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A hockey star who can’t wait to skip town. A videographer whose career relies on him.

The Denver Glaciers’ new right-wing hockey player, Connor Greene, is far from jolly this Christmas. Being traded to a new team 8 days before Christmas and returning to his hometown of Mountain Springs brings more than festivities— it brings back teenage memories he’d rather forget in the city he never wanted to live in again. And now, he has to squeeze in video shoots of Christmas festivities in his hometown to help boost his new team’s reputation. The bright spot in all of it is the intriguing woman behind the camera.

Katie Allred is a spirited videographer with big dreams for her fledgling videography business, and her newest client will make or break her business. If Connor shines as the star everyone sees, her footage will be gold. But if it spirals down like their disastrous first shoot, her business dreams could shatter like thin ice.

As Connor finds himself out of his depth in a sea of wrapping paper, mischievous kids, and a Santa Hat family competition that puts MasterChef to shame, he starts to see more in Katie than just her camera skills. But he’s been secretly planning a hasty retreat from this town for good, and Katie fears getting too close to a man who might leave as quickly as he appeared.

Get ready for a heartwarming ride filled with mishaps, merriment, and those magical moments that make the holiday season unforgettable. This sweet and funny romance will have you rooting for love, laughing at life’s unpredictability, and maybe, just maybe, believing in love and the magic of Christmas.

257 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 5, 2023

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Meg Easton

41 books512 followers
Meg Easton is the USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romances and romantic comedies with fun, memorable, swoon-worthy characters, and settings you’ll want to pack up and move to. She lives at the foot of a mountain with her name on it (or at least one letter of her name) in Utah. She loves gardening, bike riding, baking, swimming before the sun rises, and spending time with her husband and three kids.

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Author 16 books55 followers
January 5, 2025
An absolutely adorable story! I doubt I'll ever join the hockey romance obsession, but if they are all like this one...bring them on!! This was a light-hearted, sweet Christmas story between 2 characters that had a history that made this have a bit of enemies to lovers aspect. Katie and Connor both had things they had to work on, but in the end they were perfect for each other and I'm so glad I gave this first-time author a try. I'm going to have to listen to the rest of the series. Also, I thought it super cool that not only was there an epilogue for the book, but also a series epilogue!! I've never seen that done before and now wonder why we can't have it become a commonality. :)
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1,366 reviews13 followers
December 24, 2023
How many of you ice skate? Play hockey? Dated a hockey player? Married a hockey player? Dream of hockey players?

I don’t do winter sports. Just never had a chance. But I’m in love with all things winterish. And this story brings all the wintery Christmas magic and a hockey player.

Connor gets traded to his home town that’s filled with unhappy memories and he works with Katie on some PR community events. Katie captures the moments on video and it’s adorable.

Such a perfect holiday read with fun family traditions, good friends, banter, and so many warm fuzzy moments to make your heart sigh.

Connor is sure to win your heart and Katie will catch it all on video from the start.

Highly recommend adding this to your holiday reading stack!
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356 reviews599 followers
December 20, 2024
2,75/5
J'ai écouté l'audio book pendant ma pause et c'était vraiment TRÈS TRÈS rapide.
C'était une romance insta-love ok (même si j'aime pas trop ce trope), mais je pense que je l'aurais oublié très rapidement. Par contre, je suis curieuse de lire d'autres titres de cette autrice.

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1,832 reviews223 followers
December 7, 2023
I love a good hockey romance! I've read several over the last couple of years and they're super fun. I grew up going to many hockey games, professional down to high school teams and street hockey. So when all these hockey books from favorite authors started showing up I was pretty excited. My dad and I would go together and those are some of my favorite and cherished memories. They're pretty loud and wild and cold and fun! I haven't been to any games in years so reading about them has been a blast and brings back those memories!

Poor Connor Greene, he's being transferred from one team to another. And he's not too thrilled about it. He's heading back to a place that doesn't hold the best memories for him. And it's right before Christmas. He has no choice but to go and say goodbye to his family. But luckily for him, he's given the chance to fix a few things and spend time with a great family who is connected to the team.

Katie is a videographer who is really good at what she does. When her dad tells her that the hockey team he works for is doing some video features of different players and she's being matched with one, she's thrilled to get more notice for her business. Except when she discovers who the player is at her family Christmas party. Hahaha! And that he was the dude from the night before at the department store. You'll have to read the book to discover what their meet-cute is. Oh poor Connor! Hahaha! He really does need everyone he can get in his corner right now!

