Country music star Morgana Mavis knew things with her actor boyfriend weren't perfect, but even so, she never expected him to dump her through social media shortly before the holidays. In need of a break from the press surrounding their breakup, she decides to head off alone on the 10-day ski trip to Idaho they'd planned to take together. She's sure that the boutique ski lodge located in the tiny town of Snowhaven will be the perfect place for her to hide until the media storm blows over.
The lodge's owner, single dad Aksel Lund, has problems of his own; he's been hiding the resort's dire financial situation from his family for months, and if he can't come up with the funds to pay their most demanding creditors by the end of the year, they'll be forced to sell. He's determined to give his 8-year-old daughter Imogen a Christmas to remember, however, even if that means putting up with a stuck-up celebrity guest. But it turns out that Morgana's not so stuck up after all, and sparks fly between her and Aksel from the moment they meet. Could meeting Morgana be the Christmas miracle Aksel didn't know he needed?
I adored this funny, sweet, and heartwarming story. Morgana's fiery nature was a perfect match for Aksel's natural grumpiness, and I loved the way they gradually lowered their defenses and began to share their burdens and fears with each other. I particularly loved the story's focus on Morgana redefining her career on her own terms, as well as Aksel learning to accept help. The book's supporting characters were also a lot of fun, especially Aksel's adorable daughter Imogen and Morgana's assistant Janna. The secondary romance involving Janna and Aksel's best friend John was super cute; I hope they ended up together too!
I highly recommend "Grumpy Little Christmas" for all contemporary romance and romantic comedy fans and look forward to the author's next release.
I highly recommend "Grumpy Little Christmas" for all contemporary romance and romantic comedy fans and look forward to the author's next release.
*Review copy provided by the author via Enticing Journey Book Promotions. All opinions expressed are my own.
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About "Grumpy Little Christmas"
My country music career is going downhill fast, and my very public breakup isn't helping. All I want is to hide away at a cozy ski lodge this Christmas, avoid anything festive, and figure out what to do with my life. Is that so much to ask?
Aksel Lund is a modern-day Viking who should be gracing magazine covers with his smoldery frown, not running the Havenkirk Ski Lodge like a tyrant. Unbeknownst to me, this map-dot town in Idaho doesn’t have a spa or know how to be chill about Christmas. Aksel’s eight-year-old daughter drags me to every single Snowmass celebration because I don’t have the heart to tell her no.
Her grinch of a father though? He has no heart. When he’s not criticizing my music, or saving me from hurtling down the slopes, or arguing with me over my excessive luggage—it’s only five suitcases, calm down—he’s dodging my questions about why he’s a single dad and who keeps calling about his debts.
I may be a celebrity— which basically makes me a scrooge in his eyes—but I know a thing or two about hard times. And it looks like Havenkirk will be sold to some rich developer the minute the tinsel comes down. If only Mr. Tall-Dark-and-Brooding would let me help save the lodge.
And if only Aksel didn’t make my heart twist painfully in my chest and leave me panting whenever he turns that glower on me. If only I truly loved the season and could pull a Christmas miracle out of my guitar.
Turns out a miracle is what I need to get Aksel out of my heart, too.
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