Jacob Churcher returns to his childhood home after the death of his mother. Upon arrival he discovers that the mother he hadn't seen in over 20 years had become a hoarder. While cleaning through layer after layer of junk he uncovers family secrets that need to be brought to life. During this process he meets Rachel, a woman looking for answers and trying to fill holes in her own past. Little do they know that their past lives are intertwined. During this journey they mend family ties and discover that love is possible and deserving for two people who had given up on ever finding happiness.
I enjoyed this book, and it was a really quick read, taking me only a few hours. However, it was a bit too wholesome for my taste. I could have used a bit more grit, with Jacob's abusive past/mother, and a little more steam/hotness with the romance storyline between Jacob and Rachel. I've never read Richard Paul Evans before, so I'm guessing he writes clean/wholesome stuff. There's nothing wrong with that, and I did enjoy the story. I was in the mood for a little, quick wintry and Christmassy themed book and this did the trick.
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