There were so many scenes I adored in this book. They were delightful and heartwarming. Meg Easton is such a fantastic writer and excels at leaving you feeling happy and completely absorbed in her books. I was laughing and grinning and cheering these two characters on in their story. Connor has had some hard things and Katie is just adorably sweet and the perfect one to help Connor in his healing.

And I can't forget to mention that scene with a handful of hockey players, lots of flowers and lots of smiles! You'll love it!

If you haven't read the previous two books in this series, don't worry, you can enjoy each one as a standalone. But if you've read them, you'll enjoy seeing some cameos of previous characters. I'm sad to see this series end but I know that there will be lots more great books to come from this author! Can't wait to see what they are!

Content: Clean. Sweet and adorable Christmas book with some kisses and nothing further.

I received a copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Happy Reading!!!
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764 reviews18 followers
October 25, 2024
A cozy Christmas time romance! Well written with vibrant characters, this book is an enjoyable read. The lovable main characters, Katie and Connor, have great chemistry and relationship magic. They both have engaging personalities and intriguing backgrounds that add depth to their story. The “no-relationship clause” in Katie’s contract created an expectation of conflict that oddly never materialized. However, the delightful Christmas activities and lively family gatherings make for page-turning entertainment. I highly recommend all of Meg Easton’s books. She writes fabulous romances and keeps it clean. (I was given a digital copy of this story. This review is my opinion.)
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Author 3 books47 followers
December 21, 2023
This book was adorable! I enjoyed the previous two books in this series from Meg Easton last Christmas. They were my favorite reads of the season so I was super excited to read this one! What a beautiful ending to this sweet series! It was full of the magic and Hallmark vibes which I just love when reading a Christmas romance. I didn’t want to put it down!

NHL player Connor is traded to another team right before Christmas. To make matters worse it is his previous hometown that is full of unhappy memories for him. His plan is to get traded again as soon as possible. Katie didn’t expect to run into Connor again after that dance her freshman year of high school. Not only was he arrogant and unkind to her back then, but he doesn't even remember her from high school when she bumps into him at the department store. When she gets assigned as the videographer to shoot footage of him for a community promo and watches him interact with her family and friends she wonders if she has misjudged him.

I love the Christmas traditions that are a part of this series and I was so excited to see the Santa Hat from the first book back in this one. I really want to make this one part of my family traditions one day when my girls are grown and have families of their own. It was so fun watching Connor get to be a part of that magic. He fit into Katie’s family right away and I was cheering them on and hoping they would win that dinner competition. Connor was such a genuine and kind person. I loved the depth brought to the story from his hard past and how he changed and overcame that to become who was today. Him and Katie were adorable together! I enjoyed the found family vibes and how Katie's family immediately made Connor feel a part of them when he had nowhere else to spend Christmas. The snowstorm brought on some added action and adventure to the story. I loved every minute reading this. Meg is so good at writing books that make you smile and bring on all the happy sighs.


Favorite moments:
•The meet cute
•Family traditions and the Santa hat
Katie’ s nieces giving Connor the Glacier Christmas tree
Connor writing a note on every gingerbread house
•The hockey players helping with the flowers
The snow storm
“You do remember that I hang out on ice for a living.”
The series epilogue

