I love HEA and this one met my expectations.

Of course, the happily ever after was beautiful and made me cry. I would have loved to see the relationship grow throughout the year and beyond.

As it was a novella, it was super fast paced and I think this could have worked as either a longer novella or a full novel even. It definitely didn't feel forced or trying too hard like I often feel these instant connections do. Their connection felt very natural and flowed greatly. I don't typically go for the instant connection or love at first sight type stories, but I really enjoyed this one. Each book can be read and enjoyed on its own, but it's more fun to find a new author with a backlist (am I right?!)ĥ sparkling stars for this holiday treat of a read!! However, I highly recommend the rest of the series, as well as her Pacific Vista Ranch series - all set on the sunny west coast and evoking those California vibes throughout. Like all of Marti's books, this is not a sweet romance and there are hot bedroom (and shower!) scenes (which judging from other reviews, some readers didn't expect.) This story is actually related to her Hotel King books, as Camille's brother runs one of the boutique hotels in that series, but it's a standalone story complete on it's own. The timing couldn't be worse - but in the end, it's actually perfect. Camille is fresh off a breakup with a pompous jerk. Trent is dipping his toe back into the dating waters a few years after the death of his wife. I love the cute-meet at the very start - the wrong number text that starts this couple down the path to Happily Ever After. She's been published in numerous magazines with articles on wellness and is the author of a memoir, Come Ride with Me Along the Big C, on her experience beating breast cancer.Ĭlaire Marti gives us a holiday romance with heart and heat, a fast read that will leave you smiling. You can find her sixty+ online classes on the international website A breast cancer survivor, Claire is a sought-after speaker on the power of yoga and meditation. When Claire's not writing, she's teaching yoga. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a BA in English Literature, Claire was sidetracked by other careers, including practicing law, selling software for legal publishers, and managing a non-profit animal rescue for a Hollywood actress. She lives in San Diego with her husband, silly dog, and two clever cats.Ĭlaire started writing stories as soon as she was old enough to pick up pencil and paper. Claire Marti is an award winning and USA Today Bestselling author of swoonworthy Contemporary Romance novels set in Southern California, including the Pacific Vista Ranch series and the California Suits series.

Holiday Queen by Claire Marti