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emmascr's review
4.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Thank you to Rachel for letting me take part in this tour and to Harper Impulse for my copy of this book via Netgalley. I have read quite a few of Zara's books in the past and I love Christmas so I was excited to read this one.
This story follows Sarah as she returns to Shooting Star Mountain Resort. Sarah has many problems and she has been running from the for years and years. Her return to Shooting Star Mountain Resort is a real turning point for her though. Sarah is wild and crazy and impulsive. I really liked her free spirit.
Will runs the Shooting Star Mountain Resort. He is a real grump. He can't stand Christmas and the festive spirit has leaked out of the place. Will is a complicated character. He seems all gruff on the outside but deep down I think he is a real sweet heart who has been hurt in the past.
I loved the location for this book. There were cabins, log fires, hot chocolates and lots of snow. I would absolutely love to visit this place. It sounds so warm an cosy its the perfect Christmas vacation.
This story is fully of love, family and Christmas. It's perfect for the festive season, curled up under a blanket with a hot chocolate.
This story follows Sarah as she returns to Shooting Star Mountain Resort. Sarah has many problems and she has been running from the for years and years. Her return to Shooting Star Mountain Resort is a real turning point for her though. Sarah is wild and crazy and impulsive. I really liked her free spirit.
Will runs the Shooting Star Mountain Resort. He is a real grump. He can't stand Christmas and the festive spirit has leaked out of the place. Will is a complicated character. He seems all gruff on the outside but deep down I think he is a real sweet heart who has been hurt in the past.
I loved the location for this book. There were cabins, log fires, hot chocolates and lots of snow. I would absolutely love to visit this place. It sounds so warm an cosy its the perfect Christmas vacation.
This story is fully of love, family and Christmas. It's perfect for the festive season, curled up under a blanket with a hot chocolate.
bexdoesbooks's review
3.0
It took me a while to get into this book and grasp the way it's written but once I did It was easy going. Loved the humour in it and I absolutely loved Ruth. I wish she was in it more, she's absolutely crazy and had me laughing
laura_devouring_books_crumpets's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
A sweet Christmas read i love the humour Zara Stonely Offers.....
A bit cheesy but still Fab!
A sweet Christmas read i love the humour Zara Stonely Offers.....
A bit cheesy but still Fab!
zooloo1983's review against another edition
5.0
This book has made me want to fly out to Canada and get my skis on! It made me miss not going out this ski season! Every breathtaking description of the snow, the sounds, beautiful views and the magical tranquillity is spot on and I’ve done many seasons, all in all, you feel like you are there! It is the best feeling on a mountaintop, however, this is isn’t the story here!
I did love that Sam, from the Wedding Date, was in this book and her mum Ruth who is a blast, any scene with her in just had me in stitches!! And Jake. It was nice they were in it but that didn’t take over, just like Sarah in the Wedding date.
This story focuses on Sarah, her past and the delectable and grumpy Will with all his secrets! So Zara, made me get something in my eye…again…and I read her book again in the car! So had to do a bit of furious blinking so no one saw me! I could relate to Sarah’s frustrations when dealing with the grumpy man Will, being married to a grumpy one it’s a daily frustration and her reactions….well they were the same as mine!
I loved that she went over to Canada, to the save Shooting Star mountain resort and to deal with her heartbreaking past. Trying to resolve her inner conflict and her dark past, when you find out what it was, well it was quite dark and I was quite surprised, but things aren’t quite what they seem and the resolution made me quite frankly cry. I didn’t see it coming and it shows there are two sides to every story.
So Will and Sarah, they are just cute, they worked even if they both deny themselves. Of course, it wouldn’t be a romance novel if we didn’t have the perceived deceit and the miscommunication. For me, this was the perfect Christmas feel-good book! Maybe because it was set in a snowy country in a beautiful lodge on Christmas!! Sarah and Sams dynamic was hilarious at the beginning as Sarah writes an email to Mr Grumpy pants and then sends it without meaning to, this starting off a catalyst of events. Sam, quiet and shy demeanour works so well with Sarah her loud and brash, disorganised demeanour. My friends would agree I am more like Sarah than I care to admit!!
My second book for Zara and I am so glad I have got to read this. She has won me over with her writing and storytelling so much so I am going to be keeping an eye out for her future endeavours and check out the back catalogue!
I love stories that have a happy ending and a feel-good factor all with beautiful scenery and this is what Zara accomplishes here. She leaves you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart.
