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A review by xanthe87
Christmas Spirit by Ali Ryecart
4.0
My first Christmas read of 2020 :-)
It's an enjoyable enemies to lovers story as Head Executive Chef, Roland, and kitchen boy, Georgie, end up stuck together as they get lost on a long diversion road when Roland was, unwillingly, driving Georgie to the train station after the last day of work at the hotel. However, they end up in a fairy tale-esk hotel with the ever so charming Nicholas as their host. Stuck in the last available room with only one bed they are forced to share space that would never have happened otherwise.
Roland is a real Scrooge character who is hard on Georgie at work and strives for perfection in his kitchen, hiding past pain that he refuses to think about. Georgie is struggling with everything and there is such a sense of loneliness and isolation when in and out of work. He struggles especially at work as everyone followed Roland's example and is constantly putting the young man down.
At this eerie hotel, there is a chance for both men to see the other in a different light but it involves trust and taking a chance, though it doesn't take long for Roland to muck things up with his past hanging over his head. It's a good thing that Nicholas is there to lend a helping hand and bring the right spirit back to the couple. I enjoyed the time that the two men spent together from the start, the negatives that turn to positives. It's heartwarming and entertaining to read and another good festive story from Ali Ryecart.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
It's an enjoyable enemies to lovers story as Head Executive Chef, Roland, and kitchen boy, Georgie, end up stuck together as they get lost on a long diversion road when Roland was, unwillingly, driving Georgie to the train station after the last day of work at the hotel. However, they end up in a fairy tale-esk hotel with the ever so charming Nicholas as their host. Stuck in the last available room with only one bed they are forced to share space that would never have happened otherwise.
Roland is a real Scrooge character who is hard on Georgie at work and strives for perfection in his kitchen, hiding past pain that he refuses to think about. Georgie is struggling with everything and there is such a sense of loneliness and isolation when in and out of work. He struggles especially at work as everyone followed Roland's example and is constantly putting the young man down.
At this eerie hotel, there is a chance for both men to see the other in a different light but it involves trust and taking a chance, though it doesn't take long for Roland to muck things up with his past hanging over his head. It's a good thing that Nicholas is there to lend a helping hand and bring the right spirit back to the couple. I enjoyed the time that the two men spent together from the start, the negatives that turn to positives. It's heartwarming and entertaining to read and another good festive story from Ali Ryecart.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.