It’s Christmas in Rendezvous Falls and love’s waiting to be unwrapped… Single mom Piper Montgomery’s plate is full. Between her two adorable kids, two jobs and a fixer-upper house, she’s so busy she can hardly see straight. But when rugged biker Logan Taggart strolls into the inn where she’s working, she can’t help but stare. He has bad boy written all over him. And with two kids relying on … relying on her, that’s the last thing she needs this Christmas.
Rendezvous Falls is nothing but a pit stop for Logan. Once his grandmother is back on her feet and ready to reclaim the inn, Logan can get back on the road. It’s where he belongs, even if his grandmother’s matchmaking book club try to convince him otherwise. Still, there’s something about beautiful spitfire Piper that makes him wonder if family and forever might just be what he needs after all.
But as the holidays draw ever closer, so do Piper and Logan. Could these polar opposites find that all they want this Christmas is each other?
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Lovely Christmas story! I enjoyed the book so much. The characters are very likable and I was so happy that they found each other. I love stories with a spunky older characters, and their is definitely one in this book (plus her friends) so that is a big plus for me. Also an adorable little girl with no filters in her speech makes for fun reading.
I really liked the author’s style and will be reading more of her books in the future.
What happens when a focused, busy single mother running an inn meets the rugged grandson of the inn’s owner? Oil and water? That’s the premise of this delightful holiday story where the pace rushes along as quickly as a hectic day serving up breakfast and customer service, cleaning rooms and keeping a tired old structure operating smoothly. Then, there’s the feisty grandmother, in rehab, after breaking her hip, a rebellious teen and his younger sister, and lots of holiday fun – and romance – in this heartwarming story. Grab your cup of steaming hot cocoa and indulge in some festive escapism!
I really loved Piper and Logan! Add in the kids, and Grandma. It was perfect! The family drama was just enough to make it interesting. I felt for them all!
I’m over the moon about this story! It’s the ultimate seasonal holiday read with some truly wonderful everyday stuff in it that sucks you in instantly! Give me a story with a grieving widow with a couple of kids and a 40 ur old
Tattoo oil rig biker & I’m all in! The deep rooted family’ bonds & old historic town add to the charm & once we get to the climactic end make sure you have your tissues for the perfect ending ! Jo is my new favorite auto buy Must have author this year!
Jo McNally’s STEALING KISSES IN THE SNOW is a heart-warming tale fill with laughter, tears, and holiday cheer. In Rendezvous Falls, we meet single mom, Piper Montgomery, running ragged with two adorable kids, two jobs, and a fixer-upper house. She is so busy that she can hardly see straight. But when rugged biker Logan Taggart strolls into the inn, she can’t help but stare. He has bad boy written all over him, but with two kids relying on her, that’s the last thing she needs. Rendezvous Falls is nothing but a pit stop for Logan. As soon his grandmother is back on her feet to resume running the inn, he is out of there, but thanks to the meddling of his grandmother’s matchmaking book club, sparks fly between Piper and Logan as they work side-by-side. As the holidays draws even closer, so do Piper and Logan. Jo McNally creates real characters to experience love, friendship, a sense of community, and family moments in dealing with loss and sadness. I received this complimentary book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
“Stealing Kisses in the Snow” by Jo McNally takes us back to Rendezvous Falls and features widow Piper Montgomery and drifter Logan Taggart.
Piper’s life revolves around her job at the inn, keeping things running smoothly, and her two kids, making sure they are happy despite her interfering in-laws.
Logan’s stay in Rendezvous Falls is meant to be temporary until his grandmother, and owner of the inn, recovers from hip surgery.
Neither Piper nor Logan expect the attraction, that’s hot enough to melt snow, to flame between them and to make them re-think their view of what they want in life.
“Stealing Kisses in the Snow” gives a real-life look into a one-parent family and the ensuing drama when there’s a chance to become more.
Ms. McNally pens a tear-worthy and swoon-worthy romance.
Heartfelt, jolly, and sweet!
Stealing Kisses in the Snow is an amusing, tender tale that takes us back to Rendezvous Falls and into the life of the hardworking, kindhearted Piper Montgomery as she meanders through all sorts of highs and lows, from losing her husband, raising two kids alone, grieving in-laws, unexpectedly running the inn, and an undeniable attraction to Iris’s mysterious, yet devilishly handsome grandson who suddenly arrives to lend a hand.
The prose is effortless and light. The characters are focused, independent, and lonely. And the plot is an alluring tale about loss, life, love, grit, family, friendship, community, wintery shenanigans, self-discovery, moving on, and finding that special place to call home.
Overall, Stealing Kisses in the Snow is another charming, uplifting, entertaining tale by McNally that is perfect for anyone who enjoys a holiday romance that’s not only heartwarming but also funny.
I’m going to let you in on a little secret, I really enjoyed this book much better than I did the first book in the series. I’m not totally sure why. She’s a new author to me so maybe I had to get used to the way she writes. All I know is that I liked these characters more and the writing flowed much more quickly in this one.
I’m so glad that I decided to try the next book in the series. And this is why when I like a book even with its flaws I know to try the author again.
I really loved both Piper and Logan. Both in their own ways are very hard working. Logan’s life is much more different than Piper’s. He’s always moving around not collecting dust. Something he learned from his father. But when his grandmother needed him he was there. You’ve got to love that in a hero. Even though he’s a rolling stone he really is a hard worker.
What I loved about this story is I think Logan really gave her the push she needed to stand up to her mother-in-law. I’m not saying that Piper is a pushover, it’s just sometimes for the sake of peace you give in to things you shouldn’t. Her mother-in-law is a piece of work. The woman drove me crazy.
