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meganmatt's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
jessbookishlife's review against another edition
4.0
I absolutely love a book that gives me the fells and that has this winter-y element to it. Why? because it's perfect to get cozy in the sofa, with the hot beverage of choice. That's what this book make me do.
This book is connected to "Coming Home to Wishington Bay" but from someone who hasn't read that one, I can tell you, that you can read this book with no problems. It can be read as a standalone.
I absolutely love the emotional aspect of the story and how that happened because of the realism of the characters. I loved Sophia and Nate. Getting to know them and learning all their secrets, see their relationship grow in this winter-time story. It definitely made me want to watch this book turned into a movie so I could yet again cozy up in the sofa.
There is drama and unexpected moments. There is love and friendship. There is healing and moving on. There is exciting moments and secrets. It's a story that I won't mind rereading int the future, just to warm up my heart again.
Overall, it was the perfect book for this winter, or any winter actually. The kind of book that will have you sigh and laugh and fall in love with the main characters. The kind of book that is a romance novel as one would expected, with all the amazing sauce on it, drama and love.
[I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Maxime Morrey & Boldwood Books for the eCopy of this book, via NetGalley, and for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.]
This book is connected to "Coming Home to Wishington Bay" but from someone who hasn't read that one, I can tell you, that you can read this book with no problems. It can be read as a standalone.
I absolutely love the emotional aspect of the story and how that happened because of the realism of the characters. I loved Sophia and Nate. Getting to know them and learning all their secrets, see their relationship grow in this winter-time story. It definitely made me want to watch this book turned into a movie so I could yet again cozy up in the sofa.
There is drama and unexpected moments. There is love and friendship. There is healing and moving on. There is exciting moments and secrets. It's a story that I won't mind rereading int the future, just to warm up my heart again.
Overall, it was the perfect book for this winter, or any winter actually. The kind of book that will have you sigh and laugh and fall in love with the main characters. The kind of book that is a romance novel as one would expected, with all the amazing sauce on it, drama and love.
[I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Maxime Morrey & Boldwood Books for the eCopy of this book, via NetGalley, and for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.]
thisreadergirl's review against another edition
5.0
Winter at Wishington Bay by Maxine Morrey ❄️
This book takes place in Wishington Bay which is charming, lovely, welcoming and maybe a bit magical as Sophia says.
Sophia has left her past life 18 months ago when she did come at this place. She is an honest person but it seems living in the lie of her own. A past she is hiding from the lovely people of this town whom she has come to call her family.
Nate is a gorgeous Australian bloke who took up the offer of his brother Gabe to come to Wishington Bay for some solace. Sophia being a cleaner is asked to clean up Gabe's place and make it comfortable for Nate and to make him feel welcomed. Nate was expecting to be left alone and Sophia's welcoming nature got them off a rocky start.
"Just when I was wholly convinced he was a total arse, he'd go and say something endearing."
This is enough to convince you of their rocky start. What happens next?? Is something for you guys to find out.
This book tells us about how we can rebuild our life, appreciate people around us and show gratitude. There is always someone out there who expects you to fall but no matter what you should trust and love yourself to rise up again.
I loved all the characters. This is a loving, heartwarming and romantic read for cozy winter which I definitely recommend.
There is no doubt why Maxine Morrey has become my favourite author.
Couldn't help but share this -
"I've fallen completely, head over heels, absolutely madly in love with you. And right now, I'm not entirely sure what to do about it."
This book takes place in Wishington Bay which is charming, lovely, welcoming and maybe a bit magical as Sophia says.
Sophia has left her past life 18 months ago when she did come at this place. She is an honest person but it seems living in the lie of her own. A past she is hiding from the lovely people of this town whom she has come to call her family.
Nate is a gorgeous Australian bloke who took up the offer of his brother Gabe to come to Wishington Bay for some solace. Sophia being a cleaner is asked to clean up Gabe's place and make it comfortable for Nate and to make him feel welcomed. Nate was expecting to be left alone and Sophia's welcoming nature got them off a rocky start.
"Just when I was wholly convinced he was a total arse, he'd go and say something endearing."
This is enough to convince you of their rocky start. What happens next?? Is something for you guys to find out.
This book tells us about how we can rebuild our life, appreciate people around us and show gratitude. There is always someone out there who expects you to fall but no matter what you should trust and love yourself to rise up again.
I loved all the characters. This is a loving, heartwarming and romantic read for cozy winter which I definitely recommend.
There is no doubt why Maxine Morrey has become my favourite author.
Couldn't help but share this -
"I've fallen completely, head over heels, absolutely madly in love with you. And right now, I'm not entirely sure what to do about it."
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