Book Review: The List by C.J. Hunt

The O'Donnells of Rivers End Book 1

“CJ Hunt spins funny, warm prose in her small town series about love and family. Be sure you have a cozy blanket and a comfy place to read because you’ll be turning pages until you've read every last book." ~Odette Stone, author of The Guilty Series

When Selina Peterman arrives in Rivers End one stormy night, it’s disorienting enough to discover she’s inherited a house. But when she learns that the house is filled to the rafters with junk—and uncomfortable family secrets—all she wants is to clean it, sell it, and get the heck out. No problem, except that she’s about to meet the biggest complication of all: the gorgeous caretaker who’s living there.

Connor O’Donnell knows he shouldn’t get involved with the sexy granddaughter of the man he’d looked up to for so long. He’s not sure he’s even ready for a relationship, and getting involved with someone he knows isn’t going to stick around is risky—if not outright stupid. But with the snow falling outside and Christmas on the way, it’s all too easy for the two of them to stay inside and play house. It’s only for a few days, right?

Come home to Rivers End and discover the ghosts of Christmases past…

While all the Rivers End stories can be read as standalones, you may want to read each mini-series in order to preserve any plot surprises and get the full picture of how the characters lives weave together! The following is the suggested reading order:

The MacAllisters of Rivers End #1 - Silver Bells (Isaac + Jenna, Beginnings) available for FREE! #2 - Tipsy (Shannon + Lucas) #3 - Reindeer Games (Ginger + Eli) #4 - Wedding Bells (Isaac + Jenna, Happily Ever After)

The O'Donnells of Rivers End #1 - The List (Selina + Connor)

The Martinez Family of Rivers End #1 - Maybe (Lucie + Daniel)

The Witches of Rivers End (romance with a touch of magic) #0 - Trick or Treat (Mona + Garrett) Newsletter Subscriber Exclusive freebie! #1 - Merry (Merry + Dillon) available for FREE! #2 - Oona (Oona + Sam)

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My Review:

Oh my gosh! This story is just so cute and so much fun. I spent pretty much the whole book giggling. But along with all the giggles, there’s a heaping dose of family drama and angst. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know driven Type-A Selina and the more laid-back Connor (and all his ‘secrets’). I loved the way this story ends and now I’m more interested than ever in reading more about the O’Donnell siblings I received a complimentary copy of this book through Hidden Gems Books.