Tuesday, January 7, 2025

A Christmas Dream by Shanna Hatfield

Series: Hudson House Holiday #1
Genre: Historical Romance
Publisher: Wholesome Hearts
Released: November 14, 2024
269 pages
About the Book:

He came to build the house of his dreams, but found a home for his heart.After an extensive search for the ideal location to build a house he’s spent years designing, Brant Hudson knows he’s found the perfect site the moment he sets foot on the land near Silver Bluff, Oregon. However, frustrating delays leave him laboring alongside the very crew he hired to finish the house in time for Christmas. His work leads the woman who catches his eye to believe he’s a carpenter rather than the owner of the grand manor.

Holland Drake grew up on a farm, but she aspires to secure a position as a housemaid at Hudson House. While delivering lunch to her brother at the worksite, the door opens to a job when Holland encounters a strikingly handsome carpenter whose charm captivates her. Soon, Holland discovers the enchanting man is none other than the owner of the house and her new employer.

As the holiday season arrives amid a flurry of excitement and possibilities, Holland and Brant face choices that could change their lives forever. Will fear hold them back from stepping into the future together, or will their Christmas dreams of love come true?

  

My Rating & Thoughts:    


Such a sweet and heartwarming story. Brant is wealthy and building his dream home. He cares about people and wants his house to have a homey, welcoming feel even if it is massive. Holland and her sister dream of working at the home, however for Holland her dreams come true in a way she never imagined. I don't like when characters lie about who they are, but the I felt Brant's fun when he hid who he was for one scene. Thankfully Brant doesn't let this go on and he reveals himself fairly quickly and the scene with the revelation was particularly hilarious. There were a lot of characters, but it was easy to distinguish who was who. While I was rooting the relationship between the main characters there was quite a few other possibilities between side characters that I wanted to see happen. Brant was easy to like as he cared about those around him and aside from building this massive house he didn't hold his money over others.

(I purchased my copy of this book; opinions expressed 
in this review are my honest opinion and completely my own.)

Other books from this author that I have reviewed:    

Crumpets and Cowpies (Baker City Brides #1)

Thimbles and Thistles (Baker City Brides #2)

Corsets and Cuffs (Baker City Brides #3)

Bobbins and Boots (Baker City Brides #4)

Lightning and Lawmen (Baker City Brides #5)

The Christmas Bargain (Hardman Holidays #1)

The Christmas Token (Hardman Holidays #2)

The Christmas Calamity (Hardman Holidays #3)

The Christmas Vow (Hardman Holidays #4)

The Christmas Quandary (Hardman Holidays #5)

The Christmas Confection (Hardman Holidays #6)

Garden of Her Heart (Hearts of the War #1)
Home of Her Heart (Hearts of the War #2)

Valentine Bride (Holiday Brides #1)

Henley (Love Train #2)

The Christmas Cowboy (Rodeo Romance #1)

Wrestlin' Christmas (Rodeo Romance #2)

Capturing Christmas (Rodeo Romance #3)

Barreling Through Christmas (Rodeo Romance #4)

Chasing Christmas (Rodeo Romance #5)

Racing Christmas (Rodeo Romance #6)

Guiding the Grouch (Summer Creek #5)

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