This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone; although I highly recommend grabbing a cup of hot cocoa and binging all three in order. It was so fun revisiting characters and traditions from the previous books.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Shauna Jones.
662 reviews15 followers
November 29, 2023
Want to do a PR video for a person you don’t like?
Have you ever been assigned a task you did not want to do but it could help you reach your goals? That is what happened to Katie, a videographer trying to get her business to take off. After all Katie’s struggles her business just wasn’t growing how she had hoped. Then her father showed some of her work to his company management team and Katie was awarded a contract to do a PR video with a hockey team member to help improve the team’s image in the community. The only problem? She didn’t know which player and she had to have it done before Christmas. When it’s down to the last week she finally learns that her assigned player, Connor, is a new transfer to the team and the person who had dumped a bowl of punch on her ruining her first high school dance and her dress. Can this get worse or can ten years bring changes to them both? A very fun, enjoyable read. I received an early copy and this is my honest review.
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731 reviews7 followers
December 5, 2023
I love reading Meg Easton's books because you know you're going to get a sweet, low-drama story, with real characters, supportive families, and great romance. This is the 3rd book in her Christmas series, and it's a sweet hockey romance. It's a slightly shorter novel, which I like when reading during the holidays. I liked the pace of the story and reading about all the fun family Christmas traditions.
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443 reviews24 followers
January 6, 2024
“How, when he moved to the one place in the country that he least wanted to go, did he manage to find the one person who would capture him the way that Katie had?”
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When Connor gets traded last minute to the town he only has sad memories from, his mission is to make the best of it and get traded again asap. Katie’s job is to record videos of him around town at Christmas themed events to help endear him to his new team and community. What neither of them count on is finding a friend in each other. Is it possible the place he most dreaded to visit could become the place he finds his new home?
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I absolutely loved this sweet hockey holiday romance! Connor’s dislike for this small town made complete sense, but it was so interesting to see him experience it in a whole new way. Katie was such a great friend, and the way she gave Connor a chance to start over was delightful, and opened up all these possibilities! This small town and family completely won me over. I loved their Christmas traditions and the way they welcomed Connor into their home for the holidays!
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This was such a wonderful story I highly recommend! I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Jennifer Burns.
8 reviews
November 29, 2024
3 ⭐️ This was my first foray into the world of hockey love stories, and I’ll admit—I was sold on the cheeky title alone. It’s a sweet, feel-good holiday romance with a Christmas vibe and plenty of mistletoe, but don’t expect anything steamier than a few kisses. It’s an easy read that works perfectly fine as a standalone, even though it’s part of a series.

Quick Summary: Katie, a struggling videographer, is tasked with filming feel-good holiday clips of hockey player Connor to repair the team’s reputation. Trouble is, Connor isn’t just any player—he’s the guy who made her high school years miserable. Now, stuck in his hometown he swore he’d never return to, Connor has to prove to Katie (and himself) that he’s more than his past mistakes. Cue Christmas lights, second chances, and a little holiday magic.

Why it’s not a 5-star read: First, it’s not super memorable—it’s like that Hallmark movie you watch once and never revisit. Second, if someone asked me for a Christmas book, this wouldn’t crack my top 10. And finally, I hate when authors narrate how characters feel. A good romance makes you feel it, and this one left me a little frosty. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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771 reviews33 followers
December 6, 2023
Cute

Another sweet Christmas romance and I will happily read them all.
If you like hockey, small towns, videography, families and Christmas, definitely read this one.
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770 reviews2 followers
December 4, 2023
I loved this book! So sweet and fun. Now I need to go back and read the rest of the series, haha! I don’t feel like it hurt this story that I hadn’t read the ones before it, but I’m sure the characters from the previous books in the series would’ve been more three dimensional to me if I had.

I loved all the Christmas vibes, the family centered activities and celebrations, the forced proximity trope that allowed her to see him differently, the fun banter between characters, the supporting secondary characters, and the snowstorm scene!

Better than a Hallmark movie!

I received an e-book ARC copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.
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224 reviews
December 16, 2023
“I called Conner. Don’t worry. He’s got you.”

The super sweet hockey player just finding his place back in his hometown. I loved his character through the entire book. Conner was definitely my favorite.

Snowstorm kisses, little bits of hockey, christmas feels, and found family… this has it all.

It’s a great holiday read.
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79 reviews4 followers
December 31, 2024
Amazing! The perfect cozy Christmas hockey romcom! Both of the main characters are so lovable! And the rest of the characters are awesome as well! The plot was perfect but not stressful and the entire atmosphere of the book was cozy and calm!
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Author 73 books459 followers
December 8, 2023
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
A hockey star who can’t wait to skip town. A videographer whose career relies on him.

The Denver Glaciers’ new right-wing hockey player, Connor Greene, is far from jolly this Christmas. Being traded to a new team 8 days before Christmas and returning to his hometown of Mountain Springs brings more than festivities— it brings back teenage memories he’d rather forget in the city he never wanted to live in again. And now, he has to squeeze in video shoots of Christmas festivities in his hometown to help boost his new team’s reputation. The bright spot in all of it is the intriguing woman behind the camera.

