Prepare to feel some holiday spirit with Krista Jensen’s Miracle Creek Christmas. Set in the Pacific Northwest, this contemporary romance is the perfect book to cozy up with on a cold night. Main characters Riley and Mark are multidimensional and realistic, and readers will feel invested in the ups and downs of their relationship. The chemistry between the two lovebirds is sizzling as well! Pacing is crucial in romance novels and Jensen hits just the right stride. Other delightful highlights in Miracle Creek Christmas include the detailed and vivid holiday setting, the hilarious banter between Mark and his father, and the heartfelt moments when the couple volunteers at a dialysis center. This sweet and delightful love story rivals many a Hallmark movie and will be enjoyed by all who read it.
Review of an Advance Reading Copy
This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Shadow Mountain
Content Analysis:
Profanity/Language: None
Violence/Gore: A few implied occurrences of violence involving burns; a few secondhand reports of violence including someone being punched and an accident; a character is slapped in a brief scene of violence; a non-detailed scene of violent death involving fire.
Sex/Nudity: Several incidents of kissing; a few sexual references; an implied incident of sexual activity regarding a man cheating on his wife.
Mature Subject Matter:
Death of family members and friends; fire and destruction; cheating on a relationship; PTSD; reference to depression and committing suicide; broken engagment; strained marriage relationships.
Alcohol / Drug Use:
Characters drink at a party; a character is asked how many drinks they have had.
