Have yourself a steamy little Christmas… who haunts her dreams—the forest ranger who sent her to prison.
Austin Wilder isn’t thrilled about Lacey working in his forest—but he soon realizes he needs her help. His family is depending on him to restore an old steam train for a spectacular Christmas event, and train expert Lacey is his only hope of finishing in time.
Working together challenges every assumption Lacey and Austin have about each other, and they discover a desire hot enough to melt even the deepest Montana snow. But will the season of second chances be enough to mend the most hardened broken heart?
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Audiobook Review
Kat Latham is a new to me author and I am officially hooked! Three Nights Before Christmas is a steamy holiday romance that I listened to in one sitting. I picked this audiobook up because of the narrators. One of my favourite things about listening to a story through audiobook is finding new talented authors through my favourite narrators. I’m excited to check out more of Latham’s work in her Wild Montana Nights series.
Vanessa Edwin and Joe Arden did an amazing job with the narration. Vanessa showcased Lacey’s vulnerable, humorous and sweet side and Joe voicing Austin was fantastic as well. I can never get enough of his swoony, husky tone. I love how easily the two together brought this story to life with their animated, passionate storytelling.
Lacey has just completed a 3 year prison term after being busted for drug possession and the officer to send her there was none other than Austin. Before getting caught up in a drug scheme that her ex boyfriend put her through she was a successful train engineer. She is hardworking, embodies strength and has a big heart.
I adored Austin right from the start. The hate to love vibes were strong right from the moment he sets his eyes on Lacey again and the intense chemistry between them is evident right away. I really enjoy the progression of their relationship. From enemies, to friends, to lovers and everything in between. The the emotion Austin experiences as he realizes the true woman Lacey is after letting her down and making horrible misjudgements about her three years previous had an emotional impact.
The journey to Austin and Lacey’s HEA was heartwarming and beautiful. If you like holiday stories, set in a small town with all the feels this is the book to pick up!
I totally love this story. I loved the chemistry between Austin and Lacey. Josh was another character I fell in love with too. Now I need to go back and read the other books in the series.
The hurt, the betrayal, the uncertainty that Lacey feels has her raw, exposed and vulnerable. But, this Christmas she will do her best to absorb as much holiday cheer she can since she missed a few while incarcerated. Little did Lacey know that the unlikely relationship with her arresting officer Austin and a steam train would be the way to regain her sense of self and acceptance.
Everything about this book is exceptional! The characters, the story, the authenticity and the miracles of Christmas are what good writing is all about. I highly recommend this beautiful and moving book. It leaves you feeling warm and full of the Christmas spirit!
This is a captivating story of love, redemption, forgiveness and trust. Austin is judgmental, stubborn, bold, caring and sweet. Lacey is independent, stubborn, brave, naive and vulnerable. Austin arrested and helped convict her 3 years ago, now that she’s been released, he’s going to make sure she can’t become a drug dealer again. Lacey hates Austin for his part in her wrongful conviction, but at the same time, she’s got the hots for him. Eventually she propositions him, and he takes her up on it. Then he needs her to help him restore a train, and they start spending a lot of time together. And Austin slowly learns that Lacey isn’t anything like what he believed, and as they become closer, he wrestles with the guilt that he may have helped convict an innocent person. This has a brilliant storyline and beautiful, heart melting ending. It’s a warm, feel-good story that should be on everyone’s TBR list.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.