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nicandbooks's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet, short story
I have loved Lisa Kleypas' historical romance series but this was my first foray into her contemporary stories and I will say while this isn't my favourite of hers, it definitely shows that Lisa is more than capable of writing in both genres.
I have loved Lisa Kleypas' historical romance series but this was my first foray into her contemporary stories and I will say while this isn't my favourite of hers, it definitely shows that Lisa is more than capable of writing in both genres.
yuna's review
Made it I think 5 chapters in, and there isn't an ounce of tension in this book. It's too 'easy/perfect,' even for a lighthearted holiday story.
magolden13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
readwithpitties's review against another edition
4.0
This is my second contemporary romance novel series by Lisa kleypas, the first one being the Travis. (I think she only has those 2 as contemporary series) which i give a solid 4/5.
It was a sweet romance novel, i love the introduction to the island. Which reminds me very much of where i grew up on in the east coast of Canada. I loved sweet little Holly and loved her part of this story, and her uncle mark i loved him right off the bat. The way he steeped for his niece and gave her a life she deserved, the way he didn't believe in any nonsense but still tried so hard to be sensitiveness to a 6 years old wants and needs, and the fact he was smoking hot. I love his tenderness with Maggie, and the way he waited for her to come on her terms not pushiness or dominating when she clearly couldn't of handle that type of man. which i have a feeling is what mark was before he took Holly into his life.
Maggie was also a great character, around my age and she has already been through so much with her first husband dying of cancer. She feels like that was chance and she had it lost it and that children and marriage just arent for her anymore. But with the help of Mark, and holly she comes along way and sees that she is worth loving again, that it doesnt take away the memories of her first husband. I loved how she also helped mark in ways with holly, and with his own self. the magic in this book is all around thats for sure!
my only complaint about this book, is that i wish it was longer and that we got more of Maggie and Mark. but i cant wait to read the rest of the series, and get to know friday harbour very well. thank you lisa keplays once again!
It was a sweet romance novel, i love the introduction to the island. Which reminds me very much of where i grew up on in the east coast of Canada. I loved sweet little Holly and loved her part of this story, and her uncle mark i loved him right off the bat. The way he steeped for his niece and gave her a life she deserved, the way he didn't believe in any nonsense but still tried so hard to be sensitiveness to a 6 years old wants and needs, and the fact he was smoking hot. I love his tenderness with Maggie, and the way he waited for her to come on her terms not pushiness or dominating when she clearly couldn't of handle that type of man. which i have a feeling is what mark was before he took Holly into his life.
Maggie was also a great character, around my age and she has already been through so much with her first husband dying of cancer. She feels like that was chance and she had it lost it and that children and marriage just arent for her anymore. But with the help of Mark, and holly she comes along way and sees that she is worth loving again, that it doesnt take away the memories of her first husband. I loved how she also helped mark in ways with holly, and with his own self. the magic in this book is all around thats for sure!
my only complaint about this book, is that i wish it was longer and that we got more of Maggie and Mark. but i cant wait to read the rest of the series, and get to know friday harbour very well. thank you lisa keplays once again!
lilasbooknook's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
fudgeelizabeth9's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
kimberly_b's review against another edition
5.0
This was my first Kleypas book, but it definitely won't be my last. I really loved this story. It was short and sweet, but it had me laughing out loud multiple times. I loved the Washington setting.
b_tellefsen_rescuesandreads's review against another edition
3.0
A cute, heartwarming novella. Just the thing you love to read this time of year!
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
4 STARS
Since the death of her mother six-year-old Holly has not spoken. Her mother Victoria has chosen her bachelor brother, Mark to take care of her daughter. Mark knows nothing about taking care of children but he is all she has and has to do all he can for her. He moves in with his brother Sam and together they try to give their niece her life back.
Holly meets Maggie a toy shop owner who has imagination and also has broken heart (as a recent widow). As Maggie starts to bring the Nolans back to life she comes to the conclusion that being with the Nolans could very well break her heart.
I'm also weary of contemporary romance -if there is no mystery- but I instantly fell in love with Friday Harbor and the Nolan brothers. I like that while Maggie is a strong heroine she also has realistic fears and insecurities. The end felt a bit rushed but I find that is more the nature of romance genre to tie things up.
Since the death of her mother six-year-old Holly has not spoken. Her mother Victoria has chosen her bachelor brother, Mark to take care of her daughter. Mark knows nothing about taking care of children but he is all she has and has to do all he can for her. He moves in with his brother Sam and together they try to give their niece her life back.
Holly meets Maggie a toy shop owner who has imagination and also has broken heart (as a recent widow). As Maggie starts to bring the Nolans back to life she comes to the conclusion that being with the Nolans could very well break her heart.
I'm also weary of contemporary romance -if there is no mystery- but I instantly fell in love with Friday Harbor and the Nolan brothers. I like that while Maggie is a strong heroine she also has realistic fears and insecurities. The end felt a bit rushed but I find that is more the nature of romance genre to tie things up.