A review by thenextbookdilemma
Some Winter's Evening by Erin Langston

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Okay. First things first, if you haven’t read Forever Your Rogue (FYR) by Langston, go do that now. And then come running back gleefully to continue the chaos and utter delight that is Some Winter’s Evening. 

Y’all, I LOVE A GREAT NOVELA. They manage to pack in so much in so few pages and I will never stop viewing them as an utter feat; this one is no different. In just under 200 pages, we get a disastrous (read: perfect) meet-cute featuring a mince pie and an upended beer, an almost early-bang (the wait is worth it), a “you again” moment, a sexy sleigh ride, Nate and Cora (and co.) antics, a DOG, and a newfound desire to go out and buy a bunch of ribbons… (just you wait). 

Gavin. If you have read FYR then I must believe you wanted a HEA for Gavin just as much as I did. He is an understated hero who needs more in his life than his work and I loved watching Emilia pull him out of his head. One of my favorite tropes is a serious and starchy MC being unraveled by a chaotic and dazzling MC and this was perfect. Also, Gavin fights the good fight and I will forever love him for that. 

Emilia! Like Gavin, I admired Emilia’s perseverance and desperate hope. Quite literally coming from nothing, she has managed to hold on to so much sweet earnestness while struggling to find some stability. She endeared herself to me instantly with the toad (you’ll see) and I loved how *diligently* Gavin worked to prove she deserved to be cared for. 

Ugh. Two people thinking they don’t deserve love showing eachother that they do just fills my entire heart. This is a perfect novella, but especially perfect for cold cosy weather. 

I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. 
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