Christmas at Two Love Lane

Full review appeared on Reader's Edyn on 10/20/17 ... What a seriously cute book! Set around Christmas time, you could definitely make use of it to help get you in the holiday mood – but I think it would be enjoyable any time of year. I enjoyed all of the excuses and ploys used to force Macy to stand in as Deacon’s date. And Macy and her friends add such an extraordinary amount of Southern charm to this story, you can’t help but wish they were your friends too. I was sucked in to their world quickly and found myself liking all the characters – even the bratty Celia. Aunt Fran was a hoot and George was the kind of friend I’d like to have hanging around. What was funny to me was that Miss Thing emulated the Queen of England, while Aunt Fran had all of the Corgis. My only complaint is that the characters were all introduced so fast with their own little snippets of information, that I almost stopped reading because I was having trouble keeping up in the first couple of chapters. But I stuck it out a couple of more chapters and by then, had switched from confusion in assimilation to necessity in seeing where these characters were headed next. This book contains some sexual content, but nothing graphic or explicit. I would still call it a sweet romance. I’ll tell you what – if any of the restaurants were based on actual places, Charleston just got added to my bucket list. I was hungry the whole time I was reading! If you are looking for a sweet. Romantic HEA, full of Southern charm, quirky characters, and a bunch of holiday cheer sprinkled throughout, you have absolutely found the right book! There might even be a small mystery solved. Ms. Kramer is a mastermind world-builder and this community is one I would love to be able to be a part of! Kindle version provided by NetGalley/St.Martin’s in exchange for an honest review.

When a Yankee named Deacon Banks shows up to Macy Frost's premier Charleston matchmaking service, the frisson between them can't be mistaken. Macy not only has a knack for matchmaking, she has Cupid's touch and truly knows when one has found a true match. Macy agrees to help Deacon in his farce to find a wife to satisfy his aunt's wishes. Wealthy and handsome make a dangerous combination for love, add in the vibe Macy's feeling between her and Deacon, and she must guard her heart against the pull of romance. Deacon feels it, too, but Macy doesn't want a holiday fling--only a forever love will do for this romantic professional. Deacon goes along with Macy's picks for him, but he keeps coming back to Macy--a guy's gotta try. Finally, Macy gives in, but only if Deacon agrees to really try with the picks. He has a plan and arranges for the other women to feign a lack of attraction so he can get closer to Macy and wear her down. Flirting with love is a risky game, and when there are secrets, the truth usually finds its way before one can explain. Feeling betrayed by Deacon, Macy cuts him off. Deacon is on a mission to win her back, but is it too late with the stakes too high--he'll have to risk his heart and go all-in, too? Sassy, filled to the brim with Southern charm, a Lowcountry setting, and romance, this story will put you in the mood for dancing to Christmas carols under the moonlight. Grab your favorite peppermint hot chocolate and cuddle up with this Christmas book sure to warm your heart. **received an ARC on NetGalley from the publisher**

Ms. Kramer makes it easy to laugh right into love with this mismatched duo. She's a matchmaker. He's a heartbreaker. Neither are that big on being risk takers, but love has a way of making it's presence known. Christmas at Two Love Lane the gift that keeps on giving no matter the season.