A relentless campaign by phone, letter, and email has persuaded Hollander Latham’s parents to purchase the home of her dreams: Spring Hill, a beautiful North Carolina plantation where Holly spent her memorable thirteenth summer. Now a successful architect, Holly is intent on reuniting with Spring Hill’s neighbor and her love from that long-ago summer, wealthy heir Laurence Beaumont — she dreams of working her way into Lorrie’s heart while restoring his historic estate, Belle Chere. But as Christmas fast approaches, Nick Taggert — a mysterious stranger who makes her laugh and tempts her with a surprising passion — turns her plans upside down. One man can seduce her with fortune and privilege; the other can promise her the simple gift of love. And on a frost-covered Christmas night, Holly’s choice will unmask astonishing truths and hidden dangers — revelations that will forever change her charmed life and her vulnerable heart.
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Sexual Content - 3/5
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Violence - 2/5
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Language - 1/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 1/5
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Summary
I really enjoyed this story. It is funny, romantic, and has a mystery. Nick and Holly are great together from their first meeting as he saves her from the pit. Mike from Sweet Liar also makes an appearance. It is not really much of a Christmas book, as only one scene occurs at Christmas, but still a book I would recommend.
Some violence, murders, nothing disturbing.
Several physical scenes. They are well written. More on the 'romance/sensual' side than mystery.
Drinking: only a few instances.