Christmas in Vermont

Emma can't stop thinking about the engagement ring her first love Fletcher gave her years ago during a Christmas ski trip to Vermont. Now a Manhattan lawyer, she sees what appears to be that same ring in a magazine photo of a social media influencer's engagement. Emma travels to the Lodge at Spruce Peak in Vermont, where the influencer is staying, to investigate the ring's connection to her past. Her arrival at the snowy resort coincides with Christmas preparations and festivities. During her stay at the lodge, Emma navigates complex emotions about her past while becoming involved in both professional opportunities and new personal connections. The story follows her journey through memory, career decisions, and matters of the heart against a backdrop of holiday celebrations. This romantic holiday tale explores themes of fate, timing, and the ways past choices shape future possibilities. The Vermont setting provides both literal and metaphorical crossroads where characters must decide which paths to take.

Readers describe this as a light, predictable holiday romance that follows standard Hallmark movie formulas. Readers appreciated: - The cozy Vermont inn setting - References to Audrey Hepburn films - Quick, easy reading pace - Clean romance without explicit content Common criticisms: - Unrealistic plot coincidences - Flat character development - Repetitive descriptions and dialogue - Rushed ending Average Ratings: Goodreads: 3.5/5 (600+ ratings) Amazon: 4.1/5 (300+ ratings) Sample reader comments: "Like watching a Hallmark movie in book form" - Goodreads reviewer "Too many convenient coincidences to be believable" - Amazon reviewer "Perfect for anyone seeking a light Christmas escape" - Barnes & Noble reviewer "The author spends more time describing outfits than developing the characters" - Goodreads reviewer The book appeals most to readers seeking an uncomplicated holiday romance without expecting depth or originality.

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🎄 Author Anita Hughes has written over 15 romance novels, with many set in glamorous locations like Rome, Paris, and Lake Como. 🎁 The story features the Plaza Hotel in New York City, which has been the setting for numerous famous films including Home Alone 2 and Eloise at the Plaza. ❄️ The Vermont setting of Woodstock is a real town known for its picturesque covered bridges, historic inns, and being one of America's prettiest Christmas destinations. 🎬 The plot involves a vintage engagement ring and a lost movie scene, drawing inspiration from classic romantic holiday films like White Christmas. 🏰 The book combines two popular romance novel settings - the luxury of Manhattan and the cozy charm of a small New England town during the holiday season.