I loved the cover of the book, a snowy village scene was enough to tempt me on a dull, drizzly day.
Even though it was clear it was going to be twee and a little predictable, I wish I could have felt more connection to the main characters. Clare, a recent divorcee, on her own since her adult son left home goes back to the comforts of her home town for Christmas.The story of her life is told at the start and it important to get background to understand her feelings towards Christmas this year.
Moving back to stay with her mum, she throws herself into being involved in the village Christmas show . She meets a man, Sam, and we see how a friendship matures and leads to love.
It is predicable that this story would have a happy ending and how everything would be well for Clare at the end.
The style of writing feels like the author is trying to use as many descriptions as possible per paragraph and the whole book felt fluffy throughout.
Having said that, I read it start to finish and had a smile on my face at times. In these uncertain times, why not read a nice, pleasant book!
Even though it was clear it was going to be twee and a little predictable, I wish I could have felt more connection to the main characters. Clare, a recent divorcee, on her own since her adult son left home goes back to the comforts of her home town for Christmas.The story of her life is told at the start and it important to get background to understand her feelings towards Christmas this year.
Moving back to stay with her mum, she throws herself into being involved in the village Christmas show . She meets a man, Sam, and we see how a friendship matures and leads to love.
It is predicable that this story would have a happy ending and how everything would be well for Clare at the end.
The style of writing feels like the author is trying to use as many descriptions as possible per paragraph and the whole book felt fluffy throughout.
Having said that, I read it start to finish and had a smile on my face at times. In these uncertain times, why not read a nice, pleasant book!