Unwrapped (Hunk for the Holidays)

by Katie Lane

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Not gonna to lie folks, I accepted Unwrapped by Katie Lane because of the cover. Yep, I wanted to unwrap it. After, I realized this was book three in the Hunk for the Holidays series. Thankfully, it totally works as a standalone and was deliciously good, so I will grabbing the first two for future holiday reads. Win-win.

Unwrapped had a wonderful set-up. The author unwraps the plot in the first chapter and it was hilarious and heated. Kane even weaves in a little mystery allowing me to slip in with a sigh and a giggle.

Jacqueline is a little flawed, but good at the core and while you may initially find her shallow, Lane soon has you caring for her, even as you laugh and roll your eyes. Patrick is a contractor and quite the bachelor, but has not been able to forget Jacqueline. The author used a familiar trope to bring these two together again and it worked. Both characters see growth as their relationship developed adding depth. She then weaved in interfering Aunts, a vivacious best friend and a sister you do not want to mess with.

The story was balanced and while at times heated, it had a small-town vibe and was set in Denver Colorado. I loved the page time spent on family and friends as these two work towards their happy. Unwrapped was a great little romance for the holidays that will leave you with a smile.

Copy provided by publisher. This review was originally posted on Caffeinated Book Reviewer