(This review was commissioned by Harper Collins.)

Gorgeous writing? Check.

Vivid, strong (and refreshingly mature) characters? Check.

Handsome and caring leading man and decent competition for the main character’s affection? Check. Check.

Christmas in Silver Springs is a sweet story of a woman, Harper, in the midst of uncoupling with her very famous husband, Axel (I ignored this to the best of my ability but in my head he was strawberry blonde, screechy, and wearing a bandanna the whole ride through this book) when she meets Tobias; Tobias of the gorgeous eyes, sweet heart, and sketchy past. Tobias who picks up on Harper’s need for a friend and shows up in such a big way- right up until Axel shows up, too, wanting his family back.

Ok, so I can’t say enough how endearing the town of Silver Springs, CA is or how much I enjoyed the fact that Harper is far from a damsel in distress; she has a solid support system that cares about her and, if anything, she contains, amazingly, what could be dramatic reactions to losing the man she deems repeatedly the love of her life, and broods as hard as she can when her kids aren’t present which earned her my respect; and the interactions between Tobias and Harper are fantastic, charged, sweet, heady. The way romances are supposed to be- tempered by the will they or won’t they push pull of Axel coming back into the picture regretful and wanting to work it out.

Sweet and loaded with heart, this is a great story for anybody who wants to read a romantic tale next to their glittering Christmas tree.

‘Christmas in Silver Springs’ dropped October 29th and is available for sale now- click the link below to grab your copy!