In need of work and a change of scenery, Aussie ex-pat Jayden Turner
agrees to a short-term chef position at a Bed and Breakfast over the Christmas
holidays. After all, how hard could it be in a small town in the mountains of
Montana? What he finds is a grand old house in a beautiful town, and his new
boss is gorgeous, gay, and single.
After his divorce, Carter “Cass” Campion bought his great-aunt’s rundown
country manor in his home town, and he’s determined to get it ready for the
busy holiday period. Recently out as gay, he’s been focused solely on his
business and hasn’t had time for a man. Not that many gay men come through
Hartbridge . . .
As his new clients arrive, and being away from his two kids, celebrating Christmas is the last thing on Cass’s mind, but his new chef has other ideas. And if there’s one thing on his Christmas Wish List this year, Jayden can make it come true.
Just when I thought author N.R.
Walker could not make me love her work anymore, she wrote a lovely and
sweet Christmas trope set in an idyllic little town. Christmas Wish List
was as quaint as the town it was set in.
Divorced and subsequently now
true to himself, Cass’s dream of running his seasonal B & B came to
fruition. The only think lacking was a loving partner and a temporary chef.
Good thing the chef- Jayden- turned out to be so much more.
I loved the premise that
everything had to do with lists. As a list person myself, I found the humor the
author instilled in each character and their take on a pro/con.
Jayden was funny and fun
loving. His matter-of-fact attitude and carefree spirit allowed the storyline
to be light and airy even when the topic was serious. On the other hand, Cass’s
serious façade was tempered by his desire to love and be loved, which in turn
called to Jayden’s soul.
The secondary characters,
especially Cass’s children added a festive air to the book. Ms. Walker’s
ability to set the scene transported me to the festively decorated small town and
I fell in love with place and people.
Definite S.E.X.
A five handcuff review
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