This is like the quintessential holiday romance. It has everything you could want in a swoon worthy, snowy, tree capped Christmas town. Morgan is a workaholic avoiding her emotions and a painful past. She just goes through the motions and only seems to find joy in doing a great job. She has closed herself off from others for fear of rejection and it is actually quite sad. Her pain was so palpable on the page, I just wanted to wrap her up in a warm hug. So, even if it seems she was being overly evasive of her past and those in it, you begin to understand the real hurt and heartache she is trying to avoid. Rachel Reed, the girl who broke Moran's heart, oh my gosh!!!! Her plaid, her tree chopping, her overall sunshine demeanor. This girl is a dream and it is completely understandable how Morgan fell in love with her in the first place. As you get to know Rachel a little better, you see cracks in her heart, the pain she has also endured. The reasons for her falling out with Morgan are heart breaking. These two women were fractured by figures they trusted and loved most. Unfortunately, their own past traumas lead to all of their misunderstandings and inability to truly communicate and be honest with one another. I felt like I was in tears for these two women throughout this novel. Morgan's fears that she is not enough for anyone to actually want her, honestly had me welling up. This is a story that seems cookie cutter Hallmark, but is really an exercise in healing. Morgan has to confront her hard past in order to grow and to truly feel loved and love others in return. It was so beautiful and truly added to the romance of the novel. I loved the found family that Morgan has acquired through the years. From her supportive boss, to her wonderful coworker, to her high school best friend Ben, and Rachel's older brother Adam. As well as, the confident bar owner (Tanner) and bubbly coworker of Rachel's (Whitney), who also has a fairy side hustle (honestly the best!). Morgan also has a wonderful motherly figure in the host of the B&B she worked at when she was younger, Mrs. Hart. This book is about a whole community working together to heal a town, and to heal the hearts of two women who truly deserve happiness. There was a bit of cheese in there, but it would not be a holiday romance if there wasn't. But, don't forget, there was also steam, and not just from all the delicious sounding beverages either! A holiday must read in my opinion. Cannot wait for the next in the Fern Falls series.
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