“Happiness can be found in lots of places. Good food, a nice pint, a night out with the lads, solving a crime, sex.”
Rachel, of course, finds herself falling for him, but is initially resistant due to the investigation, and then later due to not wanting to get hurt when Anthony inevitably leaves. Of course, after a bit of Christmas magic, burst water tanks, mistletoe, and fairy lights, I’m sure you can guess what happens!
The plot meanders quite a bit, especially after the major non-romance plot line is resolved. The ending also was quite abrupt, though, in hindsight, I’m not sure how else I would’ve expected the book to end. I also feel like there were a lot of hints dropped around Anthony’s family background that were never resolved. I’m not sure if this is intended to be the first in the series or not, but I would be interested in reading more about Anthony and Rachel trying to make a relationship work. The ending had much more of a happily-ever-after-for-now feel then a regular romance HEA.
Overall, a fluffy and adorable Christmas read. Perfect if you’re looking for a comfy, relaxing bit of Christmas magic.
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.