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Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson review by Heather Knalls

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have loved the 3 books in this series. Holly and Blake, will things fall into place for both of them. Holly has suffered a tragedy with her father at the hands of nature. Blake an Olympic athlete has suffered a tragedy that puts him in Holly’s area. They are both determined to get Blake to a new level. The writing and story is absolutely amazing. I need more of these stories!

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Christmas is July anyone? I love stories set around the holidays and reading this on a scorching hot July day made it all disappear for a bit.
Holly and Blake had me laughing and rooting for them from the beginning. Both with losses they must overcome and work through. And I love this town and the people we meet and see from previous books too!

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Heather Lovelace

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve really come to thoroughly enjoy this author and the small town romance that unfolds. This latest book offers yet another gift to unwrap with some fantastic characters, a charming setting, and a little bit of Christmas to warm my heart. Really enjoyed this easy read, perfect for a lazy afternoon.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Jenique Bornman

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jae Dawson…… bravo!!
This was such a good story, definitely my new favorite out of the series.
Blake and Holly shows us that even when life gives you lemons you can make lemonade.
This book is about two people who come from two different very tragic pasts and how by finding each other they heal.
I absolutely loved that the book wasn’t just sad and filled with drama, the humor in the book definitely gave it an extra layer.
Stunning book

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Tausha Treadway

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson.This is such a good holiday read. Its the story of Holly who is still reeling from the death of her father. A girl that used to be up for anything and a risk taker has no become so cautious its like she lives in a bubble. Blake is a former gold medal snow boarder who has had is life turned upside down due to a cancer diagnosis. Losing his leg and his career he is trying to figure out what he’s going to do the rest of his life. When Holly and Blake are thrown together when his therapist goes on maternity leave and Holly is her replacement sparks fly. Will Blake be able to push Holly out of her comfort zone enough to see if they can make a relationship work? Read Snowflakes and Holly to find out.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Who doesn’t love a good holiday romance. With the cute romance you dive into the world of Blake and Holly as they literally run into each other on the mountain. They are both good main characters and I enjoyed reading about them even if at times they were frustrating as all get out. I am interested in reading more by this author and I would recommend this small-town holiday romance to a friend!
Happy Reading!

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Michelle Austin

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fun 5 star read. I really loved the characters and was pulled right into their story right from the beginning.

Holly is a PT and lost her father tragically, since then she has thrown herself into her job and hasn’t been looking for love. She is struggling with getting past what happened.

Blake was a snowboarder who once had it all, until the big C took his leg. He is offered a job as a trainer at his friend’s gym, which helps him greatly. He ends up running into Holly (literally) out on the slopes. Fate of course steps in again and he ends up having Holly as his PT.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and it’s characters. I enjoyed their bantering and watching their relationship develop. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. If you’re looking for a good holiday romance this is the one for you. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author. 1-click and get started today.

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Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson-Review by Amanda Kimble

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by Dawson, but I will say each book just gets better and better. Snowflakes and Holly had me hooked from the get go.

Holly is a physical therapist and when she sees an injured patient her instincts flare up. She hasn’t done anything reckless since her father passed away. When she is ran into on her first day at the slopes after five years she meets Blake. The quote I chose for Holly is: “It’s weird. Don’t get me wrong, the physical attraction is intense. But yesterday, at the tree farm, we bonded on an emotional level I’ve never experienced with a man before. It felt…. It felt like I’ve known him forever.”

Blake moved to Hartwood six months ago and has been working with Hannah since his injuries require him to do so. When Hannah has to leave he’s left with the woman he ran into on the slopes. He soon finds himself falling for her, but then he does something stupid. The quote I chose for Blake is: “Careful falling like that. Next thing you know, you’ll be falling for me. And I’ll let you. Even though we both know you’re only after my awesome playlist . . .”

Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson is the best installment yet. This is personally my favorite installment yet, maybe it’s because I love Christmas and Winter, or maybe it was just the characters, but once again Ms. Dawson made me love her story. Her characters in this book were relatable, both with their own baggage and traumas. But they learn to embrace their lives and each other. So whether you love small towns, relatable characters, or romance I highly recommend Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Rachel Moss

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Snowflakes and Holly was a really good read! This is the third book in the Hartwood Holiday Romance series by Jae Dawson. This is a standalone series and do not have to be read in order. I absolutely loves reading this book. It had great characters, and a great storyline, and was highly entertaining. I thought book was hilarious too. I absolutely loved Blake’s outlook on life and he had me cracking up. I also wanted to cry while reading this book too. It was so sweet and wholesome! I can’t wait to read the next installment of this series!