I liked how we saw how hard Piper’s son was dealing with life’s changes. It’s not easy losing a parent then moving into a new home. Sometimes you need someone that loves you to tell you that you are acting like an ass.
I found it funny that Logan who’s a rolling stone found it easier to fall in love and decide to stay in one place than Piper did. She fought till the very end before letting herself believe that she could be happy again.
This is a wonderful story with a very charming Christmas theme. It really set me up for wanting more of this town and this author. I can’t wait to see what she has next. I also want to say that the character’s names made me wonder is the author was giving a nod to Jude Deveraux.
A Christmas story should be about love, family & the spirit of the holidays. Taggart Inn doesn’t feel like it’s in the holiday mood with the owner Iris having fallen & broken a hip. She’ll be out of commission for several months so her grandson has taken time off to come & help. He’s also hoping to convince her that the Inn is too much for her & it would be best to sell. Logan wasn’t expecting to see a young girl wandering the halls of the inn or her mother in the kitchen.
Piper is a widowed mother of two. Her husband was killed four years ago & she’s struggling to get her family back in order. She feels like she’s fighting everyone to gain control of her family again – her in laws, her son, herself. When she looks up from mopping to see her daughter’s “giant” standing in front of her holding Lily’s hand, her mama ear jumped in to protect her daughter. Everything isn’t what it seems though.
I really enjoyed this story about a family trying to reinvent itself & make room for all. The tension between Piper & Logan was apparent from the beginning. They were each interested in the other but kept backing off. Piper needed to realize that she deserved someone to love & that her deceased husband, Tom would have wanted her to move on. She needed to learn that Ethan, her son needed reassurance that she would always be there & needed limits placed on his behavior to show that love & respect. Logan was starting to realize he was tired of being alone & that a family held a lot of appeal. This was a wonderful story & I can’t wait to read more about Rendezvous Falls.
Stealing Kisses in the Snow
by Jo McNally
384 pages
This item will be released on October 29, 2019. And you can pre order .
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Single mom Piper Montgomery’s plate is full. Between her two adorable kids, two jobs and a fixer-upper house, she’s so busy she can hardly see straight. But when rugged biker Logan Taggart strolls into the inn where she’s working, she can’t help but stare. He has bad boy written all over him. And with two kids relying on her, that’s the last thing she needs this Christmas.
Rendezvous Falls is nothing but a pit stop for Logan. Once his grandmother is back on her feet and ready to reclaim the inn, Logan can get back on the road. It’s where he belongs, even if his grandmother’s matchmaking book club try to convince him otherwise. Still, there’s something about beautiful spitfire Piper that makes him wonder if family and forever might just be what he needs after all.But as the holidays draw ever closer, so do Piper and Logan. Could these polar opposites find that all they want this Christmas is each other?
MY REVIEW
Stayed up almost all night,
But I just had to finish this book! The characters grabbed me and sucked me in. It was so well written,And the author was able to make me feel like I was part of it all. Stealing Kisses in the Snow is a heart warming story about Second Chances, Romance, Letting go and Moving On. The characters were well developed and it had humor, sadness, loss, as well as romance . I found myself laughing and crying throughout the book. Jo McNally writes about a very tough subject, the loss of a husband and having to move on and raise 2 kids alone. She does it in a way that is real and raw. I wanted to jump into the book and give Piper a hug and hold both the kids Lily and Ethan. Poor Ethan broke my heart over his struggle over the loss if his dad. At times it is a very emotional book, but I loved every word of it. Piper’s two kids are the same age as mine 4 and 13 so I was able to connect with her whole family. Lily’s nickname for Logan ( Logan the Giant ) had me laughing so hard. Iris Logan’s 80 year old matchmaking grandma who owned the Inn was also an amazing character that I loved in this book. She was quite the character. This is the second book in the Rendezvous Falls series and can be read as a stand alone. Thank you netgalley , Jo McNally , and Harlequin for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Interested in seeing Victorian houses known as the Painted Ladies, visiting the Taggart Inn and meeting some delightful people? Then you will like your trip to Rendezvous Falls.
His grandmother, Iris Taggart has fallen and broken her hip. She needs help with her Bed & Breakfast, the Taggart Inn while she recouperates and does her physical therapy. Logan Taggart drew the short straw so his sister gets to stay home while he gets to make the trip to help out his grandmother. He first meets Piper Montgomery after he runs into her adorable four-year-old daughter Lily in his grandmother’s suite in the inn. She leads the “giant monster” she found to her mother in the kitchen of the inn. At first Piper didn’t know what to make of this dirty, scruffy giant of a man clad in motorcycle leathers holding her daughter’s hand. This was Iris’ grandson? Not at all what Piper expected. He’s just so big and “hot!” As Piper and Logan get to know each other better and the attraction between them grows they find themselves falling for each other. But can a single mom with two kids be able to bring this man into her happy family? Can this man who never stays in any one place for long put down roots?
I know I am going to really enjoy a book when I am smiling from the very first pages. Stealing Kisses in the Snow by Jo McNally had me smiling a lot as I read. Ms. McNally’s characters are so genuine and likeable. Little Lily is super cute and sweet and brings smiles to the faces of everyone she comes in contact with while her thirteen-year-old brother Ethan exudes teen angst and “leave me alone” vibes. Iris Taggart’s book club fails again with their matchmaking. Piper and Logan just have to find their HEA in their own good time and through ups and downs. A truly delightful read!