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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Jess Engel

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What a sweet, cheery (pun very much intended), unexpected story! I loved this from beginning to end. The author does a wonderful job creating setting, as well as lovely characters making you feel like you’re plopped right in the middle of your favorite holiday romance movie…you know the ones I’m talking about. 😉

Holly Claus find herself looking to fill her cheer meter in Emerald Hollow and unexpectedly finds an attraction to Ash, the owner of the quaint inn she is staying in. You’ll fall in love with Holly and Ash, as well as the creative take on the Claus family and North Pole in this sweet story.

This was a page-turning, easy to read story that will get you in the holiday spirit! I highly recommend it!

Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Paula Sayers

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a wonderful read to get into the holiday season. Holly travels the world to capture cheer to take back to the North Pole. She finds a place with more cheer than she has ever seen before. This town captures her heart.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness this book was so good! And got me in the Christmas spirit.

Holly is Ms. Claus and is in charge of collecting ‘cheer’ to bring home to power the North Pole light. Negative energy and moods can affect her cheer collecting so she’s gone for most of the year trying to fill up her meter to keep things running.
When she finds a flyer for a town fall festival she decides to try somewhere new for her cheer collecting and she gets so much more than she bargained for.

I loved all of the characters in this and felt they were all relatable in one way or another.
I really would love to see more in everyone in this story and the town. This is perfect for a cozy weekend read.

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Chasing Cheer by Holly Schneider – Review by Enisha Reaves

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a feel-good book that is full of romance and Christmas cheer, then grab this book!

Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider follows magical Holly Claus on her cheer collecting mission in a small town jam packed with holiday cheer. But it’s not only holiday cheer Holly finds when she meets Ash Hayes. Will Holly leave with more than Christmas cheer?

This novel is a must-read if you love a good holiday romance. The characters are lovable, and the story pulls you in while making you want to put up your tree and pull out the twinkle lights.

Grab some hot chocolate, a candy cane, and fuzzy Christmas socks to read this book that will have you wishing that it was time to bring in the jingle bells and christmas cheer.

Happy Reading!

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Dawn Brown

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Holly Claus is responsible for the Cheer levels at the North Pole. She must go out each cycle and get the required amount so that they have the correct amount of magic. While in Sweden, she sees a flyer for a festival in Oregon and decides to go there.
Ash Hayes is worried about his little town of Emerald Hollow. His business is doing fine but others seem to be closing almost as soon as they open and if something doesn’t change, it will affect his business too. Knowing the festival is coming up, he steps it into high gear and does more advertising and tries to make this festival the best yet.
When Holly and Ash meet, Cheer is in overabundance and Holly needs to figure out why.
Opinion
This book reads like a Hallmark movie. You know what is going to happen in the end but you want to watch knowing it will be a fun ride. I found this book super cute and it definitely put me in the mood for the holidays. Great winter read.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book pretty quickly. It is a Christmas romance similar to Hallmark or Lifetime Christmas movies. I personally love those types of movies. I think this would actually make a cute movie. It is well written and had great character development.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Christmas has arrived in the book stores already ! I enjoyed this hallmark Christmas romance, a very festive and engaging read. Holly Claus visits the small town of Emarald Hollow to find out why Christmas cheer is so abundant there. Holly travels around the world collecting Christmas cheer with which she powers up north pole and it’s operations, but she feels something is lacking in her work.

Ash Hayes is building up a tourism business at the town, and he is keen on making the town a desirable destination for people to visit.
When Holly and Ash meet, romance is in the air, but neither of them is looking for love. But the cheer and the magic have their own plans and there could actually be a possibility of love between the two of them.
It is a festive setting, beautiful romance and a fistful of magic. A perfect holiday recipe !

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love a good Christmas romantic story and this hit all the right feels! Holly Claus is the daughter of Santa and Mrs. Claus (I mean, obviously) and after they went “on”, it became Holly’s responsibility to gather cheer worldwide and bring it back to the North Pole to fuel the Christmas spirit. Holly stumbles upon a quaint town in North America and learns how to live like a human while hiding her Christmas magic.
I loved every part of the story- it was well written, flowed easily and had a believable quality to each character and the Christmas magic. Would love a sequel with Holly and Ash!