Katie Allred is a spirited videographer with big dreams for her fledgling videography business, and her newest client will make or break her business. If Connor shines as the star everyone sees, her footage will be gold. But if it spirals down like their disastrous first shoot, her business dreams could shatter like thin ice.

As Connor finds himself out of his depth in a sea of wrapping paper, mischievous kids, and a Santa Hat family competition that puts MasterChef to shame, he starts to see more in Katie than just her camera skills. But he’s been secretly planning a hasty retreat from this town for good, and Katie fears getting too close to a man who might leave as quickly as he appeared.

MY TAKE
What a lovely end to the series. I cannot even imagine what it would be like to have a job that could send you off to a new work location with so little time that you couldn't even grab clothes to wear. At least not and still be a civilian.

Connor and Katie have more of a history than he realizes. But she remembers who he is. And he is so full of angst at returning to his hometown, a place where his family fell apart and he became an angry teen, someone he didn't like being. He doesn't need the reminders.

But then he runs into Katie. Literally. And she's not very nice to him either, just like the punk kids in the store where he's shopping for those items he didn't get to collect before coming. But then he sees her again when he's invited to share the holidays with his franchise's publicity guy. And it's her family.

And Connor managed to impress her, enough that she totally gets sucked in. But the going, while fast, isn't easy, it's totally swoony.

And there's even a series epilogue. *sigh*
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1,892 reviews56 followers
December 6, 2023
This book was just what the doctor ordered for me as I needed a little pick me up! It provided me with some laughter, fun family games and just the right amount of sweetness and charm paired with the Christmas season making this book a top read for Christmas book lovers.

Katie Allred is a videographer waiting on her big break. She is very talented. She just needs more business. Her father works with the local hockey team, the Denver Glaciers. He informs her that she has been chosen to work some PR magic for a team member showing community involvement. This could be just what she needs to grow her business to epic proportions. The only problem is that she has no idea who she will be working with.

Connor Greene has just been traded to the Denver Glaciers. He is not happy with this move for more than one reason. He hates the thought of missing Christmas with his family in Charlotte, the Glaciers are the arch rival of his previous team and most of all, he has terrible memories of Mountain Springs that he has kept locked away for years and does not want to revisit.

When Katie finds out that Connor is her assignment, she starts having a flashback of a dance in high school where he humiliated her. She needs this job, so she will have to put the past in the past and move forward. She expects to work with a spoiled bratty athlete, but what she finds is something completely different.

This was such a phenomenal book with endearing characters and poignant moments of transparency of true feelings that will warm your heart. There were several really hilarious scenes. One of which involved an elf suit that was a little too small for our main character that provided a little chuckle for me. The other was an underwear throwing episode at a local store. You will just have to read it to find out. I loved the family dynamics with Katie's family. They were a close knit family. The Christmas activities and competitions were so imaginative and sounded like fun. This book was just all around fun to read with a sweet romance that will touch your heart. Hallmark Christmas movie lovers will enjoy this book.

Thank you to the author for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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549 reviews72 followers
November 6, 2024
📖 ARC and ALC REVIEW 📖

Thank you @megeaston_author for an early copy of A Mountain Springs Christmas. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. 🤍

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Release date: November 1st, 2024

Blurb: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

🛑Read on with caution; review may contain spoilers🛑

A Mountain Springs Christmas is a collection of 3 Christmas romance books: The Christmas Pact, which is about the budding romance between Noelle and her boss, Jack, The Christmas Bet, which is about Jack’s sister Rachel and her “season of yes” bet with her friends, and how she met fellow single parent Nick through that bet, and The Christmas Clause, which is about Noelle’s sister Katie, a videographer tasked with filming transferee (?) NHL player Connor for a video feature for their hockey team. (Sorry, that was a long sentence lol 😅)

All three stories were sweet and highlight the Christmas spirit I look forward to in a holiday novel. While I was reading the first book, I thought that the Allred Christmas traditions were quite excessive, but for a big family, I guess it just fits right with them. I really enjoyed how these traditions brought the 3 couples closer, and it was fun seeing the kids Aiden and Holly, who were initially fighting because of jealousy at the beginning of The Christmas Bet, bond over those Christmas activities.

