Review: A sweet romantic book set around the Christmas holiday
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 21, 2013
I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review3.5 starsA call from his sister sends Landry Murphy home for the Christmas holidays to face his family who has not seen or spoken to in a year due to disagreement about what he wanted to do with the inheritance money left to him from his grandfather. Returning home is a turning point for Landry has the chance to own up to his mistakes, and to make amends with his family especially with his father.I initially wasn’t too sure about Landry because as at he came across as a jerk, was cocky, a player, and he made some silly choices, however, by the end of the story I did like him. I loved Mila Eby is Landry’s roommate she was a really sweet sassy down to earth sort of girl, who was always true to herself.Mila has always had feelings for Landry, but somehow he is clueless to this. Landry has never really seen her as anything more that a good friend, and his cute nerdy roommate until one night when everything changes. I loved the friendship that Landry and Mila have, and the relationship that developed between the two it was sweet, passionate, and sexy. Mila was definitely what Landry needed.I like the storyline told from Landry’s POV. I must admit that after reading the synopsis I had a different impression in my head of how the story was going to go. So I can’t really say much about it without giving away spoilers, I will say was a fun easy read low on the angst about love, family, friendship, and forgiveness.Overall I liked this book; I would have liked more about how Landry makes amend with his father, I feel this aspect of the storyline could have been developed more. But that being said I liked the writing style of both authors, and the flow of the story. Great secondary characters such as Landry’s family and Toni who help Landry see things more clearly, and an ending and epilogue that left me with a smiled on my face.If you are looking for a sweet romantic book set around the Christmas holiday, and one that will make you laugh and smile then your should read this book.Favorite quotes:“More because something about her felt instantly comfortable. Like I’d known her my whole life. Like I could tell her about my every f**k-up and she’d listen without judging” ~ Landry“I don’t know how I lived with you for so long, and didn’t see what was right in front of my face, Mila. I’m a little dense, alright” ~ Landry."You...wow, you're hot. You really are. Please find a girl who doesn't care how hot you are Landry. A girl who doesn't notice how cool and suave and tortured you are, okay? Find a girl who can laugh with you. Laugh at you. Hard. That's the kind of girl you need."~ Toni"Okay, so, what are we toasting to tonight?" ~ Mila"To remembering the moments worth never forgetting."~ Landry