Heavenly Melody: A Snow Globe Christmas Book 7, Sammi Cee

I was caught by both men right from the start.  There was a bit of hesitation on Zach's part for me, but only because he held himself back whereas Avi was all out there 100% of the time.  He wore his heart on his sleeve and couldn't keep a secret from his face if his life depended on it.  I actually like that quality because it's incredibly honest.

The connection between both men was instantaneous and they slowly explored what that meant for them.  It began with concern, attraction, and friendship.  A crazy idea gave them a bit more of a romantic push and it was just what they needed to find the partner of their hearts.

There were moments of grief that were simply and well written that captured exactly what Zach needed to experience and with Avi's history, he was the perfect person to give comfort and empathy when it was needed.

Even with the cute and very obvious meddling of friends, they were drawn together all on their own and I really enjoyed their pacing despite the short story length.  The familial reunion/reconciliation felt a little rushed, but in no way forced.  I liked that Zach's support group and idea of family was opened and broadened with Avi's subtle influence.  It was clear that they really were perfect for one another and all of it worked together to bring a whole lot of warmth to the story and to me while I read.

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When you’re holding hope in the palm of your hands…

The holiday season is Avi Layton’s favorite time of the year. In his opinion, there’s nothing better than offering hope to those he meets at the local soup kitchen. When Zachary Smith, the new volunteer with sorrow-filled brown eyes, is uncomfortable attending a Christmas Party, Avi offers to be his fake date.

When one date turns into two, will the spirit of the season reveal a whole new path for both men—together?