happy release day and review of

This Christmas, a good reputation can really get in a girl’s way . . .
 
As long as she can remember, Bella Erikson’s been the unofficial sweetheart of Ghost Falls, Utah. And ever since Nate Evans dipped her braids in purple paint in the first grade, he’s been her dream guy. Not that she minds the attention, but sometimes she wishes people saw more in her than just the girl who still has a crush on Sheriff Evans. She has a life after all, a new dress shop to run, and more mature relationships to pursue . . .
 
Nate knows he’s not good enough for sweet Bella. But he’s pretty sure the new guy sending her heart emojis and giant bouquets isn’t either. And when Bella’s suitor turns stalker, protecting Bella isn’t just Nate’s instinct—it’s his duty. Crammed together for safety and really talking for the first time in years, Bella and Nate can’t fight the moment their chemistry turns into pyrotechnics. Whether it will burn them out or light up the sky, only time will tell . . .
 

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Ms. Hegger is fast becoming one of my favorite go-to authors for romance. 

She has a great voice and writes with plenty of heart and heat. Plus here in Ghost Falls, she has created an anything but typical wonderful and fresh small town romance.

Overall, I found this to be a captivating Holiday read with a side of the suspense. Not only is this sub-ploy well done, most importantly it was not over-done. 

Unbeknownst to each other, Bella and Nate both have had (secret/not so)crushes on each other since they were young . I loved seeing them come together as adults. The development of their relationship felt spot on from the pacing to the chemistry.

Characters from the first book, Positively Pippa, make an appearance here which was nice - Pippa, Matt and Phi(LOVE). There are some other secondary characters that also shine here and I can't wait for more.  

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