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gabizago's review against another edition
5.0
Cute Christmas romance - a corporate guy goes to a small town to make a report on a candle company and ends up falling in love with the owner’s niece. He likes the city and the girl so much that he starts to wonder if climbing the corporate ladder and living in New York City is really what he wants for his life. And in the middle of it all he rediscovers the magic of Christmas.
drufroste36's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
taralurae's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
meezcarrie's review
4.0
If you need a break from sweltering summer temperatures, grab a copy of Christmas in Bayberry & cool down with a little bit of holiday spirit in July. Jennifer Faye captures the small town charm of a Hallmark movie and weaves it into a sweet romance with a nod to Christmas miracles. Well-written & entertaining, the story also balances Hallmark’s comforting predictability with a couple twists & turns that may still surprise you. The characters are warm & likable and you’ll want to book a trip of your own to the quaint town of Bayberry!
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first seen at Reading Is My SuperPower
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first seen at Reading Is My SuperPower
bookdrgn's review
4.0
I really liked the town of Bayberry and I’m happily a sucker for anything taking place at Christmas, in winter where it snows, I don't see any snow at Christmas living down under. Hallmark Christmas movies are my big not-so-guilty pleasure and I watch them year-round. Bayberry is picturesque and quintessential of the Hallmark brand. There might even be a mysterious Santa lurking around.
Kate is sweet but overwhelming as a character. Her almost endless positivity seems exhausting at times and I don’t know how she fits everything she does into her waking hours each day. Her effervescent energy eventually draws Wesley into the Christmas magic around him.
It might not be clear to Wesley but for all his trying to distance himself from his father’s life, he’s living it but in a different way. He is determined to succeed in one job, in one place, and bring his mother into his world. It doesn’t occur to him to ask her what she wants.
Serendipity intervenes as it often does, and Wesley finds himself in one of his favorite towns from his nomadic youth. He can’t help but reminisce about the scant time he lived in Bayberry because they were some of his happiest memories. Whether Kate knows this or not, she takes him to places he will think fondly of in a bid to convince him to save her beloved family business.
I know Wes’s mother asked him to go to Bayberry as a favor for Kate’s Aunt (His mother's friend) but it’s never explained why his company sends him there.
As always in these delightful books, there is a recipe at the end, and this is one on my list to try, Beef Stew with a substitute for the regular wine.
The culmination moved swiftly with the expected bumps in the road. I loved how things went for the candle company and Kate’s Aunt.
As much as I enjoyed this, I felt it was a touch long. There were a few elements I hoped were bigger and more critical to the plot, but their absence didn’t detract from the flow.
This is a perfect read for anyone who loves Hallmark Christmas movies, small towns, and happy endings.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review from Hallmark Publishing.
Kate is sweet but overwhelming as a character. Her almost endless positivity seems exhausting at times and I don’t know how she fits everything she does into her waking hours each day. Her effervescent energy eventually draws Wesley into the Christmas magic around him.
It might not be clear to Wesley but for all his trying to distance himself from his father’s life, he’s living it but in a different way. He is determined to succeed in one job, in one place, and bring his mother into his world. It doesn’t occur to him to ask her what she wants.
Serendipity intervenes as it often does, and Wesley finds himself in one of his favorite towns from his nomadic youth. He can’t help but reminisce about the scant time he lived in Bayberry because they were some of his happiest memories. Whether Kate knows this or not, she takes him to places he will think fondly of in a bid to convince him to save her beloved family business.
I know Wes’s mother asked him to go to Bayberry as a favor for Kate’s Aunt (His mother's friend) but it’s never explained why his company sends him there.
As always in these delightful books, there is a recipe at the end, and this is one on my list to try, Beef Stew with a substitute for the regular wine.
The culmination moved swiftly with the expected bumps in the road. I loved how things went for the candle company and Kate’s Aunt.
As much as I enjoyed this, I felt it was a touch long. There were a few elements I hoped were bigger and more critical to the plot, but their absence didn’t detract from the flow.
This is a perfect read for anyone who loves Hallmark Christmas movies, small towns, and happy endings.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review from Hallmark Publishing.
jasmyn9's review
4.0
Christmas in Bayberry by Jennifer Faye was just the book I need to kick off Christmas in July. It was fun, light-hearted, and full of small-town charm. Bayberry isn't just the town, it's also the candle-making company that brought everyone together, and you can feel the connections between the town residents on each page as they get ready for the holiday season.
But this holiday might be different. The company is not doing well, and when Wes Adams (from New York) shows up to do make a recommendation on whether the company will survive, it seems like the whole town is on pins and needles. They may not know the specifics, but they know something is up - and it isn't good.
Kate has dreamed of the day she can take over running the Bayberry Candles and let her aunt retire. But if things don't change, she may never have the chance to do that. When she finds out that Wes is in town to work on the company, she recruits him to help with some really great (and a few not so great) ideas to keep the company alive.
Through it all, a level of trust and respect grows between them. When it comes time to make a decision on the company, it might not be what everyone had in mind. And if Kate and Wes want to make things a reality, one of them may have to give up on their dreams.
This wouldn't be a Hallmark Romance if it didn't have a happily-ever-after ending though. And I think Jennifer Faye did a great job capturing the magic of the moment. The town and its residents were able to shine in the spotlight, but Wes and Kate never leave center stage, and their story was just what I needed.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
michellef's review
5.0
Christmas in Bayberry is a small-town Christmas romance novel by author Jennifer Faye.
Bayberry Candle Company is about to go under and Katherine (Kate) Taylor is on a mission to save it. Her aunt, Penney, hired Wesley (Wes) Adams to make a financial assessment about the candle company. After years of living in New York, climbing the corporate ladder, Wes is back in Bayberry. Kate doesn’t remember Wes but he remembers her.
I enjoyed this Christmas tale and think it would make a great Hallmark movie. Readers who enjoy a good Hallmark romance will enjoy this book. I would recommend it to my friends and family.
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Bayberry Candle Company is about to go under and Katherine (Kate) Taylor is on a mission to save it. Her aunt, Penney, hired Wesley (Wes) Adams to make a financial assessment about the candle company. After years of living in New York, climbing the corporate ladder, Wes is back in Bayberry. Kate doesn’t remember Wes but he remembers her.
I enjoyed this Christmas tale and think it would make a great Hallmark movie. Readers who enjoy a good Hallmark romance will enjoy this book. I would recommend it to my friends and family.
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
tboofy's review
4.0
It's a Hallmark Romance, how bad could it be? If you can't stomach the romances on the Hallmark Channel, this is not for you; if you like them, it's right up your alley.