Till There Was You, Iris Morland

I'd been eagerly awaiting Heath and Jubilee's story and after reading it I was happy with where they ended up but I think I built it up so much in my head that it was bound to fall a little short. It didn't fall too short, it was just a lot of the hesitation and hurt caused by denying the other person that which would make them the happiest. The angst of that situation lasted a bit longer than I was anticipating and hoping for. The ending was so wonderful that I wished it had been given a lot more page time, like Heath's prep for the surprise or even Jubilee's evolution over her next chapter in life. There was so much there that fulfilled my every wish for them and seeing it get such a short part of the book was a bit disappointing.

The drama with Heath's past and Jubilee's need for freedom was as expected. I am glad that Heath didn't go throughout the entire book trying to shoulder everything on his own. He was a bit of a martyr and it was frustrating but he didn't neglect his resources for too long so that was a positive note. Jubilee and Heath had a lot of drama between them because of the bet and trying to convince themselves that they were each a stop-gap in one another's lives. Once things were sorted on that front it still didn't come together until the very end. There was a point when they were both honest with one another and themselves but even honesty can't create the ideal situation for happiness and togetherness, apparently, and Heath and Jubilee both suffered from honesty without determination. Heath being a martyr and Jubilee from being impulsive in regards to lumping him in with her overbearing family both got in the way of their HEA.

Overall, though, the book was good and a fitting end for the Thornton siblings.  There was passion, serious hotness with the steamy scenes, endearing awkwardness, angst, frustration, drama, acceptance, and love.

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It’s Christmas time, and the entire Thornton clan is spending the holidays in a cabin deep in the Washington woods. 

What could go wrong with twelve adults, four kids, and a dog all staying together in one big cabin?

Only the most chaotic—and memorable—Christmas ever!

Expect kisses under the mistletoe, lots of (spiked) eggnog, and even a surprise wedding as the Thornton clan celebrates the most romantic holiday of all.