karlyloar's review against another edition
3.0
Very predictable Christmas love story. Very “Hallmark” movie. Mostly enjoyable.
qgg's review against another edition
4.0
I found this book in audible plus romance and it had Christmas in the title, so I imagined a completely different book than what this was. It was actually a regular fiction title that happened to have a little bit about Christmas and a bit with the grumpy hermit (and occasionally kind) neighbor next door. The best part of this book was Jenny’s awkwardness with her new friends and every character’s personal journey of growth. I recommend this book
elh1985's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
What a heartfelt story of escapism after heartbreak. Jenny is a head strong women determined after going through so much to prove she can make it on her own. Once settled in the cottage she inherited begins to make friends... something she didn't have when living in Scotland. Always in her twin sisters shadow, through this book she grows with confidence and discovers who she is. Well written Beth Moran 👏
jenna_cross's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up. A super sweet, wonderfully awkward, cozy, full of community Christmas story. Exactly what my heart wants from a holiday romance.
my_introvert_bookishlife's review against another edition
4.0
What a heartwarming story, if friendship, self discovery and family. I love the setting of this story, and Jenny, the main character, is beyond endearing. I laughed (and rolled my eyes laughing), and fought the tears as I felt to depths of despair and heartache Jenny felt.
I loved her character growth and she found herself and found a family in the friends of her choosing (and they chose her back too).
I didn’t quite get the romance part, although I got the connection she and Mack had but idk how that translated into love- although I did fall for his McGrumpy persona.
4.5 stars
I loved her character growth and she found herself and found a family in the friends of her choosing (and they chose her back too).
I didn’t quite get the romance part, although I got the connection she and Mack had but idk how that translated into love- although I did fall for his McGrumpy persona.
4.5 stars
brokelibrary's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
iellzbellz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
austra_pro's review against another edition
3.0
Bij ok. Šedevrs nav, bet nav arī slikti. Skaidrs, ka man un autorei ir atšķirīgas izpratnes par to, kad cilvēks skaitās iztukšītī. Pēc manas loģikas galvenā varone nevarēja finansiāli izvilkt gadu, maksimums - divus mēnešus. Bet ko gan es saprotu? Brīžiem arī bišķi neadekvāti rīkojās, bet nu ok - tas tā kā atbilst viņas dzīves pieredzei. Ja nebūtu tās pārsaldinātās beigas, būtu labāk. Bet patīkami, ka stāstījums nebija sasteigts, ieliekot to gada rāmī, nevis liekot cilvēkiem no iepazīšanās līdz altārim aizskriet 2 nedēļās (jo tieši tik ilgam laikam viņai vajadzēja pietikt naudai, pēc tam jau jāmeklē naudīgs vīrs utt.).
erel81's review against another edition
3.0
I keep going back and forth between giving this book 2 stars and 3 stars. It's hard for me to give it 2 stars because I cared about the main character, I cared about her friends, I cared about her story but.....the romance was horrible and nothing about this book felt like a Christmas book. I was hoping to read a nice Christmas romance and if that is what you are looking for this isn't it. The writing is great and the story is good but it really depends on what you are looking for.