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meezcarrie's review against another edition
4.0
If you’re looking for a sweet Christmas romance that celebrates books, this is the novella for you!
Kendall and “Q” are a cute match, and their secret ‘bookish’ notes that they leave each other throughout The Cozy Shelf bookstore simply delighted me. In fact, bookworms will find much to love about Deck the Shelves. From the charming bookstore setting to the literary quotes gracing each chapter – and the secret admirer notes – to the shout outs to various fave authors … this is a book for book nerds
Shiloh always writes wonderfully diverse and layered characters, and she has done so again in Deck the Shelves. While this is a lighter read with plenty of chuckles and grins, there is nonetheless a deeper spiritual theme woven into the fabric of the plot as well. In order to trust each other’s hearts (based on their past painful relationships), they each will first need to learn to trust God with the relationship.
A cute Christmas romance perfect for Hallmark movie fans and bookworms alike!
Kendall and “Q” are a cute match, and their secret ‘bookish’ notes that they leave each other throughout The Cozy Shelf bookstore simply delighted me. In fact, bookworms will find much to love about Deck the Shelves. From the charming bookstore setting to the literary quotes gracing each chapter – and the secret admirer notes – to the shout outs to various fave authors … this is a book for book nerds
Shiloh always writes wonderfully diverse and layered characters, and she has done so again in Deck the Shelves. While this is a lighter read with plenty of chuckles and grins, there is nonetheless a deeper spiritual theme woven into the fabric of the plot as well. In order to trust each other’s hearts (based on their past painful relationships), they each will first need to learn to trust God with the relationship.
A cute Christmas romance perfect for Hallmark movie fans and bookworms alike!
betherin02's review against another edition
5.0
Full review on FaithfullyBookish.com
I'm not a huge fan of Christmas stories but I am a big fan of this one! While I personally prefer to keep the celebration of this sacred holiday simple and quiet, I can definitely appreciate the joy and enthusiasm people (and fictional characters) like Kendall Jackson possess!
Quinton reminds me so much of my real-life hero, quiet, hard-working, a wonderful daddy, and swoony! The family dynamics within his multi-generational household warmed my heart (I'm not volunteering for that living plan but it's so sweet to read about how others might make it work).
I highly recommend this novella! It has heart and depth and humor and it's perfect for the busy Advent season or any time of year!
I borrowed this book through the Kindle Unlimited program and was under no obligation to post a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
I'm not a huge fan of Christmas stories but I am a big fan of this one! While I personally prefer to keep the celebration of this sacred holiday simple and quiet, I can definitely appreciate the joy and enthusiasm people (and fictional characters) like Kendall Jackson possess!
Quinton reminds me so much of my real-life hero, quiet, hard-working, a wonderful daddy, and swoony! The family dynamics within his multi-generational household warmed my heart (I'm not volunteering for that living plan but it's so sweet to read about how others might make it work).
I highly recommend this novella! It has heart and depth and humor and it's perfect for the busy Advent season or any time of year!
I borrowed this book through the Kindle Unlimited program and was under no obligation to post a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
rjd's review
4.0
This was a fun story. I thought the characters were great and it was a great Christmas read.
marylinfurumasu's review
5.0
There are two reasons I REALLY love this book. One, I love the Christmas season, and two, I love bookstores, books, and EVERYTHING related to them. Also, I just have to say, this bookstore sounds so wonderful. Like a place, I’d want to hang out in and never leave!
Kendall LOVES books and everything about books. It’s her life and things are going along smoothly until she acknowledges the fact that she also really likes Q.
Quinton or Q for short, has been making every effort and using every reason to stop in Kendall’s bookstore, just so he can see her.
When friends realize something is there and convince each of them to take a chance by writing anonymous notes, things start to change.
They both fight the feelings they have because of their own past issues and relationships. But God has other plans. The real fun starts when Christmas draws near.
I laughed out loud when I read how Kendall had some favorite authors who are ones I have, and she was reading books I’ve actually read. So Cool!
Toni Shiloh is an author who brings out the sweetest stories and has you believing each of these characters are real. Her stories flow with great dialog and wonderful word pictures of places, people and relationships.
I laughed, I cried, (well, not from anything too sad, but from laughing) I truly loved every moment I was reading this book and hope you will too. I highly recommend you pick it up and read it.
I was given this book by the author for an honest review, all opinions are my own.
Kendall LOVES books and everything about books. It’s her life and things are going along smoothly until she acknowledges the fact that she also really likes Q.
Quinton or Q for short, has been making every effort and using every reason to stop in Kendall’s bookstore, just so he can see her.
When friends realize something is there and convince each of them to take a chance by writing anonymous notes, things start to change.
They both fight the feelings they have because of their own past issues and relationships. But God has other plans. The real fun starts when Christmas draws near.
I laughed out loud when I read how Kendall had some favorite authors who are ones I have, and she was reading books I’ve actually read. So Cool!
Toni Shiloh is an author who brings out the sweetest stories and has you believing each of these characters are real. Her stories flow with great dialog and wonderful word pictures of places, people and relationships.
I laughed, I cried, (well, not from anything too sad, but from laughing) I truly loved every moment I was reading this book and hope you will too. I highly recommend you pick it up and read it.
I was given this book by the author for an honest review, all opinions are my own.
rebekahmorris's review
2.0
2.5 stars.
I just didn't care for this one much. The fact that the main character lived in an old Victorian mansion that had been converted to a bookstore was fun. And I did like Deuce. He was such a typical little boy. I just couldn't relate to most of the books mentioned as they are ones I haven't and wouldn't read. The biggest problem I had was that both main characters were divorced. Of course it was the "other" person's fault that they got divorced, so it was okay to marry again, right? No. It just made me not enjoy the story.
I just didn't care for this one much. The fact that the main character lived in an old Victorian mansion that had been converted to a bookstore was fun. And I did like Deuce. He was such a typical little boy. I just couldn't relate to most of the books mentioned as they are ones I haven't and wouldn't read. The biggest problem I had was that both main characters were divorced. Of course it was the "other" person's fault that they got divorced, so it was okay to marry again, right? No. It just made me not enjoy the story.
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