Review: Like a Holiday Inn

Like a Holiday Inn by Lindsay Harrel
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

This was a sweet novella which had depth, character growth, self-revelations, and reconciliations.

“To go back to what you said earlier about love not being worth the hurt—I understand what you mean. But the thing is, not loving is a prison of its own kind.”

I enjoyed seeing how Benjamin, with his easy playful character melted the icy barrier around Rachel. Even though Benjamin came across as carefree, readers discovered there was a lot he was hiding behind this exterior. Rachel's discovery to what she wants and how past events impacted her choices added depth to this novella.

“We’re all a little broken, Becs.” He smiled. Gentle. Calm. Lovely. “The point is to be broken together. And to help put each other back together, one piece at a time.”

I appreciated how, even though the romance started over a span of a few days, the relationship development was longer.

For readers who love romance, there was a swoon worthy kiss or two.

*I received a complimentary copy from the author. All opinions expressed are my own.*

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About the book:

Rebecca Trengrouse is quite possibly the worst businesswoman in the world.

All she ever wanted was to run her family’s bakery in tiny Port Willis, England, but that dream was squashed when her father decided to close up shop without asking her.

Now, thanks to mounting debt and an aversion to marketing (and, let’s be honest—people in general), she needs to sell the bed and breakfast she bought on a whim a few years ago.

And fast.

So when a handsome guest makes her a purchase offer that’s halfway decent, she knows she shouldn’t refuse.

But there’s just something about the guy she doesn’t like.

It doesn’t matter that the American is her friend Ginny’s older brother. Benjamin’s casual smile, perfectly tousled hair, and arrogant chocolate eyes are exactly the kind of charming Rebecca knows to keep at arms’ length.

But that becomes difficult when the two of them get snowed in together at the inn during a freak Christmas blizzard.

And as cozy as things are getting between them, Rebecca knows it wouldn’t be smart to open her heart to yet another man who is destined to leave her.

But love is not as predictable as baked goods.

And the heart does not always do what is smart.

This holiday romance is the perfect escape for readers of sweet and inspirational fiction who adore stories about love, friendship, and learning to look for the light in the twists and turns of life.

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Each story in the Port Willis Romance collection can stand alone, but you may wish to read them in order as characters carry through.

Book 1: Like a Winter Snow
Book 2: Like a Christmas Dream
Book 3: Like a Silver Bell
Book 4: Like a Holiday Inn

About the author:

Lindsay Harrel is a lifelong book nerd with a B.A. in journalism and M.A. in English. She lives in Arizona with her young family and two golden retrievers in serious need of training. Lindsay has held a variety of jobs, including curriculum editor for two universities, medical and business writer, and copywriter for a digital marketing agency. Now she juggles stay-at-home mommyhood with working freelance jobs, teaching college English courses online, and—of course—writing novels.

When she actually has time to do other things, she loves to sing, read, and sip passion iced teas from Starbucks. She loves to watch God work in ordinary lives to create something extraordinary, and she writes to bring hope to those who may have lost it along the way. Connect with her at www.LindsayHarrel.com and any other place she hangs out online, including Facebook and Twitter.