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Heidi Schoolman

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is part of the Hartwood Holiday Romance series. This is a Contemporary Romance novel and is 182 pages. This story follows Holly, a physical therapist, and Blake, a snowboarder. These two are complete opposites as Holly, who lost her father in an accident tends to tread more on the careful side where Blake likes to live on the edge. At least he did until he lost his leg from disease. They first meet when they literally run into each other on the slopes. Then Blake’s physical therapist goes on maternity leave and guess who covers for her? You got it, Holly. This was such a great read that brings out all the feels and some great laugh out loud moments too.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Even though it is the month of July, I just loved this Small Town Christmas Romance. I want to be a part of Hartwood Falls. We meet Holly, a physical therapist, whom is not a risk taker at all after losing her father to an accident. Blake, a former Olympic Champion, is trying to make a come back after a serious injury. At first, when Blake finds out his physical therapist is Holly, he almost bails as they had a run in on the slopes previously. Both Blake and Holly must face their pasts to move forward. This book is very sweet, heartfelt, and I enjoyed this book very much.

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Snowflakes and Holly: A Hartwood Holiday Series by Jae Dawson – Review by Kellie Piaskowski

Snowflakes and Holly by Jae Dawson

I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! After reading the first two books in this series, Snowflakes and Holly was my favorite!! I loved the characters! I loved the story! I honestly loved every single minute of this book. Jae Dawson creates characters that you feel you know or you want to know them. I want to move to Hartwood Falls!! Holly and Blake are such great characters. They, of course, knock heads at first, but in the end…… the story is beautifully written and such an easy read. Bring this book to the beach and read about Christmastime. I can not wait for another one!!

Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Snowflakes and Holly is part of Jae Dawson’s Hartwood Holiday Romance series, but can be read as a stand alone book. Some of the characters overlap, but each book is it’s own story. I really loved this book- the characters, the setting, the meaning behind it… The book focuses on Holly and Blake, and both characters are so well written. Holly is a physical therapist, who is still mourning the loss of her father, 5 years later. She has a hard time with anything relating to memories of him, and has been stuck in the funk for years despite her family and friend’s best efforts. Until Blake comes along- and he somehow accomplishes more in just a few weeks than others have in years. Blake is a professional Olympian athlete, recovering from multiple injuries. Fate seems to bring them together, and opposites seem to attract. Holly is sarcastic and dark humored, where as Blake is very upbeat and silly. I highly recommend this book- it will give you all the feels. Sad, happy, funny, romantic… Can’t wait for the next book to release later this year.

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Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Holly Maryn is a physical therapist in Hartwood Falls, she enjoys spending time with her girlfriends, but hates anything to do with the holiday season, especially Christmas and this year is no exception, she is planning on delving into her work, avoiding anything Christmas related and watching movies which are full of interesting ways to kill off the main characters, she always plays it safe in life and has stopped taking risks ever since her father passed away in a tragic mountaineering accident and it has scarred her emotionally ever since. Blake Bellows is a former Olympic gold medallist who lost his leg due to bone cancer and has spent the last few years recovering from it and a car accident which injured his back, he has found friendship and a reason to keep going in Hartwood Falls, using his knowledge to train others, but he still has to have regular rehab to keep his recovery going the right way, however, he is also still extremely competitive and cannot let his dream of being back in peak condition and participating in sports again go.

As Holly is going back onto the slopes for the first time in years for her friends birthday, she is filled with anxiety and trepidation, but she cannot let her best friend down, so she takes a deep breath and starts slowly skiing down the mountain and is beginning to enjoy it, meanwhile Blake and his best friend are racing down a medium level slope on their snowboards when a young kid suddenly appears in front of him, he swerves to miss the kid, but unfortunately he doesn’t miss the woman he crashes into and this woman just happens to be Holly. After they tumble down the remaining run off of the slope, they are a mess of arms, legs and equipment as their friends race over to check that they are ok. As Holly is berating Blake for his disastrous form, she is also assessing the way he is moving and suggesting that he should see someone about the injuries he may have sustained, this puts Blake’s hackles up and he just retorts back that he knows his own body and knows when he is injured, it is something he has heard too often to count, so the groups head their separate ways, with the girls talking about the hotness levels of the guys and the guys discussing putting crisps in sandwiches and Holly’s attitude.

