Christmas Inn Love

Cassidy Ryan took over her family's Silver Bell Falls Inn. It needs renovation and Cassidy decided to fix it during the winter through Christmas so it'll be ready for Valentine's Day. (?Does this make any sense when you're in Christmas town?)<br /><br />Beckham, a retired NFL pro takes a road trip with his dog after his father died. The trip is to honor his father by visiting places he wanted to see. With heavy snow and low visibility, Beckham swerved his van to avoid hitting a deer and crashed into a tree. While waiting for the van to get fixed he stays at Silver Bell Falls Inn.<br /><br />Book #5, <i>Christmas Inn Love</i> isn't a novella like other books in the series. I wish it wasn't a full-length novel as the story is stretched too thin. Cassidy isn't very likable and their romance felt forced. She's an inn owner but feels weird when a stranger (Beckham) stays at the inn!?? haha haha <br /><br />What I like are the town's people who appeared in other books. It's fun to "meet" them again when they show up at the inn. <br /><br />Romance - some steam ☕

Thank you Inkslinger for an advanced copy which I voluntarily reviewed. All opinions expressed are my own. <br /><br />Christmas Inn Love <br />By: Samantha Chase <br /><br />*REVIEW* ❄❄❄❄<br />This story is so delightful. Cassidy is remodeling her family's inn in Silver Falls when she takes in Beckham and his dog, Mazie, during a snowstorm. Beckham is a stranded traveler on a journey of grief for his late father. Cassidy is determined to prove that she can remodel the inn. Although it's an unconventional way to meet, the snowstorm might be the best thing for both of them. Beckham helps Cassidy during his stay, and a meaningful relationship begins to develop. Beckham and Cassidy are good for each other, but once the storm passes, will Beckham continue on his journey, or has he found his destination? Cassidy is independent and strong, but maybe she's lacking something after all. Will this situation bring heartache or an unexpected blessing? I enjoyed this story for its heart, charm, loveable characters and depth of possibility. I definitely recommend if you want a great read with all the warm fuzzy feelings you can imagine.

With a handful of irony and a pocketful of heart, Chase sets about putting a smile on your face. Christmas Inn Love brings a new beginning for a couple of lost souls. Stuck at a crossroads, both personally and professionally, it's up to fate to bring back the sunshine and put a little love in their hearts. Sometimes we have to lose ourselves in order to find out where we belong. Cassidy and Beckham give lost and found a bit of holiday magic that sets off sparks in the heart. Chase and heartwarming are a perfect fit for romance.<br /><br />

Yes, a woman being rude is soooooo adorableeeee and endearinggggggg. Her attitude is looked over because she’s “pretty”. This isn’t what we should be teaching. The sex scenes were cringy and didn’t fit into what we knew about the characters. I felt like the book could have been 50% shorter.

3.75 stars—<br /><br />ABOUT THE BOOK Release Date November 5, 2019 <br /><br />Running the family B&amp;B has always been Cassidy Ryan's dream. But first, she has to save it from neglect. <br /><br />Closing the doors to the Silver Bell Inn for the holiday seasons seems like the perfect plan to give the B&amp;B some much needed love and care. Or at least it would be if the inn didn't need a lot more work than Cassidy can handle on her own. She needs help. But asking it is the last thing she wants to do. <br /><br />Getting stuck in Silver Bell Falls was not part of Beckham Allen's plans. Neither was this cross-country road trip, for that matter. He was supposed to be focusing on himself and on healing after the loss of his father. But nothing, not even his rescue dog Mazie, seems to be able to break him out of his funk. <br /><br />Or so he thought until he met the sweet innkeeper who takes him in. <br /><br />After an awkward start, Cassidy and Beckham discover the perks of being snowed in together. And with Christmas drawing closer, they find they may have just been given the greatest gift of all. <br /><br />•••••••••<br /><br />REVIEW: 3.75 stars--CHRISTMAS INN LOVE is the fifth instalment in Samantha Chase’s contemporary, adult SILVER BELL FALLS romance series focusing on the town and people of Silver Bell Falls, New York. This is B&amp;B owner Cassidy Ryan, and former professional football player Beckham Allen’s story line. CHRISTMAS INN LOVE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. There is a slight crossover with the mention of the author’s Magnolia Sound series.<br /><br />Told from dual third person perspectives (Cassidy and Beckham) CHRISTMAS INN LOVE follows the building relationship between B&amp;B owner Cassidy Ryan, and former professional football player Beckham Allen. Days before Christmas Beckham Allen found himself snowbound in the small town of Silver Bell Falls, New York when his vehicle spun out of control injuring himself and his dog Mazie. With no available lodging Beckham is forced to take a room at the Silver Bell Inn B&amp;B, where the proprietor struggles to accept Beckham at face value. Enter Cassidy Ryan, owner and manager of the B&amp;B, and the woman with whom Beckham will fall in love. What ensues is the building but forbidden relationship between Beckham and Cassidy, and the potential fall-out as Beckham’s time in Silver Bell Falls comes to an end.<br /><br />Cassidy Ryan is struggling to complete the renovations to the Silver Bell Inn. With no plans for the Christmas holidays, Cassidy sets her sights on Valentine’s Day hoping the Inn will be refurbished on time. Beckham Allen is bored out of his mind in Silver Bell Falls, and battles between head and heart when it comes to ‘aiding’ our heroine with her ongoing renovations but a call from a friend finds Beckham leaving town sooner than he had anticipated.<br /><br />The relationship between Beckham and Cassidy is one of immediate attraction but Cassidy struggles in the face of renovation h*ll, and caught with the interruption of unexpected guests. Having bought the Inn from her newly retired parents, Cassidy found the upkeep and renovations to be more then she could afford especially for our heroine who struggles to be independent and on her own. The slow building romance is passionate but mostly implied.<br /><br />There is a large ensemble case of colorful secondary and supporting characters with the small town mentality of in-your-face gossip and business including Bailey Walsh and Gavin Maguire (A Christmas Rescue #4).<br /><br />CHRISTMAS INN LOVE is a story of friendship, family, romance and love. The premise is entertaining and engaging; the romance is sweet; the characters are strong willed and energetic.<br /><br />Copy supplied for review<br /><br /><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://www.thereadingcafe.com">www.thereadingcafe.com</a>

