ONE LITTLE GIRL NEEDS A FAMILY
One rain-slicked night, six-year-old Holly lost the only parent she knew, her beloved mother Victoria. And since that night, she has never again spoken a word.
ONE SINGLE MAN NEEDS A WIFE
The last thing Mark Nolan needs is a six-year-old girl in his life. But he soon realizes that he will do everything he can to make her life whole again. His sister’s will gives him the instructions: There’s no other choice but you. Just start by loving her. The rest will follow.
SOMETIMES, IT TAKES A LITTLE MAGIC…
Maggie Collins doesn’t dare believe in love again, after losing her husband of one year. But she does believe in the magic of imagination. As the owner of a toy shop, she lives what she loves. And when she meets Holly Nolan, she sees a little girl in desperate need of a little magic.
…TO MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE
Three lonely people. Three lives at the crossroads. Three people who are about to discover that Christmas is the time of year when anything is possible, and when wishes have a way of finding the path home…
My thoughts:
This book is short, short, short and utterly lovely. Longer than a novella but still only 200 pages. It does work, because it's a holiday story and things get to move fast then.
Mark is, well, quiet, I liked him. He takes good care of his niece. Sure he has some silly ideas, but he is good. Maggie , whom he meets is sweet, but has mourned her husband for 2 years. Things just click, and even if things do not happen then at once, there is just magic and love in the air. These two fit, and the would be excellent parents to Holly.'
It's a fast friendship turned into a fast romance. It's a cute book that I read in a day, in one sitting. It's light and lovely.
Conclusion:
After having finished it I also wanted more about this family, his brother Sam who works too much, and Alex who is getting a divorce. Yes I want them to find love too. A nice holiday book.
Cover:
Eh, nice I guess
Series: Friday Harbor #1
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pages: 211
Published: 2010 by St Martin's Press
Source: My own
As we celebrate xmas on the 24th here up in the north today is the day where I wish you all
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Merry Christmas, Linda! I read this when it was first published and thought it was too short but I liked it. I saw the movie version last week. It strayed a bit from the book but it was enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteIt was short, but still it worked :)
DeleteOHhhh I have heard about that one and really want to see it
This short novella sounds perfect to read tonight/tommorrow! :) I love Christmas books. :)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Merry Xmas :D It sure was the perfect book for xmas.
DeleteNow I just need one for next year too
Merry merry to you and yours! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you :D
DeleteKisses to the kitties
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas :D
DeleteO.o this sounds lovely ..i might grab it today! Merry Christmas my friend!
ReplyDeleteHihi, please do :D
DeleteI really like Lisa Kleypas, I've only read her historical romances, but I adored them. I think I need to go back and read more off her backlist!
ReplyDeleteI have not read them but I sure wanna :D She has a nice sweet style, well in this one at least
DeleteSounds like perfect light reading for Christmas. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteThank you :D The same to you
DeleteMerry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAll the best and let the next year bring you better books than the previous one!
ReplyDeleteYes let's hope so :D
DeleteI love this series, glad you enjoyed it. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well Blodeuedd!
ReplyDeleteThank you :D
DeleteI do want more, especially Alex's story
I have this on my Nook and I really, really wish I had a chance to read it before the holiday got away from me. Oh well, I might end up reading it in the middle of the summer yet. LOL
ReplyDeleteLol, well that is one way to do it. I think I waited 10 months to read this one
DeleteHappy Holidays! Hope you got lots and lots of pressies. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Janna :)
DeleteMerry Christmas Linda! I hope you and your family are having a wonderful day. All the best to you in the new year!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Dar :)
DeleteI saw the movie based on this book last week. (Christmas with Holly I think) I hear it's a little different so I would love to read the story too.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize that it was so short which is great for me.
It was great that it was short. Not a novella, just a very short book and it worked as it was a xmas story
DeleteI normally stay far away from books like this, but this sounds like a good holiday read. I hope you had a great Christmas Eve!
ReplyDeleteI saved it for xmas :)
DeleteSounds too sweet and perfect for the holidays :)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Thank you :)
DeleteAnd yes it was just the thing
Mmm... sounds like a good christmas gift to give to somebody I know next christmas...
ReplyDeleteI am glad I could help then ;)
Deleteit sounds like the perfect book for this period of the year
ReplyDeleteIt sure did the trick
DeleteI also celebrate Christmas the 24th! I hope you had a great day :)
ReplyDeleteI've seen this book around, it's going for me wishlist for next Christmas probably.
You do? Yay, finally some more countries :D
DeleteAww this sounds sweet, I'm putting it on my list for next Christmas. Cover's pretty :)
ReplyDeleteGood :) I hope that you will enjoy it
DeleteI enjoyed this book; the Hallmark movie Christmas with Holly was adorable ~ if you haven't seen it yet...you should check it out!
ReplyDeleteHeather ~ Books Books and More Books
I totally must :D I love cute Hallmark movies, even if I have read the book
DeleteI hope you had a wonderful Christmas and what a perfect review to post!
ReplyDeleteThank you :D I sure had
Deleteshe's a wonderful author! i hope you had a merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThanks :D The same to you
DeleteI watched this as a Hallmark Christmas movie and fell in love with it!! I must read this one!
ReplyDeleteI have heard that and I would love to see it :D
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