Review: It's Not Christmas without my Stalker Ex-Boyfriend
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 6, 2011
3-1/2 StarsI read this story as part of the anthologyHoliday Kisses: A Rare Gift\Mistletoe and Margaritas\It's Not Christmas Without You\This Time Next Year, a collection of 4 short romantic stories set during the most wonderful time of the year.Carrie Anders officially broke up with Austin Thomas 6 months ago when she accepted her dream job in D.C. She begged him to come with her, but Austin refused to leave their West Virginia hometown. To keep from falling into old habits, Carrie isn't going home for Christmas. When Austin hears this, he decides it's time to bring her home. He sets up a Christmas Tree Lot across the street from her apartment. He's certain daily meetings will remind her she's a country girl and belongs with him and will give all this foolishness up and finally come home.This story was probably my favorite out of the 4. I always love "lovers reunite" stories, so this was right up my alley. Even though Carrie broke up with Austin, he knows they really aren't broken up because they have been off and on since High School always coming back together. Austin has some major blinders on and is convinced he knows what is right for Carrie, so he doesn't truly listen to what Carrie is saying. And he did come off as a stalker ex-boyfriend at times. I loved the compromise to resolve their issue.