Review: A short, but beautiful story!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 16, 2014
Rating: Top ShelfThis review and more at www.thebookbar.coSawyer Bennett has touched my heart with her words, yet again. This novella is short, but packed full of beauty and emotion. I immediately related to Hope and found myself wishing I could find a Jack of my own. This is much more than a Christmas story. It will warm your heart and keep you smiling, regardless of the time of year.Jack Freeman. Sigh. Who can resist a man who is an Army helicopter pilot, thoughtful, sweet, AND hot in the bedroom? Not this girl! Hope Camden reminded me so much of myself (not necessarily a good thing Lol) so I felt like I understood her. She is introverted, hard-working, would rather read than go out, and feels uncomfortable in social situations. Yep, that's me!Hope's sister, Audrey, is the Maid of Honor in a wedding and invited her to stay the week with her at The Montgrove Inn. Hope agrees thinking that she'll be able to spend the week relaxing. Everything changes after she meets Jack though. Audrey pushes Hope to find her inner wild child and to have a fling with him. Hope shuts the idea down, but quickly finds out that Jack brings out a new side of her personality. She tells herself over and over that it's nothing more than a Christmas hook up, but she can't help the feelings that start to grow."But I can’t help the fact that I’m starting to develop feelings for Jack. It has nothing to do with the multiple orgasms he’s given me. It has to do with the fact that he taught me how to make snow angels, he called me beautiful, and he talked with me for hours last night because he was truly interested in me."If I Return (Sawyer Bennett)Let's face it... most novellas almost have to be a form of "insta-love" or there's a lot of build-up and a quick HEA. One of the things I loved about this one was how they both had feelings, but also reminded themselves it had only been a few days. The majority of the story takes place over about a week, but the whole novella covers over a year. This made the feelings and ending more realistic for me.I had sort of wistful (occasionally interrupted by hot and bothered) feelings while reading it. The descriptions of The Montgrove Inn painted such a vivid picture in my mind that it made me wish I were there. Sawyer Bennett really has a way with putting the reader into the moment and location without dragging out the descriptions. Don't act like you've never skimmed descriptions when they get too wordy! This is a very quick read and will leave you smiling! I definitely recommend this one!