TITLE: A Gift For All Seasons
AUTHOR: Karen Templeton
PUBLICATION DATE: 11/01/12
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BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Hiring Patrick Shaughnessy to landscape her new inn was strictly a business arrangement. Until April Ross got to know the war-scarred single father
and his irrepressible little girl. Patrick made it clear he wasn’t looking for romance. Neither was April. But could she make him see that some risks were worth taking? The lively, widowed blonde might be the most tempting woman Patrick had ever known, but the returning vet knew a happy ending wasn’t in the cards. Still, that was before April started working her magic on his daughter
and on him. Maybe this Christmas was a time for new beginnings—if Patrick had the courage to go with the powerful feelings April had awakened in him
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REVIEW:
3.5 Stars This is very cute holiday read. It is pretty typical of the holiday story (even movie) that we see so much of. Man thinks his life has to wrap around his kid, he can’t love both, he’s been hurt before… Woman has a heart as big as all outdoors and proves to him he can love and be loved. That being said it is written very well. Patrick is a wounded vet with scars inside and out who the reader will fall in love with. April is a little too goody goody for me but I enjoyed her anyway. Lili is adorable but anyone with a four year old will be thinking to themselves she acts younger but talks older which was a big contradiction.
I am not sure it was much of a holiday story either. Yes, there is a Christmas decorating scene but not much else. This book could be read at anytime and be enjoyed. If you enjoy a good old fashion romance then you will love this book.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
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