Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson is part of the A Hartwood Holiday Romance series. This series can be read in any order because each is its own story. This book is set during the Christmas season featuring physical therapist Holly and former Olympian Blake. The two seem to be a natural match. I like the character Holly because though she is dealing with a loss she has a great sense of humor. Blake is competitive and had his own losses which allow the two of them to find common ground. I have enjoyed this series and this book. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson is a Hartwood Holiday Romance. I think this one has to be my favourite of the series so far. I thought this book was so entertaining, the characters really had me laughing. But at the same time the author has managed to create a depth to them with real emotion behind them. You become invested in their journey, especially because of their histories. This has been a brilliant series so far and with each book it just seems to get better. I love how easy this authors writing style comes across. The story just seems to flow. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.
I am a person who loves Christmas galore. I literally am the person who will sing Christmas songs while cleaning the kitchen and dress an elf to deliver presents. I wasn’t always like that though. I strayed from the idea of feeling happy as hard times I have been though. Then I met the love of my life. So when I read the plot story line for this amazing book, I knew I didn’t have to just read it, I knew I was attracted to it in sense of maybe finding a bit of who I am inside the pages?
This book is around Christmas time and you have two characters that could not be any more alike. Or were they? Holy was like who I used to be. Closed off from the feeling the festivities of Christmas gave off. She was a a modern ice queen. That said she had endured devastation that truly impacted her. But deep down that heart of hers was loving and warm, and had a passion for helping people. And would never let anyone fail on her part. Overall tough she had trust issues I found quickly that she was a commendable and likable character.
Blake, he was snowboard winner in the past for the Olympics. Unfortunately a medical issues arises and he loses one his very legs. This just doesn’t depress him…it really kills his self worth he feels for himself and brings a dark cloud over him like probably a lot of us never had. Imagine the thing you loved doing most and being told you can never do that again? That your life was forever changed and no matter how you looked at it or tried, there was no going back?
On both the ends of Holly and Blake I felt for both in different ways. Not just sadness, but a urge in my heart that felt quite devastated and they needed help in their lives. Or did the doctor just write a prescription for a Christmas miracle?
When they meet and their lives collide. Maybe love and fate had the upper hand at play here? There was instant chemistry, though, neither of them wanted to accept or even consider it at the first meet. They both came from painful walks of life and had reasons not to open up to one another, but when you find a connection such as that would you pass it up?
Reading on I learned more in depth of how they were and how they got to be where they are in life. As well as myself, the two characters seemed to form a bond that was deniable. And most certainly did not give them an icy chill, but more of a warm fire on a cold winter day. They were opposites perhaps at first but maybe the whole thought of peanut butter goes with jelly is true? Different in aspects of life, but when put together, its the perfect combination!
I loved this book more than words. It made me smile a lot as well as laugh at times. The author wrote a very wonderful and happy story. I was convinced, and fell in love. At the end I was able to finish reading and smile knowing I got to visit a wonderful time of Christmas and live through the shoes of others lives that started off on a bad foot, but ended up with a blissful happy feeling. Exactly what I always seem to read when I experience anything associated to Christmas 🙂
This author always is amazing. I have one of their other works, and it was just as good and amazing. I look forward to more books in the future from this author. For they truly play the right song on my heart strings with their writing, their characters, and the feelings their books bring 🙂
This book was a fun read. I enjoyed Holly’s humor and the banter between the characters. How they met wasn’t exactly the smoothest of introductions, but it put them in one another’s path. After learning their backstories you can’t help but feel for them. They both have had tragedies happen in their past that they are trying to put behind them, but that’s a lot easier said than done. I felt like this was a great fit in the series, a bit different than the first two books, but still great. I don’t usually like the dual POV as it seems unnecessary, but the author made it flow seamlessly. I can’t wait to dig into book four.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2021-07-18 23:55:512021-07-19 12:10:21Snowflakes and Holly by Jae Dawson – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
Snowflakes and Holly by Jae Dawson is a wonderful story. Holly has deep rooted trauma stemming from her father’s untimely death when he was caught in an avalanche. Blake is a former Olympian who lost one of his legs due to cancer. They meet on the ski slope when Blake crashes into Holly in an attempt to save a child who veered into his path when he was snowboarding. Their first meeting wasn’t the best and wouldn’t you know, they very quickly find out they will be working together. These two had a somewhat bumpy start but find ways to crack each other’s walls. I loved this book as much as the other books in the Hartwood Falls series.
This is a beautifully written holiday romance. The author does an amazing job with the characters, making you totally invested in their life and happiness from the beginning. You learn about the characters past which affect their present so they become more like human beings instead of a made up character.
