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bethanystone13's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emmascr's review
5.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed ReviewsThank you to Holly and Bookouture for my copy of this book and for letting me be part of this tour. I LOVE Holly's work and I have been waiting all summer for this story so I couldn't wait to jump back in. While this is the third book in the Hope Island series you can read it as a standalone.
Eden has been in love with Dougie pretty much her whole life but he doesn't know. Dougie moved to New York when he was 17 but he's always wondered what if about that one amazing kiss he had before he left. I fell in love with Dougie after the first book in this series. I pretty much begged Holly for their story and I was so excited when she confirmed it was already in the works.
Holly has a way of writing male characters that are just so damn romantic and Dougie is no exception. He tries his very best to make Eden believe in magic and wishes like she used to. He really is such a sweetheart.
One of the things I love about Holly's books is that they are so funny. I couldn't stop laughing throughout this book. Eden's parents are some of her most humorous characters. They get so excited and say the first thing that pops into their heads. Oh, I love them so much.
I think that this has to be up there with one of my favourites from Holly and I look forward to seeing what she brings to us next.
Eden has been in love with Dougie pretty much her whole life but he doesn't know. Dougie moved to New York when he was 17 but he's always wondered what if about that one amazing kiss he had before he left. I fell in love with Dougie after the first book in this series. I pretty much begged Holly for their story and I was so excited when she confirmed it was already in the works.
Holly has a way of writing male characters that are just so damn romantic and Dougie is no exception. He tries his very best to make Eden believe in magic and wishes like she used to. He really is such a sweetheart.
One of the things I love about Holly's books is that they are so funny. I couldn't stop laughing throughout this book. Eden's parents are some of her most humorous characters. They get so excited and say the first thing that pops into their heads. Oh, I love them so much.
I think that this has to be up there with one of my favourites from Holly and I look forward to seeing what she brings to us next.
jo_bookworm's review
5.0
It's Christmas on Hope Island. Having spent Spring and Summer with Bella, Freya, Isaac and Rome this is a continuation of course of their story but this book focuses very much on Eden and Dougie.
Eden has been in love with Dougie since forever. But he broke her heart when he moved to America,
Trouble is Dougie did not know this at the time but he did know the one person that he was best friends with was the reason he kept returning to Hope Island.
Eden is settled in her Pottery Cafe and whilst she has dreams of making it bigger and doing more of what she loves, she is very content with Hope Island. Until Dougie returns.
Dougie is not just returning for a visit, for Christmas he is planning on staying a lot longer. How will Eden manage this unrequited love when he is going to be living right next door?
It all moves very fast for Eden, even left me in its wake. Romance and wishes are the way to her heart and it seems that Dougie has all the right answers. But it can it be too good to be true?
No of course not, it is simply the magic of love and the magical time of year. Christmas is bringing everyone together but can it keep them that way?
I loved this book, there was something so romantic about Dougie that I admit to shedding a tear or two and was probably secretly in love with him a little bit. That is the elegance of Holly Martin's writing taking you straight into the heart of the novel and she has you hooked with her writing and her setting.
She can do humour just as well and I have to confess Lucy and Finn, Eden's parents were hilariously embarrassing with an innocence about them which made me forgive there not so subtle comments or indiscretions.
Combine this with a lovely setting, the coldness of winter, the brightness of the stars, the warmth of the fire as Eden and Dougie find some common ground.
If you want snowmen, hot chocolate, roaring fires, lots of layers of clothing, romance, Christmas, weddings and bucket loads of romance, this is the book for you. It works as a standalone novel, but if you have the time get the whole Hope Island experience.
Another excellent novel from Holly Martin.
Eden has been in love with Dougie since forever. But he broke her heart when he moved to America,
Trouble is Dougie did not know this at the time but he did know the one person that he was best friends with was the reason he kept returning to Hope Island.
Eden is settled in her Pottery Cafe and whilst she has dreams of making it bigger and doing more of what she loves, she is very content with Hope Island. Until Dougie returns.
Dougie is not just returning for a visit, for Christmas he is planning on staying a lot longer. How will Eden manage this unrequited love when he is going to be living right next door?
It all moves very fast for Eden, even left me in its wake. Romance and wishes are the way to her heart and it seems that Dougie has all the right answers. But it can it be too good to be true?
No of course not, it is simply the magic of love and the magical time of year. Christmas is bringing everyone together but can it keep them that way?
I loved this book, there was something so romantic about Dougie that I admit to shedding a tear or two and was probably secretly in love with him a little bit. That is the elegance of Holly Martin's writing taking you straight into the heart of the novel and she has you hooked with her writing and her setting.
She can do humour just as well and I have to confess Lucy and Finn, Eden's parents were hilariously embarrassing with an innocence about them which made me forgive there not so subtle comments or indiscretions.
Combine this with a lovely setting, the coldness of winter, the brightness of the stars, the warmth of the fire as Eden and Dougie find some common ground.