Cute story - very typical of it's type. Christmas out the ying-yang. However...<br /><br />The thing that kept me from rating it was the contractions in the heroine. At first, she seems downright crazy, telling Beck (our hero) to stay away but then wanting his company. She's like some passive aggressive, co-dependent wacko. But eventually she becomes kind of normal. Fine. Whatever.<br /><br />The bigger problem is that she doesn't seem to know who she really is: good or bad. She admits to having a "strong moral compass" that compels her to not curse (she says ridiculous Christmas-like things like "son of a reindeer," instead), but yet it is okay for her to think to herself, "don't get your tits in a twist," and to have what she thinks will be a one-night stand with a guest at her inn after spending half the book berating herself over being attracted him, which she believes is "unprofessional." That doesn't jive with me. You either are a goody-goody or you're not. It's like the author wanted to have it both ways. You can't write a sweet or clean book, but still have sex appeal. That doesn't work. <br /><br />The other thing that bothered me was the heroine had no backbone or self-confidence. OMG, this is the 21st century. If you are doing to do that, give us a good reason for her to act that way and show her growing in confidence as the book goes on, even if it is guy who helps her do that. I can't stand a passive heroine.

Chase does it again with this direct hit to the heart, bringing two people together in an unexpected, beautifully heartfelt way when a small-town community welcomes a stranger with open arms and rallies around one of their own. Full of Christmas magic, small-town charm and winsome, endearing characters, Silver Bell Falls and the local inn will be at the top of your list of places to visit.<br /><br />Settle in and make yourself comfortable for this heart-warming Christmas novella that's sure to put you in the holiday spirit. You'll love stoic but big-hearted, generous Beckham and you'll adore sweet, selfless, town sweetheart Cassidy. You’ll delight in watching them navigate their nascent relationship, renovate Cassidy's inn, and work to figure out a future for two people who live on opposite sides of the country.<br /><br />If you love Christmas, you’ll eat this one up, and if you’re a bit of a Grinch, well, just maybe this book is exactly what you need to help your poor heart grow. So take a break from all the busyness, give yourself a couple of hours, and enjoy your stay in Silver Bell Falls. With an abundance of charm, tons of heart and a tame rating, this book is perfect for every romance lover!

Another fantastic Christmas love story by the fabulous Samantha Chase.<br />Cassidy just took over the Silver Bell Falls Inn from her parents and started doing renovations on it, so she closed it to guests u til it was finished. <br />Beckham is a young man on a journey to visit all the place that his dearly loved father wanted to visit. His father hadn't gitten to visit any since he passed before he could. Along the way Beckham stopped in a little seaside town of Magnolia Sound and came upon a adoption fundraiser and adopted a sweet puppy named Mazie.<br />If u want to know more about this awesome story one click it.. You wont be disappointed at all..

5 CHRISTMAS IN LOVE STARS!! This is my favorite time of the year...so this book was perfect. I love Silver Bells it is one of my favorite places in story land. Cassidy and Beckham gives us readers all the feels through their story. Samantha Chase writes the best stories, characters and she delivers with this one. Looking for the perfect Christmas story look no further....here it is.

Funny banter, plenty of heat and the feel food factor that Samantha Chase ALWAYS delivers. Christmas Inn Love is amazing!!