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kspadini1010's review against another edition
5.0
This was a good one. I remember feeling sort of sorry for Logan in previous books. So it was nice to have a book about him for a change. I do wonder how long this story will go on though. It seems like she's covered most everyone. Maybe it's time to start a new series.
holly_keimig's review against another edition
2015 50 Book Reading Challenge: A book set during Christmas
Nothing better than a cozy romance in a series that I've been looking forward to reading for a while during Christmas...well right after Christmas, but it was a busy year! Really enjoyed the story in this one. Logan and Darcy make a cute couple. There is a slight focus on children in this one, but it didn't detract from the romance. :)
Nothing better than a cozy romance in a series that I've been looking forward to reading for a while during Christmas...well right after Christmas, but it was a busy year! Really enjoyed the story in this one. Logan and Darcy make a cute couple. There is a slight focus on children in this one, but it didn't detract from the romance. :)
irasandra's review against another edition
5.0
I love the Lakeshore chronicles. I was wondering what ever happened to Logan after the split up with Daisy. This series is my favorite read and I fall in love with every story. I am so happy Logan found happiness. He is a good man and deserved it. I can't wait till the next book to come out. Keep them coming Susan! :)
heidisreads's review against another edition
4.0
Part of Wiggs' Lakeshore Chronicles, this is Logan's love story. Logan has changed quite a bit during the series. He's grown-up from the wild teenager to a wonderful father to Charlie. This was a nice read (even in the middle of summer)!
judithdcollins's review against another edition
5.0
A very engaging read to set the stage for the Christmas Holidays in the picturesque setting of Catskill Mountains (which I love). I have read most of Susan’s Lakeshore Chronicles series, so always excited to catch up with familiar characters. If you read her earlier books you will recall Logan- when he and Daisy were together and their son Charlie.
Logan gets his shot at happiness again as a much more mature father. Darcy is a newcomer to Willow Lake (friend of his older sister). These two have a lot in common and find their way in this beautiful town to connect with family and friends with some romance to set the mood for the holidays. Glad to see Logan buying the resort and out of the boring insurance business. I would encourage you to read the entire series.
Logan gets his shot at happiness again as a much more mature father. Darcy is a newcomer to Willow Lake (friend of his older sister). These two have a lot in common and find their way in this beautiful town to connect with family and friends with some romance to set the mood for the holidays. Glad to see Logan buying the resort and out of the boring insurance business. I would encourage you to read the entire series.
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
Candlelight Christmas by Susan Wiggs
Loved hearing of the legend of the Christmas pickle and the recipe!
India's friend Darcy met Logan who was at the camp with Charlie. They start talking and Logan realizes Darcy does not like kids. They get interrupted and never make it back together for a drink later that night.
India and Darcy do talk on the way home and she kinda liked Logan but just wants to remain single.
Logan had moved to Avalon to be near his son Charlie but after the divorce and she married another and moved he's bored with selling insurance in town and only seeing Charlie a few times a year.
Logan agrees to take both of the kids if Mrs. Martin needs him to.
Logan wants to take over the ski lodge, he just needs backers.
This book also follows Darcy's story and she's in the city working but her ex will be going to the family Thanksgiving dinner and she's decided to head to FL to be with India's family in the nice warm sun.
Love the family feast and more what they do after, so caring, such good memories of teaching my grandson the hokey pokey.
One morning Logan and Darcy are able to share the sight of dolphins and much more.
Her job is setting up sports shoots for equipment she's promoting, names snowboarding and he invites her and the crew to his new job: Saddle Mountain. Because of her he had taken the risk of buying it..
The Christmas holiday plans might change....Darcy misunderstands why Mrs. Martin is at the resort...and Logan can't understand why Darcy wouldn't want kids...
They do learn more about one another...maybe all the Christmas cheer, decorations, food will bring them closer...
Loved all the recipes and can't wait to try a few! Love that the book concentrates also on the kids problems, not just the adults. Priceless pickle prize at the end!
I received this book from Net Galley via Harlequin MIRA in exchange for my honest review.
Loved hearing of the legend of the Christmas pickle and the recipe!
India's friend Darcy met Logan who was at the camp with Charlie. They start talking and Logan realizes Darcy does not like kids. They get interrupted and never make it back together for a drink later that night.
India and Darcy do talk on the way home and she kinda liked Logan but just wants to remain single.
Logan had moved to Avalon to be near his son Charlie but after the divorce and she married another and moved he's bored with selling insurance in town and only seeing Charlie a few times a year.
