Cami Richardson is good at chasing away the men in her life: first Gavin Kinkaid, a former classmate she’d helped to bully, and later, her husband who left her widowed and a single mom. Now all she wants is to bring a smile back to her eight-year-old son. What she doesn’t expect is for Gavin to become her new neighbor.

Gavin wants to settle down after serving in the Air Force and mend the separation between him and his dad. What he didn’t count on is his changing feelings when he sees Cami as a kind woman instead of his former adversary.

When Cami’s son blindsides them both during the Christmas season, is their reunion at risk or will it grow stronger?



My Thoughts: A wonderful book just in time for the holidays! This book was an enjoyable read that is full of many lessons. This novel is not only about family, forgiveness and letting go, but also about bullying and what it can create. Bullying, name calling is something I believe we have all faced at one time in our lives. Beautifully written with a flowing storyline that keeps the reader interested.


The characters are interesting, down to earth and easy to relate to. This is an enjoyable romance novel with lessons to learn that the reader can read during the holiday season or any time of the year! I look forward to reading more from Elaine Stock. ( )

This is such a sweet romance. I loved Cami’s son Danny. He helps his mom and her old friend to connect again. Cami learns to trust in God again also. I laughed and cried while reading this book. I received a copy of this book from Celebratelit for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )

This is a great story about forgiveness and bullying. It's funny how Cami was such a snob when she was growing up. I think she may have went along with her friends when they were mean to Gavin and his family. We all grow up with different lifestyles, but for some it is hard when you have very little. I loved how the author used two people who at one time were enemies to show how people can change as they mature and get older.

Gavin is a perfect example of how forgiveness works. After moving across the street from Cami and her son, he knew there may be some hurt feelings. What I really liked was how the author used a woman as the bully in the story. Yes, women can be mean and judgmental. It was nice to read how Gavin was able to forgive Cami for all she had done to him while they were growing up.

The best character to me in the story was Danny. He is a precious little boy who has a heart of gold. Cami has raised him well and he takes to Gavin quickly. In the story Danny is exposed to bullying himself and I thought he handled it well. It was a shock to him to find out his mom had been a bully. We don't realize sometimes how hurtful our words can be, but this little boy showed everyone how to forgive and love. I won't tell anything else about the story so I won't spoil how God worked in several people's lives. It is a wonderful story that we can all take a lesson from. Don't miss this wonderful story of relationships, forgiveness and God's love.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion. ( )

When the boy she bullied is now the man who is now her neighbor, Cami’s past and present collide.

Who here regrets decisions they made as a teenager?

Thankfully, most of the time, we grow up. Elaine Stock examines this exact thing in Christmas Love Year Round with her characters. Cami has matured, no longer allowing her peers and family to influence her decisions. Gavin’s immediate forgiveness and acceptance of Cami and her son is commendable and something we should all aspire to be.
And when something more brews between these characters, I was cheering for them. But not everyone is as quick as Gavin to let go of old hurts.

Stock’s story is one to curl up with on a cool afternoon as it wraps the reader in the warmth of falling in love with the most unexpected person.

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A lovely story that embodies all that Christmas is about. The author has tackled the issues of bullying and forgiveness very gently, allowing the characters to realize that God and love can change the hardest hearts. Learning to forgive others can be a difficult lesson. Cami has definitely learned this the hard way and until she leaves things with the Lord, she cannot forgive herself. Is it possible that in return she can help others accept forgiveness and thus experience love? A wonderful book with engaging characters - you won't want to put it down!
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