Gracia Dykstra enjoys her job at the Senior Center, especially at Christmas time when the seniors have an annual craft shop. Desperate to raise funds Gracia asks for donations of Christmas trees to sell in order to raise much-needed funds, but Christmas tree donations are scarce. Jake Trivett has quit his job in California to come home and help his dad who runs a struggling tree farm. A friendship with Gracia, who he’s always admired, intrigues him. Gracia’s heart flutters with more than Christmas spirit when Jake, an old flame, answers her phone call regarding tree donations. Will Gracia receive more than Christmas trees this year?
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My Reflections:
Delightful Story!
I love Christmas stories and I love novellas. Laura V. Hilton has combined the two and come up with a wonderfully delightful story that is just pure entertainment.
Gracia Dykstra and Jake Trivett have a little bit of history between them, and although Gracia had always felt something for Jake, the feeling never seemed to be mutual. Add to that the fact that Jake moved to California and it all became a moot issue. Or rather, it was a moot issue until now. because much to Gracia’s surprise, Jake has returned. Jake’s return finds Gracia and Jake working together to raise funds for the Senior Center where Gracia works while helping Jake and his dad get their tree farm back up and running. Their time spent together has its ups and downs, misunderstandings, crossed signals, and an old flame thrown in for good measure. All of this had me laughing one minute, wanting to shake someone the next minute and sighing the next. I loved the banter between Jake and Gracia as well as the interactions of the other characters. It made for one great emotional roller coaster resulting in a fun, romantic and entertaining read that held me captive from beginning to end.
*****I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions and viewpoints are my own.
