What it’s about: (from the publisher/back cover)
“Just out of nursing school, Holly can’t risk any distractions. She knows a slipup could cost a life. Like the mistake she made years ago that still plagues her conscience. When she runs into old high school friend Matthew Cook, she hesitates to let romance into her life. Even if the handsome baker is as delectable as his fabulous pastries.
She didn’t notice him back in high school, but things have sure changed. Now that Matthew has Holly’s attention, maybe the holiday season is the perfect time for him to show her that she deserves to have it all—work, family, friends and a love that lasts a lifetime.”
My thoughts:
Cozy sweaters.
Colorful scarves and hats and mittens.
Delicious creamy hot chocolate.
A beautiful snow-capped mountainous view.
These were just a few of the things my thoughts got lost in while reading this book. To give you a little background on where I live, I don’t want to even think about snow and cold yet in the end of September and beginning of October because I live in northwest Minnesota where we have at least 6 months of solid winter with very few days above freezing (with many, many days well below zero in the negative 20-40 degree Fahrenheit with negative 40-90 wind chill (real feel) temperatures.) So for a book to make me WANT winter/Christmas so soon, I consider that a feat and A Holiday Proposal made me want it! One of the main characters has a niece named Ava and I also have a brand new, only niece, named Ava too, so I could easily relate with the family dynamics. I enjoy the straightforward dialog and language Ms. Johnson uses. There are some real issues that are addressed in this book, so while it’s a shorter novel, at a great price point, it still deals with some serious issues to give the reader something to think about. A few that stuck out to me were guilt, forgiveness, letting go, understanding, and how our past effects our current relationships. I got mad at one character and laughed with others, so it brought my emotions in and that is one of the top things I look for in a book.
I give A Holiday Proposal 4 out of 5 stars. I enjoyed the book, thought a lot on the messages contained in this book, and would recommend it.
I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
About the author:
Kimberly Rose Johnson lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two teenage sons. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers. Kimberly enjoys reading, music, chocolate, and coffee. You may contact her through her website at http://www.kimberlyrjohnson.com.
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So glad you enjoyed this book! Just curious though, which character made you angry?