Second in the Minnesota Christmas series, Heidi Cullinan presents readers with Arthur Anderson, a sweet thirty- nine year old looking for love. When his roommate and lover gets angry with him because he wants more than just the fling they've been having, he makes Arthur choose -- become more serious about their relationship or he leaves. When Arthur can't come to grips with it, it leaves his lover with no choice but to leave him and this is where Arthur's mother steps in, trying to play matchmaker with all the single gay guys in their town. Since it's Christmas, Arthur cannot seem to escape his mother's reach so when he is forced to take part in the sleigh ride fundraiser, it puts him in near proximity to Gabriel Higgins, the sweet and smart librarian.

Heidi Cullinan puts two opposites together and somehow makes them work together. Neither one of them is thrilled with the idea of being together during the holidays, but somehow their non-dates turn into real dates and their friendship becomes more than that.

SLEIGH RIDE isn't very long, but this book manages to put you in a good mood no matter what. I think it's because the author just writes some really sweet characters that you cannot help but love. Cullinan infuses the story with holiday cheer, charismatic characters and a whole load of charm. What else could you want from a holiday romance?