Advent Reads Day 8: The Scrooge of Loon Lake by Carrie Nichols

Welcome to Advent Reads!

This is an event I have had on my blog for several years running now.  Each evening I feature a different holiday themed book. Think of it as your Book Advent Calendar! I post a variety of holiday books including romance, children's, middle-grade, mystery, paranormal, and I try to find some that are other holiday celebrations than Christmas too. I hope you will stop by each evening to see what new book I have for you!

Read for: Requested Review/Netgalley

Synopsis: "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:  Of course I had to jump into reading this book, a holiday romance in a small town with a grinchy, gruff main character, sign me up! I really enjoyed the slight twists on some of the common romance tropes. I did find thought that Des, our male main character, wasn't quite grumpy enough for me, he was a bit too easy to break. I did really enjoy his interactions with Sam though, and I guarantee it will give you those heart swelling emotions you are looking for in a holiday romance book. I did enjoy Natalie, she is such a caring mother and is so upbeat and full of Christmas cheer. This was definitely a heartwarming holiday romance, I just want more!

My Rating: While I did really enjoy this story, I wanted so much more. I wanted more grumpiness and more backstory and a little bit of a longer book.  I give it a rating of Three Paws.

I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. The above is my honest review and opinion.

To find out more about Carrie Nichols and her books, check out her Goodreads Page or Website.

The Scrooge of Loon Lake was just released on November 1st, so you can now obtain your own copy in print or digital format from Amazon or Barnes & Noble or request it at your local bookstore or library!