Hot Cocoa Wars: A Christmas Romance by Christene Houston {Review}

Hot Cocoa Wars: A Christmas Romance
by Christene Houston

ebook, 123 pages

Published November 2017

Lane Brentwood is too busy trying to save Aunt Darla’s cocoa shop to have time for romance. And she definitely doesn’t have time for Logan McClain no matter what his deep blue eyes and charming smile do to her heart rate. Besides, he’s the brother of Macie, Lane’s cold-hearted nemesis in a Christmas competition.

Yet no matter how hard she tries, Lane finds herself thrown into Logan’s company. One awkward kiss under the mistletoe and Lane finds it harder than ever to resist her attraction to Logan.

The problem is, Lane’s pretty darn good at snubbing her dreams, thinking it’s the only way she can make the world a better place. Her feelings for Logan unlock a deeper yearning she’s been trying to ignore. It’ll take a special Christmas miracle to help Lane decide between following her heart and leaving her dreams behind.

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My Review: 4 Stars

Lane is as sweet as they come and her hard work in bringing up sales in her aunt's hot chocolate shop is endearing. I loved reading about the new hot cocoa flavors that she implemented during the Christmas season and my mouth was watering--yum! I'm dying to try most of those ASAP!

I kept thinking of the thought, "You can run, but you cannot hide" when it came to Lane and Logan. His sister is her evil nemesis, but Lane just can't escape the sparky attraction that zings between her and Logan and that guy is everywhere. He definitely starts out on the wrong foot, but his goofy sense of humor eases the awkwardness pretty fast and I thought he was adorable.

I loved the setting--a wintry, coastal California town--and the Christmas feeling that abounds throughout the story. I love the relationship that Lane has with her cousin, Kara, and with her aunt, as well as the developing swoon. This is a sweet, cozy morsel of goodness for this Christmas season.

Content: mild, clean romance

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