I did love that Sam, from the Wedding Date, was in this book and her mum Ruth who is a blast, any scene with her in just had me in stitches!! And Jake. It was nice they were in it but that didn’t take over, just like Sarah in the Wedding date.
This story focuses on Sarah, her past and the delectable and grumpy Will with all his secrets! So Zara, made me get something in my eye…again…and I read her book again in the car! So had to do a bit of furious blinking so no one saw me! I could relate to Sarah’s frustrations when dealing with the grumpy man Will, being married to a grumpy one it’s a daily frustration and her reactions….well they were the same as mine!
I loved that she went over to Canada, to the save Shooting Star mountain resort and to deal with her heartbreaking past. Trying to resolve her inner conflict and her dark past, when you find out what it was, well it was quite dark and I was quite surprised, but things aren’t quite what they seem and the resolution made me quite frankly cry. I didn’t see it coming and it shows there are two sides to every story.
So Will and Sarah, they are just cute, they worked even if they both deny themselves. Of course, it wouldn’t be a romance novel if we didn’t have the perceived deceit and the miscommunication. For me, this was the perfect Christmas feel-good book! Maybe because it was set in a snowy country in a beautiful lodge on Christmas!! Sarah and Sams dynamic was hilarious at the beginning as Sarah writes an email to Mr Grumpy pants and then sends it without meaning to, this starting off a catalyst of events. Sam, quiet and shy demeanour works so well with Sarah her loud and brash, disorganised demeanour. My friends would agree I am more like Sarah than I care to admit!!
My second book for Zara and I am so glad I have got to read this. She has won me over with her writing and storytelling so much so I am going to be keeping an eye out for her future endeavours and check out the back catalogue!
I love stories that have a happy ending and a feel-good factor all with beautiful scenery and this is what Zara accomplishes here. She leaves you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart.
natalkak994's review against another edition
5.0
A great little book that makes you feel all the feels.
inspirationalley's review against another edition
5.0
A deliciously perfect book which I devoured in one sitting. This book had all the elements I look for in an easy, feel-good read; interesting characters; conflict, tension, and secrets; a good flow; and lots of romance.
I have a soft spot for Christmas stories about people who hate the whole season, but who go on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. This book didn't disappoint in that respect. Will is the epitome of the Christmas Grinch, but Sarah is determined that she won't allow him to ruin the holiday resort she uses for her clients. The relationship between the two provides the focus to the story. It would be fair to say that its development follows a traditional formula, but it is described with humour and tenderness. I was fully invested in how it developed and cried and laughed along with them.
I absolutely loved this book, and I have put it on one side to reread before Christmas. It was a heart=warming read, full of Christmas tree and magic. I'd definitely recommend that you read it, you won't be disappointed. An easy 5 stars.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I have a soft spot for Christmas stories about people who hate the whole season, but who go on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. This book didn't disappoint in that respect. Will is the epitome of the Christmas Grinch, but Sarah is determined that she won't allow him to ruin the holiday resort she uses for her clients. The relationship between the two provides the focus to the story. It would be fair to say that its development follows a traditional formula, but it is described with humour and tenderness. I was fully invested in how it developed and cried and laughed along with them.
I absolutely loved this book, and I have put it on one side to reread before Christmas. It was a heart=warming read, full of Christmas tree and magic. I'd definitely recommend that you read it, you won't be disappointed. An easy 5 stars.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
syzygi's review against another edition
2.0
Meh
It started out nice and christmassy, which was exactly what I was after. About half way in, the books just turned into mush and not in a good way either. It turned completely predictable and the "twists and turns" where too expected. I recommend half the book, then just make up an ending for yourself.
It started out nice and christmassy, which was exactly what I was after. About half way in, the books just turned into mush and not in a good way either. It turned completely predictable and the "twists and turns" where too expected. I recommend half the book, then just make up an ending for yourself.
emmasbates98's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
sarahs89's review against another edition
3.0
Nice feel good book but somewhat predictable. Although set at Christmas, this book didn’t give me the Christmas feelings.
scotsbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
Took a while for me to get into the story, I didn’t pick it up for a few days as it was slow to start but once I got into it I enjoyed it.
A lovey festive read with the usual romance but this has a couple of twists along the way and a twist from Sarah’s past that I didn’t expect.
A lovey festive read with the usual romance but this has a couple of twists along the way and a twist from Sarah’s past that I didn’t expect.