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Katie Matthews

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a sweet holiday read and one that I really enjoyed. I liked the uniqueness of the storyline, it was really refreshing to read something a little bit different. I also love the front cover! It’s one of those stories that certainly gets you in the Christmas spirit! I thought Holly was really a sweet character going around collecting her Christmas cheer, it gave the story such a wonderful magical feel to it. I don’t want to give too much away but there are some really lovely moments in this story and the characters are likeable. I would definitely like to read more from this author in the future.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 stars
This was a cute holiday romance. I love Christmas so I love reading Christmas books throughout the year. With it getting closer to the holidays, I picked this book up and it hit the spot. A nice clean read!

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider- Review by Heather Knalls

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holly Claus has taken over the family business from her parent, Mr. And Mrs. Santa Claus. Each period Holly must fill the cheer meter and bring it back to the North Pole. However this newest period Holly has stopped in Emerald Hollow and it has her a little on edge. This small town in Oregon should not be giving off enough cheer to fill her meter in one day. Holly needs to find out what is causing this spike in cheer. Is there something magical here?

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Emily H

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Holly Claus has been out and about gathering Cheer to help power the North Pole. While visiting in Finland she sees a flyer for a small festival in rural Oregon. The Emerald House seems to be the focus of all the abundance of cheer and for the first time since Holly took the reigns to the North Pole she feels different. She meets Ash Hayes and everything about him feels like it is meant to be right but can a human accept the magical life Holly Claus lives?

This was a whimsical delight of a story. I thought this book captured the spirit of Christmas and the descriptive details only enhance the tale that pulls you in right away. Great book for some hot chocolate, cool air and a blanket to nestle in.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider

Chasing Cheer is the first book in the Emerald Hollow Series and a wonderfully written Contemporary Romance that I absolutely loved reading. This was just what I needed to pull me out of the funk I’ve been in lately. Everything about this book screams happiness, love, magical love and so much more This author done a wonderful job re-creating a Christmas classic with a twist. This is a newer author to me but I’m a fan already. The characters are fun, relatable, fully developed and creative. They make the story come to life and I can picture the vivid colors and even picture it in my mind. Emerald Hollow sounds like my kind of town and I could picture myself living there. Holly and Ash. Holly travels a lot collecting cheer to take back to the North Pole. But a stop in Emerald Hollow is about to change everything she thought she knew. Ash is trying everything he can to save his small town. But things are about to change for him as well. I highly recommend reading this sweet Christmas story to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Carrie Reed

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Any book about Christmas and the holiday season and, mixed with romance, I am all for it. This book, to me, felt like a hallmark Christmas movie, small town with romance AND an inn, what more can you ask for! My heart ached to watch Holly struggle at first to meet her cheer quota, and comparing herself to her dad and the way he was always able to get the cheer needed. The interactions and romance between Ash and Holly are sweet and innocent, it wouldn’t be a Christmas theme without an immediate draw towards each other for the two main characters. This book just made me feel very warm and happy, like the Christmas season usually does for me. I look forward to what comes next in Emerald Hollow.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Tonya Merritt

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I love Hallmark and I love this book! It is perfect. I love Emerald Hollow and the small town feelings it gives me. This is my first book by Heather Schneider and she did not disappoint me. A new favorite for sure!

