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nighteyes82's review against another edition
1.0
the international plot was lame...
didn't like this book at all. I stop the serie completely...
ater several years I might try the books after this one but now I don't really remember the charachters and the 2nd book was soooo sad that I am not sure if I want to re-read book 1 to 4 to go bak on track
didn't like this book at all. I stop the serie completely...
ater several years I might try the books after this one but now I don't really remember the charachters and the 2nd book was soooo sad that I am not sure if I want to re-read book 1 to 4 to go bak on track
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
4 STARS
"After two years of grueling work for the International Criminal Court in The Hague, an international terrorist incident prompts divorced lawyer Sophie Bellamy to recognize that her work is meaningless without her two children—Max, 12, and Daisy, 19—who are living with their remarried father. On the snowy night Sophie returns to Avalon, N.Y., she meets the handsome bachelor veterinarian Noah Shepherd, who's looking for the right lady to mother his kids and live in his rambling farmhouse with him. While Sophie is happy to be part of a community, get reacquainted with her kids and care for her grandson (Daisy has an infant boy with a recalcitrant father), she is thrilled at Noah's sexy attention until she learns he's 10 years younger than she—29 to her 39." (From Amazon)
I was not a big fan of Sophie at first bit this novel changes my mind. I like the person she is with Noah and his kids. A great series.
"After two years of grueling work for the International Criminal Court in The Hague, an international terrorist incident prompts divorced lawyer Sophie Bellamy to recognize that her work is meaningless without her two children—Max, 12, and Daisy, 19—who are living with their remarried father. On the snowy night Sophie returns to Avalon, N.Y., she meets the handsome bachelor veterinarian Noah Shepherd, who's looking for the right lady to mother his kids and live in his rambling farmhouse with him. While Sophie is happy to be part of a community, get reacquainted with her kids and care for her grandson (Daisy has an infant boy with a recalcitrant father), she is thrilled at Noah's sexy attention until she learns he's 10 years younger than she—29 to her 39." (From Amazon)
I was not a big fan of Sophie at first bit this novel changes my mind. I like the person she is with Noah and his kids. A great series.
jdonner's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bibliophile24's review against another edition
5.0
A big improvement over the last one! Sure, there's always a problem at the end. But this one wasn't the usual far fetched, keep them apart so that we can bring them together type of problem. Plus, Susan Wiggs took a character I didn't like much at all throughout the first books in the series, and turned her into somebody I liked a lot, without it seeming false or forced. You have to read the first books before reading this one, just to get that change in your thinking. Otherwise, there will just be too much you don't understand.
brandiwyne4018's review against another edition
4.0
One of the best of the series. I've been reading this series for a while and this one is one of the best. Noah is a great romantic character: uncomplicated, guy next door. A simple hero. Weaving in the lives of the other Lakeshore characters, is like watching a Thanksgiving marathon of my favorite show.
irisfang's review against another edition
1.0
I have never felt so relieved to finish a book. Jesus. I expected something tropey, funny, and cheesy: not high literature, but just a silly, good time. Instead I got casual racism (that entire subplot should never have existed), casual sexism (side-eying any man who says anything about biological clocks), awkward, stilted writing in a lot of places, and a general feeling that my brain was melting as I tried to finish this book. Let's not even talk about that last minute "plot twist." Also idk why a 10 year age gap is such a big deal when you're both working adults. Also, I never really felt that much of a connection between Sophie and Noah other than their desire to bone each other. In conclusion, do not recommend.
allingoodtime's review against another edition
4.0
There are often times that I wish I could sit and read a whole series, one book after another, until the end. I can have some tea or coffee and snacks readily available and I’d just eat, sip, and read. This series really evokes those feelings in me. Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way and I often go a long time between books in the Lakeshore Chronicles. That doesn’t mean I don’t love this series and miss the characters while I’m not actively visiting them, because I do.
