booklover1974's review against another edition
2.0
This is a typical Christmas read, a fluffy and light read. I enjoyed Jules Wakes last Christmas read but this one, not so much. The protagonist is like a doormat and the man she's interested in, is married and also an idiot. I'm disappointed. The author writes so well and could've done so much more with this story.
vzsofi_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
4.0
Recommended by Erica. Check our catalog: https://encore.cooklib.org/iii/encore/search/C__Snotting%20hill%20in%20the%20snow%20wake__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
lianareadsblog's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
What could be best for Christmas than spending it in London? I love the setting of this book, I loved the characters and everything that comes with them, and I cannot recommend this book enough for the lovers of the romance genre and more so it’s a great book for a Hallmark movie. Romance at its best in winter.
What could be best for Christmas than spending it in London? I love the setting of this book, I loved the characters and everything that comes with them, and I cannot recommend this book enough for the lovers of the romance genre and more so it’s a great book for a Hallmark movie. Romance at its best in winter.
vanessa_issa's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks to One More Chapter for the ARC!
Nice novel for those who enjoy Christmas stories.
Nate Williams is a governor at a primary school in Notting Hill. His mother-in-law is a friend of the Opera House. Their nativity is one of the best events of the year. When the usual teacher, Mrs Davies, goes down with appendicitis, they need to find someone to replace her.
Viola Smith plays in the orchestra for the London Metropolitan Opera Company and that's how she gets invited to help with the school's musical project.
When Nate meets her, there's an instant chemistry between them. But, things are not so simple. His wife, Elaine, is "taking a break from family" and working in another country. It's been almost a year since she went away. Grace, their daughter, is a charming little girl who dreams of the day when her mother will return, without realizing that she is not exactly excited to come back.
So, what should Nate do in this situation? Should he try to recover a broken marriage, or deal with all the challenges of starting a new relationship, even though he knows it's complicated to have a child emotionally involved in this mess?
It's a quick read, but really enjoyable nonetheless. Some moments were a little boring for me, especially those about members of Viola's family who weren't so relevant to the story. I was waaaay to anxious to know what would happen to the couple. I honestly didn't care about the other characters.
But I liked how the subject was addressed. It's not as if Viola was stealing someone's husband, she was actually helping him to fix a very broken home. She truly cares for the child, which is something that the real mother doesn't seem to do. I think it's a nice, hopeful, romantic Christmas story.
Nice novel for those who enjoy Christmas stories.
Nate Williams is a governor at a primary school in Notting Hill. His mother-in-law is a friend of the Opera House. Their nativity is one of the best events of the year. When the usual teacher, Mrs Davies, goes down with appendicitis, they need to find someone to replace her.
Viola Smith plays in the orchestra for the London Metropolitan Opera Company and that's how she gets invited to help with the school's musical project.
When Nate meets her, there's an instant chemistry between them. But, things are not so simple. His wife, Elaine, is "taking a break from family" and working in another country. It's been almost a year since she went away. Grace, their daughter, is a charming little girl who dreams of the day when her mother will return, without realizing that she is not exactly excited to come back.
So, what should Nate do in this situation? Should he try to recover a broken marriage, or deal with all the challenges of starting a new relationship, even though he knows it's complicated to have a child emotionally involved in this mess?
It's a quick read, but really enjoyable nonetheless. Some moments were a little boring for me, especially those about members of Viola's family who weren't so relevant to the story. I was waaaay to anxious to know what would happen to the couple. I honestly didn't care about the other characters.
But I liked how the subject was addressed. It's not as if Viola was stealing someone's husband, she was actually helping him to fix a very broken home. She truly cares for the child, which is something that the real mother doesn't seem to do. I think it's a nice, hopeful, romantic Christmas story.
liatrek's review against another edition
5.0
This was the perfect Christmas book. The characters are lovely and you ache for each of them to get that happy ending❤️
girlinacardigan's review against another edition
5.0
https://jenninsf.wordpress.com/2022/03/07/notting-hill-in-the-snow-by-jules-wake/
itsreyz's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The themes of this book would've been so interesting...too bad it was wasted on a mediocre romance book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Toxic relationship and Emotional abuse
bookish_kate's review against another edition
4.0
Being able to walk the charming streets of Notting Hill in this adorable Christmas romance. Definitely recommend.