Reviewed by Nikyta
Title: The Magic of Weihnachten
Author: Bru Baker
Series: Celebrate! – 2014 Advent Calendar
Heroes: Walsh & Dierck
Genre: M/M Contemporary/Holiday
Length: 51 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 1, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon and All Romance eBooks
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads
Blurb: American Walsh Brandt is happy when a promotion lands him his dream job and a quiet new life in Germany. Until December rolls around, when he realizes it’s almost impossible to hide from the holiday season in Germany.
Dierck Reiniger is fascinated by Walsh’s hatred of Christmas and makes it his personal mission to help Walsh enjoy Weihnachten and the German traditions he grew up with. Walsh has a great time getting to know Dierck—but he still isn’t sold on Christmas, despite Dierck’s efforts. Dierck’s on the rebound, and he’s determined to develop their physical relationship slowly, much to Walsh’s frustration. It isn’t until they’re alone in a secluded cabin—hiding from the traditional trappings—that Walsh finally recognizes what the magic of the season can bring when spent with someone special.
Review:
Working in Germany, Walsh anticipates a blissfully quiet Christmas until December rolls around and Weihnachten is in full swing. Hating Christmas, Walsh is beyond disgusted with the sudden explosion of holiday cheer… until he meets Dierck. Dierck makes it his mission to get Walsh to like Weihnachten again but while they’re both attracted to each other, Dierck’s still getting over his last relationship. But as the end of Weihnachten nears, doubts about their relationship plague Walsh and when the time comes will they be more than just a holiday fling?
This was an adorably cute story! I loved that Walsh hated Christmas and that Dierck was so determined to change his mind. As characters, Walsh was more somber and preferred the quiet while Dierck was more outgoing and cheerful. It was interesting to see how Walsh blossomed under Dierck’s attentions and how he grew to enjoy the holiday after everything Dierck did to change his mind.
While I really enjoyed this one, I wish it had been longer. I would have loved to actually see more of Walsh and Dierck on their dates and to experience them getting to know each other instead of being told about it. All the traditions that Dierck dragged Walsh to or did for him, I would have liked to see more of them.
In the end, though, this was a sweet little Christmas story. I loved the German spin to it and being able to learn of the different traditions. I adored the fact that Dierck tried so hard to get Walsh to love the holiday and, as a couple, I found them very cute together. I’m hoping we’ll see more of them one day because I’d be eager to see where they stand in a year or two.
Overall Impression: I really liked it!
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in return for a fair and honest review.*
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