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Cute pup wearing a Santa hat. Dual title font with “Christmas” is a sloppy, nearly illegible font. Christmas tag design is an appealing touch. Synopsis sounded adorable. What’s not to love about small-town holidays and pets?
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POV ~> Third person

Callie left California and her all-too successful family for green pastures and colder winters. She opened a daycare for dogs in idyllic Silver Falls and her business has steadily gained success though she feels it may not measure up when compared to the doctors, lawyers, and professor in her family. This year, she’s determined to win the Main Street Holiday Window competition.
Brandt is spending the holidays with his aunt in Silver Springs although he’d prefer to stay away from the one place that once met everything to him until betrayal struck hard from an unlikely source. Freelancing, he can work anywhere at any time but chooses not to put down any roots. Now, not only does he find himself back in town for his aunt but he feels an unwelcome attraction to the gal that runs the daycare that keeps his aunt’s dogs while she’s at work.
There’s a few mischievous townfolks, some meddling mutts, and a bit of miscommunication, but Callie and Brandt are drawn together slowly but surely, it’s an undeniable attraction that’s sweet and sometimes frustrating.
Secondary cast is entertaining. Dialogue is smart, interactions felt natural. The plot flowed nicely and was written smoothly. Predictability was low. The conclusion was solid.
If you are looking for a sweet holiday romance with a small-town setting and has plenty of dogs, this is the perfect read for you!
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Rating: [PG] ~ Score: 4.325 ~ Stars: 4
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Lots of cute dogs, a matchmaking aunt and some serious romance, made this a fun book to read.

Doggy daycare owner, Callie Andrews, was determined to win the annual Silver Falls Christmas window display competition this year. She couldn’t wait for her family to arrive and see how well Wags and Tails was doing. They think all she does is play with dogs all day and want her to find a better career. She would show them that she had become a successful business owner.

Brandt Winslow left Silver Falls six years ago after his business partner sold their company right out from under him. Brandt was still angry at Nick about it. He was back in town to visit his aunt Margot for Christmas and just hoped he didn’t run into Nick while he was there. He didn’t know how he would react or what he would say to him. The last thing he expected was for his aunt to try to set him up with a girl. He didn’t have time for it and didn’t plan on sticking around once Christmas was over. But, it seems when Margot sets her goal on a couple, they end up falling in love.

The cover of this book grabbed my attention right away. The story is also very enjoyable too and definitely put me in the holiday mood. I loved the characters and couldn’t get enough of them. I especially liked how Callie was able to get Brandt used to being around dogs when he was a little scared at first. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves animals or just a good clean romance.

'The Christmas Window' is a delightful gem. The story engaged me from the very beginning, with real characters who had heartfelt issues in their lives. It was the perfect holiday story and made me very much want to visit Silver Falls. It is heartwarming to read of the kindness of people and completely put me in a Christmas mood. I highly recommend it to all.

3 Cute Doggy Stars
Look... Just Look at this adorable doggie on the cover! How can you not want to read this book from that alone!
Take a capable woman wanting to show her family, she is a-ok. She has resettled in this town and feels at home. A way to make them feel like she is successful is to win the Christmas Window competition

Our fella is just a little tired and lost. He comes back to this town to assist his favorite aunt. What he doesn't count on is his aunt playing matchmaker with this cute woman she has befriended.

Aunt does a little push and shove and the next thing you know, these two are sort of interested in each other.

A sweet and heartwarming Christmas romance. It's fun to read and enjoyable.
I loved the plot, the cast of characters and the style of writing.
Recommended!
Many thanks to Tule Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC

A great christmas read. Matchmakers in town are trying to get Callie and Brandt together, but they both have issues from their past they need to deal with. A great festive read

The Christmas Window by Melissa McClone. A heart-warming holiday story. A great book to get you in the holiday spirit. A small town, friends, new friends, coming home, and dogs. This author knows how to write a story that pulls you in from the first page.

A simply enchanting Christmas story that is sure to put you in the mood for holiday magic. The characters are realistic, and with the vivid imagery the author has created, it’s so easy to place myself right in the middle of Silver Falls and take part in the small towns festivities. I’m always on the lookout for Ms McClone’s stories, they never disappoint in providing escape and entertainment.

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

This story is very sweet with a lot of heart and self reflection. The writer creates very realistic characters set in an idyllic setting that makes the reader wish for snowy nights and Christmas cheer. I really enjoyed being sucked into the lives of the residents of Silver Falls.