Review: Sugary Sweet Christmas Story. ***4 1/2 Stars***
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 11, 2014
This historically set story encompasses a sweet romance between two young people, who participate in a scavenger hunt in hopes of inheriting a fortune; they find the greatest treasure of all...true love.  This book is beautifully written, with an engaging plot, and well drawn characters.  Furthermore, the story that unfolds is a touching sweet one.  The Dowager Lady Kirkwood decides to hold a Christmas scavenger hunt, the winner of which will be designated as heir to her fortune.  All the participants are members of Lady Kirkwood's family, both personally and by marriage. Allison Gordon, the heroine, and her twin sisters, are among the chosen few.  The hero, William Bradford, and his little sister are also participants.  Allison, William, and their sisters all team up in an attempt to win the hunt.  Over the course of the next twelve days, Allison and William discover that true love is the most valuable asset one can attain.  I loved this story and highly recommend it as a thoroughly enjoyable read.  I do agree with another reviewer who commented that it seemed unlikely the other scavenger team would continue to make the same mistake...Sir Reginald and his family were one dimensional characters who played a very limited role in the story.  IMO, more could have been done with those characters, but that is only a minor issue.