Review: Such an Amazing, Festive Read.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 4, 2013
The snow was beautiful, but being dressed in a parka, hat and gloves was something that Rachel wasn’t used to.  Born and raised in Arizona, Rachel was used to warmer weather.  However, she agreed to spend this Christmas in Montana with her brother, Ty.  Rachel has had a rough few months and could use a getaway.  Trained in culinary arts, Rachel embarked on a business with a couple who she thought were her friends.  It turned out that they were just out to take advantage of her.  Rachel has since developed thick skin and is hesitant to trust people.  But when Ty suggests that she make gingerbread houses replicating some of the landmark businesses in Marietta to advertise her skill, she thinks it may be a good idea.  If she can make enough money selling her gingerbread to put down as a deposit for a new business, then her efforts would be worth it.  But when she meets Nate, the owner of Bar V5 and the ranch where her brother works, his interest in her baking and business makes her question his motives.  Although he is genuine with wanting to help her build her business, he’s selfishly hoping that she’ll also fall in love with Marietta and decide to stay.  That’s when he puts together Operation: Hansel & Gretel.  As the sales of Rachel’s gingerbread heats up, so does her thoughts and feelings for Nate.  Will she be able to let down her guard and trust Nate?  And will Nate succeed in getting Rachel to make Marietta her permanent home?Home For Christmas by Melissa McClone is as inviting as a roaring fireplace on a cold winter’s day!  From the first page to the last, I was captivated!  The closeness of family, the joy of living in a small town, the excitement of new romance to bonding over the deliciousness of gingerbread, this book has all of the elements that I look for in a great book!  Home For Christmas is a must read.  Grab a hot mug of cocoa, curl up in your coziest blanket and enjoy this festive read!