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Jules Herbert

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so what I needed this week to lift my spirits! I laughed so many times that my family kept wanting to know what was going on with me LOL. I am a total Christmas junkie so as soon as I read the book blurb I just had to read it and I was not disappointed for even a second. Filled with gorgeous characters, a wonderful storyline and set in a town I so wish I could visit, I was captivated from start to finish. It is my first read of this wonderful author and I just know that I will be reading more as soon as I can.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chasing Cheer is the first book in the Magical Emerald Hollow series. Holly Claus is out collecting cheer and lands in a small town in Oregon. Ash Hayes is trying to bring more people to the same small town and trying to get everyone more spirited. When the two meet, will the holiday sparks fly?
If you enjoy a light-hearted romance or the occasional holiday Hallmark movie this book will hit all the right buttons. The story is light and full of holiday cheer. I like that the characters are looking for something other than a romance but still find one. Holly is cute and determined to do an excellent job to help the North Pole. She works under the pressure of her father’s shadow and wants to show she is up for the job. Ash is trying to get his business bustling and looking at all the options to bring more tourism business. I liked both the characters and the story. I have been in the mood for some lighter reading fare, and this hit the mark. Usually, I do not read holiday stories until closer to the holidays, but this gave me a nice break from the summer heat. I look forward to what the rest of the series brings. When I need more magic, I will look for something by this author.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging festive contemporary romance which kept me happily turning the pages. Holly Claus visits the small town of Emerald Hollow to discover why ‘Christmas Cheer’ is so abundant there. Holly travels around the world collecting ‘Cheer’ which then powers the North Pole and its dream making operations, but however efficient she is she always feels that she’s not as good as her father was. Ash Hayes is working to build up his tourism business at The Emerald House and enters the town in a Hallmark competition for ‘Best Small Town Christmas Faire’. His Mum ran away from the town as a child, and he’s keen to make the town a desirable destination again. Sparks fly when Holly and Ash meet, but neither of them are looking for love, and she’s got a job to do and he definitely does not want a relationship with someone who’s going to leave. Meanwhile, Holly’s arrival sets in motion a change in Holly’s Cheer magic that upend everything at the North Pole, so Holly must find out what is causing all the Cheer in the town or Christmas may be at risk. In this town full of Cheer it’s magic may intervene in Ash and Holly’s relationship and maybe they will find love. This was a lovely heartwarming festive romance with likeable and relatable characters and a wonderful setting, both of which was brought to life by the descriptive narrative. The story was full of Christmas magic and it has left me feeling full of festive Cheer!

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Trisha Cargile

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m typically not the type of reader that chooses holiday books to read, but I took a chance on this one because it seemed super cute…. And I’m glad I did! This book definitely provides Christmas and holiday spirit, and gives the love and feel of a romantic comedy as well! I loved the fact that, while the setting was around the holidays, the story itself could apply to everyday life. It provides an eye-opener regarding the life balancing act, prioritizing, and living in the moment. It was a great, quick read that was a cozy, big hug.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Rayne East

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Magical Christmas romance
Chasing Cheer is the first book in the Magical Emerald Hollow series and had all the feels. It was a brilliant read with a captivating light hearted storyline, relatable characters and tonnes of Christmas magic. As I was reading, the pictures just flowed in my head and I could imagine every moment between Holly and Ash – so much like a Hallmark movie. A very enjoyable read that I highly recommend.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by April McCoy

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an easy to read, easy to enjoy, easy to love novel. Probably the first I have ever read that really could be a hallmark movie. Holly and Ash were great characters, well thought out to execute the story and easy to fall for. I read this book in one sitting and while is spooky season (for me), it was definitely a worthy read. Author is new to me if I recall and she has earned her place on my shelves!

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a super cool atory. I like when an author pulls out all the stops in creating the world. Everything is perfectly holiday. From the thoughts to the swearing. I was impressed at the cleverness that was put into this holiday story.

I did feel it was overly long as I got the point or idea long before we got there in the story. That is my only complaint. It is a cute light hearted and delightful story. I devoured every word.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The sweetest holiday story I have read in a LONG time! Holly, aka Ms. Clause has taken over the North Pole and is on a mission to collect holiday cheer. Her world collides with Ash in a tiny Oregon town and cheer as she knows it changes.
This story is so wholesome and fun. It kept my spirits high as the connection between Ash and Holly grows. With every page turn my heart was warm and I wanted to know more! This was the perfect way to start getting ready for the holiday season, even if it is only September!

