The Christmas Window

I totally enjoyed reading The Christmas Window by Melissa McClone about living life in a small town. Callie, a somewhat newcomer to the town of Silver Falls, runs a doggie daycare. She is determined to win the annual window display competition and prove to her family that she is capable of taking care of herself. Brandt has not been back to Silver Falls since a fall out when his best friend sold their company without his knowledge. Spending time with his favorite aunt is not a difficult task except that she has decided to play matchmaker. Callie and Brandt discover that being paired up is not as awful as they thought. They find lots of holiday surprises but especially a spark of romance as they spend time together. Hopefully, the magic of Christmas will overcome their differences and keep these two together through the coming new year. Ms. McClone wrote a wonderfully sweet and moving story that is not to be missed. This story is filled with fun dialogue, endearing characters and the magic of a small town. I highly recommend this book to other readers. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

Callie Andrews has made her own way and successful doggie daycare and grooming business in Silver Falls despite her family wanting to take care of her. She has a lot of pride and to her detriment often refuses advice and help. Brandt Winslow was burned by his business partner Nick when he sold their company without his input and took all the credit for everything. Nick seems selfish and self serving, so I’m glad he wasn’t given his own romance novel. Brandt is only in town for a few weeks visiting his Aunt Margo between contractor jobs. Margo works at matchmaking Callie and Brandt and they can’t fight the attraction and connection. Still Callie has to overcome her pride to accept help and Brandt has to be willing to put down roots. I loved how the community came together to help Callie recreate her holiday window display after it was destroyed. All the dogs in the story were so cute and funny with their own unique personalities. Callie’s employee Anna and her three brothers were great and deserve their own romances. This was a sweet romance that gets the reader in the holiday spirit with plenty of puppy love.

4.325 ~> Sweet SmallTown Holiday Romance - With Dogs!! ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ 4-STAR ✩ REVIEW ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ > > Judging a Book by its Cover < < Cute pup wearing a Santa hat. Dual title font with “Christmas” is a sloppy, nearly illegible font. Christmas tag design is an appealing touch. Synopsis sounded adorable. What’s not to love about small-town holidays and pets? > > Looking Deeper < < POV ~> Third person Callie left California and her all-too successful family for green pastures and colder winters. She opened a daycare for dogs in idyllic Silver Falls and her business has steadily gained success though she feels it may not measure up when compared to the doctors, lawyers, and professor in her family. This year, she’s determined to win the Main Street Holiday Window competition. Brandt is spending the holidays with his aunt in Silver Springs although he’d prefer to stay away from the one place that once met everything to him until betrayal struck hard from an unlikely source. Freelancing, he can work anywhere at any time but chooses not to put down any roots. Now, not only does he find himself back in town for his aunt but he feels an unwelcome attraction to the gal that runs the daycare that keeps his aunt’s dogs while she’s at work. There’s a few mischievous townfolks, some meddling mutts, and a bit of miscommunication, but Callie and Brandt are drawn together slowly but surely, it’s an undeniable attraction that’s sweet and sometimes frustrating. Secondary cast is entertaining. Dialogue is smart, interactions felt natural. The plot flowed nicely and was written smoothly. Predictability was low. The conclusion was solid. If you are looking for a sweet holiday romance with a small-town setting and has plenty of dogs, this is the perfect read for you! . Rating: [PG] ~ Score: 4.325 ~ Stars: 4 ========================== ⭐ ⭐ **** Disclosure of Material: I received a copy of this book from #NetGalley and the Author/Publisher with the hope that I would voluntarily leave unbiased and unsolicited feedback. I was not asked, encouraged, or required to leave a review - nor was I compensated in any way. I am posting this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising". ***** ⭐ ⭐