Many thanks to Justine and publisher Harlequin Books for my spot on this Blog Tour.

I have 5 romantic books to review in this tour. So here goes

BOOK 1

Secret love soon became real when friendship transformed to love.

Caleb loved Ellie from the beginning, she married his best friend who died. Ellie wanted to start living again. A kiss under the mistletoe among other things was what she asked Santa. Caleb was soon caught in her plan until love blossomed in Ellie too.

My first book by Maisey Yates, I loved Caleb. I had never seen a man so helpless in the situation, loving what he couldn’t have. Then came his chance and he gave it his all. The chemistry between the two was unexpected.

The writing made their love story work, there were a few places where it veered, bit overall the vibe of friendship turning awkward then to lust and love was well done. The emotional connection was well shown as they were best friends. I liked seeing it change to love in Ellie.

Overall, a cute story of romance and love.

I received a free ARC from NetGalley and publisher, and this is my journey into its pages, straight from the heart!! STRICTLY HONEST AND UNBIASED.

All my reviews can be read here

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Maisey Yates lives in rural Oregon with her three children and her husband, whose chiseled jaw and arresting features continue to make her swoon. She feels the epic trek she takes several times a day from her office to her coffee maker is a true example of her pioneer spirit. In 2009, at the age of twenty-three Maisey sold her first book.

As snowflakes fall in Gold Valley, Oregon, will this rugged cowboy finally win the woman of his dreams?

Cowboy Caleb Dalton has loved single mom Ellie Bell, and her little daughter, Amelia, for years. But since Ellie is his best friend’s widow, Caleb’s head knows Ellie will always be strictly off-limits. If only his heart got the memo. So when Caleb discovers that Ellie has a Christmas wish list—and hopes for a kiss under the mistletoe—he’s throwing his cowboy hat into the ring. If anyone’s going to be kissing Ellie and sharing this magical time with her and her daughter, it’s him.

Ellie has dreaded the holidays since losing her husband. But this year, she’s finally ready to make some changes. She never expects the biggest change to be the heart-stopping kiss she shares with Caleb. For almost five years, Caleb has been her best friend, her rock, her salvation. This Christmas, can Caleb prove he’s also the missing puzzle piece of Ellie’s and Amelia’s hearts?