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This is one of my favorite books ever! I loved everything about it: the characters, the setting, the story... I couldn't think of a better to get into the Christmas mood this year. So if you're looking for your first Christmas book of the year, look no further! You just found it! :)
Now with that being said, I need to review this book.
Let's be honest, at the beginning of the book I wanted to shake Alexis quite a few times. She was just so negative and gloomy and focused on he ...more
This is one of my favorite books ever! I loved everything about it: the characters, the setting, the story... I couldn't think of a better to get into the Christmas mood this year. So if you're looking for your first Christmas book of the year, look no further! You just found it! :)
Now with that being said, I need to review this book.
Let's be honest, at the beginning of the book I wanted to shake Alexis quite a few times. She was just so negative and gloomy and focused on he ...more

"Impossible. So that meant God had an idea when Alexis didn't."
When interior designer Alexis Blake won the opportunity to enter an eight week long "Restoring Christmas" home redesign contest, she was full of possibilities. . . . until, she met her stand-in videographer and the stubborn, prickly homeowner. Elsie wanted change without changing, while Gabe Langley's effervescent optimism was mildly annoying and surprisingly adorable.
After a series of unfortunate events, Gabe asks Alexis the millio ...more
When interior designer Alexis Blake won the opportunity to enter an eight week long "Restoring Christmas" home redesign contest, she was full of possibilities. . . . until, she met her stand-in videographer and the stubborn, prickly homeowner. Elsie wanted change without changing, while Gabe Langley's effervescent optimism was mildly annoying and surprisingly adorable.
After a series of unfortunate events, Gabe asks Alexis the millio ...more

I was immediately drawn into this wonderful tale by Cynthia Ruchti! I related to Gabe's optimistic personality because I am a "glass half-full" kind of girl. And I loved Alexis' determination! But each of the characters stole a little piece of my heart. This story of Christmas Restored is so full of emotion and heart, that I was actually sad when it came to an end. I consider this a book that anyone would enjoy, no matter what your favorite genre is. And I highly recommend any of Cynthia's books
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