First, after reading what it was about, I was almost immediately interested in reading it.
It at first seems like one of those Christmas books where the main female lead is trying to find a fake boyfriend for the holidays. But after reading this book, I learned that it takes that plot into a completely new direction.
In this book, Suzanne is a New York artist, who paints replicas of other famous artwork. She comes to the small town of Credence, Colorado, hoping to find her muse. She is desperate to paint something original and all her own. Once arriving on the ranch where she will spend the holidays, she meets the owner, Joshua Grady, or Grady as he prefers to be called. There is an instant attraction between the two of them. But neither want to address it. Later, Suzanne comes to him, with an idea. She told her parents she wasn't coming home for the holidays, because she wants to spend the time with her new 'rancher boyfriend'. They say they will come to her. So she goes to Grady and makes him a deal. If he will pretend to be her boyfriend, and she will give him something he wants in return. Paintings shes painted of him. He agrees.
The thing that is different about this story is the fact that Grady has avoided any type of holiday, or relationship for the last 17 years. He hates the holidays.
I greatly enjoyed reading this book. It was funny, and sweet, and heartwarming. This was the first book from this author that I have read, but it will not be my last. I definitely recommend this book. Especially if you are looking for a quick, fun read.
It at first seems like one of those Christmas books where the main female lead is trying to find a fake boyfriend for the holidays. But after reading this book, I learned that it takes that plot into a completely new direction.
In this book, Suzanne is a New York artist, who paints replicas of other famous artwork. She comes to the small town of Credence, Colorado, hoping to find her muse. She is desperate to paint something original and all her own. Once arriving on the ranch where she will spend the holidays, she meets the owner, Joshua Grady, or Grady as he prefers to be called. There is an instant attraction between the two of them. But neither want to address it. Later, Suzanne comes to him, with an idea. She told her parents she wasn't coming home for the holidays, because she wants to spend the time with her new 'rancher boyfriend'. They say they will come to her. So she goes to Grady and makes him a deal. If he will pretend to be her boyfriend, and she will give him something he wants in return. Paintings shes painted of him. He agrees.
The thing that is different about this story is the fact that Grady has avoided any type of holiday, or relationship for the last 17 years. He hates the holidays.
I greatly enjoyed reading this book. It was funny, and sweet, and heartwarming. This was the first book from this author that I have read, but it will not be my last. I definitely recommend this book. Especially if you are looking for a quick, fun read.