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chasing Cheer was a cute holiday romance. Reminiscent of the holiday Hallmark movies, which is funny being that’s a common reference. I’m it’s intentional. The author wrote a cute story which led to beautiful character growth and self discovery.
Holly is in her prime to lead, just one problem she’s not grasping the cheer aspect of her job. Holly is the new “It girl” of the North Pole, now that Santa and Mrs. Claus have moved on. She grasps and embraces her job with so much love and support, she just doesn’t understand cheer. She knows what it does, just not how to collect it efficiently. That is until an adventure lands her in Emerald Hollow face to face with the man about town Ash.
What does this town have that’s so different?
How can she unlock that?
Ash is constantly running ragged, but he does it for his love, his home town. Till one day he meets a woman who has him tongue tied, that can only be described as Christmas personified. Still running around making sure everything is perfect. The young woman now occupies his brain in a way he doesn’t quite understand. Pulled to her by an unknown force.
Will he concede to that force?
Who is this woman?
All that and so much many more questions come about while reading this story. Why would I choose it? Simple holiday romances are a guilty pleasure, especially if they turn into a Hallmark movie in my mind. This was one of those times.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book #1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Angela Hayes

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Chasing Cheer is a fun holiday romance by Heather Schneider. I really enjoyed this captivating story which is full of all the charming ingredients we love to find in a Christmas romance. Sprinkled with Cheer, magic, chemistry, mystery, and just enough drama to keep things interesting- this story played out wonderfully. So much so, that it would make a great movie too.
Holly Claus has a job to do, collecting the cheer required to power the North Pole. But she stumbles on something puzzling in the little town of Emerald Hollow- and soon Christmas itself may be at risk. Holly will need to get to the bottom of it all, before things go awry. What happens makes for a very enjoyable read.
If you love holiday romance, magic, charm, humour, and a sweet clean romance—then this is definitely the book for you.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Heather Schneider!

 

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love Christmas and this book is getting me into the holiday season even though it is only September! Holly, known as Ms. Claus in the North Pole, is the main character. She took over at the North Pole when her parents passed on and she is struggling to get her Cheer quota for the North Post to shine its light brighter. She finds a flier for a Fall Festival in Oregon and decides to check it out. Her Cheer spikes and she wants to know why. She meets some fun locals, Ash and Sophia, and promises to come back for the Christmas faire. There is something about Emerald Hollow and something about Ash that is helping her fill up her Cheer and she decides to try and learn as much as she can while she is in town. Ash runs the Emerald House and also is working with the town to make it a place that people want to come and stay. His mom left when he was young and he has been trying to make the town an amazing place to live and stay since he came back to town. Holly helps decorate, she loves the almost perfect hot chocolate, and she makes friends with humans. This was such a fun concept and I loved it!

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an absolutely adorable RomCom that I couldn’t put down until the final page. It definitely gave me Christmas Hallmark movie vibes and was just such a sweet tale. Holly was a great main character and her chemistry with Ash really just made is a very enjoyable tale. I loved that it gave us the daughter of Santa Claus who had her own story to live. The author did a great job of setting the scene in Emerald Hollow, a town I hope to see again soon! After reading this book, I definitely wanted to start getting out my Christmas decorations and baking cookies while sipping hot chocolate. This is definitely a fun and magical feel good story at any time of the year!

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I normally don’t read Christmas themed books (much more of a Halloween girl myself), but I couldn’t help but be enchanted by the pink and heartwarming cover. The story inside is sweet, not too spicy (my kind of romance), and keeps you hooked from beginning to end.

One of my favorite scenes in the book is when Holly is explaining how humans do things on Earth (in relation to Christmas, Santa, etc.)- made me laugh out loud! The chemistry and relationship building between Ash and Holly is spot on, with both ups and downs like reality. The plot is refreshing and fast paced, with the writing in a cheery (but not overally cheery) style, perfect for a “feel good” holiday read.

The book hooked me in from the first chapter, for author Heather Schneider describes scenery at atmosphere to feel as if you are there, whether Oregon or the North Pole. The ending wasn’t something I would write, but fits the story.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Felicia Bates

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a huge fan of all things Christmas, romantic movies and books alike. There is something childlike and magical about Christmas cheer that I love holding onto even as a grown adult. I loved Chasing Cheer and felt like it embodied everything I want from a holiday romcom. A story that literally involves collecting cheer with great characters, fun storyline and smooth writing. I loved the glimmer of hope and magic throughout the storyline, especially as the story neared it’s end. I look forward to reading more from this author!

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Trish Ann

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a super cute read! I really enjoyed the character and the story. I usually don’t start my holiday reads until October but I’m glad I made an exception! It had all the warm and cozy feels for the genre. Ash and Holly were a well matched couple and complimented each other well.

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