Reviewed by stacey_is_sassy on
I'm not sure why this year is different to others but for some reason Christmas novellas are my happy reading place in December. I absolutely loved Christmas Cliche and know that it will be a regular reread every holiday season.
Holy shamoly I absolutely loved the hero in this story. I think Jason was a Christmas miracle...he listens. Every time he made one of Allie's Christmas wishes come true, it made me smile. He was always keeping an eye out for her and making sure she was okay. Their attraction jumped off the pages and I was never in doubt that they were perfect for each other.
Christmas Cliche was a story about families. It was a realistic portrayal of normal family dynamics. I recognised the push and pull of obligation, duty and guilt mixed with love, loyalty and trust. Yes, family can take advantage but if it's a good and loving family, you want to do stuff to make them happy, even if it's at the expense of your own happiness. Sometimes it takes an overreaction or breakdown to stop and realise that you're not seeing to your loved ones needs. A little thoughtfulness, love and caring will see you through the rough patches.
The characters were lovable, the storyline was interesting and the love story was heartwarming. This is not a hot and steamy read but it was easy to see the connection between the characters. I loved the family dynamics, traditions and Christmas spirit that made me laugh, sigh and squirm. Christmas Cliche left me extremely satisfied and desperate for more.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 14 December, 2019: Finished reading
- 14 December, 2019: Reviewed