It’s the most wonderful time of the year… …with the grumpiest man in town! The love of his life left him. The navy discharged him. So former lieutenant Des Gallagher sees no reason to celebrate Christmas–now or ever. Yet when Natalie Pierce shows up on his doorstep, a bright light enters his gloomy existence. As Des shapes her–and her little son’s–world for the better, she wonders if a … the better, she wonders if a scrooge could turn into the perfect Santa…
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Another birthday gift (that I picked out). I loved this story, I guess you can say its true the way to a mans heart is through great baking! Another great book that had me almost crying, it was so well written you almost forget it’s fiction.
YES, I recommend this Book!
This is one of the better opposites attract books I’ve read in a while. Des and Natalie could not be any more different. Add in Sam with his TBI and the issues from that and it is sure to warm your heart!
The Scrooge of Loon Lake
by Carrie Nichols
Harlequin Special Edition
Romance
Pub Date 15 Oct 2019
Length: 224 pages
4
Description:
It’s the most wonderful time of the year……with the grumpiest man in town!The love of his life left him. The navy discharged him. So former lieutenant Des Gallagher sees no reason to celebrate Christmas—now or ever.Yet when Natalie Pierce shows up on his doorstep, a bright light enters his gloomy existence. As Des shapes her—and her little son’s—world for the better, she wonders if a scrooge could turn into the perfect Santa
MY REVIEW
A very well written story that holds your interest. This is a very sweet romance. There are a few twists and turns along the way. The characters are not all sweet at first but before long Natalie and her son have Des all sweetened up.The plot is simple, but good. Anytime there is kids involved it is bound to get interesting. This is the perfect Christmas romance. It could easy see it being turned into a Hallmark or lifetime movie. I love all the characters. They make such an interesting, family. I smiled and laughed a lot while reading this story. I
It was a quick easy read and I was able to finish it in a little over an hour. I recommend it. I enjoyed this story very much and I am eager to read other books by this author . Many thanks to the Publisher , the Author , and NetGalley for a ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions I have expressed are my own. If you would like to follow my reviews please do so at my facebook page Joyce Stewart Reviews or my facebook reading group Stewart’s Book Reviews Book Club.
About the Author
Carrie Nichols loves to travel, is addicted to British crime dramas, and knows a Seinfeld quote appropriate for any occasion. She has one tolerant husband, two grown sons, and two critical cats. To her dismay, Carrie’s characters–much like her family–often ignore the wisdom and guidance she lovingly offers. Her stories contain heart, home, and humor.
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The Scrooge of Loon Lake (Small-Town Sweethearts Book 4)
Life had not been going very well for Des, making him a grumpy man who didn’t want anything to do with people. So he was deliberately nasty to everyone, hoping they would leave him alone.
Natalie was a young widow who was organizing an auction to raise money for a horse-related therapy program her son attended. When she asked Des, a talented glassworker, to make some ornaments for the auction, he gruffly said no. Expecting that to be the end of it, he was surprised when she kept dropping in with treats for him. He began helping them out in various ways, like how to handle Vermont winters and snow.
I liked that the characters had had difficult life experiences to get over but persevered. In different ways. It was good to see Natalie and Des grow, especially Des. I loved the change in him after he got to know Natalie and her son. Natalie’s young son added a lot to the enjoyment of the story.
I liked this story but the errors on the cover irritated me.
I have enjoyed the stories in this series and this one did not disappoint.
We are back in a small town in Vermont where Natalie, a young widow, and her son Sam, have moved to start a new life . Lt. Des Gallagher, is the local “grouchy hermit”. The three of them have suffered losses, and are afraid to love. But while one is willing to give love a try, the other doesn’t believe in love .
Watching Natalie, Des and Sam interact was sweet and touching. But what happens when feelings are revealed?
The author delves with some real life issues while creating her story. Such as the trauma of the death of a spouse, the effects of TBI, traumatic brain injury as well as how our childhood experiences do in fact affect us as adults.
The plot is engaging, and the characters perfect in their imperfections.
Another winner by this talented author.
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Loon Lake is a small town but it is so big in Christmas spirit. They have a lovely tree lighting ceremony for Christmas as well as a big Christmas carnival.
Desmond “Des” Gallagher is a particularly grumpy, Grinchy Scrooge. No Christmas for him! Nothing to do with Christmas for him! Until…. Natalie Pierce and her five-year-old son, Sam stepped into Des’ barn where he crafted his glass masterpieces. Natalie’s son was severely injured in an accident that killed Sam’s father, Natalie’s husband. Sam has a brain injury and cannot speak and had to learn how to walk again. Due to his balance issues part of his therapy is hippotherapy, horseback riding as a therapeutic or rehabilitative therapy. Unfortunately the local hippotherapy program is struggling financially so Natalie is planning an auction to raise money for the program. She is hoping Des will create and donate some glass ornaments for the auction. She brings Des a plate of Christmas bark as a treat to help sweeten him up to say yes. Mr. grouchy Scrooge turns her down and sparks her stubborn determination to change his “no” to a “yes.” One point in her favor is that Des finds himself atttracted to Natalie. How long can he hold out?
The Scrooge of Loon Lake by Carrie Nichols is the fourth book in her Small-Town Sweethearts series. This is a well-written, emotional, yet joyous story. The characters are all very likeable, even Mr. Scrooge. The two main characters Natalie and Des grow as the story unfolds, especially Des. Natalie’s son Sam adds much to the enjoyment of the story as he is a very loveable character. I really liked how Natalie’s love allowed Des to open his heart to love again. The road to their HEA was a little bumpy but that just added to the enjoyment of the story.