Reviewed by Sadonna

TITLE:  12 Dates of Christmas

SERIES:   Christmas Falls:  Season 2

AUTHOR:  Brigham Vaughn

PUBLISHER: Two Peninsulas Press

LENGTH:  286 pages

RELEASE DATE:  November 19, 2024

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Leo Fenner needs a Christmas miracle …

Charmed by the small town, and weary the big city dating scene, Leo moved to Christmas Falls in hopes of finding love like his college friend, Hayden.

Nick Morgan had the love of his life and lost her, but is determined to help others find their happily ever after with his matchmaking service.

His website needs work though, and Leo is just the man for the job.

The web developer signs up for Nick’s matchmaking service to get a feel for what the process is like, all while secretly hoping it’ll bring him the love of his dreams.

But as Nick and Leo work together, the sparks between them are impossible to ignore.

Too bad there’s a few little problems.

For one, Nick’s never fallen for a man before. And, oh yeah—those dates he’s planning for Leo? They’re supposed to be with other guys …

Christmas Season 2 revisits a small town that thrives on enough holiday charm to rival any Hallmark movie. It’s a multi-author M/M romance series.

Content Warning: This book contains scenes discussing the unexpected death of a spouse, grief, and moving on.

REVIEW:

This book is just *chef’s kiss*!  It has everything you could want in a holiday romance.  Seriously this is Hallmark worthy.  A widower who isn’t sure he’s ready to move on.  An adorable new guy in town who works with said widower on the website for his matchmaking service.  This cutie has been unlucky in love and tries his hand with the matchmaker.  He goes on some pretty awful dates before he goes home with said matchmaker.  Then one night, they end up together.  But the matchmaker is afraid.  He knows he’s screwed up.  The cutie is sad because he really likes the matchmaker, but he feels like he’s setting himself up for heartbreak since the widower doesn’t seem to know what or who he wants.  For his part the matchmaker/widower realizes he screwed up but it takes him a while to get his act together.  And let the wooing begin!

So so so cute these two.  Leo is such a sweetheart.  I love his friendship with Hayden and how he fit into Christmas Falls after leaving Chicago.  I loved getting to see Hayden and Joel again too 🙂  The other couples are around as well.  Nick’s sister Heather is the best!  I loved all of the small town feel of this book and the happy and cheery Christmas vibe that this series brings.  There is a lovely balance of humor and romance and serious reflection in this book that in my mind makes it more realistic.  I loved that Leo didn’t just roll over when Nick came back with hat in hand so to speak.  I loved that Nick really put in the work to convince Leo that he wasn’t going to go hot/cold on him again.  Truthfully I just love everything about this book and tis series.  There are cute pets!  There are fun and creative Holiday themed activities, places and events.   Small town Illinois never looked so good!  If you’re going to give one series a try this Christmas, I highly recommend revisiting Christmas Fall.

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