Home for Christmas (Texas #9) in RJ Scott

Nov 22, 2018 LeeAnn rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I was so excited when I heard we were going to once again visit the D! Reconnecting with Riley and Jack and all their kids. I love visiting this family.
In this story we have Connor, twin of Lexi . We also get to know River, who Connor has had a major crush on since first meeting him in the hall at college. It was reciprocated although that wasn't obvious at the start.
Throughout this story we not only get to get to know River and Connor but we also get a front row seat to watching their relatio ...more

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Nov 28, 2018 Serena Yates rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: gay, holiday, read-2018

Another installment of the Campbell-Hayes saga – count me in! It’s set a few years after the previous book and it was great to see all the characters again, especially in a Christmas setting which is all about family to start with. Jack, the cowboy, and Riley, the oil man, are still very much themselves. Going through their Christmas traditions with the entire family there as events unfold was simply wonderful. There is drama, some angst, but mostly this story focuses on the love this family sha ...more

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Nov 22, 2018 Joscelyn Smith rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Kidnapped for Christmas

This was a great feel good holiday read. Connor is unbelievably sweet and River needs all that sweetness to act as a balm to soothe all the hurts his heart holds. I enjoyed seeing River being folded into Connor's family because he was in desperate need of a place to belong. This touching story is a great addition to the Texas series. ...more

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Nov 27, 2018 Elle Kay rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Connor is all grown up. He clearly inherited the best of both his Dads, demonstrated in his caring, determination and loyalty. So clearly the path to his Happily Ever After has to have some detours.

Enter River. He is a man consumed by his own demons and uncertain of his own strengths, even after Connor points them out to him. This story beautifully manages the messy process of putting all your broken bits back together, creating a poignant Christmas story.

Home for Christmas is everything fans Connor is all grown up. He clearly inherited the best of both his Dads, demonstrated in his caring, determination and loyalty. So clearly the path to his Happily Ever After has to have some detours.

Enter River. He is a man consumed by his own demons and uncertain of his own strengths, even after Connor points them out to him. This story beautifully manages the messy process of putting all your broken bits back together, creating a poignant Christmas story.

Home for Christmas is everything fans of the Texas series could want - enough Riley/Jack to know that the things readers adore about them remain; updates on siblings Hayley, Max and Lexie and a few brief cameos from the various ranch hands/Legacy staff and extended family. RJ Scott drops us back into their world, although years have passed, and somehow it feels as if we didn’t miss those years after all.

There are a few small details that are missed (what happened to Carol? Is she still an honorary part of their family? Did she bestow her cookie recipes on the guys?) and some things that are glossed over (an ever-so-brief mention of the twins’ surrogate, an equally brief mention of a contingency plan in place for Max) but overall, readers should feel satisfied with the quality of the catching up with beloved characters. Given the large number of characters that have been introduced over the Texas and Legacy series’, and the word limitations of the current tale, RJ did an admirable job of trying to ensure nobody was left out. As always, there were plot points that I personally would love to explore (more about the dogs) in future books (nudge nudge to the author) yet I felt satisfied at the conclusion of this book.

If you’re new to the Texas series, this story is strong enough to be read as a stand-alone. But do yourself a favour and start at the beginning; the complexity of relationships and the richness of life at the D is balm for the heart. (The audio by Sean Crisden makes the experience even more fantastic, if you’re so inclined.)

Reviewer received ARC in exchange for an unbiased review. But who are we kidding? I love this series far too much to be too unbiased. RJ does not disappoint and this is a great addition to the series. ...more

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Nov 03, 2018 Rachel rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Review to follow on release.

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Nov 28, 2018 Paul rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: bought_it, preordered, holidays, review-copy

A Christmas story in the Riley and Jack world? Definitely a must-read for me!!

Honestly, you could (maybe, possibly) read this as a stand-alone, but WHY? The Texas series is amazing and not to be missed. This is Connor's story (one of the Campbell-Hayes twins). Connor and River are both endearing and complicated. River has a past he doesn't want to disclose and Connor is much like Pappa Jack and wants/needs to "fix" everything. I don't do spoilers, so don't expect this review to rehash/retell the ...more

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Nov 27, 2018 Heather Rawlins rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I love stories that move from one generation to the next, and still get a peek at the older characters. Oh and Christmas, it was a sweet story of Connor and River. I liked that there was such a difference in them, not just their backgrounds. It was a quiet story about them, it just kept flowing and from their story to Christmas activities and back to them. It was sweet, hot and beautiful love story. I definitely recommend this book.

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Nov 28, 2018 Tracy Cox rated it it was amazing

This was a great addition to the Texas series. In this book we get to see Connor all grown up and in love with his best friend. This story is a must read for anyone who has read the Texas series.

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Nov 30, 2018 ButtonsMom2003 rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: blog, purchased

More Texas? Yes, please!

Home for Christmas is RJ Scott's latest story in her wildly popular Texas series. If you follow this series at all you have to read this one. It's Connor's story – one of Jack and Riley's children and Lexi's twin. If you haven't read anything in this series Home for Christmas actually stands alone quite well. You maybe won't get the same tingly, deep feelings when reading as I did but you will still enjoy it very much. I wouldn't suggest reading any of the other books in ...more

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Dec 02, 2018 Kathy Johnson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This is the ninth in the MM Texas Series. This also is set at Christmas, which was wonderful. This is Connor’s story, having read all the other Texas series books, it was great to get to catch up with all the characters. Connor is grown in this book and embarking on his adult life. RJ Scott has created characters that are complex and emotional, who take life’s hardships and turn them into something great. The characters are very inspirational. This is a fast moving book, it is hard to put down, ...more

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Dec 04, 2018 kathleen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This story has all the feels!!!!
I just fell in love with Connor and River. Watching their love story unfold in all it's glory was amazing. There is sweetness, struggles, misunderstandings but above all else there is love. Love of family. Love of your chosen person.
Getting to revisit with the Campbell-Hayes family is the best Christmas present of all! I loved this holiday story! ...more

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