One Snowy Night: A Heartbreaker Bay Christmas Novella

4.5 Stars I thought this was a nice addition to the series. After reading The Trouble with Mistletoe I was intrigued with Rory and Max. I'm so glad we got this story. Plus a big bonus for me it's set at Christmas. Max and Rory have history that isn't too pleasant, but the chemistry between the two is undeniable. I loved Max's dog. He added a lot of humor to the book. We get a real sense of who Rory is. What she went through to be the woman she is, amazing. Max needs to get to know the true Rory and not base his opinions on the Rory from the past because if he doesn't he may just let the best thing slip through his fingers

We're not even over the river and through the woods, yet, and I'm already hearing the countdown to Christmas. What helps me keep the anticipation and enjoy the lead-up to the season? Holiday reads. And when they're written by some of my favorite authors, I'm a really happy reader. I've fallen in love with Jill Shalvis' Heartbreaker Bay series. This tight-knit little community of characters are Jill's typical folk, smart, savvy, funny, and passionate, and they all have a backstory, which makes them even more interesting. Rory and Max have history, and, even though their past left them distant and harboring less than friendly feelings, they currently have no shortage of spark and sizzle going on between them. One snowstorm, the close confines of a car, and a Christmas Eve trip gives them nothing to do but talk about the past, and to see each other as they are now. I loved everything about this sweet little read (although I have to say that Carl the Doberman really steals the show), and happily recommend this 5-star feel-good holiday novella as one to add to your seasonal reading. And, although you don't have to have read the rest of the series, why wouldn't you? Grab them all, read them, and enjoy.

ARC Review: One Snowy Night (Heartbreaker Bay) by Jill Shalvis I always have a blast reading Jill Shalvis. She puts her heart into her story and that love shines thru. Charming stories and irresistible characters are my weakness and this author put that on full display with One Snowy Night. Max and Rory are on a collision course with fate and nothing can stop the impact. When a writer can humanize an animal enough to steal the story without taking away from the plot line, I know she's a winner. The only bummer is that the trip was over too soon.