jcmbank's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
readingforamoment's review against another edition
3.0
"For This Christmas Only" features broody and damaged millionaire business genius E.L. Taylor and determined and resourceful college business student Mallory Aimes, who meet an a Christmas celebration.
The background build-up for both Mallory and Taylor, and then their meet-cute really had me enthralled in this book in the beginning. The magic of the Christmas bonfire, the children singing carols, what a magical atmosphere! You could tell they had a connection. Then we kept staying on that same night, in that same park, and then I realized the book was 60% over. The last 40% covered the next 4-weeks. Without giving too much away, I do understand this decision made by the author, but the pacing just felt off to me in general. Similarly, Taylor is dealing with some dark stuff, and the pacing of his personal work also felt off, and just a bit convenient for the story line. The writing is good and engaging, and it does bring some Christmas warmth to your heart, so if you love a romance novel with a broody grumpy guy and a bright, sunshine girl, this one may be perfect for you! I give it 2.5/5 stars, mostly due to the pacing that I found unsatisfying.
I received an eARC of this book from Netgalley and Harlequin romance in exchange for my honest review.
The background build-up for both Mallory and Taylor, and then their meet-cute really had me enthralled in this book in the beginning. The magic of the Christmas bonfire, the children singing carols, what a magical atmosphere! You could tell they had a connection. Then we kept staying on that same night, in that same park, and then I realized the book was 60% over. The last 40% covered the next 4-weeks. Without giving too much away, I do understand this decision made by the author, but the pacing just felt off to me in general. Similarly, Taylor is dealing with some dark stuff, and the pacing of his personal work also felt off, and just a bit convenient for the story line. The writing is good and engaging, and it does bring some Christmas warmth to your heart, so if you love a romance novel with a broody grumpy guy and a bright, sunshine girl, this one may be perfect for you! I give it 2.5/5 stars, mostly due to the pacing that I found unsatisfying.
I received an eARC of this book from Netgalley and Harlequin romance in exchange for my honest review.
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