The audiobook narrator was also a delight to listen to. She has a calming voice that really represents the main characters but also could modulate her voice when talking as another character in the stories. I usually space out whenever I listen to purely narrated audiobooks, but not with this one! I enjoyed listening to the ALC and didn’t space out one bit!

For a light, easy, and charming Christmas romance read, pick up this series by Meg Easton!
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932 reviews
December 14, 2023
Reader’s Notes:

– this is part of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone (though at the end of this book there is a series epilogue from each of the main female characters of the series)

– this is told from Katie & Connor’s points of view

– Connor grew up troubled during his parents’ divorce & due to some broken promises

Review:

I’m sad to see that this is the end of the series, but I loved every single second of it! I loved all the holiday themed events that Katie & Connor attended and how they made the two of them grow closer together. Katie’s family’s traditions were so much fun and I loved that both Katie & Connor were determined to win the competition. Their creativeness with their dinner ingredients was amazing (and kind of made me want to try one or two of them). I also loved that Katie’s stubbornness inadvertently caused them to get closer together. I loved the events that occurred after one particular event of stubbornness where Connor got to take care of Katie!

Summary:

Katie has dreams of being a great videographer, but is having difficulty getting her business off the ground. So when an offer to follow a hockey team member for some feel good holiday clips in order to bring the whole team’s reputation to a better standing, Katie is thrilled. That is until she happens upon the player she’s meant to follow. Connor went to her high school and caused her some distress in the midst of causing trouble around school back when she was a freshman. Needless to say she doesn’t have a favorable opinion of Connor, which could be bad for her assignment. Can she find good in Connor when she already feels this way about him?

Connor is not thrilled to be traded to a new team just a few days before Christmas. He’s especially not thrilled to have been traded back to his hometown that he planned on never returning to, not after everything that went down there. The second he can, Connor’s requesting to be traded just about anywhere else. But soon after getting into town Connor bumps into someone so intriguing that it has him second guessing the decision to leave when he can. Katie is not only beautiful, but also has a determined and fiery spirit that leaves him wanting to know more about her. He just needs to show her that who he truly is is not the same person she knew in high school…
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438 reviews12 followers
December 13, 2023
The Christmas Clause was such a cute way to end this series. Even after having not read the others since probably last year, I felt like I was able to easily jump into this series again without feeling lost so I would think if you start with this book without having read the others, you would be just fine. I did enjoy getting to see Katie's family again as they definitely had a lot of fun family Christmas traditions that make this a unique read.

I feel like I say this about so many tropes, but I am a sucker for pro athlete male leads in my romance novels. And there was just something about Connor. He was just so adorable! He was troubled in high school, but overall he wasn't really trying to overcome this "bad boy" image that some of these tropes go for. Of course there is a bit of miscommunication and misunderstanding where Katie tries to pull away, but I really like how she, on her own, is like nah, we're gonna figure this out. Like she knows they need to talk and make it work. And Connor comes to the same conclusion too. Very refreshing. Then the chemistry was just perfect. Yes please!

Also, that series epilogue where we get a peek 5 years into the future for each of the couples this series focused on was very sweet. Having read all three books, it was like a reunion of characters and I just loved seeing where their lives brought them. So while you could read this book by itself or read the series out of order, I highly encourage you start from the beginning. They make for fun, quick reads that are very enjoyable and festive.
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309 reviews
December 8, 2024
Katie is an aspiring videographer that has just been given a big break working for the Denver Glaciers hockey team. She is being paired with one of the players to make a promo video for the team. She's excited about this opportunity until she finds out that her player is Connor Greene. Connor grew up in Mountain Springs and isn't excited to return home after being traded to Denver. He doesn't have the best memories from his time growing up in Mountain Springs. One memory in particular is why Katie doesn't want to make a video with him. As they work to promote the Glaciers by doing various Christmas activities around town, Katie begins to see a new side of Connor and feelings begin to change. Connor couldn't wait to be traded at first but now he is starting to fall for Katie. He has to decide whether to transfer like he had planned or to stay and follow his heart.

