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This book was absolutely wonderful. Two people who had been through a difficult time able to come together to meals a whole group of peoples lives better, including their own. I loved the eccentric elderly bunch of residents of the care home, as well as the quirky staff working there. A great Christmas read, thank you netgalley.

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I liked some aspects of this book. It has a good plot, a beautiful setting, and very interesting supporting characters. Still, somehow it could not get close to me. I think, it was partly because of the heroine, Kate. I found her unrealistic. No grown woman, a professional, can be so awkward and clumsy, I think. I also found the musings and trepidations of the two main protagonists sometimes a bit too lengthy and not very interesting. I think there was the potential of a very good story, but the author could not fully utilize it. Still, you can spend some enjoyable time with this novel, so give it a go.

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This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, from Canelo and #NetGalley. Thank you for the opportunity to preview and review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

A fun, free-spirited story with humorous situations. .

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A huge thanks to the publisher for my complimentary copy and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

This is my first book by Tracy Colbert so I was a little anxious to get my hands on this book. The book is set around Christmas (my favorite season) and follows two heartbroken people who get some much needed healing unexpectedly. The book tells the story of Kate and Calvin two heartbroken people during the best season ever who end up needing each other The story involves an inheritance and an infuriating ex-husband and a tad bit debt. This book is perfect for slow burn romance lovers.

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You can always rely on a festive Tracy Corbett book to get you in that warming, cosy, joyful mood.

Calvin is such a gorgeous character. I know there’s no pictures but just the way Tracy explains him shows he is just gorgeous inside and out. A lot of celebrities are often depicted as selfish and holier-than-thou, but he was a very natural character and I fell in love with him within minutes.

I also liked Kate. She was awkward and often found herself falling over and getting into embarrassing situations, and I felt an immediate kinship with her.

There are some problematic topics that some people may want to avoid including divorce, dent, physical health, affairs, death, mentions of suicide and mental health. They’re not overpowering and they don’t bring the tone down, but they’re very sensitively handled to give context to the bigger plot points.

The description of Pluckley in Kent was so lovely I ended up looking online for houses for sale; there were quite a few I liked the look of…I just need to find £1,000,000 to buy one!

This is the very definition of a happily-ever-after book, and not solely for the two protagonists. There is so much love and friendship in this book for everyone.

I liked that a lot of the main cast were the care home residents themselves, and not in a patronising “old person” way. They’re not in the way, they’re not a burden…they’re as important to the story as anyone else and it was really heartwarming to see.

I’ve had personal and professional experience with care homes and whilst I’ve always been pleased with them, they’re obviously restricted by rules, regulations and budget. Whereas this one, whilst there are some rules they must follow, it is generally unconventional and cosy and made the staff and residents a big family.

This is the second Tracy Corbett book I’ve read and I’ve liked them both immensely. She has quickly become a member of my go-to author list for quality, uplifting fiction.

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Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of Someone For Everyone in exchange for an honest review.

Due to shifts in their respective careers, the two main characters, Calvin and Kate, work together to help settle Calvin’s inherited Care Home. This book is well written with thoughtfully crafted characters who have rich backstories and personalities that shape the story and the way they interact. It was enjoyable light and quick read that filled a pleasant evening.

4/5 stars. While the book was enjoyable, it didn’t particularly stand out. I am glad I read it, and I would recommend it.

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A simply delightful story, with an adorable romantic couple who are so good together, “Someone for Everyone”, by Tracy Corbett (Canelo), shows how kindness and compassion can come from the most unexpected people and in the most surprising circumstances.
Set in a snowy British village, the story features a heroine going through deep emotional pain and other serious problems, and a hero dealing with issues of his own.
I found the characters, dialogue and interactions amazing in this story and really enjoyed reading it.
The leads grab you: Kate with her tendency for embarrassing and putting herself in awkward situations. I can empathize with her after the horrible situation her ex-husband created and understand the low self-esteem issues.
As for the hero, Calvin, I was smitten with his kindness, sensitivity, compassion and thoughtfulness. Of course I adored he’s a hot (former) footballer and charming without even trying; and I really liked the vivid description the author gave of the character, it was easy to envision him as a real person
The fact he’s dealing with the anguish of a sudden life-altering health issue and a career change is well done, too.
I liked how slowly the romance grew and how they both helped each other heal. But what I really loved was the degree of tenderness, kindness… and often awkwardness between these two, it creates such warm feelings… The odd, embarrassing moments, starting when they first meet, the misunderstandings, are really fun and enjoyable, the author writes these episodes really well and they seem so real.
The cast of secondary characters at the care home and the leads’ relatives are wonderful, too. I liked how unconventional the care center was – too unconventional, perhaps – and how everyone tried to integrate and welcome new people. The dog, Suki, is fun (but so often in the kitchen?).
I also appreciated the writing style, the complex multidimensional characters, the depth of some subjects and how the author still injects lightness and humor into the story.
I also liked how romances involving secondary characters blossomed
The setting – the care home, Pluckley –, the Christmas period and the winter landscapes are also interesting.
It was also heartwarming to watch that the Rose Court Care Home residents and staff did have a happy ending for themselves, too.

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Enjoyed this quick read, thank you netgalley for the advance copy! Will both the main characters be able to deal with what’s thrown @ them? Enjoyed all the characters too.

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Eine nette, recht vorhersehbare Liebesgeschichte. Es war einfach ein bisschen zu viel des Guten...Geister, Grusel, 3 Romanzen die sich im Laufe der Geschichte entwickelt haben.

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Someone for Everyone, ah what a fantastically spooky yet delicious love story. I love,love ,loved the setting from it's railway station to its spooktacular main house in the story, absolutely cracking.

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Such a great story! Kate and Calvin both have broken hearts, but for different reasons, and they desperately need each other’s help. Kate agrees to help Calvin sort out the legal side of the care home he inherited from his great-uncle. Calvin agrees to pay Kate what she needs to pay off her ex-husband’s debts that have fallen on her.

This slow burn romance shows their friendship build then grow to more. Set in England and including a fun cast of characters, this is a great holiday read!

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Watch for Someone for Everyone to come out October 13, 2022.

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This book was sent to me by Netgalley for review. Thanks to the publisher for the electronic copy. The protagonist is fun and quirky. She is trying to make a life when a surprise occurs. Can she do it? Caring for others…love and romance…friends…this book is a quick read…the author is f gifted at writing a cannot put down story…although at times, the details are sad…

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