Wyatt Johnson, Captain in the army, is exhausted from his last mission and terrified of his next. While trying to find a place to stay on leave, he ends up off the road and marching bone weary down the middle of the road in Crossroads. He is mistaken for Jamie Johnson's husband and ends up left asleep in her home. The two bond in their loneliness. The beginning of this novel kind of threw me off. I did not enjoy the opening, Griff's introduction to his family. I pushed through and found the pace picked up and the writing changed to a more sympathetic, appealing style. The stories melded well together and the characters jumped off the page with their realism and pain. Each character was lonely in their own way and desperate for someone to share their life with, their memories and their love. My favourite of the three stories were The Johnsons. Both were so broken and lonely, but together they brought out the best in each other. They found a confidant, a sounding board and realized both to accept themselves but also that they can change their perspective when it comes to love. I liked the pacing between the three stories, the chapters moved well together and the stories mingled here and there where necessary. It felt free flowing and each character added to the dynamic storyline. I especially enjoyed when I was thrown for a curve every once in a while, where you believe one thing because of a certain character's perspective only to learn that they were clouded by their own judgement. It was also a light version of a romance, so no graphic sex scenes. I found the women were often portrayed as the typical damsels in distress, like most romantic novels. Although, they also showed courage and strength in the face of fear. A heartwarming read, perfect for this time of year. Christmas was not the central focus, but was a reminder of the warmth and love of the season that all of these couples could feel and appreciate. A great time for falling in love. I received this book from Harlequin Publicity Team in exchange for a honest review.
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