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jillmlong's review
2.0
Maybe its me but I didn't like either of the characters. They didn't have chemistry and I found both annoying. I did like the Christmas setting in New Zealand.
donnareadathon2021's review
4.0
The story
Sara is a photographer, taking portraits and shooting weddings. Her husband Fin (sort of ex-husband except they aren’t actually divorced) left her 18 months ago. She wanted to be a home body and he wanted to travel and grow his travel blog and didn’t believe she would do that with him. Now Fin has invited Sara to join him in New Zealand over Christmas. She needs inspiration and he needs a great photographer to help him win a travel blogging competition. Will the time together help him win her back?
My thoughts
This book is very strong on the lack of communication trope, it’s not a favorite of mine…. Although here I think the characters of both Sara and Fin actually struggled to communicate as they struggled to understand their own set feelings and patterns that they were holding on to. I enjoyed the descriptive parts about traveling around New Zealand but felt that much of the story was taken up rather by the navel gazing angst of will we / won’t we
Sara is a photographer, taking portraits and shooting weddings. Her husband Fin (sort of ex-husband except they aren’t actually divorced) left her 18 months ago. She wanted to be a home body and he wanted to travel and grow his travel blog and didn’t believe she would do that with him. Now Fin has invited Sara to join him in New Zealand over Christmas. She needs inspiration and he needs a great photographer to help him win a travel blogging competition. Will the time together help him win her back?
My thoughts
This book is very strong on the lack of communication trope, it’s not a favorite of mine…. Although here I think the characters of both Sara and Fin actually struggled to communicate as they struggled to understand their own set feelings and patterns that they were holding on to. I enjoyed the descriptive parts about traveling around New Zealand but felt that much of the story was taken up rather by the navel gazing angst of will we / won’t we
libbycrews's review
4.0
This book was cute. Though a bit predictable, it was an enjoyable Christmas rom com read. Sara spends the novel branching out from her mundane existence and portrait photography career. She takes on adventures and new scenery while exploring a future in travel photography with her estranged husband Fin. It was a fun, quick read that would be perfect for any Hallmark movie lover.
kirstyreviewsbooks's review
3.0
The Great Christmas Escape - Kellie Hailes
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Orion Dash and I am leaving this review voluntarily
Sara's life has been in a bit of a rut. Lately, her job as a photographer has just meant taking photos of happy couples and families all day before returning to her empty flat. And while she normally loves Christmas with her family, this year a part of her just wants to run away. So when her ex-husband Fin gets in touch with a wild idea - a joint work trip to New Zealand - she knows it's crazy... but she says yes!
A celebrated travel blogger, Fin has made a career out of following his bliss. As much as he loves Sara, the steady family life she's always wanted is not one he can give her. This trip together is his one chance to win her back. But can he convert her to his impulsive lifestyle? There's only one way to find out.
As the two explore the stunning sights and thrills of New Zealand, they're about to discover there's so much more to each other than they ever realised...
This is an unusual Christmas book - for a start it is set in New Zealand so there is no chance of a white Christmas. Although I enjoyed reading about the scenery in New Zealand. Unfortunately this book just didn't manage to grab my attention.
With a fantastic setting that will help you escape from reality, it is worth a read if you enjoy second chance romance.
Rating 3/5
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Orion Dash and I am leaving this review voluntarily
Sara's life has been in a bit of a rut. Lately, her job as a photographer has just meant taking photos of happy couples and families all day before returning to her empty flat. And while she normally loves Christmas with her family, this year a part of her just wants to run away. So when her ex-husband Fin gets in touch with a wild idea - a joint work trip to New Zealand - she knows it's crazy... but she says yes!
A celebrated travel blogger, Fin has made a career out of following his bliss. As much as he loves Sara, the steady family life she's always wanted is not one he can give her. This trip together is his one chance to win her back. But can he convert her to his impulsive lifestyle? There's only one way to find out.
As the two explore the stunning sights and thrills of New Zealand, they're about to discover there's so much more to each other than they ever realised...
This is an unusual Christmas book - for a start it is set in New Zealand so there is no chance of a white Christmas. Although I enjoyed reading about the scenery in New Zealand. Unfortunately this book just didn't manage to grab my attention.
With a fantastic setting that will help you escape from reality, it is worth a read if you enjoy second chance romance.
Rating 3/5
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