Snowbound in Montana by C.J. Carmichael Published October 23rd 2014 by Tule Publishing
Ebook, 115 pages
Series: Carrigans of the Circle C Book
Genre: Romance/ChristmasHeat Rating: Kissing
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Summary from Goodreads
When Eliza Bramble signs up for a Christmas mountain ski adventure with sexy mountain guide Marshal McKenzie, she’s looking to escape the attention of a two-timing charmer and find some inner peace. Instead, a blizzard traps her in a remote mountain hideaway with Marshall and two other families in need of their own Christmas miracles.
Christmas is looking like a write-off, until Marshall suggests they make the best of what they have, and work together. The avid outdoorsman has a special touch with people…and with Eliza in particular. Soon she realizes Marshall isn’t just fixing Christmas — but her broken heart, too.
When Eliza Bramble signs up for a Christmas mountain ski adventure with sexy mountain guide Marshal McKenzie, she’s looking to escape the attention of a two-timing charmer and find some inner peace. Instead, a blizzard traps her in a remote mountain hideaway with Marshall and two other families in need of their own Christmas miracles.
Christmas is looking like a write-off, until Marshall suggests they make the best of what they have, and work together. The avid outdoorsman has a special touch with people…and with Eliza in particular. Soon she realizes Marshall isn’t just fixing Christmas — but her broken heart, too.
So I was in the mood for some Christmas reading - yup in November - when
I stumbled upon this short read. I loved the blurb, so I hoped this was
just what I have looked for. I enjoy a good snowed in story and had
been looking for one for a while. Well, it met my expectations half way.
Eliza Bramble signs up for a Christmas ski adventure to escape her two timing ex who is on his way to the Bramble House (a Bed and Breakfast) for Christmas. The tour isn't exactly what she had in mind, but it should keep her off the grid for a while and hopefully until he leaves. Plus the mountain guide is easy on the eyes, despite her being a single person among a family oriented group.
When a snow storm hits, the group ends up snowed in at the cabin with limited supplies and patience thinning out. Eliza is not only stuck with a bunch of ungrateful people but with Marshall McKenzie who is doing everything he can to make the best of the situation in hopes people would work together.
The story was cute and fast. I found myself enjoying it, despite a few wholes and the irritating group of people. Marshall was amazing in this book and judging by how these people were treating their circumstances a real saint. Despite all the whining, he managed to stay cool-headed and do everything in his power to keep everyone happy and comfortable. He couldn't help but slowly fall head over heels with Eliza either. Thought I expected romance, I was disappointing to find it lacking in this department. One of the short comings of this book and maybe it's because the story was so short. It seemed to me the book would have benefited from being a bit longer. The stolen moments that Eliza and Marshall shared have only been mentioned in passing as an afterthought while Marshall was trying to access his situation. I didn't see the chemistry, nor the attraction and half way through the book Eliza drew away from Marshall and only wanted to be friends.
Yet somehow they magically got together...
I could deal with the lack of romance because of the rest of the story was good. I gave it 3 stars because of what it lacked and the ending was kind of abrupt and felt like more could have happened.
Eliza Bramble signs up for a Christmas ski adventure to escape her two timing ex who is on his way to the Bramble House (a Bed and Breakfast) for Christmas. The tour isn't exactly what she had in mind, but it should keep her off the grid for a while and hopefully until he leaves. Plus the mountain guide is easy on the eyes, despite her being a single person among a family oriented group.
When a snow storm hits, the group ends up snowed in at the cabin with limited supplies and patience thinning out. Eliza is not only stuck with a bunch of ungrateful people but with Marshall McKenzie who is doing everything he can to make the best of the situation in hopes people would work together.
The story was cute and fast. I found myself enjoying it, despite a few wholes and the irritating group of people. Marshall was amazing in this book and judging by how these people were treating their circumstances a real saint. Despite all the whining, he managed to stay cool-headed and do everything in his power to keep everyone happy and comfortable. He couldn't help but slowly fall head over heels with Eliza either. Thought I expected romance, I was disappointing to find it lacking in this department. One of the short comings of this book and maybe it's because the story was so short. It seemed to me the book would have benefited from being a bit longer. The stolen moments that Eliza and Marshall shared have only been mentioned in passing as an afterthought while Marshall was trying to access his situation. I didn't see the chemistry, nor the attraction and half way through the book Eliza drew away from Marshall and only wanted to be friends.
Yet somehow they magically got together...
I could deal with the lack of romance because of the rest of the story was good. I gave it 3 stars because of what it lacked and the ending was kind of abrupt and felt like more could have happened.
A little sad this didn't have more romance but it still sounds like it was a good story.
ReplyDeleteSometimes short books need more in my opinion too. How much better would it have been with more romance in it. It still sounds like a great read Lily.
ReplyDeleteNaomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
Just because it's short, doesn't mean it should abrupt. Good authors can write an awesome story in 100 pages! Does sound cute for Christmas, though. :]
ReplyDeleteAwww I have that issue with short books sometimes. Hope your next one is enjoyable :)
ReplyDeleteAw bummer. It is so hard with those short ones. I love the set up though. It's one of my favorite for Christmasy/wintery reads :) I would need more on the romance front though I think. Ah well. Glad at least bits were good for ya!
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