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rosiefpb's review against another edition
4.0
Got a lot of time for shit Christmas media where everything ends happily
zeemonodee's review against another edition
3.0
While I love Sarah Morgan's writing, this one was a bit meh for me. I enjoyed it, but the stakes just didn't seem there throughout for me. Still, it's a great Christmas/festive season read, and so perfect for that time of the year to curl up with next to a roaring fire
karensweeney's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-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
3.0
thebookwormsfeast's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a while to warm up to this story, but once it gets going it is so heartwarming. And I adore all the references to historical romances and the Scottish Highland setting - I so wish I was there right now!
chloe_reads_from_france's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-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? Yes
5.0
beccajbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Fab fab fab. Definitely a great Christmas book. I read this one back in October, so not quite Christmas time, but it got me reading for the festive season :)
Samantha and Ella don't see their mum. They live in the US. They spend Christmas together every year. Samantha is a workaholic, Ella is a stay at home mum with a young daughter. Mum, Gayle, is also a workaholic and not family oriented or Christmassy. Soooo, let's throw them all together for a few weeks at Christmas in Scotland.
The usual Christmas fare from Sarah Morgan, one you will fly through. It was funny and sweet and endearing and I wish I could read it again. I mean I probably will, but I mean read it again fresh.
I loved all the characters and I thought Gayle was really realistic and genuine. She absolutely was trying and the girls, once receptive, really tried their hardest too. Basically everyone wanted the family to work out and so it did. A few bumps and a romance along the way.
Recommended to festive readers and Sarah Morgan fans.
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Samantha and Ella don't see their mum. They live in the US. They spend Christmas together every year. Samantha is a workaholic, Ella is a stay at home mum with a young daughter. Mum, Gayle, is also a workaholic and not family oriented or Christmassy. Soooo, let's throw them all together for a few weeks at Christmas in Scotland.
The usual Christmas fare from Sarah Morgan, one you will fly through. It was funny and sweet and endearing and I wish I could read it again. I mean I probably will, but I mean read it again fresh.
I loved all the characters and I thought Gayle was really realistic and genuine. She absolutely was trying and the girls, once receptive, really tried their hardest too. Basically everyone wanted the family to work out and so it did. A few bumps and a romance along the way.
Recommended to festive readers and Sarah Morgan fans.
www.thebeautifulbookbreak.com
fernthepanda's review against another edition
5.0
I received an eARC courtesy of HQN & NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
This is my first journey into the works of Sarah Morgan & I am officially a fan. I thoroughly enjoyed the family drama combined with light romance. I loved the flawed characters, the Scottish setting, the Christmas motif, the charming Tab, the lovable Mary & so much more. Just absolutely lovely.
For libraries: You can't go wrong adding this your library collection, especially if you have readers clamoring for more seasonal romances.
This is my first journey into the works of Sarah Morgan & I am officially a fan. I thoroughly enjoyed the family drama combined with light romance. I loved the flawed characters, the Scottish setting, the Christmas motif, the charming Tab, the lovable Mary & so much more. Just absolutely lovely.
For libraries: You can't go wrong adding this your library collection, especially if you have readers clamoring for more seasonal romances.
talesofaliteraryaddict's review against another edition
3.0
(3.5) took me a little while to get into but overall a cute Christmas read
domicspinnwand's review against another edition
5.0
Hach, was nett! Die Frau Morgan kann das echt mit den Weihnachtsgeschichten, und das englische Hörbuch ist auch ganz entzückend vorgelesen - dieser leichte schottische Akzent, den die Sprecherin den Schotten verpasst - fand ich wirklich nett!
Die Geschichte wird abwechselnd aus der Perspektive der beiden Schwestern und der der Mutter erzählt, so dass man alle Motive und Beweggründe versteht und Gayle eben nicht nur das eiskalte Karriereweib und Tabis Mama mehr als nur Tabis Mama ist.
Tabi selbst ist natürlich extremst entzückend, und auch den bebrillten Schotten habe ich bildlich vor mir gesehen. Einzig seine Schwester bleibt ein bissle blass, die hätte man sich eigentlich sparen können, weil wir über sie eh nur wenig erfahren.
Das Setting in den verschneiten schottischen Highlands hat mir sehr, sehr gefallen und ich hatte Lust, gleich auch eine Portion Shortbread in den Ofen zu schieben - würde mich interessieren zu erfahren, ob es in der gedruckten Version aus Rezepte gibt, das schreit geradezu danach!
Insgesamt also ein sehr tolles Weihnachtsbuch von Frau Morgan, ich kann mir gut vorstellen, dass im Herbst-Winter jetzt regelmässig anzuhören!
Die Geschichte wird abwechselnd aus der Perspektive der beiden Schwestern und der der Mutter erzählt, so dass man alle Motive und Beweggründe versteht und Gayle eben nicht nur das eiskalte Karriereweib und Tabis Mama mehr als nur Tabis Mama ist.
Tabi selbst ist natürlich extremst entzückend, und auch den bebrillten Schotten habe ich bildlich vor mir gesehen. Einzig seine Schwester bleibt ein bissle blass, die hätte man sich eigentlich sparen können, weil wir über sie eh nur wenig erfahren.
Das Setting in den verschneiten schottischen Highlands hat mir sehr, sehr gefallen und ich hatte Lust, gleich auch eine Portion Shortbread in den Ofen zu schieben - würde mich interessieren zu erfahren, ob es in der gedruckten Version aus Rezepte gibt, das schreit geradezu danach!
Insgesamt also ein sehr tolles Weihnachtsbuch von Frau Morgan, ich kann mir gut vorstellen, dass im Herbst-Winter jetzt regelmässig anzuhören!
suzyq436's review against another edition
4.0
Another fantastic Christmas book from Sarah Morgan. She has this amazing ability to bring the complex family ties to life. The good, the bad and the uncomfortable. You can't help but be captivated by Sarah's beautiful writing style and her ability to bring Christmas to life.