A couple of days later and Holly is heading into the office and getting ready to see the patients of the practice’s co-owner who has gone on maternity leave, however, as soon as she realises who the first patient of the day is, she is less than impressed and starts the appointment as she means to go on, at the same time, Blake is wondering who his stand in therapist is going to be and is frustrated to find that it is Holly, the woman he crashed into, but after a frank discussion, he decides that maybe she is his best chance for keeping his rehab on track, albeit grudgingly, as they go through the intricacies of the session, neither of them can deny that there is an attraction there, but they both are annoyed by each other, so they ignore that and carry on as patient and therapist. After the session, they run into each other again thanks to friends errands, but things aren’t as smooth as they both hope, but neither can deny the attraction there this time, but will they keep running into each other outside of the appointments, or will their fears around getting involved with someone new hold them back? This is a romance novel with a side of comedy which will keep you laughing and singing Christmas songs as you read through while discovering the journey within it.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This lovely small town sweet Christmas romance really put me in the festive spirit even though it’s only July and the UK is experiencing a heatwave. I loved being back in Hartwood and as usual the small town setting was bought to life by the author. I’ve enjoyed the previous novels in this series so was looking forward to this one and was not disappointed, each novel is a standalone story. This is a heartwarming romance between a former Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Blake and physical therapist Holly.

Blake Bellows always lived life on the edge until he suffered from a degenerative bone disease and lost his left leg and his career. However, he is determined to get back into the top level of the athletic world and so is working with a physiotherapist, who happens to be Holly. Since her father died in a mountaineering accident Holly Maryn plays it safe and is looking forward to another Christmas season working and being with friends, until she meets Blake and wants to help him recover. As the couple spend time together they find they have more in common than they first thought and as they overcome their fears together love blossoms.

There couldn’t be a better setting to fall in love in than the twinkling mistletoe-clad winter wonderland that is Hartwood and I felt completely immersed in this story as I could picture the setting. Holly and Blake are wonderfully relatable characters and I loved how the book was written from both their point of views, enabling the reader to get to know them both better and feel engaged with them. I thought how their relationship developed was realistic and the chemistry between them came across in the narrative and led to steamy scenes. An enjoyable Christmas romance which I recommend and I look forward to re-reading it in December.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Dani Dando

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I adore Christmas romances, and this is no exception. It’s so flipping lovely and warmed my heart. Again, Dawson’s writing is amazing, and the characters are likable having a realistic feel to them. Holly is a physical therapist who is careful with everything in her life especially since a tragic accident took the life of her father. Blake is an interesting character, a former athlete who lost his leg to degenerative bone disease, he has refused to let that stop him and tries ever harder to get back to his former athletic glory. But an accident has him all tangled up with Holly he struggles to get away from her and her honesty.
Honestly, I loved this, it warmed my heart. A story about giving love another chance and showing that sometimes taking risks is worth it, even if the risk is opening your heart and letting someone love you. Really recommend.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Angelina Frazzini

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Snowflakes and Holly by Jae Dawson is A Hartwood Holiday Romance.

Holly is cautious and plays it safe though she never used to be like that. Losing her father has changed her tremendously and five years later she’s still stuck. Blake was the type to risk it all until his career ended. All he wants is to be back on top like before everything crashed around him. When these two, quite literally, run into each other, Blake’s life changes yet again. All Holly wants is to see him recover, maybe more than anyone else. Will these two be able to overcome their fears together?

I really enjoyed this book! Holly is such a relatable character. You could almost feel her heartbreak and grief come off the pages. Holly was so well written. Holly and Blake together were such a sweet couple. I definitely recommend!

