This is a different story from Erica. It veers off her normal path and it is a lovely story. It is subtle yet packs a powerful punch. Elijah is a bit of a nerd but how he is described is totally sexy and Olive was humiliated as a child but learns that she should not be embarrassed. It is a bit like the training of the horses, you just have to have patience. So who has the upper hand? Not who you think.

This addition to the series is another treat. Great storyline. Loving, strong characters and wonderful Christmas setting.

Eli and Olive are stuck in a family feud between their fathers, making them enemies. Olive's passion is horses whereas Eli's is horticulture. In an attempt to reconcile, Olive's father makes a proposal. The proposal involves Eli and Olive who themselves despise each other for something cruel and humiliating that happened when they were teenagers. They have now matured and prepared to make amends on conditions imposed by their fathers. Eli's father has his own agenda and no one bears a grudge better than him. His ultimate goal is very devious. Can Eli go through with the plan? Can Olive forgive him when she learns the truth?

The story is well presented. Eli and Olive are entertaining and loving characters. The twists are unexpected. An interesting and easy to read plot. A fabulous series.

I received a complimentary eARC and the views expressed are my personal opinion.