emma_caputi's review
challenging
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Its a sweet Christmassy read
inescapably's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
allcavesin's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I genuinely did not want this novella to end. The characters were all so enchanting, and the love between the two main characters was so sweet. I would read a whole series about these two, I think! Really delightful story.
jennifer_jennifer's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
A thoroughly enjoyable holiday-themed novella and excellent second installment in this series. This book was like drinking premium hot chocolate with a splash of your favorite liqueur.
What I liked:
- The writing, which was warm and descriptive (but not overly wordy) and occasionally poetic. “Impulsively, the moon took its chance to fight the shadows in the room, and a shimmering white glittered through the open curtains. But it gave no comfort, solely enhancing the ethereal glow.”
- The main characters, Lily and Asher, were both more mature, with Asher being 43 and Lily in her mid-30s.
- Lily’s list, and Asher’s probabilities.
- The house party setting, with interesting guests and all the games and entertainments.
- The Christmastide customs and traditions.
- Jack’s storytelling.
- Getting to see more of Rosalind and Lucas who first appeared in their own book, Her Noble Captive (Captivating Debutantes #3), which was my favorite of that series.
I would have loved an epilogue, but my hope is that we’ll see more of Lily and Asher in the next book(s).
teaandbooklover's review
5.0
I adored this book. I wondered if Asher would ever get his story, because he seemed so quirky in the first book. Turns out we just didn't know him too well!
Asher meets widowed Lily at a two week Christmas party in the country. This was a very fun way to do this book-make it full of interesting people who were there for the festivities and include games every single night where each person has to think of a way to entertain all the others for one night. It made it thoroughly enjoyable and exciting and allowed the H&H to bond by being together in the same house every day for a few weeks.
LOVED IT, and of course there is an HEA!
Asher meets widowed Lily at a two week Christmas party in the country. This was a very fun way to do this book-make it full of interesting people who were there for the festivities and include games every single night where each person has to think of a way to entertain all the others for one night. It made it thoroughly enjoyable and exciting and allowed the H&H to bond by being together in the same house every day for a few weeks.
LOVED IT, and of course there is an HEA!
shilo1364's review
4.0
A light and sweet Christmas novella. I especially enjoyed the way the hero and heroine's quirks and oddities were endearing to one another instead of irritating or a source of mockery.
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