This is the third book in the Mountain Springs Christmas series. I was so happy to see that this one was also a hockey romcom. I liked the flower arrangement scene with the hockey team. The romance was cute and like the other books in the series, the Christmas activities were top notch! I also liked a scene near the end where it was a little suspenseful. There was also a series epilogue to wrap up everything. Overall, a great Christmas romcom filled with Christmas activities and the added bonus of it being a hockey romcom. I highly recommend the entire series!
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1,652 reviews82 followers
December 4, 2023
The Christmas Clause is the third book in the Mountain Springs Christmas series. I have not yet read the previous books and found I was able to enjoy it just fine as a standalone. There is a series epilogue at the end that will catch up on the characters from previous books more--- but I skipped that for now until I go back and read those to avoid any potential spoilers!

What's better than a holiday romance? A HOCKEY holiday romance, of course! This was such a fun read! From that first hilarious (re)meeting, I was all in with this story. There were so many moments that had me laughing out loud throughout the story and I found myself smiling the entire time I read. Katie and Connor had a bit of a messy history, so it came as an unwelcome surprise when she was assigned to be his videographer... but when they wind up on the same team during a family holiday competition... well, those feelings start to change! And oh, what a fun competition that was! Mixed in with all those funny moments are so many sweet and heartfelt ones too. I really enjoyed seeing these two together and seeing them fall so quickly. They were sweet and I adored them.

The Christmas Clause is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language.

**I received an ARC for consideration. All opinions are my own.
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570 reviews18 followers
December 5, 2023
While making a quick trip to pick up a Christmas gift, Katie literally runs into the last person she would ever want to see…Connor Greene, the guy who ruined Christmas—well, her first high school Christmas dance and her sister’s dress. It’s been ten years since that horrible night. He moved to North Carolina not long after the “incident” and has made a career as a professional hockey player. So why is he in Mountain Springs, Colorado? She doesn’t stick around to find out. Little does she know this won’t be their last encounter.

Katie is a videographer and her dad has landed her an amazing opportunity to help with a new project to rebuild the brand image of the Glacier’s hockey team. And guess what player Katie gets? That’s right the new guy on the team, Connor. Not only that, but her parents have invited him to spend the holidays at their home, to participate in all their fun and games. Katie is not happy. But some forced proximity and fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants competition soon clears the air. Can you smell it? The clearing of the air? That’s right, it smells like love. The falling fast and hard kind.

Loved this one! Cute, fun, and fast read for the Christmas season! This is part of a series, but can be read as a standalone with no problem!
1,268 reviews55 followers
December 6, 2023
This was so cute! I am a big fan of the sweet romances Meg Easton writes and have really enjoyed the first two stories in the A Mountain Springs Christmas collection. Each work as a standalone, but I recommend reading in order especially because this one has the BEST series epilogue at the end.
Set in the Hallmark-esq setting of Mountain Springs, Colorado, Katie is a videographer who gets the amazing opportunity to film one of the Denver Glacier's hot hockey players for some community promos. When said hot hockey player turns out to be Connor, a former resident with rough memories tied to the area, her job is no longer as straight forward as it seemed.
I loved the dual POV in this story and depth of the characters. It was fun to see how Easton blended her small-town romance vibes (that she always lands) with the hockey trend. It fit so well and I really enjoyed the glimpses of the teammates and dynamics as well.
If you are in the mood for a family Christmas, super creative traditions, hockey hero and independent heroine, then make sure you pick up this book. It had so much heart and sweet romance, I am already looking forward to reading it again.
I received an advance reader copy of this novel. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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1,892 reviews68 followers
December 16, 2023
I'm always up for reading a book by Meg Easton. I love the way she writes her characters, and settings. Her books always make me smile. And I can't put them down. This one was no different.

I loved Katie. Things seem to be lining up for her. She's got a job as a videographer for the Denver Glaciers and she knows it will bring so much exposure to her little business. But...she has to work with the one person from high school she never wanted to see again, Connor Greene. I loved the way these two were able to put the past behind them and grow to like and even more than like each other.

Connor has just been traded to the Denver Glaciers. He didn't even get to go to his apartment and pack before he was supposed to be on the plane. And he wanted nothing to do with going back to his hometown of Mountain Springs. He just wanted to be traded again. I loved the way his attitude changes as he's with Katie. And the way he saves her when no one else would have been able to was so sweet.

I loved the Allred family. Their Christmas traditions are so great! And the epilogues in this one are amazing!

This book is one I know I'll want to read again and again!

