Today I am pleased to share with you my review of the heartwarming and romantic Christmas read from Rosie Green. Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to take part, and for my copy the ebook in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Book Description
After a cruel twist of fate sends her hurtling into a black hole of despair, Carrie is absolutely dreading the festive season - especially with sister, Krystle, being even more demanding of her time and energy than usual. But then friend Maddy offers Carrie a lifeline: the chance to get away from it all in a holiday cottage in the gorgeous little village of Silverbells. Deciding that a few weeks of tranquillity - reading, baking and going for long walks in the countryside - might just restore her mood, Carrie is quick to take up the offer. But on arriving, it very soon becomes clear that this break is going to be anything but peaceful!
An unwelcome houseguest proves unsettling enough - especially one who whistles loudly first thing in the morning and is far too cheerful for his own good - but finding herself drawn into the spooky mystery of her missing neighbour means there really isn't much time for personal reflection. And then love comes knocking, and Carrie is forced to decide exactly where her heart lies.
Will this festive season be the disaster Carrie predicted? Or will Santa be good to her and deliver her heart's desire? One thing's for sure - this will be a Christmas Carrie will never, ever forget...
My Review
This is such a romantic and heartwarming read, and one I loved from beginning to end.
In this book we meet Carrie who isn't feeling very festive this Christmas. She feels pressure from her twin sister Krystle, who is constantly demanding her attention and after some bad news she is despair over how to move forward.
Luckily one of her best friends Maddy comes up with an idea for Carrie to escape for a while and get a chance for some peace and quiet. She offers Carrie a stay in a holiday cottage in the village of Silverbells. This is just the chance that Carrie has been after, the chance to spend her days walking in the countryside, the opportunity to spend her days reading and the chance for some peace.
Carrie packs her bags and heads to Silverbells where she finds she is staying a picturesque cottage and she begins to relax immediately.
Things however don't stay that way as Carrie soon has an unexpected houseguest who is far too cheery early in the morning, and just what is going on in the mysterious house next door. Carrie also starts getting to know the people that live in the village and her chances of relaxing are soon far from her thoughts but Carrie is enjoying being in the village and is shocked when the chance of love appears in the village too.
Will Carrie get the Christmas she wants and will she finally get her happy ever after. One thing is for sure this is going to be a Christmas to remember.
This is such an uplifting read and one I devoured in one sitting. I am a big fan of the Little Duck Pond Cafe series and I think this is a great addition to the story.
I enjoyed getting to know more about Carrie and those around her. She is always putting her sister Krystle first so it is nice to see her get the opportunity to do something for herself.
The village of Silverbells sounds idyllic and the perfect place to relax for Christmas.
The romance in the story is just wonderful and will keep you guessing right up until the end to find out the outcome.
This story is a brilliant festive addition to the series and one you will not want to miss.
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About the Author
Rosie has been scribbling stories ever since she was little.
Back then, they were rip-roaring adventure tales with a young heroine in perilous danger of falling off a cliff or being tied up by 'the baddies'.
Thankfully, Rosie has moved on somewhat, and now much prefers to write romantic comedies that melt your heart and make you smile, with really not much perilous danger involved at all - unless you count the heroine losing her heart in love.
Her series of novellas is centred around life in a village cafe. The latest, ‘Lucy’s Great Escape', is out now.
Rosie will be revisiting the Little Duck Pond Café with a beautiful story of love and friendship at Christmas time, entitled A Kiss in the Snow, out in October 2020.
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Thank you for visiting my Blog today, and I hope you enjoyed my review.
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