Shelley gave 3 stars to Deck the Halls (Darling, VT)
by
Donna Alward
bookshelves: christmas, contemporary, military, small-town
This is a quick Christmas read that hits many favorite tropes such as second chances, reunion, small-town setting and a military hero.
Life has changed for veteran George. With the help of new friends, he’s made the transition from homeless to someone with a steady job and a small apartment. When Amy, the sister of his dead friend, turns up in town, looking for closure regarding the death of her brother, George is scared. Even though his he’s turned his life around, his PTSD threatens to overtake him along with guilt.
This is a sweet romance, and the hero and heroine tiptoe around each other at first, the hero’s problems slowing the pace. I found the heroine a little annoying because she tended to think she knew what was best for George, and she took over at the end. I don’t think the hero would’ve accepted her decisions/actions as readily as was portrayed. The story ended as a happy for now, but I had my doubts as to whether the relationship would continue as smoothly. Everything came together too neatly.
Despite my reservations, this was still an enjoyable read and perfect for those who enjoy sweet romances, set in small towns.
Received via Netgalley.