The Lights on Knockbridge Lane: A Christmas Romance Novel

The Lights on Knockbridge Lane by Roan Parrish Garnet Run #3 Smiling now and many times as I read this charming, heartwarming, delightful, holiday romance. Once begun I could not put this book down and it will linger with me for a while. What I liked: * Adam Mills: single father of an inquisitive eight-year-old, newly returned to Garnet Hills after breaking with his partner, photographer, working in a hardware shop, excellent parent, honest, kind, loving, tender, emotional and perfectly charming. * Westlley “Wes” Mobray: loner, scientist, well educated, creator, lover of unique creatures, has some anxiety issues, interesting backstory, fascinating, perfect for Adam & Gus. * August “Gus” Mills: Adam’s daughter, honest to a fault, outspoken, inquisitive, loving, accepting, understands Adam well, protective, adds a great deal to the story, and one of the major reasons I smiled so often throughout the story. * River: Adam’s sibling, manager of a cat rescue, helpful, there for Adam and Gus, interested in finding out who they will end up with in a future book of the series * Bram: a man met at the Christmas tree buying that I thought about and wondered if he might show up in a future book. * Getting to see how Charlie and Rye are doing (from book two of the series) * Seeing Marie and wondering what her story is * That both Adam and Wes were willing to open up to one another and were open and communicated as adults. * The relationship that grew between Adam and Wes * The relationship that developed between Gus and Wes * Finding out about the backstories of Adam and Wes * The lights and how they played a part in the story * The scientific bits and the menagerie at Wes’ house * Hoping that I will see this group again in the next book in the series * That it made me think, and feel, and care, and was filled with the joy of the holiday spirit What I didn’t like: * That more than one character had parents that caused pain in their lives * Having to say goodbye to the characters in this story Did I enjoy this book? Yes Would I read more in this series? Definitely Thank you to NetGalley and HQN – This is my honest review. 5 Stars

I was so excited to see Harlequin has it's first gay romance. This M/M read was perfect to get into the holiday spirit. Now I know September is a little early to really think about Christmas, but for me who is a Christmas nut it's never too early. This book had me falling in love with the cover. It's so pretty! It gives me Christmas vibes for sure. Then this book had me completely sold being a single dad romance. Gus is something else. I love her sassy curious nature. You can tell Adam is one awesome dad though he questions himself all the time. This book has plenty of emotion and heart. Wes pulls on the heartstrings along with Adam and Gus. I loved watching Wes some out of his shell with Adam and Gus. The over all feeling this book gives me is hope and happiness. A great book to get you into the holiday spirit!

Another wonderful hurt/comfort romance from Roan Parrish. This author simply gets to the heart of her characters so perfectly, and Adam, Wes, and sweet little Gus are stripped down to their very foundations. The Lights on Knockbridge Lane is an emotional tale of starting over, and the base for that sucess lies in forgiveness. All three of these characters have been wronged, and the wounds are deep, but being able to overcome the pain and leave it in the past is the only way to move forward. As Adam says, forgiveness isn't about the other person and their failures. Being able to forgive gives him the strength to heal his own wounds and take care of himself. Well Roan Parrish says it beautifully, and The Lights on Knockbridge Lane is a treasure - for Christmas time, or any time at all.