In need of an escape after a near-fatal car accident left her face severely scarred, likely ending her career just as it was taking off, actress Tia Beckett accepted an offer to house-sit in the town of Silver Springs, 90 minutes outside of Los Angeles. She was expecting to be completely alone for the holidays, so she was shocked to find artist Seth Turner on the doorstep of the estate's guesthouse only a few days later. He'd been sent by the property's owner, their mutual friend Maxi, to pick up a key to the main house, where he'd be staying for the next few months while teaching a class at a nearby school founded by his adoptive mother. Still mourning the death of his wife, Shiloh, three years earlier, Seth had no intention of falling in love again, but he couldn't help feeling protective of Tia when he realized that she had no one else to look out for her. Surprised to find themselves growing closer, Tia and Seth spent Christmas together with his family, but would they be able to let go of their pasts in order to build a future together?
Seth and Tia were incredibly likeable and relatable protagonists, and I found it very easy to root for them both individually and as a couple. They had each been through more than their fair share of heartache and pain, but they grew stronger through their love and support for each other. While the story was emotional at times, it was heartwarming to see how much they changed and ultimately found new ways to be happy.
Overall, I very much enjoyed "Keep Me Warm at Christmas" and recommend it for all fans of emotional contemporary romance. I look forward to picking up more of Ms. Novak's books in the future.
*Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
Overall, I very much enjoyed "Keep Me Warm at Christmas" and recommend it for all fans of emotional contemporary romance. I look forward to picking up more of Ms. Novak's books in the future.
*Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Keep Me Warm at Christmas"
Maybe this Christmas can thaw his frozen heart—and heal hers.
Hollywood starlet Tia Beckett knows one moment can change your life. Her career had been on the fast track before a near-fatal accident left her with a debilitating facial scar. Certain her A-lister dreams are over, she agrees to house-sit at her producer’s secluded estate in Silver Springs. It’s the escape from the limelight Tia’s been craving, until she discovers she’s not the only houseguest for the holidays. And her handsome new roomie is impossible to ignore.
Artist Seth Turner has good reason to keep his distance. Losing his wife after only a few years of marriage has left a deep scar, even if he is still happy to spend a semester teaching art classes at the New Horizons Boys Ranch for troubled teens. Despite nursing her own wounds, Tia finds her curiosity piqued by enigmatic Seth, whom she recognizes as something of a kindred soul. Maybe spending Christmas together could be another game changer for both of them—this time, for good.
Read an excerpt from "Keep Me Warm at Christmas."
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