I think this is the last holiday read I have to be reviewed. I won this and AF Crowell is not a new author for me. I have read some of her Torn series before I started blogging, I believe. I enjoyed it and actually really want to go back and catch up. Guess I will add that to my ever-growing TBR list. This book is the prequel to the first story, which is already out. It is sitting in my TBR pile, because well … I’m behind. SHOCKER! I swear I’ll find a balance soon LOL. However, I am eager to read it because the sneak peek we got about Cooper’s story sounded fantastic.
This story is to introduce us to the O’Loughlin family. This cozy Christmas read was nice and I liked how AF gave us a holiday with the family. Marie & Scott were wedded, and three little boys got the Mom they always wanted. With them grown now, all their Mom wants is for them to find their happiness.
We meet the O’Loughlin boys and they are all grown up and home for Christmas. This holiday read was a good introduction into their current lives.
Ashton is the youngest. I fear he will be the one to struggle on his journey to a HEA. I also believe that his story will be a good one. He has a heart of gold but it’s blinded by a love he will never have. He seems like the brother that wears his heart on his sleeve. Ashton is genuine and the son I could see taking over the farm.
Cooper gives me the impression he settles. He will do whatever to make his family happy or what he thinks is expected of him. In the end, it is going to cost him his heart. I’m extremely interested to see where his journey takes him.
Storm has a lot hidden inside. I am probably most excited for this one. I have a feeling his inner demons, turmoil, and battle for love are going to explode. I hope we get to see him find a form a peace over all the stuff his real Mom did.
Overall this story was a good read that I would recommend before the first novel. I think it really shows the beauty of AF’s writing style and gives us some great sneak peaks with what is to come.
This blogger gives it 5 pointe shoes because it was a great cozy introduction into a brand new series. I love Christmas reads, and it made me grab the next in line on KU.
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