kirkw1972's review
5.0
I mentioned in Spring at Taigh Fallon that I wanted a happy ending for Zac and in this Christmas novella we finally get his story. Ivy is now in Glastonbury trying to sell her jewellery. Zac back home in the Isle of Skye is missing her terribly so he travels ton Glastonbury to try and win her heart. We have mixed communication, snow and the winter Solstice and it's all magical. It's wonderfully Christmassy and warms the heart. It also made me really want to go back to Glastonbury. Gorgeously heartwarming.
fonril's review
1.0
I do love a Christmas cheeseboard but I'm afraid this was more of a "Cheese Bored". I do apologise for that horrendous pun.
It's ostensibly a love story of a man who longs for his one true love to return to the Isle of Skye to be with him and so goes in search of her, then some predictable miscommunication means he believes she doesn't want him, etc.
At one point, even the author must have gotten bored as she got the character names wrong.
The only blessing was that it ended after 113 pages despite being 175 in length - the remainder being taken up by advertising and previews of similar work.
I think I'll pass.
It's ostensibly a love story of a man who longs for his one true love to return to the Isle of Skye to be with him and so goes in search of her, then some predictable miscommunication means he believes she doesn't want him, etc.
At one point, even the author must have gotten bored as she got the character names wrong.
The only blessing was that it ended after 113 pages despite being 175 in length - the remainder being taken up by advertising and previews of similar work.
I think I'll pass.
catching5tars's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
melanieclynick's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
booksuperpower's review
4.0
Christmas on the Isle of Skye by Kirsty Ferry is a 2019 Choc Lit publication.
Some happy endings take longer than others- and some may need a little holiday magic…
Those following this series will remember Zac from Spring at Taigh Fallon.
What has Zac been up to? He’s one of the good guys, but he can be a little slow up on the uptake sometimes. Zac’s heart is settled on the Isle of Skye, but his lovely assistant, Ivy McFarlane, longs to spread her wings. Although he will miss her, Zac doesn’t want to hold her back. He just never realized he would miss her THIS much!!
Unfortunately, Ivy fervently hoped Zac would finally confess his feelings went beyond the professional realm. But he only wishes her well in her new adventures, so Ivy forges ahead to pursue her dreams. Now living in magical Glastonbury, Ivy’s career plans haven’t worked out the way she had hoped they would. She’s broke, frustrated, and most of all broken hearted.
But, when Zac Fallon shows up for an unexpected visit, Ivy is over the moon! However, a series of misunderstandings and preconceived notions threaten to prevent the pair from confessing their true feelings for each other. Will one of them speak up before it’s too late?
I loved this holiday themed story which incorporates a few magical elements and celebrations besides the traditional Christmas themes. The story is so sweet and tender, with each person discovering that no matter where they land, as long as they have each other, they will have happiness.
Overall, this is a delightfully warm, light, and whimsical holiday love story!
4 stars
Some happy endings take longer than others- and some may need a little holiday magic…
Those following this series will remember Zac from Spring at Taigh Fallon.
What has Zac been up to? He’s one of the good guys, but he can be a little slow up on the uptake sometimes. Zac’s heart is settled on the Isle of Skye, but his lovely assistant, Ivy McFarlane, longs to spread her wings. Although he will miss her, Zac doesn’t want to hold her back. He just never realized he would miss her THIS much!!
Unfortunately, Ivy fervently hoped Zac would finally confess his feelings went beyond the professional realm. But he only wishes her well in her new adventures, so Ivy forges ahead to pursue her dreams. Now living in magical Glastonbury, Ivy’s career plans haven’t worked out the way she had hoped they would. She’s broke, frustrated, and most of all broken hearted.
But, when Zac Fallon shows up for an unexpected visit, Ivy is over the moon! However, a series of misunderstandings and preconceived notions threaten to prevent the pair from confessing their true feelings for each other. Will one of them speak up before it’s too late?
I loved this holiday themed story which incorporates a few magical elements and celebrations besides the traditional Christmas themes. The story is so sweet and tender, with each person discovering that no matter where they land, as long as they have each other, they will have happiness.
Overall, this is a delightfully warm, light, and whimsical holiday love story!
4 stars
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