Holiday Terminal | BOOK REVIEW

Two hearts. One snowstorm. A second chance at love.

Penelope

Swirling snow may have stranded me at this tiny airport in the middle of nowhere on Christmas Eve, but it has nothing on the storm raging inside me when he walks into the terminal. Artemis Warren. My first love and the man who shattered my world. I thought I locked my feelings for him safely away in the past, but one look is all it takes for me to drown in his icy blue eyes again. So much time has passed. I’m no longer that naïve teenager standing on a beach, wishing the boy would choose me. Now, I’m hiding a secret that could unravel both our lives.

Artemis

The emergency landing in Nowheresville is more than an inconvenience. It’s a disaster. The annual family holiday party in NYC was my chance to make the statement I’ve been dreaming of for so long. Now, all my best-laid plans will have to wait until I can get out of here and back to civilization. Nothing can salvage this day. Yet seeing Penelope Barnes again turns this bad situation into the opportunity of a lifetime. Reuniting with the only woman I’ve ever loved would be the ultimate Christmas gift. But how can I heal the old wounds and or fit into the new life she created?

When temperatures drop and snowflakes fly, can love to find a way to weather the storm for the ultimate Christmas miracle?

BLURB FROM GOODREADS

Holiday Terminal is the first book in the series Warren Family Holidays written by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson. This was the first book I read where most of the story happens in one place in a single day. About 90% of the story takes place at the Terminal where the characters get stuck. The plot is straightforward, mixing different emotions in a short time, making it a well-crafted story.

Sometimes, you’ll both like and get annoyed with the main characters because of how they think. But, the story smartly shows how their love for each other helps balance their choices. They manage to overcome communication problems, making the plot more interesting.

Emily’s struggles during her pregnancy and heartbreak felt real. Her reasons for not telling Artemis about it seemed understandable, given the complications. The concerns about the Warrens as in-laws and their impact on Max’s upbringing are well-explained. Artemis is a good guy and different from his parents and distancing himself seems like a smart move considering their differences when it comes to principles. The Warrens are like a regular rich family, mainly into making money, not really thinking about what their kids want or what makes them happy.

Even though the story has its strong points, I couldn’t help but wonder if Artemis’ parents would become more accepting of Emily while spending time with their grandson. This aspect could add an intriguing element to the upcoming books in the series.

I rated this 5 out of 5 stars in Goodreads.