Merrick, Regina Rudd. 12 Days of Mandy Reno. Morrilton, AR: Scrivenings Press, 2023.

RenoVations Inc. #2

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Summary

Law student Amanda Reno is stuck in her tiny hometown in Kentucky to complete her studies virtually and work part-time at the Clementville Café. Her parents are stuck in Brazil, leaving Mandy to celebrate Christmas without them.

Young Sheriff Clay Lacey takes matters into his own hands, devising a plan to take Mandy’s mind off her crushed expectations. She is no longer his classmate’s tagalong kid sister, but a young woman he is increasingly attracted to.

How will Mandy react when she finds out Clay is the one working to make sure she has a memorable Christmas? Will she be pleased? Or will she cringe as she thanks the man who may be falling in love with her?

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My Adult Review

I love the RenoVations Inc series by Regina Merrick. The first three books were originally published as part of the Mosaic Collection. They are now being republished by Scrivenings Press. 12 Days of Mandy Reno is a great Christmas story and a fairly quick read – great for a day curled up by the fireplace or Christmas tree. 

Mandy is disappointed. It is likely her last Christmas at home before moving on after passing the bar. Her parents are on a short-term mission trip but were scheduled to return in time for all the holiday festivities. A natural disaster keeps them away from home and Mandy is having a hard time accepting it. The young sheriff decides to secretly create the 12 Days of Mandy based on The Twelve Days of Christmas. Readers will enjoy the sweet romance as more and more people discover who is behind the gifts Mandy is receiving. The gifts do give Mandy something to look forward to each day and put a smile on her face.

Merrick has developed likable characters and enough tension to keep readers reading. I can’t wait to read more about the Reno family as the series continues. 

12 Days of Mandy Reno is an adult contemporary romance but is appropriate for a K-12 Christian school library. Older middle schoolers and high schoolers will enjoy it as will adults.

I received a complimentary copy of 12 Days of Mandy Reno. This is my honest review. 

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