Showing posts with label Christmas reads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas reads. Show all posts

Monday, December 17, 2018

Random Review: The Christmas I Know by Nicky James #Review #Giveaway




Author: Nicky James 
Title: The Christmas I Know
Self Published
Publication Date: November 27, 2018
Length: 139 pages

Reviewed by Meredith

Synopsis

Andrew Walker has memories of what Christmas is supposed to be like. Having lived so many years without a family to share the holidays with, he’s determined to rebuild traditions with his fiancĂ©, Val. However, Val’s ideal Christmas doesn’t align with Andrew’s.
Not only do the men come from two different worlds, but they live thousands of miles apart.
During a disastrous trip to Toronto to visit Val for the holidays, Andrew meets Xavier, a caring and thoughtful man who only wants to help Andrew out of a bad situation and get him where he’s supposed to be for Christmas.
Xavier grew up in a loving home filled with a holiday spirit that reminds Andrew of his childhood. Reflecting on life and love, Andrew realizes how mismatched he and Val truly are and wonders if this is the life he’s destined to live.
Perhaps being alone is better than settling for someone who doesn’t make him happy.
Except, no one should be alone at Christmas, so when Xavier finds out Andrew’s plan to travel home alone after ending his relationship with Val, he has a different agenda.
Maybe it’s time Andrew gets a taste of the Christmas he knows in his heart.









Review

It's Christmas stories like this one I long for during the holiday season. The ones that grab your heart, wrap you in all things Christmas, and surround you with amazing traditions. After reading this I made gingerbread cookies and hot chocolate. That's how much this book put me in the spirit.

Andrew and Xavier were a match made in heaven. I loved their dynamic and how both were so utterly passionate about who they were. I was sad for Andrew when Val treated him how he did but secretly cheered for Xavier.

There wasn't one thing I didn't love about this book from beginning to end. I wanted to hold out reading do it would last that much longer. This is a MUST read this holiday season and every year after.







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