A Bramble House Christmas

Willa and Finn meet at an inn they are both staying for Christmas. They become friends but are keeping big secrets from each other. Revealing her secret will affect the way people treat her and her boy. Finn's secret could break her heart. The adults acted like adults. They talked about the hard stuff, eventually, and reached for their HEA. Although it's part of a series, it stands alone well. The characters and story are completely believable. It's a closed door romance.

An adorably absorbing story of a loving mother who is also a responsible, dedicated, and caring professional who receives an unusual and thoughtful gesture of love, along with the mystery surrounding it!

Goodness, I love Bramble House! It’s one of those rare story settings that I feel a need to visit. Carmichael returns to it with this sweet, emotional Christmas tale, painting it in all its glory. Throughout this well written novel Carmichael not only brings Christmas in Marietta to life, she also tells a tale that both broke my heart and gave new meaning to Christmas and forgiveness. I loved the many aspects that came together to create this complete picture. Finn & Willa were quite the pair in this story. Both kept secrets, and both fell in love without meaning to. They were also entertaining individuals. Finn’s need to know what happened to his father while also being true to himself really drew me in. Willa’s past & fears made her real and into someone that I truly cared for. Scout broke my heart. His little fighting nature was the perfect addition to this Christmas tale. And one can’t forget Kris Krinkle. This secondary character definitely made Christmas so much sweeter. Once again Carmichael has brought the spirit of Christmas to life with the tip of her pen. This was a fun, family Christmas story with one heck of a twist. Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.