Messages & Mistletoe

by H M Shander

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Messages and Mistletoe delivered a sweet but predictable Christmas Romance. It's a story that demonstrates how one spends time searching for that special someone, whilst failing to realise the very person they are looking for is right before their eyes.

Messages and Mistletoe was a quick read. The story flowed seamlessly. Despite the predictability, the story held my attention. I needed to see the heroine's reaction on discovering the identity of her online friend. That aspect of the story had me smiling from ear to ear.

Now, although I enjoyed the build up to the final outcome, I had issues with the characters. Information on the hero was limited, rendering it difficult for one to connect with him. One does not get an idea of his true feelings until the end. As a result, I found it difficult to accept the hero's feelings for the heroine, thus the romance lacked substance.  All the focus was on the heroine, who rode an emotional rollercoaster for most of the story.

For a Christmas romance, the holiday theme was sorely lacking. It never left me longing for the festivities. Also, the heroine was supposed to meet her online connection under the mistletoe. They did meet, but no mention was made of the mistletoe.

The story ended on a positive note, with all parties involved sailing into their happily ever after. This is my first time reading the author's work, and Messages and Mistletoe elicited mixed reactions. I enjoyed some aspects of the story and some not so much. However, I wouldn't hesitate to read another of her books. This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading