A balancing act between audible and reading.

Whilst I thoroughly enjoyed the narration of this book, I did not love it. Though the reading speed was comfortable in that I didn’t need to speed it up, I felt it was a bit monotone-ish at times and just lack emphasis at certain key points. Some certain parts came across better in audible but other parts I felt touched my heart more when being read. I was kindly gifted this audible book by the author. BOOK REVIEW A MUST read story of love and community. Ms Arend writes the type of stories about people and places that are so good, I really want to live there. A real feel good, heart-warming sweet read that just makes you tingle all over and leaves you feeling content and happy. Three wonderful characters are the crux of this story but all the others help make this story as good as it is. The strength of friendship and love shines through in this story. The support given in a time of need and the absolutely beautiful cafe scene part of this story where the children give up a gift for Christmas and give them to Chrissy was just so sweet. Love what a gentleman Brad is and so glad it is Hanna who steps up to move their relationship on. Hope Mark the brother gets his story one day. This is my honest review of this book.

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Sweet Christmas Wish

Brad is in love with single mom, Hannah, but she wants to take it slow. When a fire destroys Hannah’s apartment, she and her daughter move in with Brad and his father and Hannah gets an even better idea of what a sweet and wonderful man Brad us and can’t help falling. Good performance by Tatiana Sokolov. Really sweet Christmas tale.

Great book just A few technical difficulties.

I read a review on this book before listening and it basically said “the plot was great but a little confusing at times”. And I realized after listening to most of the book that some of the chapters were out of order. So I went back and basically re-listened to the entire book while skipping back and forth to the right chapter sequence. This ended up being quite helpful, though slightly annoying, because I felt as if the narrator was going a little too fast on the moments that needed to be savored. All in all a very good book just be aware that the chapters are not in proper sequence and the narrator is quite fast paced.

Entertaining Christmas Love Story

Every Vivian Arend story I have heard has been enjoyable and make me want to visit the areas she describes. I was a little confused on a few chapters but I kept listening and since it had a HEA, I decided I loved it. Tatiana is a recognizable narrator who does a great job. I think the author and narrator are a matched pair.

Too girly

Didn't like females TRYING to sound like men. very poor job of that. Firemen are supposed to be tough sounding. just couldn't get in to it.

Heartwarming

I love Christmas romance and this was sooo good. The storyline and characters are sooo much better when you listen to how they feel. The narrator did a amazing job loved this story can’t wait to start the next book

A great read!

This has to be one of my favorite books by this author. I love the characters and story.

This firefighter was her dream come true!

I loved the story – the sort that is how every relationship should begin. The characters are easy to identify with and well developed. The plot was well thought out. And besides all that, the story took place very close to where I actually live and I know the landscape and towns that are referred to in the book. The author did a great job, as well, so did the narrator. The story was brought to life in the reading. A great book to listen to at this time of year.