Must Love Dogs: A Howliday Tail by Claire Cook
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The holidays are all about spending time with friends and loved ones, so it seems only fitting that the next edition of the heartwarming Must Love Dogs series gives us a chance to spend the holidays with Sarah Hurlihy and her family. Preschool teacher Sarah and her fiancé John have moved into her childhood home and are not only dealing with major home renovations, Sarah’s quirky father who also lives in the house and a very pregnant houseguest, but one of Sarah’s brothers shows up after splitting up with his wife. On top of all this chaos are John’s dog Horatio and Sarah’s flock of rescued kittens, the result is a lot of fun for the reader. Anyone with a large family will instantly feel at home. The Hurlihy family is chaotic and charming, and readers will enjoy the chance to spend the holiday season with Sarah and her family. Claire Cook has added another great addition to the series.
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A Sandy's Seashell Shop Christmas by Lisa Wingate
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A poignant and thoughtful look at the struggles of grief, especially during the holidays, and the courage it takes to open up and try something new. A young military widow escapes with her young son to Hatteras Island for the holidays, but her grief follows her to the deserted beaches. A random flier inspires her to take her son to a local Christmas Eve party to see Santa at the charming seashell shop. The party turns out to be just what Tiff and her son needed. This sweet little short story will warm your heart.
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Coming Home for Christmas by Jenny Hale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
If you are in the mood for a fun little holiday romance, this is the book for you. The main character Allie finds herself out of work and back at home with her mother just a few weeks before Christmas. Allie's sister Megan find Allie a temporary job working for a wealthy family as the house manager. The story is sweet, yet very predictable. The descriptions of Ashford Manor are stereotypical and unrealistic, but the author manages to weave the characters into a loving yet dysfunctional family unit. I did enjoy this story as a perfect prelude to the holiday season.
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