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A review by kbranfield
Christmas at Holiday House by RaeAnne Thayne
4.0
Christmas at Holiday House by RaeAnne Thayne is a delightfully charming holiday romance.
Abby Powell is in the process of relocating to Texas in order to start fresh as she finally feels ready to move on from the tragic loss of her husband. With free time on her hands, she and her adorable five year old son Christopher travel to Silver Bells, CO to help longtime friend Lucy Lancaster's grandmother Winnie who recently injured herself in a fall.
Abby is adept at taking care of the spirited older woman but she is out of her depth as she helps decorate Winnie's mansion for upcoming tours. She also tamps down her fears as Lucy's brother Ethan offers to help Christopher experience winter sports for the first time. Although Abby never loses sight of her upcoming plans, she delights in the new friendships she is making as she helps Winnie with a charity event. She also fights her unexpected attraction to Ethan, who believes love is just not in the cards for him considering his failed engagement and turbulent childhood. Will the upcoming holidays work a little magic for this well-matched but cautious couple?
Abby is a wonderful mom who is a little tentative but determined not hold her son back due to her own concerns. Although sometimes a little reluctant, she is surprised at how much she is enjoying helping Winnie. Despite her contentment with everything Silver Bells has to offer, Abby does not seriously entertain thoughts about altering the plans she has already set in motion. But will she change her mind as her feelings for Ethan deepen?
After his grandmother's fall, Ethan returns home determined to convince Winnie to move into assisted living. He relents after Abby agrees to stay but he tries to spend more time with his grandmother. Ethan is surprised that he is so drawn to Abby and Christopher. He cannot forget his ex-fiancée's harsh assessment of him when she ended their engagement. But as he realizes the depth of his emotions, will Ethan risk his heart again?
A secondary story arc involves Lucy and her strained relationship with longtime friend José Navarro. After witnessing her parents' volatile relationships throughout her childhood, Lucy moves frequently and refuses to enter into a committed relationship. She and José spend time together every year but a few months ago, their relationship changed. Due to her fears, Lucy pushes him away, but is she making a mistake by not giving him a chance?
Christmas at Holiday House is a light-hearted holiday romance with a lovely cast of characters and marvelous setting. The storyline is well-written with realistic issues that will resonate with readers. The town Silver Springs is warmly inviting with kind-hearted residents. Old and new fans of RaeAnne Thayne are sure to enjoy this heartwarming and uplifting story of friendship, healing and love.
Abby Powell is in the process of relocating to Texas in order to start fresh as she finally feels ready to move on from the tragic loss of her husband. With free time on her hands, she and her adorable five year old son Christopher travel to Silver Bells, CO to help longtime friend Lucy Lancaster's grandmother Winnie who recently injured herself in a fall.
Abby is adept at taking care of the spirited older woman but she is out of her depth as she helps decorate Winnie's mansion for upcoming tours. She also tamps down her fears as Lucy's brother Ethan offers to help Christopher experience winter sports for the first time. Although Abby never loses sight of her upcoming plans, she delights in the new friendships she is making as she helps Winnie with a charity event. She also fights her unexpected attraction to Ethan, who believes love is just not in the cards for him considering his failed engagement and turbulent childhood. Will the upcoming holidays work a little magic for this well-matched but cautious couple?
Abby is a wonderful mom who is a little tentative but determined not hold her son back due to her own concerns. Although sometimes a little reluctant, she is surprised at how much she is enjoying helping Winnie. Despite her contentment with everything Silver Bells has to offer, Abby does not seriously entertain thoughts about altering the plans she has already set in motion. But will she change her mind as her feelings for Ethan deepen?
After his grandmother's fall, Ethan returns home determined to convince Winnie to move into assisted living. He relents after Abby agrees to stay but he tries to spend more time with his grandmother. Ethan is surprised that he is so drawn to Abby and Christopher. He cannot forget his ex-fiancée's harsh assessment of him when she ended their engagement. But as he realizes the depth of his emotions, will Ethan risk his heart again?
A secondary story arc involves Lucy and her strained relationship with longtime friend José Navarro. After witnessing her parents' volatile relationships throughout her childhood, Lucy moves frequently and refuses to enter into a committed relationship. She and José spend time together every year but a few months ago, their relationship changed. Due to her fears, Lucy pushes him away, but is she making a mistake by not giving him a chance?
Christmas at Holiday House is a light-hearted holiday romance with a lovely cast of characters and marvelous setting. The storyline is well-written with realistic issues that will resonate with readers. The town Silver Springs is warmly inviting with kind-hearted residents. Old and new fans of RaeAnne Thayne are sure to enjoy this heartwarming and uplifting story of friendship, healing and love.