My Thoughts on Love Finds You in Frost, Minnesota by Judy Baer

Title:  Love Finds You in Frost, Minnesota

Author: Judy Baer

Publisher: Summerside Press

Published: October 1, 2013

Genres: Christmas, Christian Fiction, Romance

Pages: 320

Series: Love Finds You

Source: own

Format: paperback

Summary from Goodreads

When Jack returns home to Minnesota, he meets the town’s newcomer. She’s bubbly, beautiful . . . and his latest adversary.

Considering that her name is Merry Noel Blake and she was born on Christmas Eve, it’s not surprising that Frost, Minnesota’s newest resident is crazy about the holiday. She has single-handedly convinced the entire town to help her turn Frost into a Christmas destination; there’s a tableau of the stable in Bethlehem, a concert, many events at the church, and Merry’s own holiday boutique.

Jack Frost has always tried to live down his whimsical name—a gift from his playful parents—and he does his best to deter Merry from making what he considers a kitschy mockery of the town and the season. But she believes that below Jack’s frosty exterior is a warm heart—and that she is the one to thaw it.

I haven't read that many in the Love Finds You line, and I'm pretty sure this book was the first book I read by Judy Baer. This book was just okay for me. The main female character in this book was 28, I think. She was really into Christmas to the point I'm not for sure I believed it. She was able to rally a town to play up its namesake for Christmas. I don't think that's very realistic. I would have believed it more if she was more in her mid 30s. Also, I didn't like that it's realistic that around 3 to 4 guys wanted a relationship with her. I was still able to read this book at a normal pace despite my issues with the book. It's not a Christmas book I'd recommend. I've preferred the two Christmas books by Melody Carlson that I have read this year over this. If you're looking for a Christian Christmas romance, I'd definitely read one by Melody.

I've heard some of Judy's other books are funny. I'll still try to give her a chance in the future. I'm not for sure what I would rate this. It's been about a week and a half since I read it. I think this would be around a 3 for me. 

HoHoHo Readathon Sign-Up and TBR

HoHoHo Readathon is a winter/Christmas reading challenge hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Reviewer on from November 9th-18th. Click on her blog name and it will take you to her website and sign-up linky with the rules.

This list is tentative, but I don't plan to read all of them. This is to give me a variety, so hopefully, my choices won't vary much. I'm going to challenge myself to read four of them. 

Love Finds You in Snowball, Arkansas by Sandra D. Bricker

True Love at Christmas by Juliette Duncan

Their First Noel by Annie Jones

Baby, It's Cold Outside by Susan May Warren 

Mistletoe Prayers by Marta Perry and Betsy St. Amant
Christmas Makeover by Cami Checketts

What Christmas book on your TBR are you looking forward to read the most?

My TBR List Meme #2 Christmas Edition

My TBR List is hosted by Berls and Michelle @BecauseReading. 

The first Saturday of the month, you list 3 books on your TBR, digital or physical, and let people vote on it. On the second Saturday, you announce the winner. Read the book and post a review on the fourth Saturday. Michelle mentions what to do when the months vary on the amount of weeks in the month, so I won't go into anymore details on how that will change the rules. #TBRL

Since Ho Ho Ho Readthon, a Christmas/Wintery reads readathon is being hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Review. I thought I do a Christmas edition. 

My New Crush Gave to Me by Shani Petroff

Summary from Goodreads

Charlotte Charlie Donovan knows exactly what she wants for Christmas: Teo Ortiz. He's the school's star athlete, in the National Honor Society, invited to every party, contributes to the school paper (where Charlie is co-editor), and is about to be featured as One to Watch in a teen magazine basically, he's exactly the type of guy Charlie s meant to be with. The only problem he barely knows she exists.

But Charlie is determined to be Teo's date to the Christmas ball. And she has a plan: To rig the paper's Secret Santa so that she can win his heart with five perfect gifts. But to do that she needs help. Enter J.D. Ortiz Teo s cousin, and possibly the most annoying person on the planet. He's easy going, laid back, unorganized, spontaneous, and makes a joke out of everything the exact opposite of Charlie (and Teo). But he's willing to provide insight into what Teo wants, so she s stuck with him.

Yet, the more time Charlie spends with J.D., the more she starts to wonder: Does she really know what, or rather who, she wants for Christmas?

North for Christmas by Christina Dymock


Summary from Goodreads

After Ruby’s wealthy mother donates their extra funds to yet another charity, Ruby’s forced to work as a mall elf to earn enough to go to Italy with her boyfriend. But everything changes when Ruby meets North, a lawyer-turned-elf, who seems to know exactly what Ruby really wants this Christmas. This sweet holiday romance is perfect for the book lovers on your Christmas list.

Love Finds You In Frost Minnesota by Judy Baer


Summary from Goodreads

When Jack returns home to Minnesota, he meets the town’s newcomer. She’s bubbly, beautiful . . . and his latest adversary.

Considering that her name is Merry Noel Blake and she was born on Christmas Eve, it’s not surprising that Frost, Minnesota’s newest resident is crazy about the holiday. She has single-handedly convinced the entire town to help her turn Frost into a Christmas destination; there’s a tableau of the stable in Bethlehem, a concert, many events at the church, and Merry’s own holiday boutique. 

Jack Frost has always tried to live down his whimsical name—a gift from his playful parents—and he does his best to deter Merry from making what he considers a kitschy mockery of the town and the season. But she believes that below Jack’s frosty exterior is a warm heart—and that she is the one to thaw it.