One character I never thought Susan Wigg would get me to like is Sophie. I’ll admit, I was quite resistant and my temper with her would flare up when she would get a bit “woe is me” about how she was being treated by her kids. I especially had a problem with her having a problem with Nina. But in the end, the author was able to tap into something that made me finally come around to giving Sophie a chance. Part of it is the fact that when Sophie would start feeling sorry for herself, she was woman enough to admit to herself it was her own fault. And, although she didn’t want to be anywhere near Nina, she knew it was not Nina herself that was the deterrent. On top of all that, I realized Sophie was beating herself up enough without having me, as the reader, do it to her too.
Of course, I totally fell in love with Noah right away. What a guy! I’m sure part of the reason Noah and Sophie were able to hit it off so quickly is that Noah knew nothing about her. There were no preconceived notions about what kind of woman she was or judgement on decisions she had made in her life thus far. Yet, getting to know Noah, I don’t know that he would have held any of that against her anyway. Like Sophie observed, Noah is like a big puppy that just wants to give and receive love. He’s so open and lives in the moment. Now, as much as I adore Noah, he did make some “in the moment” moves that I had issues with, as a mom. Nothing that would hurt the kids, Noah adores kids. But he overstepped a time or two and I’m glad Sophie called him on it even if he couldn’t quite understand what he did wrong.
Although I loved this story and didn’t want to put it down, I couldn’t ignore some timing issues. I felt like the Winter Carnival was going on for a month the way things were written. And February truly seemed like the longest month instead of the shortest. It really was nothing that most people will pick up on, but it did have me scratching my head a bit. Believe me, I wish such things didn’t stick out to me.
As always, I’m fascinated with Daisy and her part in this epic overall story of Avalon and the surrounding area. Now that Max is getting older, he’s getting to be quite a part of the narrative himself. I’m so curious to see where it all goes. We also got to know some of Noah’s friends that definitely have stories to tell.
This review can also be found at https://allingoodtimeblog.wordpress.com/2018/11/28/snowfall-at-willow-lake-book-review/
One character I never thought Susan Wigg would get me to like is Sophie. I’ll admit, I was quite resistant and my temper with her would flare up when she would get a bit “woe is me” about how she was being treated by her kids. I especially had a problem with her having a problem with Nina. But in the end, the author was able to tap into something that made me finally come around to giving Sophie a chance. Part of it is the fact that when Sophie would start feeling sorry for herself, she was woman enough to admit to herself it was her own fault. And, although she didn’t want to be anywhere near Nina, she knew it was not Nina herself that was the deterrent. On top of all that, I realized Sophie was beating herself up enough without having me, as the reader, do it to her too.
Of course, I totally fell in love with Noah right away. What a guy! I’m sure part of the reason Noah and Sophie were able to hit it off so quickly is that Noah knew nothing about her. There were no preconceived notions about what kind of woman she was or judgement on decisions she had made in her life thus far. Yet, getting to know Noah, I don’t know that he would have held any of that against her anyway. Like Sophie observed, Noah is like a big puppy that just wants to give and receive love. He’s so open and lives in the moment. Now, as much as I adore Noah, he did make some “in the moment” moves that I had issues with, as a mom. Nothing that would hurt the kids, Noah adores kids. But he overstepped a time or two and I’m glad Sophie called him on it even if he couldn’t quite understand what he did wrong.
Although I loved this story and didn’t want to put it down, I couldn’t ignore some timing issues. I felt like the Winter Carnival was going on for a month the way things were written. And February truly seemed like the longest month instead of the shortest. It really was nothing that most people will pick up on, but it did have me scratching my head a bit. Believe me, I wish such things didn’t stick out to me.
As always, I’m fascinated with Daisy and her part in this epic overall story of Avalon and the surrounding area. Now that Max is getting older, he’s getting to be quite a part of the narrative himself. I’m so curious to see where it all goes. We also got to know some of Noah’s friends that definitely have stories to tell.
This review can also be found at https://allingoodtimeblog.wordpress.com/2018/11/28/snowfall-at-willow-lake-book-review/
leonie_f's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book!
