I went into this book expecting a relaxing small-town read, something cozy and easy to unwind with. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised by how much depth it had.

I connected with Frankie easily. She’s in her mid-twenties, trying to find her own path in life while also dealing with medical issues and doctors who don’t truly listen to her. I felt so much sympathy for her throughout the entire book and I couldn’t help but root for her.

Then there’s Cole. A cheeky and energetic character who brings plenty of fun and charm to the story. Add in a family of adorable kittens and his heartwarming relationship with his cousin and you have all the ingredients to melt a reader’s heart.

Overall, this is such a cozy and heartwarming read, filled with family, lovable characters, a good dose of deeper themes and plenty of entertaining moments. A wonderful little small-town story that turned out to have much more depth than I expected.

There was a lot I loved about this book, so I decided to put together a little list:

The atmosphere: We get a small town with a strong sense of community, where everyone is willing to fight tooth and nail to keep their run-down ice rink alive. The way these people made me feel was truly special and my heart is overflowing with warmth just thinking about them.

The characters: I could connect with the characters on such a deep level. Whether it was Hallie or Chase, the writing made it incredibly easy for me to understand them, empathize with them and truly feel what they were feeling. Honestly, I connected with them more than I have with characters in many other books.

The ice rink: Sure, it desperately needs a renovation, but I actually loved how attached everyone was to it. There was something beautiful about the idea that every scratch had a story behind it.

How entertaining it was: This book was just such a fun read. For me, the whole package came together perfectly and I was so invested that I didn’t want to miss a single word. The story had such a smooth flow that I could just lose myself in it.

The cozy world: This book created such a warm, comforting world where a strong community can make almost anything possible. I absolutely loved every single page!

Jane is trapped in a life that makes her unhappy. Until one day, she sets off into a new life with nothing and no plan.

It’s an uplifting story with humorous elements that later develops into a suspenseful mystery. It’s a fast and easy read that aims to entertain and delivers plenty of action and creativity.

Jane is incredibly likeable. She’s a genuinely kind-hearted person and the story surrounding her love of horses was simply adorable.

It took me a few chapters to warm up to Chet, but it’s impossible not to fall for him. He was never really grumpy toward Jane and you can tell right away that the two of them have a lot of chemistry.

The first half of the book focuses more on the romance, while the second half shifts toward the mystery, raising questions and revealing secrets. The story was very well thought out throughout.

I had several entertaining hours with this book and really enjoyed reading it. At just over 200 pages, it was perfect for a weekend of reading.