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This was my first book by Linda Mitchelmore, and I loved her writing. I can't wait to pick up another one of her works.

This was such a good piece of chic lit, that is a prefect festival book.

When Lissy inherits her late grandmothers house, she invites three of her friends, who she knows will be alone, to come spend the holiday with her. During their stay, there are secrets coming out, new love found, and some find a new purpose for their life. All four of them grow a tremendous amount, during their short stay, over Christmas.

I loved this book and all four of the characters. This will be one book that I highly recommend. On sale December 4th, 2018!

what an amazing book. Loved it from beginning to end
I loved the authors style of writing and will be looking for other books by this author.
I would recommend this book to friends and family

It's Christmas...it's Chick Lit...it has the perfect cover! I loved this book :c)

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I have to say, this is quite possible one of my favourite pieces of Christmas chick lit, period. (I have quite a few, too....) Mitchelmore has written such a thoughtful and engaging book; it gives you the warm Christmas feelings that you expect from this sort of book but you also have to really think. All of the characters are established in adulthood, meaning that there aren't any clueless twenty-somethings wandering about. All four are fully-fledged adults who have very real and adult problems, like abuse, death, and infidelity. That sounds like it may be a heavy book, but it truly is a light and loving journey for each character finding their way.

The house itself is a fantastic character, as well as the village, but the four protagonists are the stars. What I love is that each character is given their own space to be and grow, which is no easy feat with four to balance. There is enough conflict for the book to feel realistic, but they are so supportive of each other (lending to the warm feeling)! You feel the bumps and friction of their time together, as well as their own individual issues, but it never takes centre stage. I should hope that whenever I am lucky enough to host the holidays, that I provide such a welcoming atmosphere! I will absolutely be on the lookout for more books from Linda Mitchelmore.