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Debi Kircher

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson

4 Stars

I was so happy to return to Hartwood Falls. I have fallen in love with this little town since reading the first in this series. I was looking forward to the Christmas theme and even asked for it in my last review. I think the town is what I love most about this series, that and the other characters that show up in each story. Maybe it’s that I need more of the relationships forming to connect these characters as couples. I love each one of them and their backstories and their personalities but for some reason I’m having a problem with the connections formed. It’s hard to explain. In saying that, it does not take away from enjoying these books. I think this one might be my favorite. I did laugh out loud quite a few times and loved the setting that was described in this story. I truly want to go to Hartwood Falls, and would love to be a part of this small town.
This author has a super smooth writing style which I enjoy and I’ve read each of her books in this series in one sitting. So they are absolutely hard to put down. Each one could be read as a standalone with no problem, but they are all worth reading.

Great story and definitely looking forward to the next!

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Sara Oxton

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Snowflakes and Holly by Jae Dawson a sweet and warm four-star read. This is number three in the Hartwood Holiday romance series, but they can all be read as standalone as they are all about different main characters, this time it’s Christmas and well, I wasn’t feeling it as we are in the middle of a heatwave, and I am certain that if I re-read it at Christmas, it will be a five-star read. Blake and Holly will have you puling your teeth out, they have infuriating qualities but they will also win you round and have your heart melting like the snow.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Shelly Kittell

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of the most entertaining contemporary romance books I have read in a while. Holly has such a quirky personality. She has a bit of a dark humor as a physical therapist. Don’t go into her office thinking that you will see motivational posters of cute cats and unicorns. She’s pretty much as is. Nihilisa Frank is her form of encouragement. She also loves to commit crimes against coffee such as flavoring it with grape jelly, tapioca pudding or cucumber slices. She is one of a kind but she is also every woman and just doesn’t want to get hurt. Blake, former Olympian skier, runs into her on the slopes. She is not aware that he has a prosthetic leg and lets him have it. Well, life loves a good laugh and it turns out he is her client. The adventures these two have working through their fears and getting to know each other and what they want will keep you reading until the last page. Jae Dawson has a way to make the story entertaining and to feel like you are reading about your friends. Totally heartwarming and a great anytime read.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Karen Pearman

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a lover of all Christmas books and this one is no different. Honestly this is probably one of the best ones I have read in a few months. Like most holiday romances there are back stories to be told of the characters. Most of them of love and loss. This one is no different and I found myself rooting for them to finally find their love match. This is a very funny story, and full of romance. However, I also found it to be emotional due to the inspirational story behind it. If you are a fan of Christmas love stories then I am sure you will be a huge fan of this one as well.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Tamisha Janay

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson

Out of the three books in this series so far, this one hit me in the feels the hardest. Here we have Holly, who has suffered the loss of her father and is struggling to get back to a sense of normality especially during the holiday season. Enter Blake, the former Olympic snowboarder who has had to endure losing a leg and his dream of continuing to compete. After a brief run-in (pun intended), they discover that they both bring something to the table that the other one desperately needs. This story had me happy, sad, and mad.. everything in-between. I love Holly’s negative outlook on most things and found joy in resonating with a book character so well. I also appreciated Blake’s playlists and attempts at always lightening the mood. This story was beautiful and, again, set in our favorite small town. Jae, you have hooked me completely and I look forward to reading more of whatever you decide to publish!

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Liz Vrchota

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jae Dawson once again brings the small town romance and the magic of the holidays to life in Snowflakes and Holly. I was excited to read this sweet read even though it is the middle of July and hot as sin out. I needed an escape from the sweat and miserable heat that plagues the midwest I live in and some equally sappy love that could mirror mine as I plan a small wedding for myself. This book could not have been more perfect for that. I meant to split it up over a few evenings as an escape before bed and I just couldn’t. It was so good that I devoured it before bed one evening and just adored it so much. I loved the way it flowed so well that I felt as if I jumped right into Hartwood and was right there with Holly and Blake. I cannot wait to see what we will get next form the talented Ms. Dawson!

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Laura-Jane Minnie

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What is my absolute favourite thing….. CHRISTMAS!! I could read Christmas romance all year round. This had me so excited just from the front cover. A great cheesy happy Christmas romance, I was laughing throughout. Holly and Will cannot stand each other when they first meet although you can just sense the seriousl chemistry scorching between them. They soon come to realise that they may just be what one another needs to move on from their struggles to have a great Christmas. Another great installment from this series 🙂

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Lisa Helmick

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved this one! Each of these characters is unique in their thoughts and abilities. These two definitely called each other out on their issues but in a good way. Their professional and personal lives bounce and slam together like they are jumping on a trampoline.

