Book Review: A Christmas Memory 2 by Max Vos

Reviewed by JustJen

Title: A Christmas Memory 2
Author: Max Vos
Series: Memories #2
Heroes: Adam/J.J.
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 89 Pages
Publisher: Max Vos
Release Date: January 14, 2015
Available at: Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  It’s been a year since coach Adam Sutton changed JJ’s life with a Christmas proposal. Now happily married, the two men are dealing with everything life is throwing at them – new family members, homophobia and prejudice, not to mention an unexpected offer that is about to change both their lives – forever.

Review:

This was a great follow up to A Christmas Memory. It’s been a year since we last saw Adam and JJ. They are now settling into their new married life together and are about to make some new memories at the next Christmas. JJ is still becoming accustomed to being surrounded by such a warm and loving family, but the Suttons sure do make it easy. I can’t imagine anyone not wanting to be around a family like them. There are laughs, teasing, and just general fun when they are all together proving that family is what you make it. We learn a little more about JJ and his past, but the focus here is really on how the family sticks together.

There are also a few side stories here. The homophobic ex-fiancé of Matt is also back, unfortunately, though Maggie and her boys quickly put her in her place once again. The bigger addition is Thad, a student at the school where Adam and JJ teach. His religious extremist parents threw home out on the street when he told them he was gay, and this is where Adam and JJ find him. With things being shuffled around in the Sutton family, Maggie ends up being in the perfect position to take Thad in. Of course, the rest of the Sutton clan take to him as well, and he is enveloped in Sutton love. I really enjoyed this part of the story.

This is another quick afternoon read that centers around the Christmas holiday. I can’t believe I’m reading more sweet and fluffy from Mr. Vos (and enjoying it!), but he really does a nice job. This is definitely more than just a short Christmas story though, and with the somewhat open ending, I’m looking forward to seeing these guys and their wonderful family again.

Overall Impression: I really liked it

*I received a copy of this book from the author in return for a fair and honest review.*