The Christmas Village by Annie Rains follows Lucy Hannigan, a woman who inherits her beloved childhood home only to face unexpected financial troubles, leading her to rent out part of the house to her ex-fiancé, the man who broke her heart.
After her mother passes away, Lucy inherits both her childhood home, a charming pink house on Gingerbread Lane, and her mother’s bulldog, Bell. Lucy’s parents had always won the neighborhood’s annual holiday lights competition, but with her grief still fresh, Lucy isn’t sure she has the energy to continue the tradition. However, when unexpected financial news forces her to reassess her priorities, she has to make some difficult decisions.
Miles Bruno, meanwhile, is suddenly forced out of his rental just weeks before the holidays and has nowhere to go. When he reconnects with Lucy and learns she has an available apartment, he’s relieved. He knows Lucy isn’t thrilled about the arrangement, especially since he was the one who ended their engagement, but he still has feelings for her and is determined to prove that he’s changed. The question is: will it be enough for Lucy to forgive him?
I thought the book was an okay read, though it felt a bit slow at times. It didn’t have many surprises or unexpected twists. While it’s the second book in a series, it can still be read as a standalone. The characters were fine overall, though Lucy could be frustrating at times. There’s also a small mystery involving holiday pranks, which added a fun element to the story. Overall, it’s a clean, cozy romance that can help get readers into the holiday spirit.
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