Lighthearted, whimsical, and is bursting with opportunities for romance to blossom.
After losing an important reelection bid, Laney McGregor is headed home for the holidays with a crushed spirit and a bruised ego. With disappointment in the past and no real direction for the future, Laney finds herself in an entirely unfamiliar position, not in complete control of the situation. With the magic of the season being the last thing on her mind, Laney hopes she can enjoy the company of her family while not being overwhelmed by the candy cane sweetness of Mapleton at Christmastime. But her playful best friend gives Laney some homework for the holidays, a lighthearted list to add a little levity to what has been a difficult year. The festive to-do list, dubbed Operation Christmas Cliché, is sure to be a balm to Laney’s hurting soul, even if she doesn’t want to admit it to herself. But when a family emergency leaves the bustling family business, a Christmas tree farm, in Laney’s hands, she’ll have to step completely out of her comfort zone and rely on someone else for help. That someone just happens to be Ford Marshall, a blast from her past that Laney never hoped to get reacquainted with. Some things never change in a small town, but to Laney’s surprise, Ford has changed. And for the better. Her developing feelings, the joy of the season, and a little too much hot cocoa make it difficult to think straight, but with her career on the line, Laney’s got some important decisions to make before she leaves Mapleton.
It’s impossible not to love a book that is lighthearted, whimsical, and is bursting with opportunities for romance to blossom, and Leah Dobrinska’s twinkling novel, Together With You, accomplishes all of this with sincerity and joy! With a broken heart on the mend, a quaint holiday season underway, affectionate snowball fights, well-meaning friends and family members meddling in love lives, unrequited love, and charming small town traditions, this sweet novel is filled with every beloved and anticipated trope a holiday romance could offer. Bringing an enduring love story up to speed, the author includes plenty of contemporary pop culture references and opportunities for readers to feel a part of the wintry celebrations while developing a luscious chemistry between Ford and Laney. And if you’re already an enraptured fan of the Mapleton series, a few familiar characters contribute seamlessly to the story arc, adding to the overall warm and cozy feel of this charming tale. Christmas can’t come back around soon enough with Together With You, a new modern classic you’ll enjoy any time of year.
