Rating: 5š
Itās been a while since the first novel where I encountered Harlow (he of the movie Meet Cute) and Teddy but it only took a sentence or two before the effervescent Low and the steadfast Teddy came happily alive once more.
This time the now together pair is leaving sunny LA for the snowy temps of Minnesota and a Christmas with Teddyās family. Itās Lowās first time meeting them and at a major holiday at that.
What could go wrong?
Neuhold brings us a delightful heartwarming story, filled with family, Holiday gathering and festivities, as well as a bit of angst when Teddyās mother slow to warm up to Low. Neuhold gently explores a realistic,loving mother/son relationship and the changing dynamic when one brings home their āforever loveā. I so enjoyed watching the family, Tedās mother and the men navigate what could have been a awkward holiday but instead turns out to be a very happily memorable Christmas.
Operation Meet the Parents is a well written holiday romance centered around an established wonderful couple, two highly delightful men, each with a secret mission and special gifts for each other. Thereās so much laughter, tremendous characters,some sexy fun, and a ton of love of all types, romantic and that of family.
In short, just a terrific story and a great Christmas sequel for Low and his Teddy Bear. Iām really hoping that Neuhold will give us their wedding and a welcome reunion with both families and friends.
Both books are just a delight and Iām absolutely recommending both. Read one, then this heartfelt lovely Christmas tale.
Operation HEA series:
Operation Meet Cute #1
Operation Meet the Parents #2
Synopsis:
Teddy is ready to pop the question, but can he find the perfect movie-moment proposal for Harlow? And more importantly, will Low survive meeting the parents? Oh, the joy of Christmas.
A missed connecting flight, inappropriate winter attire, and a kitchen fireā¦it wouldnāt be Christmas without some complications, right?
I know Harlow is desperately trying to impress my family, but Iām a lot more concerned about coming up with a proposal worthy of his Hollywood dreams. That is if he doesnāt burn the house down first.
Thereās nothing like the holidays with family. Fa la la la laā¦.
***Operation Meet the Parents is a 25K word novella companion to the full-length novel, Operation Meet Cute. Donāt miss this warm and fuzzy, all-the-Christmas-feels, steamy story.
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