Wrapped Up in Christmas Hope

Janice Lynn just gets better and better with each book she writes! This is the third book in this series but can be read as a stand alone. One thing I loved was how we were introduced to Andrew in the second book, and all the main characters in both books reappear in this one. Wrapped up in Christmas Hope is such a heart-warming romance that takes place in Pine Hill Kentucky. I love this little town! Wish I lived there. This series would really rock as a Hallmark movie.Wrapped up in Christmas Hope proves that Love will find a way, even in the worst of circumstances. I can’t wait for the next book Janice writes. If it follows suit, it will be totally awesome! I highly recommend this book.

A truly heartwarming story! Such a nice, wholesome read! I just love those butterfly women! Hoping for another one to follow!

Such a good book! You can’t help but fall in love with the characters. The surprise ending was my favorite!

I really enjoyed this endearing story of family, friends, overcoming loss, and finding love again.There is a magical chemistry between them when Andrew and Morgan first meet. However, they are both afraid of giving their hearts to another. Morgan is a recent widow and doesn’t want her heart broken again, not by someone in a high-risk job. But she is especially concerned about how another loss would impact her five-year-old son Greyson. Andrew has avoided serious relationships and does not date women with children. His dream is to become a smokejumper, parachuting into wildland fires. Not the ideal job for a family man.I loved the small-town setting and the tightness of the community. The interactions warmed my heart and made me long to join them. Grayson is adorable, and Andrew is perfection. It is no surprise when Greyson, who dreams of becoming a firefighter, is immediately smitten with Andrew and develops a major case of hero-worship. Morgan is happy to see her son smile again and can’t help noticing how good Andrew is with her son. Both Morgan and Andrew are fighting their attraction to each other.I laughed at the matchmaking antics of “The Butterflys” and the teasing camaraderie of the firefighters. And elderly war veteran John was a wonderful addition. Characters from Ms. Lynn’s previous two books in the series reappear in this book. But if you have not read her previous books, don’t fret. Each book can be read as a stand-alone.I really like Ms. Lynn’s smooth writing style and her vivid descriptions, but I did feel the ending was rushed. Morgan and Andrew were slow to open their hearts so I would have preferred that the book be a bit longer to play out the story at a pace that matched the rest of the story. Keep in mind, this is a Hallmark book, so be prepared to set aside reality and just get lost in this adorable happily-ever-after story.If you love Hallmark and/or Christmas romances (rest assured, these are clean romances), you will love this book. I look forward to her next book in the series.I received an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

This is the third story of this delightful Wrapped Up in Christmas series. I have read the second and recognized some of the characters from that story, especially the Butterflies, a group of older women who have been friends for decades. They are funny, meddling, and nosy matchmakers that make this series more fun. Morgan and her son Greyson have moved to Pine Hill, KY to live with her grandparents after the loss of their husband and father and to get on their feet. Morgan has no interest in a new relationship. Andrew is a firefighter who dreams of being a smokejumper but with his fun loving and charming personality cannot resist getting to know Morgan. Greyson adores Andrew but with the couple's reservations and dreams, there is no chance of anything but a friendship. Or is there? I really like all the characters in this series. Andrew is so funny and irresistible that one cannot help but be drawn to him and who can resist a sweet little five year old boy who hero worships a firefighter? Throw in a fairytale Christmas wedding of senior citizens, a Quilts of Valor workshop and presentation, this is truly a Christmas wrapped in hope. Read for a great romance with Christmas spirit and a light faith thread.I received a complimentary ARC from Hallmark Publishing and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine only.

This story touched my heart in so many ways.  I really liked returning to Pine Hill and seeing the matchmaking butterflies try to get Andrew and Morgan together.  Unfortunately Morgan does not want to risk her heart for love again because she lost her husband, Trey several years ago  Andrew does not want to risk his heart either because he does not get attached to single women with children.  He wants to be a smokejumper someday.The characters pulled me right into the story with magical weddings, reindeer, and Morgan's cousins and grandparents.  Pine Hill is a beautiful community full of family, caring, and love.  It was a nice place for Morgan to move to with her son, Grayson who is five.I liked the Quilts of Valor that was woven into the story through John.  I also liked catching up with characters from the previous books and finding Hamilton House was adding a Beds for Vets program.I enjoyed experiencing the joy of seeing snow for the first time through five year old Grayson.  The ornament he drew was very heartfelt.  I also really liked the banter between Andrew and his fellow firefighters.  I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.