siobhanward's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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? No
3.5
I'll admit I ended up liking this one more than I thought I would. It started out SO over the top. There was a reveal near the beginning that was so ridiculous it made me laugh out loud - truly I thought this book was going to be too silly to read. But honestly, it got decent. I did find it was very repetitive, and it felt like the same things were happening over and over, but in the end it was worth the read. It was really cute and fluffy (and frankly, at times silly), but I had fun with it. Again, this would be a solid Hallmark movie, which feels like the right genre for this type of year and kind of book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Child abuse, and Alcoholism
Minor: Death of parent and Medical content
kitvaria_sarene's review against another edition
4.0
This was a a good Christmas read. I especially liked how it combined problems like having a ex with deep dept, caring for a parent who suffered a stroke, and such with a fun and quick romance.
I always enjoy the books with a bit depth to them over the only fluffy ones, and this one managed the balance between happy feel good read and some thought provoking topics very well.
I always enjoy the books with a bit depth to them over the only fluffy ones, and this one managed the balance between happy feel good read and some thought provoking topics very well.
jessjackson's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book. It had a lot of twists and delt with a lot of real life situations. It had a good ratio of a Christmas novel and romance novel.
jenna_cross's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up for Christmas cheer and family. I enjoyed this sweet Christmas story. The determined and independent protagonist is very endearing. I was rooting for her and her family all the way.
walton's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
araskov's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a nice and cozy read. This is my first book read by Moorcroft and it did not disappoint.
I was taken to a small community known as Middledip, which was so well thought out, I could picture the town as if I were there. Our main characters have a complicated past that leads them to have such trust issues with those around them.
They have to navigate through those trust issues to work together and mend relationships from the past.
I could hardly put it down and would recommend it to anyone looking for a laid back story of perseverence, family, and romance.
I was taken to a small community known as Middledip, which was so well thought out, I could picture the town as if I were there. Our main characters have a complicated past that leads them to have such trust issues with those around them.
They have to navigate through those trust issues to work together and mend relationships from the past.
I could hardly put it down and would recommend it to anyone looking for a laid back story of perseverence, family, and romance.
prdgreads's review against another edition
4.0
Although this looks like a Christmas book (which I guess it is in a loose way) that was only a small part of the story.
This was both heartwarming and heart wrenching at the same time, I loved witnessing the development of joe and Georgine.
Some parts of the story were a little predictable but that was perfect for me, it made it an enjoyable easy read!
Will definitely be picking up more from this author in the future :)
This was both heartwarming and heart wrenching at the same time, I loved witnessing the development of joe and Georgine.
Some parts of the story were a little predictable but that was perfect for me, it made it an enjoyable easy read!
Will definitely be picking up more from this author in the future :)
melitajr's review against another edition
2.0
Disappointing. Not much in the romance department and certainly not 'Christmassy' enough. I was stressed out half the time and bored the rest.