Description: Krista Galloway is not a fan of Christmas. After her rough childhood in multiple foster homes, the holiday season just brings too many bad memories to the surface. But when she accepts a job as a city manager in the mountain town of Winter Hill, Washington, Christmas is part of the deal. The small town is famous for its Christmasville celebration, something that the city manager . . . well, manages.
As she tries to make her tiny new apartment feel like home for her and her eight-year-old daughter, Emily, Krista begins to wonder if this move was a mistake. She doesn't always feel welcomed in the close-knit town, and Emily continually wonders, "Where's the snow?" Can a friendly stranger and his family help restore Krista's Christmas spirit before the big day?
Bestselling author Melody Carlson invites you to spend this holiday season in a town you'll never forget--and never want to leave.
My Thoughts: Sometimes you are just in the mood for a short, sweet Christmas story. Christmas in Winter Hill is that sort of story, closely resembling a Hallmark movie. Though it doesn't have as much romance, there is still a cute couple of dates between Krista and the story's eligible bachelor.
Initially, the story does take a little while to get into. There are a couple chapters of set up in which Krista goes from meeting to meeting, discussing budgets and job requirements. The book is relatively short, so it is close to the midpoint when the plot begins to pick up. That is when Krista starts to see the good bits of Christmas and learns to live one day at a time rather than dreading the future.
While I can't say that this will be a reread for next year, it was a cute one for this season. I enjoyed Emily's excitement over the Christmas House and related to Krista's decision to pull away before getting hurt. I would recommend this for those who enjoy Christmas stories and would like a Hallmark like read.
I have provided an honest review after having received a copy of the book from the publisher.
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