Blake’s story in Chapter 2 just about killed me! I am surprised he has such an upbeat personality with all that he has endured. The way he met Finn and how their friendship grew was wonderful. It made me realize there are still good people in the world. I really enjoyed a lot about Blake and the way he looks at the world and definitely looks at Holly. Especially what he calls her “murder eyebrow” that he secretly loves when she brings it out to show she means business.

Holly is a wonderful character. She has demons in her past that make her a super physical therapist but struggle with the rest of her life. She has RBF and isn’t afraid to use it. I liked that she was open to a relationship with Blake which shows she can change. I also liked how she “pretended” to hate Blake’s song picks but didn’t really.

…OH I forgot to mention Finn! He impressed me from the beginning (with his love of potato chips in sandwiches) and that held until the end. His caring, kindness and thoughtfulness makes me hope he gets his own story.

Overall this is a great story! The characters are all delightful and the story easily kept me turning pages. Usually I like the lead male as a favorite of the book. This time there is a three way tie..Holly, Blake and Finn. There is a lot to like, love and enjoy in here. I am eagerly awaiting the next in the series!

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Lydia Pelton

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this so much. Holly and blake were made for eachother. A man who cant stop being out on the snow and the women to afraid to be. Holly is determined to see blake recover, but it seems maybe she is the one that needs his help This is a beautiful love story and I can not stop rereading it!! It has everything you could want: humor, love, sexy time, and some tears. It’s so good!! Side note: I need to maks that gingerbread cookie recipe!! Yum!

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Melissa Agena

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Who doesn’t love the idea of Christmas, Winter and Romance? I freaking love it! Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance is the fourth book in the Hartwood Holiday Romance Series by Jae Dawson. This book pretty much has this magical holiday summed up into an awesome little package. This book was so stinking adorable I couldn’t stand it. Definitely filled with a lot of laughter and a great big dose of Christmas sprinkled with a bit of spicy romance! Holly is a physical therapist who plays by the rules so to speak. She never veers off course after losing her father so tragically. Blake is the complete opposite and the dare devil of the two as a former Olympic Snowboarder Medalist. Blake is heartbreakingly diagnosed with a bone disease and the only person that is going to get him back to his former self is of course, Holly. However, there is something to be said about the Holidays that brings people closer. These two together are a match made in heaven! The chemistry between these two is off the charts! I loved the way that these two banter and how their relationship develops throughout the book. This is the fourth book in the series but can definitely be read as a standalone. I was very happy that I was able to read this book and definitely recommend this book to others! You won’t be disappointed.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Rosanna Ingram

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After her father dies, the happy and risk-taking Holly has become a sarcastic and play-it-safe physical therapist. She stays within her comfort zone when it comes to her life and her heart. Everything that reminds her of her father, and her life before he died, is something she tucks away deep inside her and tries not to confront. When she takes on a patient while her partner takes a leave of absence, her carefully constructed life will be challenged and her walls start coming down.

Blake is a former Olympic snowboarding champion that is coming back from a series of injuries. From a bone disease that led to a partial leg amputation and an accident that has really messed up his back, he has spent plenty of time in a physical therapist’s office. When his new PT is the woman he had a run-in with on the slopes the weekend before…he is ready to walk out before the appointment even starts. Once he gets past her tough façade…he sees a kindred spirit trying to work through the hand that life has dealt them.

I found both of these characters to be relatable. Holly and I have a similar sense of humor. But watching both of these characters face their pasts in order to move on in their future was inspiring and emotional. Understanding how one person in our lives can be tied to so many memories is a reminder to make memories when you can…while knowing that making new memories is a way of healing. I enjoyed this story!

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Tracy Wilkin

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson is a sweet and endearing love story. This author paints a beautiful picture of what love can be if you just take a chance. Tragedy and triumph are just some of the moments in this story. Fireworks explode when Holly and Will meet as personalities clash and passionate tension presents itself. I was drawn to these characters immediately and was kept enthralled the whole way through. This story was sweet with an abundance of sass. I loved it and everything the story represented. Jae Dawson is a seriously talented author and will always been known to me for drawing the reader in and bewitching them from beginning to end. 4 stars.

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