From Amazon's recap of the book:
In the enchanting mountain town of Chestnut Ridge, where tree farms blanket the hillsides and the promise of a white Christmas is ever-present, a heartwarming holiday romance is about to blossom. When Sheila's best friend convinces her to help decorate a tree in the annual Christmas Tree Stroll fundraiser, she embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery, all wrapped in the cozy embrace of a tight-knit community. As she immerses herself in the joy of twinkling lights, hot cocoa, and the camaraderie of the townsfolk, Sheila's world begins to transform, and she finds the sense of belonging she never knew she needed.
Meanwhile, Tucker, the town's reliable fire captain, is gathering volunteers to help a family with four young children who have just lost their home to a devastating fire weeks before Christmas. Sheila offers her helping hand, and as the town rallies to support the family in their time of need, sparks of love begin to flicker between her and Tucker.
I enjoyed this novel--there were a lot of moving parts to the plot that kept the reader engaged and involved in the developments. Nancy Naigle usually writes more substantial novels, but this one is just light enough for the season she is writing about. It does follow the romance formula to a degree, but not in a hard-and-fast way. This is a romance that creeps up slowly on the reader. The other things happening in the book seem to take front and center stage, and when the romance shows up, it is a welcome addition to the plot.
Definitely a four-star book.
St Martin's Press provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
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