I enjoyed these three short stories involving different types of romancing. Annie cares for puppies abandoned under Christmas tree with help from veterinarian Nate. Medical resident Drew shows Sunny how to get over a bad New Years Eve breakup. Handyman John still cares for genius Leigh even years after their summer fling ended badly.
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I always enjoy visiting the cozy mountain town of Virgin River, my favorite fictional place. 'TIS THE SEASON is a compilation of two holiday stories from the series. If you're new to the Virgin River series, I might not recommend jumping in with this book. But if you're a regular, you'll enjoy catching up with favorite characters and meeting some new ones.

Under the Christmas Tree: An abandoned box of newborn puppies brings Nate, the hot, young town veterinarian, together with a softhearted salon owner named Annie. Annie was recently burned by a real loser, and she doesn't think guys like Nate, who used to date young Southern Cal beauties, would be interested in her. Luckily, they had the squirmy little puppies to keep bringing them together. I think Annie's obsession with the puppies was a bit excessive, but overall this was a sweet, cozy Christmas romance. 3 Stars.

Midnight Confessions: Of the two Virgin River stories, this was my favorite. Nate's niece, Sunny, is visiting for the holidays, and he takes her to the annual New Year's Eve party at Jack's bar. Yikes, Sunny has some major emotional baggage and wants to stay far away from men. Drew, a med student, is smitten with Sunny, even though she's cold, cold, cold. He's determined to use his charm to chip away Sunny's icy exterior. I enjoyed this couple's romance, and wondered if they ever got their own full-length book! 4 Stars.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. ( )

Readers are treated to three Christmas visits to Virgin River in this book containing three of Carr's previously published books. With their recurring characters, these books always feel like a visit with old friends and Carr does not disappoint in these stories. Review based on a copy received from NetGalley. ( )

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