I was sent an e-copy of the Christmas Clause by the author. All opinions are my own.
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287 reviews8 followers
December 28, 2023
I loved this story! It's a sweet holiday read about Connor who is traded to a new hockey team he doesn't want to be on (just before the holidays to boot) and Katie, a videographer hired to film Connor at various events around town during the holidays for the hockey team. Connor is a hometown boy with a sad past and a forgotten history with our dear Katie as well.

The whole time I was reading this book, I just kept thinking about how much I wanted to see this as one of my Hallmark Christmas movies...it is sweet, it's got great characters that you become invested in all the way, the holiday story is engaging and you know you want these characters to be together. You also want to know more about the other characters. A few already have their own stories, and there are a few that I hope get one! There's a a little enemies to lovers to get my trope juices where they need to be.

This is actually the third book in the series but you can totally read it on it's own and not get lost. I want to go back and read the first two just because I enjoyed this one so much and want to see how the other couples got together. I always love a book that has recurring characters.

I highly recommend this for an engaging holiday read!
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December 5, 2023
I’ve loved all Meg Easton’s books and this one is no exception. I really needed to find my Christmas spirit this year and this book delivered. Katie is part of the Allred family. They are a loud, loving family with some really fun Christmas traditions. Katie has started a videographer business which isn’t progressing as fast as she would like. Connor Greene is a hockey player who was traded without warning just days before Christmas to their archenemy. He has to leave his team, his family and his town. To make matters worse, it is the town where some of his worst childhood memories were made. He unknowingly has a history with Katie. It’s brought out when they meet and is dealt with. The town and Katie have some preconceived ideas of who Connor Greene is and they are pleasantly surprised to find the grown up Connor to be a man of warmth, loyalty and kindness. This is a great addition to The Christmas Pact and The Christmas Bet. It was really nice to get an update on the other two couples, as well as a glimpse of life five years down the road. I recommend this sweet Christmas story .
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November 24, 2024
Connor is a hockey player who has just been traded to the Denver Glaciers team and is assigned to work with Katie (the youngest Allred sister) to improve the team’s image. As they spend time in close proximity during the Christmas season to shoot a video, they get to know each other better and also clear up an issue from their high school days.

Beyond the friendly Allred family, I enjoyed the banter and close relationship between Connor and his sister, Laura. It was also fun to see the previous couples in the series and to see how their relationships have progressed.

I liked how we see the texts between the couple in this story, instead of just a mention of texting like the previous books. This was key especially with Connor travelling frequently due to his job.

This quote sums up the story nicely: “Relationships were about helping each other. Supporting each other”. The scene which leads Katie to learn this lesson is a pivotal one, and it truly cemented how important she was to Connor, despite their relationship being so new. A protective hero is always so hot! (Even in the freezing snow) 😆
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December 4, 2023
This book was so much fun. It’s full of laughter and Christmas cheer; I was so here for it. I was giggling at the beginning and joyful throughout almost all of it. Get ready for a lighthearted and lovely rom com for your Christmas season.

Katie was such a fun character to read about. I loved her family and the super fun and hilarious Christmas traditions they had. She is tough and determined almost to a fault but I really adored her.

Connor is a hockey player, which let’s be real, we are all swooning over. He is proving how much he has grown up since his younger days and how he is now responsible. He has a fierce love for people and I thoroughly enjoyed him.

This was a sweet, closed door romance. If you’re wondering if you need to know a lot about hockey to enjoy this book you really don’t. It’s talked about, but not excessively. The “kind of” meet cute between the two characters had me laughing out loud. I loved it. I am a huge fan of Meg Easton’s books and this one was no exception!
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January 2, 2024
Great book! Katie is getting a videography business started and has a chance to work with the hockey team Denver Glacier's. She simply has to video one of the players spending time in the community and then send it in. Simple enough assignment right?
Conner got traded to Denver right before Christmas. He doesn't want to go back to his old home town and is already planning on requesting a trade as soon as possible. However while he is here he has to make some community stops and be videoed for the Glacier's social media. His first appearance is a disaster with a capital D and he wonders why and if it will get any better.
Conner and Katie end up finding ways to get the videos done and end up liking each other more than they originally intended. But with relationships comes misunderstandings and confusion. After some rough spots and some good talks they find the joy they have been needing.
I was given an ARC of this book and left the review voluntarily. All opinions expressed are my own.
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