There’s no place like home. Until the heart gallops off in an unexpected direction… health client’s handsome brother makes her consider changing her plans.
Between his job, his sister’s injury, and his horse ranch, Vance has no time for Christmas But Chiara’s delight in the season makes him willing to do anything to keep the enchanting smile on her face.
When it comes down to asking her to stay, can he let go of his painful past, throw his heart over the fence, and follow it toward a future together?
Light and sweet, this romance is full of Christmas cheer. Because sometimes the best gifts are hiding right under your heart.
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This was my first Josie Riviera. This is such an awesome book Christmas book to get you ready for the season. It’s a fast easy read with a great plot twists and turns, intriguing characters. I loved the romance between Vance and Chiara. Chiara is a nurse who is hired by Vance to help care for his sister. Vance is a computer app developer. Vance and his sister have not been celebrating Christmas, he lets Chiara bring the Christmas spirit and cheer in the house. Vance and Chiara’s romance starts to blossom but has some bumpy roads, but in the end love finds a way. I loved all the Christmas descriptions of the town, the house and all the horses, I especially loved Peppermint the horse, they made the story come alive! I highly recommend this book you will enjoy it like I did and you need to grab a copy to see how they get their HEA!!! I will definitely be reading more of this author!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
In Sweet Peppermint Kisses, Chiara takes a December job on a horse farm. She is to help in the rehabilitation of a young lady who was thrown from a horse. Chiara brings Christmas alive for Gertrude, her patient, and Vance, Gertrude’s brother. This is a charming story with interesting characters, horses and Christmas. You will enjoy it.
A sweet Christmas Story. Loved the name of the horse and the characters in this story. A sweet nurse breaks through the heart of an app developer, but will he admit his feelings in time to stop her from flying out of his life. Finding love at Christmas what can be better. I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing.
New RN Chiara Johnson’s temporary nursing job at Wellington Acres to take care of injured Gertrude Thatcher might make her change her mind about moving back home to Kansas after New Years when she meets Gertrude’s brother Vance. But she was hurt by Kevin, a guy she met online and moved to Virginia for only to find out he wasn’t who he said he was. And Vance was hurt by his ex-wife who cheated on him. They both have a lot of trust issues to overcome. I loved reading about all the horses on Vince’s estate especially Peppermint. The descriptions of the cookie baking made me want to make Christmas cookies. And I would love to go to a tree light ceremony like the one Turning Point put on. Chiara’s little sister Emma was sweet and precocious. Gertrude is still bucking against convention with her romance with older stable manager Joe Brown. I would love to read a follow up romance story about them. There were plenty of funny, romantic, and even some suspenseful moments in this sweet holiday romance.
The Audible narrator has an upbeat voice with clear pronunciation and voice changes and inflections, but she came off a little stilted.
Sweet Peppermint Kisses brings together so many of my favorite things that I hated to see it end.
Chiara Johnson accepts a temporary position at a private ranch to help pay off the last of her nursing school tuition so that she can return to her family home in Kansas City. She is hired by Vance Thatcher, a computer app developer, to help care for his sister, Gertrude, who is recovering from a riding accident.
The author creatively finds common interests between Vance and Chiara. Although Vance and Gertrude have not actively celebrated Christmas in many years, she also interweaves ways that they find the Christmas spirit with Chiara in the house. The romance between Vance and Chiara blossoms quickly, and while it is not a smooth ride, love triumphs in the end.
I love the characters in this book and the way that they relate to each other. I’ve loved horses for as long as I can remember, so bringing these majestic animals into the story is yet another element that draws me to this story. Of course, anyone who loves Christmas will love the holiday theme.
This is a novella that can easily be read in one sitting. Pick up your copy, find a comfortable corner, and read it from cover to cover.
Sweet Peppermint Kisses by Josie Riviera
Chiara Johnson is driving to her new employment-a woman who has suffered some injuries from a horse fall.
The horse escaped from the fence area and ran out into the street and the boys in the car were injured and she stopped to help them out. She’s late for her interview so the local cop escorts her to explain why she’s so late..
Gertrude is the woman healing from her injuries and her brother Vance is the one in charge. He is writing an app about dating-she’s gotten burned once from using one in the past. He takes a liking to her and he’s allowed her to dress up the place with holiday decorations.
Love the idea of the book club-and there’s only 2! Love hearing how they recycle items around the house.
She is also physically attracted to him and he wants her to bring her younger sister to help them celebrate the holidays. The family never celebrated…the grandparents always just maintained the horse farm and house to do anything else.
Misunderstandings and jealousy and her sister is missing-she fears heading to the ice that’s not frozen yet… Like hearing how they celebrate with the children, what a treasure.
Love how the book got it’s name and also the recipe at the end. Surprise ending.
Note from the author is included about the book. Great short story, can’t wait to try the treats!
Recieved this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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I love how Chiara shows the family she’s working for the joy of Christmas and falls for her clients brother at the same time. Great Christmas story!