at risk.
When their lies finally crumble, their budding relationship is threatened. Their dishonesties and disillusions may be impossible to overcome. But maybe the magic of the season can make their dreams come true. – Goodreads.com
I don’t read a lot of romance, but sometimes you just crave a Christmas read to cozy up with during cold weather, and being familiar with Pittsburgh (where I discovered the awesome cheesy goodness of white pizza for the first time), this story appealed to me.
This is a quick read with some humorous conflict between the characters. I especially enjoyed the interactions between Chloe and her mother. Whose mother hasn’t meddled in their love life/career choice at times? And if you’re reading this during cold weather, certain sections may just warm you up a little.
Romance fans will enjoy this novella and root for the characters to get their happily ever after.
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Aw, thank you, Teri. This warmed my heart. (On a particularly cold day!)
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You’re welcome, Staci! We might actually inch above freezing here today.
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I thought there was supposed to be a benefit to moving south… Not here. At least, not the last few days.
Gives me a reason to curl up with a good book, though.
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I agree…a great cozy, winter read. I’ve read this one and it warms the heart! 🙂
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{blushing} Thanks, Mae.
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Perfect for a winter day!
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Thanks for the recommendation, Teri. I don’t read romance but may give this a try. The humor appeals to me quite a bit. Congrats to Staci for the wonderful review. 🙂
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Thank you!
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You should, Diana – Staci totally nailed the meddling mother.
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I can relate to meddling mothers for sure! 😀
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I love heartwarming romances, thanks for the great recommend! Staci is an amazing writer!
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That she is, Jacquie – heartwarming is a perfect description of this novella.
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Super review, Teri. Staci is terrific.
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Thanks, John – and I totally agree.
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So are you. So there.
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Awww – thanks, John. Right back at you!
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🙂
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This sounds different from your usual style, Teri. Lovely and light.
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You’re right, Robbie – usually madness and mayhem-type books are what you find here!
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Ha! The trifecta of awful — I can relate to that! Thanks for this review, Teri. Some humorous conflict between the characters and happily ever after sounds great. Best to Staci. Hugs all around,
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Thanks for swinging by, Teagan – hugs!
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