Logan agrees to take both of the kids if Mrs. Martin needs him to.
Logan wants to take over the ski lodge, he just needs backers.
This book also follows Darcy's story and she's in the city working but her ex will be going to the family Thanksgiving dinner and she's decided to head to FL to be with India's family in the nice warm sun.
Love the family feast and more what they do after, so caring, such good memories of teaching my grandson the hokey pokey.
One morning Logan and Darcy are able to share the sight of dolphins and much more.
Her job is setting up sports shoots for equipment she's promoting, names snowboarding and he invites her and the crew to his new job: Saddle Mountain. Because of her he had taken the risk of buying it..
The Christmas holiday plans might change....Darcy misunderstands why Mrs. Martin is at the resort...and Logan can't understand why Darcy wouldn't want kids...
They do learn more about one another...maybe all the Christmas cheer, decorations, food will bring them closer...
Loved all the recipes and can't wait to try a few! Love that the book concentrates also on the kids problems, not just the adults. Priceless pickle prize at the end!
I received this book from Net Galley via Harlequin MIRA in exchange for my honest review.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
4 STARS
"A single father who yearns to be a family man, Logan O'Donnell is determined to create the perfect Christmas for his son, Charlie. The entire O'Donnell clan arrives to spend the holidays in Avalon, a postcard-pretty town on the shores of Willow Lake, a place for the family to reconnect and rediscover the special gifts of the season.
One of the guests is a newcomer to Willow Lake— Darcy Fitzgerald. Sharp-witted, independent and intent on guarding her heart, she's the last person Logan can see himself falling for. And Darcy is convinced that a relationship is the last thing she needs this Christmas.
Yet between the snowy silence of the winter woods, and toasty moments by a crackling fire, their two lonely hearts collide. The magic of the season brings them each a gift neither ever expected—a love to last a lifetime." (From Amazon)
I really enjoyed this holiday novel in Lakeshore Chronicles. It had taken me awhile to like Logan in the series, but watching how he has changed gives you a better appreciation of this book. I always assumed that Daisy's love story would be the best so was surprised when I did not like her book. I was a bit weary about reading this book for that reason and also because it might be the last novel in the series (nothing has been published since December 2013 but there were some new characters introduced in this book that could have a story of their own). Darcy is so likeable and I really identified with her. Logan is charming and Charlie is so darn cute. Even though I have not loved every single book in this series I would still recommend it because of the great ones. I would suggest you read this series in order because characters from past books will make appearances and sometimes their past stories come out.
"A single father who yearns to be a family man, Logan O'Donnell is determined to create the perfect Christmas for his son, Charlie. The entire O'Donnell clan arrives to spend the holidays in Avalon, a postcard-pretty town on the shores of Willow Lake, a place for the family to reconnect and rediscover the special gifts of the season.
One of the guests is a newcomer to Willow Lake— Darcy Fitzgerald. Sharp-witted, independent and intent on guarding her heart, she's the last person Logan can see himself falling for. And Darcy is convinced that a relationship is the last thing she needs this Christmas.
Yet between the snowy silence of the winter woods, and toasty moments by a crackling fire, their two lonely hearts collide. The magic of the season brings them each a gift neither ever expected—a love to last a lifetime." (From Amazon)
I really enjoyed this holiday novel in Lakeshore Chronicles. It had taken me awhile to like Logan in the series, but watching how he has changed gives you a better appreciation of this book. I always assumed that Daisy's love story would be the best so was surprised when I did not like her book. I was a bit weary about reading this book for that reason and also because it might be the last novel in the series (nothing has been published since December 2013 but there were some new characters introduced in this book that could have a story of their own). Darcy is so likeable and I really identified with her. Logan is charming and Charlie is so darn cute. Even though I have not loved every single book in this series I would still recommend it because of the great ones. I would suggest you read this series in order because characters from past books will make appearances and sometimes their past stories come out.
whitmc's review against another edition
4.0
Perfect fast Christmas book. Even though it's number 10 in the series you don't need to have read any others. I read maybe the first 3 in the series about a decade ago and remembered nothing. Didn't matter. I'm a sucker for Christmas books.
hheartbooks's review against another edition
I guess it could be good- was getting into the book until the cursing started. I don't understand the need to curse in a story, especially a holiday story that's supposed to be heartwarming. Needless to say, I abandoned this book for others written by authors who can write a good, clean, heartwarming holiday story.
whiskedawayreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5