H.M. Ward’s “Christmas Kisses” is a charming tale of holiday romance. The protagonist of the tale is Holly Connelly, whom Ryan Darcy has been pursuing nonstop for the previous three years. Ryan’s attractiveness and captivating charisma have created a frenzy of yearning in Holly.
Holly worries that Ryan will be just another conquest because she knows he’s a heartbreaker. Holly finds it difficult to turn away from Ryan when they are by themselves throughout the Christmas season because she is conflicted about her feelings and her fear of looking back.