Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses by
Jenny Hale
My rating:
4 of 5 stars
This is the first title that I have read that was being turned into a Hallmark movie. (As far as I remember anyway). This one was very cute. I am going to somewhat take apart the characters and story but I do want you to know that this was a light story made for Hallmark. So these we know were going to end up with a HEA ending and its not going to have any sex in it or bad language and it might be a little religious sometimes (this one wasn't though like at all) . So if you kind of go into it knowing those things you will be bettered prepared. I loved this book and it was so cute!! So here is my breakdown of the story and its characters.
So lets start this one out by talking about the characters. Them together was ok, some of their interactions seemed very well weird if you ask me. But for the most part I fell in love with both of them. I kind of wished that this wouldn't have been a Hallmark movie title because it self like this could have been much better if the romance could have gone further within the story. So in some aspects it felt stilted.
I will say that there were parts of it where Abby's internal monologue really irritated me. She came off as a whinny at times. For the most part I really did feel for her. The situation of her boyfriend leaving her with a child sucks and she had a hard life getting her degree for nursing and providing for her son. As a low income parent I felt for her. I really wouldn't call Abby poor as all her bills were paid, it didn't seem like she was on welfare and although she couldn't buy her son everything on his Christmas list I think they were doing better than my family is right now. Abby had a heart of gold and I really enjoyed the parts of where she thought Nick was freaking CRAZY for spending so much money on stupid things. As well as the humor she had with her gramps and mom. I can not wait to see how that all plays out on screen on the 26th.
As for Nick, I have to say that he was a workaholic and spend far to much money on stupid crap. I felt like I really wanted to scream at him during a lot of this title. I hope that this year we have a hundred dollars to spend for presents for my girls this year. So that kind of made me not like him just a smidge. He was so focused on keeping his father's business afloat and profitable that he was missing out on life. I have to say that he reminded me a little of Christian Gray from 50 Shades but just a tad, a pinch, a dash. Overall, as the story progressed I found myself both loving and hating him. I am interested in finding out how the actor will portray him when the show comes out.
Abby's son Max was adorable, her gramps was freaking awesome and I hope we get to see him a lot in the movie! Her mom was there but not and really felt like a side character in the background much like Richard (Nicks houseman, house person? he was the one that answered the door). That is pretty much all of the characters that we really get to see. Other characters include Nick's sister whom I freaking loved. I loved how although she was rich she wasn't snooty rich. She loved Abby and Max and she was just so bright like her own sun.
The story itself was one that was great for the holidays. I loved all the snow and the setting of Richmond. What Abby did to transform the house was perfect and I loved that when things didn't work out she got to work to do it on her own. We don't really leave the small town where this story takes place. Like most Hallmark movies/stories you stay where you start.
Overall, if you are addicted to Hallmark Movies like I am then this one will work for you. If your looking for a Christmas story to get into the holidays then check this one out. It will open your heart to this family and not let you go until the page!
Go Into This One Knowing: No mentions of God, Cinderella Story, Single Mom, No Deaths
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