If you want snowmen, hot chocolate, roaring fires, lots of layers of clothing, romance, Christmas, weddings and bucket loads of romance, this is the book for you. It works as a standalone novel, but if you have the time get the whole Hope Island experience.
Another excellent novel from Holly Martin.
pipparature's review
5.0
The most gorgeous festive novel, just as you'd expect from Holly Martin who seems to produce them reliably. It takes us back to the Scilly Isles and Hope Island, as featured in Spring at Blueberry Bay and Summer at Buttercup Beach.,
This is the story of the final sibling in the Lancaster family, Eden. The owner of a pottery painting cafe on the island., she has been in love with her best friend Dougie since she was a little girl. Dougie broke her heart when he left to move to New York aged 18 but he has announced that he is returning to live on the island once more and Eden is torn between delight at having him close by and frustration about her unrequited feelings.
Dougie's arrival turns Eden's world upside down and the book explores the way in which their relationship shifts against a Christmas backdrop, with a truly magical touch. The emotional connection between Eden and Dougie has been there since they were tiny children but this has to alter and grow if they can make a successful life together. Eden and Dougie are lovely characters and I think Dougie is one of my favourite male leads in a while. He has a wonderful childlike quality about him which makes him very likable. You'll root for this couple from the very start.
I genuinely loved this book. It's a real one-sitting read and I enjoyed a peaceful couple of hours curled up with it today. It's delightful in parts and will make you smile but the end brought me to happy tears as the Hope Island trilogy came to a close (although I'd love to see Rome, Bella and Eden revisited at some point by Holly Martin). This is a sexy, funny, passionate novel which is truly enjoyable and will get any reader into the Christmas spirit.
This is the story of the final sibling in the Lancaster family, Eden. The owner of a pottery painting cafe on the island., she has been in love with her best friend Dougie since she was a little girl. Dougie broke her heart when he left to move to New York aged 18 but he has announced that he is returning to live on the island once more and Eden is torn between delight at having him close by and frustration about her unrequited feelings.
Dougie's arrival turns Eden's world upside down and the book explores the way in which their relationship shifts against a Christmas backdrop, with a truly magical touch. The emotional connection between Eden and Dougie has been there since they were tiny children but this has to alter and grow if they can make a successful life together. Eden and Dougie are lovely characters and I think Dougie is one of my favourite male leads in a while. He has a wonderful childlike quality about him which makes him very likable. You'll root for this couple from the very start.
I genuinely loved this book. It's a real one-sitting read and I enjoyed a peaceful couple of hours curled up with it today. It's delightful in parts and will make you smile but the end brought me to happy tears as the Hope Island trilogy came to a close (although I'd love to see Rome, Bella and Eden revisited at some point by Holly Martin). This is a sexy, funny, passionate novel which is truly enjoyable and will get any reader into the Christmas spirit.
lostinstories___'s review
4.0
This book was great! Such a sweet story and just a perfect book to snuggle up in a blanket and fall in love with love. Definitely worth a read!
kirstyreviewsbooks's review
4.0
Christmas at Mistletoe Cove by Holly Martin
Blurb
Growing up on Hope Island, Eden Lancaster always believed that if you wished hard enough for something, dreams really could come true. But Eden’s greatest wish is also her biggest secret: she has been completely in love with her childhood friend, the charming and attractive Dougie Harrison, for as long as she can remember. And he has no idea.
When Dougie leaves his successful life in New York to return home to Hope Island for good, Eden can’t escape her feelings. Her heart is full of hope that her romantic dreams are finally, at long last, going to come true…
This Christmas could change everything. But can a lifelong friendship really turn into the perfect romance? And will Eden get the happily ever after she’s always wished for?
My Opinion
This is the third book in the Hope Island series, but sadly I didn't realise that when I borrowed the book from my local library. I love a Holly Martin book and this was an enjoyable read but I feel I would have enjoyed it far more if I had a bit of background of Hope Island and residents of the island - now I need to go back and read the earlier books.
A lovely festive read with that usual Holly Martin spark. A delightful read that make you believe in the magic of wishes.
Rating 4/5
Blurb
Growing up on Hope Island, Eden Lancaster always believed that if you wished hard enough for something, dreams really could come true. But Eden’s greatest wish is also her biggest secret: she has been completely in love with her childhood friend, the charming and attractive Dougie Harrison, for as long as she can remember. And he has no idea.
When Dougie leaves his successful life in New York to return home to Hope Island for good, Eden can’t escape her feelings. Her heart is full of hope that her romantic dreams are finally, at long last, going to come true…
This Christmas could change everything. But can a lifelong friendship really turn into the perfect romance? And will Eden get the happily ever after she’s always wished for?
My Opinion
This is the third book in the Hope Island series, but sadly I didn't realise that when I borrowed the book from my local library. I love a Holly Martin book and this was an enjoyable read but I feel I would have enjoyed it far more if I had a bit of background of Hope Island and residents of the island - now I need to go back and read the earlier books.
A lovely festive read with that usual Holly Martin spark. A delightful read that make you believe in the magic of wishes.
Rating 4/5
gwenhwyfar82's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hmason123's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5