More than 10 years ago, while still in high school,
Noelle McDowell and Thom Sutton fell in love. They kept it a secret
though, because their mothers had been in a bitter feud with each other
for several years. When they were both 18, Noelle planned to elope with
Thom, but then he jilted her.
This Christmas, after
avoiding her hometown for a decade because of painful memories, Noelle
is home to celebrate the holidays with her family. She can't avoid
running into Thom though, and they discover they are still in love, and
regardless of the animosity between their mothers, they want to be
together.This
was a quick, "feel good" read, perfect for this time of year; a good
book that offers an escape from the stress of the holidays. It's not
just a romance, it's also a story about friendship. The behavior of the
mothers towards each other with their rivalries seemed a bit over the
top at times, but that also added some humor to the story, which made it
lighthearted and fun.