True, is you wan't to read a literary book you shouldn't read this one. However, when you want to read a book just for fun and to relax yourself this one is one of the best choices!
The story is especially fun to read for Dutch people since there are some typically Dutch things mentioned (for example she talks about a rolmops at some point).
True, is you wan't to read a literary book you shouldn't read this one. However, when you want to read a book just for fun and to relax yourself this one is one of the best choices!
The story is especially fun to read for Dutch people since there are some typically Dutch things mentioned (for example she talks about a rolmops at some point).
bookfun's review against another edition
3.0
First of all, i have to say i did like the story. It was a cute story about Sophie, a human rights lawyer, who wants to reconnect with her family after a terrorist attack.
I like the love connection between her and Noah, i really enjoyed his character and, like he was portrayed, he seemed so cute and likable and, let's say it, hot. I also enjoyed how Susan Wiggs portrayed the reconnecting with Sophies kids. It showed the difficulties and for me, the best part about this book was, how i believed Sophies acting. I believed what made her give up her career and i believed how she struggled with her family and how she fought her way trough it.
Even with all the points i mentioned above, i only gave the story three stars. It was really nice to read, but i have to admit, it didn't really took me in, it wasn't a page turner. I understood Sophie but i wasn't eager to find out what was happening next. Another weak point for me is the ending. It was the first time in the story, i didn't quite understood why the characters were acting like they did. Noah fell for Sophie the minute he saw her. He knew her age all along, and he's a doctor. Yes, women can get pregnant with 40, but it's much more unlikely, Noah as a doctor sure knew that. Sophie at the other hand, said she loves Noah, she sure must know him quite well, so why does she freak out when she finds out, he left his ex for not wanting a baby? She's a intelligent woman and she doesn't even try to talk to him? I get why they probably would take a break from the relationship. But for god's sake, they live in the same small town/village/whatever and they never talk to each other. Then, after several weeks, Sophie goes on a vacation, and at that moment, Noah has to follow her, to confess his true love? I mean, come on!
So, all in all, i enjoyed the book (except for the ending) and it was a nice experience reading it. It didn't make me burst into tears or laughter, it didn't make me fall in love with a character, but i enjoyed the experience. I would recommend it if you're into romances and books, that don't ask for all your attention. It's a nice book and it will leave you with a smile and a good feeling, not more not less. For me it was enough.
I like the love connection between her and Noah, i really enjoyed his character and, like he was portrayed, he seemed so cute and likable and, let's say it, hot. I also enjoyed how Susan Wiggs portrayed the reconnecting with Sophies kids. It showed the difficulties and for me, the best part about this book was, how i believed Sophies acting. I believed what made her give up her career and i believed how she struggled with her family and how she fought her way trough it.
Even with all the points i mentioned above, i only gave the story three stars. It was really nice to read, but i have to admit, it didn't really took me in, it wasn't a page turner. I understood Sophie but i wasn't eager to find out what was happening next. Another weak point for me is the ending. It was the first time in the story, i didn't quite understood why the characters were acting like they did. Noah fell for Sophie the minute he saw her. He knew her age all along, and he's a doctor. Yes, women can get pregnant with 40, but it's much more unlikely, Noah as a doctor sure knew that. Sophie at the other hand, said she loves Noah, she sure must know him quite well, so why does she freak out when she finds out, he left his ex for not wanting a baby? She's a intelligent woman and she doesn't even try to talk to him? I get why they probably would take a break from the relationship. But for god's sake, they live in the same small town/village/whatever and they never talk to each other. Then, after several weeks, Sophie goes on a vacation, and at that moment, Noah has to follow her, to confess his true love? I mean, come on!
So, all in all, i enjoyed the book (except for the ending) and it was a nice experience reading it. It didn't make me burst into tears or laughter, it didn't make me fall in love with a character, but i enjoyed the experience. I would recommend it if you're into romances and books, that don't ask for all your attention. It's a nice book and it will leave you with a smile and a good feeling, not more not less. For me it was enough.