Love on the Lifts by Rachel Hawthorne

      About the book: Winter Break super-secret perfect cocoa recipe:
      8 oz steamed whole milk (no skim! doesn't work!)
      2 tbsp. dark cocoa powder (big scoops)
      1 tbsp. sugar (can't be too sweet)
      4 dried, crushed mint leaves (or 1 tbsp. mint syrup)
      Stir thoroughly. Add mint swizzle stick. Combine with cute ski instructor, or brother's cute best friend, or cute guy you never noticed was cute...Enjoy.

      Quote of the Book: "No tears now, Katie. I've had other guys in my life, just none like Michael. The important thing is for you to go out and enjoy life. Get cozy with a ski instructor or Sam's friend. Don't wait for life to tap you on the shoulder. Go out and tap it." -Aunt Sue

      My thoughts and opinion: This book was really a pleasant read and I'm not just saying that. Also, it suits this month perfectly. Gosh, Nancy, did you plan this out? Did you intentionally choose a wintery read? Why, yes I did. I'm glad I chose to read this book because it was cold outside and it's nice to be able to relate to the book a bit. Speaking of relating, I could seriously relate to Kate, it was too strange. I could picture every character being someone I know. Just a name switch and it would be my life. Except the one difference between Kate and me is the fact that I don't know how to ski. 
      Kate was quite a character because she was feisty and witty but also she was clueless. She calls her brother Clueless Sam, but I would call her Clueless Kate. Or maybe Klueless Kate to have that alliteration pattern. Seriously, it took way too long for her to realize that hey! Joe had a crush on her! And maybe she has a crush on him, too! And Brad is totally not worth it! Also, I loved the petty spats she has with Sam. Oh the silly sibling fights! 
      Joe is such a cutie! Argh! One cannot have enough Joe Foster in one's life. The connection and bond Joe had with Kate is really hard to find and I just love them together. Poor guy, though. His hints did not work at all. Joe should have just confessed to Kate sooner. I really admired how he truly cared for Kate unlike Brad who cannot remember Kate's name even if it was tattooed on her forehead. 
      AUNT SUE is the coolest book character ever! Man, I wish she was my aunt! I would love to just talk to her about everything. Therefore, I have to say Aunt Sue was my favorite character. I thought it was hilarious how she played matchmaker. Oh, she's just so wise and still so clever and smart and awesome! 
      Overall, I enjoyed this book and thought it was a quick and easy read. I didn't read this while sipping mint hot chocolate, but I will definitely remember to do so if I read this book again. This book was warm, funny, and ab-snow-lutely adorable.