4 StarsThe Chimney Sweep Charm had me wishing it was Christmas and that I was with everyone in the Dickens Village! It also had me wanting my own Chimney Sweep for Christmas! ;) When Baylee and Justice first meet each other it's at the Dickens Village where she is working as a hand-bell ringer and he's working security. They both feel something for each other instantly and have a pretty drama free relationship. Not only do they like a lot of the same things but they also pretty much have the same vocabulary. Of course Baylee can't believe that someone like Justice would ever be interested in her (the theme for a lot of heroines these days) but at least she decides that she's not going to dwell too much on that and just enjoy the ride for however long it'll last. And boy does it last! These two are constantly neckin and enjoy every minute they can with each other. And can I just say that Justice's grandma is hilarious! I would've loved to see more of her!The mystery element of the book is very low key and pretty much just happens in the background. I would have loved to see more of that come out. There were so many directions that this book could have taken and I just wanted more!!For that reason and the book just ending had me rating The Chimney Sweep Charm only 4 stars. I really did enjoy it and will definitely read it again but really... I wanted more!! It was just such a fun book!! So if you are looking for a cute, quick, fluff kind of read... I say this one will be perfect for you!! This was a great story line that pittered out. The couple fell in love with out any background given as to why except that they found each other attractive and the really cool story line that includes a copy cat serial killer never evolves into anything more than just a quick couple of paragraphs at the end of the book. The entire time you are sure that the killer is after the main character and look forward to the climax when he will attack and she will be saved. Turns out he was after her best friend, and you get to hear about it through a telephone call. Neither one of the main characters ends up being there for the big final scene. Big let down again. I wish that Marcia would take a little more time developing the stories. I would not mind only reading one book a year, if it meant quality like she had at the beginning of her career. Instead I have been getting 6-7 books a year that are underdeveloped and disappointing. I don't think I am going to even buy her next one I was so disappointed.
This book is better and better every time I read it. Fun Fun Fun!!!
—Marsss
Great book!!! Plan on reading it again for sure!!
—molika
Great Christmas book!!!
—Bree
Super fun-cute read!
—Micky
