: Working on the house repairs and shared holiday tasks forces them into each other's orbits.
: Unlike the traditional grumpy/sunshine pairing, both leads are initially cynical about the holidays. The Humbug Holiday by Lane Hayes
: A capable, local carpenter and "sexy silver fox" who is deeply embedded in the Fallbrook community. Themes & Tropes : Working on the house repairs and shared
: Both characters learn to confront their past emotional pain to embrace a future together. Reader Reception " quick read with authentic
Reviewers from Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words and LoveBytes Reviews praise the book for being a "feel-good," quick read with authentic, mature characters. It is noted for its low angst and "off the charts" chemistry between the leads.
: A reclusive, successful writer who is a "grumpy Scrooge" regarding the holidays.