Holly comes across as a hard women. She has a dislike for Christmas and also for people in general. Since losing her dad she has closed herself off from the world and fear rules her life. However that changes when she meets Blake.
Blake is a former Olympic snowboard winner. However his life gets turned upside down when he loses his leg due to cancer. He now has to learn to live again and find his place in the world. The attraction between Holly and Blake is instant however they both have trouble overcoming their fears. Can they overcome things together? Will Blake be able to bring Holly back to life? Will Holly be able to help and support Blake in following his dreams and returning to the slopes as a winner?
What happens when your world comes crashing to a halt when a Olympic snowboarder is that distraction.
Holly has always worked hard at her job some people may call her a workaholic, but when she has time to relax she gets a fright of her life when in crashers a pain in bum.
Blake was an Olympic Snowboarder but when a bone disease takes that life away from him, he becomes more determined to find an adventure while he still can. When he literally runs into Holly can the chemistry they feel be the final adventure or will they end up hating each other.
I loved this story from the first word to the last, the chemistry between these two characters just comes off the page and loved also the love/hate relationship was brilliant build within the story. The story was well written and created a great world around the main characters. This is not the first book I have read by this wonderful author and this will not be the last.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2021-07-17 17:56:162021-07-19 10:47:24Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Angela Shirley
Snowflakes and Holly is a sweet holiday story that will make your heart melt. The plotline is sweet and innocent. There is something magical about the holidays that make your heart melt. The characters are opposites and if saying opposites attract is an understatement. This is Holly and Blake’s story. Holly plays everything safe without taking risks. Blake is a daredevil and lives on the edge. Holly is a physical therapist and Blake is an Olympic snowboarder. Blake had a disease that took his left leg and he has lost his career. Holly does everything she is supposed to do within normal limits. She takes no chances. That is until she met Blake. Will Blake take one more chance with Holly? Will Holly be brave and take a chance with Blake? I highly recommend this heartfelt story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2021-07-17 16:50:542021-07-19 10:38:13Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Erica Fish
Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson is your usual sweet small town contemporary romance. Where he loves to live life to its fullest and on the edge and she just plods along keeping to the safe zone. It is a story of opposites attract. But is this enough for a lasting romance? With a little drama and angst, humour and wittiness, it was nice to snuggle up with a hot chocolate, under a blanket with the heater on and escape from reality for a few hours.
I absolutely love a holiday romance story, even if it is in July and I love reading stories by this author! Her books never fail to entertain me and leave me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. I loved Holly! She was such a wonderful character to read about, such a genuine and realistic character to read about. I was really invested in the characters story. The authors attention to detail means that her stories are really brought to life and I often feel like I can envisage them as a movie. This was a wonderful romance read and one that I would definitely recommend to other readers! I look forward to more from this author in the future.
This is a great holiday romance story that I enjoyed. This is not my first book by this author but it is certainly one of my favorites by her. This is a well written story that is full of holiday warmth and sweet romance. The characters are relatable and bring the story to life on each page. I enjoyed being pulled into the story as well as being kept engaged throughout the story. This is a story about two people who are opposites but find a common ground to bring them together. Holly likes to play it safe and Blake likes to live on the edge. Together they have great chemistry and an attraction that heats up the pages. This was a great story that I really enjoyed. I highly recommend this book.
Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson is a sweet, contemporary, holiday romance. With a small town setting and we get to see how opposites attract and find love unexpectedly. This series has the most beautiful covers, each one gives off great romantic vibes. They really do give this series its own unique look and ‘feel’. Snowflakes and Holly is definitely my favourite of the series, so far. Even thought the characters, Holly and Blake, frustrated me at times, I did enjoy their story. I wonder what Ms. Dawson has in store for us next?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-07-12 04:18:532021-07-13 20:56:09Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Angela Hayes
Physical therapist Holly Maryn likes to play it safe. Losing her father in a tragic mountaineering accident left her extra careful in all areas of life—so careful, that her love life is frozen solid. But she’s content to weather another Christmas season buried in a winter wonderland of work, warmed by the laughter of her best girlfriends.
Former Olympic snowboarder Blake Bellows lives life on the edge. Or at least, he did until a degenerative bone disease stole his left leg and, with it, his career. Still, he’s determined to climb his way back to the top of the athletic world, whatever the cost. But his dream is thrown into jeopardy when a wild run down the mountain tangles him in the skis and life of a golden-haired beauty.
An infuriatingly honest woman he never wants to see again.
And yet, she proves to be the one person equally as determined to see him recover.
Holly and Blake find common ground and overcome their fears together in this twinkling, mistletoe-clad tale of hope and perseverance.
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