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4.6 / 5.0
Published: 2023

Description

The holiday season is meant for warmth and comfort, but for Maeve, returning home to help her father run his local bar is anything but peaceful. Grief-stricken and determined to escape the small-town shadow of her past, Maeve has no intention of staying long enough to unpack her bags. That is, until she crosses paths with Bianca. Bianca is the town’s golden girl, a woman who seems practically perfect in every way. She is the polished, controlled, and slightly grumpy anchor to Maeve’s chaotic, restless spirit. As the winter chill settles over the town, these two opposites are forced into each other’s orbit, trading barbs and hidden glances that spark an undeniable, slow-burning attraction. This charming Regency-inspired romance weaves together the cozy nostalgia of a Christmas setting with the irresistible friction of a grumpy-sunshine dynamic. It is a heartfelt exploration of finding belonging in the most unexpected places and learning that the people who challenge us most are often the ones who make us feel most at home. If you are looking for a tender, character-driven story that celebrates love blooming in the dead of winter, this delightful romance is the perfect seasonal companion.

Customer Reviews

Top 3 from Amazon
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Kindle Customer
December 20, 2021
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A really solid holiday novel that breaks the mold a bit

The ending felt a little rushed and anticlimactic, but I'm not sure how I'd fix that as an editor. Overall I liked this book quite a bit, and getting to see Quinn and Sawyer again was fun, and well done in that it doesn't give away their story if you haven't read that book yet. For this story, I liked that it was seasonal and holiday themed, but didn't have that typical Christmas novel timeline of meet cute around Thanksgiving and 100% resolution by Christmas. I liked that the story unfolded in a more believable amount of time, breaking the Christmas romance mold; it allowed for the relationship between the two main characters to grow in a really sweet and meaningful way. Not much angst here, although we do touch on the subject of grief, but it doesn't quite qualify as a main theme imo. I did like the side characters, and felt the character development was well done all around. The humor was well placed, I laughed out loud a few times, which is saying something because I'm usually a nod-and-smirk at funny parts type of person. If your looking for a book to cozy up with some hot winter beverage to read, this is a decent pick.
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Lisa H.
December 11, 2022
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low angst, yea!

This is a mostly light-hearted, not very angsty, holiday love story. Both mains are relatable with their grumpy/sunshine personalities. Would have enjoyed a bit more character development, but considering the holiday romance, it was enough. This was a nice, easy romance.
R
Reader
December 24, 2021
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Heartwarming Romance

****No Synopsis**** At the center of this inviting romance are two characters who captured my heart. Bianca is like Mary Poppins-practically perfect in every way. Her inner beauty carries this story. She’s steadfast, genuine, and loyal. Everyone in Kingsford is better off with Bianca in their lives. On the other hand, Maeve is a cute, yet grouchy curmudgeon. She’s far too young to be so weighed down by life’s disappointments. Like gaining the trust of a feral kitten, Bianca slowly shows Maeve what family, friendship, and community have to offer. I rarely read low-angst romances, but Cuffing Season caught my attention. This book is all about the characters. Bianca and Maeve could’ve been in the middle of a desert and I’d have been enchanted watching them take such cautious and tentative steps toward finding their happily-ever-after. This romance added a little joy to my holiday season.