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looking4alexis's review against another edition
1.0
ugh. another DNF. by page 70, i was like i've seen this movie, i know this ending. very predictable. i love the way she writes about the scenery during christmas in new york, other than that....
bookslife4's review against another edition
1.0
This book was absolutely horrible from start to finish. I am not a writer by any means, but I do read quite often and the characters felt so flat. The story was mostly about Grayson and Veronica rather than Sabrina and Ian. Additionally, Spencer is the most unrealistic straight male I’ve ever heard of. “Sounds like a Christmas miracle” WHAT GUY SAYS THAT?!?! And then Ian with the line, “I’ve always felt lucky but I’ve never felt luckier than I do tonight.” Hallmark movies even have more depth than this novel. Additionally, the whole plot felt rushed between Ian and Sabrina AND I didn’t really feel like there was a lot of chemistry. It went straight from “we like each other” to him awkwardly kissing her after the movies. The only reason I finished this book is because I was 200 pages in and I felt obliged. My first experience with this author and I will not be reading any more books by them.
jucamindscape's review against another edition
3.0
Um livro leve e fofo, vale a pena pelas descrições do Plaza e de Nova Iorque que nos transportam diretamente para lá.
Infelizmente achei a história um pouco repetitiva e previsível.
Gostei mas não amei.
Infelizmente achei a história um pouco repetitiva e previsível.
Gostei mas não amei.
emstrow's review against another edition
4.0
Such a sweet story! Loved the dual timelines. This book actually had me pausing to google some of the storyline, and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that a lot of Kay’s portion really happened! A Christmas season trip to The Plaza is now on my vision board. There truly is nothing like energy of New York City at Christmastime.
michely66's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a wonderful read! It gave me warm Christmas feels, and the romance in it was written so well. I was so invested in this story that I could not put it down! Highly recommend!
carolinebiehn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
julieb118's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
donnack's review against another edition
3.0
A nice story to read during the Christmas holidays. It reminded me of a Hallmark movie.
smalltownbookmom's review
3.0
A feel good holiday romance set in the Grand Plaza Hotel with all the magic of Christmas in New York City. I also really enjoyed the dual timeline structure as ghostwriter Sabrina gets to learn about a former Plaza butler's life working for high society residents, and in particular the author of the Eloise books while finding romance herself with the British secretary helping her employer. Great on audio, this is a fun, light-hearted PG love story.
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
A Magical New York Christmas by Anita Hughes
To me this is a book with two stories. One is the ghost writer taking notes about an author for his autobiography and the other story is of the current relationships enjoying the holiday season in NYC.
This story follows a ghost writer that lives in NY and is put up at the Plaza hotel during the Christmas holiday weeks.
She listens to the author tell her of his life over the years and she translates it into his life story for him.
Sabrina has seen a man that attracts her and they play with one another: they have no idea who each of them really is.
He gives her jewelry and her boss gives her dress outfits to wear to the snowflake ball.
The descriptions are so exact and I want to visit the city during the holidays to see it for myself. Money is no object for the men but they are for Sabrina.
The men know they must tell her who they are....and after he confesses you can't believe how she takes it....
Love how the blast from the past makes everything magical.
Confusing at times as you don't realize the time frame the story is in...
Received this review copy from the publicist via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
To me this is a book with two stories. One is the ghost writer taking notes about an author for his autobiography and the other story is of the current relationships enjoying the holiday season in NYC.
This story follows a ghost writer that lives in NY and is put up at the Plaza hotel during the Christmas holiday weeks.
She listens to the author tell her of his life over the years and she translates it into his life story for him.
Sabrina has seen a man that attracts her and they play with one another: they have no idea who each of them really is.
He gives her jewelry and her boss gives her dress outfits to wear to the snowflake ball.
The descriptions are so exact and I want to visit the city during the holidays to see it for myself. Money is no object for the men but they are for Sabrina.
The men know they must tell her who they are....and after he confesses you can't believe how she takes it....
Love how the blast from the past makes everything magical.
Confusing at times as you don't realize the time frame the story is in...
Received this review copy from the publicist via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.