A Christmas Spark follows a typical rom-com plot line. Penny is heading to her sister-in-law's family cabin to hunker down and meet a writing deadline. When she arrives, she finds she will not be alone. Her brother's best friend, Chase, is already occupying the cabin and the blizzard conditions mean neither will be going anywhere. While he's drop-dead gorgeous, he will not let go of her middle school nickname, Blister. Back then, Penny was interested in Chase. That is, until she overheard Chase dis her to his friends, saying his dog is hotter than Penny.
I could totally relate to this part of the story line. Penny, cut by the offhanded comment, has carried it around with her in her heart for years. When I was around ten, I had a crush on a boy at church. I passed him a note to say I liked him. He wrote back on the outside of the note (which everyone read as it travelled down the row), "The first time I saw you was on the front of a Mack truck." Of course, a bulldog is on the front of a Mack truck, I learned. That comment has never faded in my psyche. This line from the book resonated: "Now, I'm left wondering who has cracks in their foundation from a thoughtless comment made by me?"
The questions are simple. Can Penny forgive Chase and start again when he continues his playful banter? Will he ever let go of her pimple-reference nick-name? Will their honesty clear the air or merely open her up to further teasing? Alone in a cold, secluded cabin, Penny may just have to rely on Chase for warmth. This was a sweet, easy read that is perfect for any cold weather month.
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