If you love Gilmore Girls, meddling townsfolk, local rivalry, and romance then I think you'd like this book! This book was such a fun set up and idea. I loved the vibe of the town and the cozy holiday feels. The writing style this author used was different for me and it was fun to try something new!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

This is a cute older Emma story - I don't know why I got an image of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple with our main character, primarily because she's nosy and in everyone's business? A cute Christmas read for vacation that is full of emotion and heart.

The merry matchmaker, Frankie, is so busy helping other people have a good life that she forgets to think about herself. She is always meddling into their lives, and as Christmas is approaching, she wants friends to find their someone. It was interesting reading how her brain saw things, how it came up with things, and how it was turning out. Sometimes you don't see what is right in front of you, and that seemed to be happening a lot. It kept me reading because I really wanted to know if they would figure it out in time, that what was right for them was right in front of them.I can't tell you anymore, but it was interesting when she told a man friend, that the lady she knew he liked, needed a superhero, and then called him because he didn't rush over to see the lady. Sometimes, fate has to play a part and then it gets even more interesting.
I received an ARC from MIRA through NetGalley.

This was a fun holiday read! I had my misgivings about reading it in August, but once I got into it, I was totally smitten! The female protagonist is always trying to better the lives of those around her (some might call it meddling), yet she does little to help herself. When faced with an eye-opening incident, she realizes she has to take chances in order to make things in her own life happen! I loved the characters and their relationships with the protagonist. It made me want to move to Carol! Wonderful, feel-good book! Thanks to NetGalley and MIRA Books for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

There’s nothing more than a good romance Christmas book in the middle of summer! This was just so good! Sheila did an amazing job she gave me everything I was looking for! I think my favorite part was the age of the characters middle age characters can be very refreshing from the younger characters!

Frankie, 50, has an idea of who everyone should date. She herself lost the love of her life a few years ago and is not ready to date, but she's full of ideas for everyone in town. The problem is they don't want her help and she can't see who is actually interested in her.

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I Can most definetely tell how this book takes after ‘Emma’. Which is both good and bad depending on how you felt about it to begin with!

I’m giving it…4.25. It was hard to come with a rating because as much as I do looove the ambience and don’t think it’s a bad story, it also felt kinda convoluted at times. A lot of dialogue, etc. which again, isn’t a bad thing per se but I understand some of the criticism. That in itself tho is what makes this book the story it is!

Regardless of those things, I still do think this one is a great holiday read. Prob not for those that enjoy insta love or fast paced stories.

Enjoyable plot of a widow who plays matchmaker for everyone in her small town. I can imagine her as a background character in many romance books and loved that this type of character is the main character. I enjoyed Frankie because she came across as real, imperfect while just trying to help others, and her mature age. A fun read for the holiday.

The cover is so beautiful and the synopsis sounds great. However, I couldn’t fully get into the story because of the author’s writing style. Sadly, this is a dnf.

I unfortunately could not bring myself to finish this book. The writing style was hard to keep up with and there was way too much dialogue for me. I'm also not sure if it was only because it was an ARC and the format was off or if the font was not cooperating with the writing, but I just couldn't tell where anything started or ended. I'd love to listen to this on audiobook eventually, but I had to put this on my DNF shelf.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Shelia Roberts always captures me with her darling books!! She just knows how to completely draw the reader in. This book was absolutely perfection. Highly suggest!! Makes me so excited for the holiday season.

Sheila Roberts is the undisputed queen of Christmas. Another smash hit with all the holiday feels, has me wishing it was December already. I so enjoy her cast of characters and all the love and laughter she folds into each book.

A Christmas story inspired by Emma? Yes, please! This was cute and fun to read. I enjoyed it and I will check out more by Sheila Roberts! Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

Frankie Lane, owner of a soap shop, big sister to Stef and employer to the shy Elinor, loves helping people. Especially when it comes to matchmaking. She wants everybody to have the same love she had with her late husband. Unfortunately, as many matchmaking attempts go, things don’t always go as planned, much to her dismay.
Mitch Howard, owner of the local hardware store has been in love with Frankie for years but he is her best friend. She can’t imagine ruining that friendship to take their relationship to another level so Frankie concentrates of helping others whether they want it or not.
Sometimes love can come from the most unexpected places, and other times it’s right under your nose and you don’t even realize it.
Join Frankie, Mitch, family and friends for this wonderful holiday treat and watch love bloom!

This book definitely put me in the Christmas spirit. All the hustle and bustle of the holiday season when hope springs eternal. Frankie owns a holiday shop and Mitch owns the hardware store next door. Mitch is patiently waiting for Frankie to see he wants to be more than friends but Frankie is hesitant after her husband's passing several years earlier and tries to keep Mitch in the friend zone. Frankie wants to play matchmaker for everyone except herself. Her sister is getting over a divorce which shook her confidence. First, Frankie tries to set Steph up with Brock, Mitch's new employee but Brock only had eyes for Frankie. Frankie is interested in helping Mitch find the perfect person and when her employee Elinor falls for him that Frankie realizes the person for Mitch is herself. Definitely a happily ever after novel, perfect for the holidays.. Thank you to NetGalley and MIRA for this advance copy.,

I really really wanted to like this book. The cozy setting of Christmas. Craving hot chocolate and treats. But something fell flat. I am not sure if I just didn’t love the characters and some of their actions. I can’t put my finger on it.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The authors writing style distracted from the actual storyline. DNF 14%.


*************I received an ARC for my honest opinion from NetGalley**********

A great holiday read, full of good cheer and lots of funny moments! Strong female characters woven into perfect relationships by the time the story ends. Pick this one up for yourself or as a stocking stuffer!! A+

this story was unlike anything ive ever read!! my first from this author and will not be my last. wonderful story that tugged at your heart strings. likeable characters and great pacing! would recommend this one!!

This book is adorable and everything a holiday romance book, with a dash of comedy, should be. Joyful not too too heavy and just a fun trip. I loved this from cover to cover and couldn't put it down 5 star without a doubt and honestly i think this would be a very cute holiday movie.