Christmas in July: Home for the Holidays

Three sisters open a letter from their estranged aunt asking them to come visit her for Christmas. They used to spend magical moments at Juniper Inn. The letter came at time in their lives where they need each other and a distraction.

Dahlia will be alone for Christmas as her ex-husband and his girlfriend are taking the children to Paris. Magnolia and her husband are having trouble conceiving and fought about it. Magnolia's not sure they can come back from the hurtful things that were said. Rose is engaged, but her mother-in-law to be is a high society woman who bulldozes over her son and has many expectations. Rose is afraid that she will lose herself in the marriage. 

Could a Christmas together help the sisters move forward in their lives?

My Thoughts: I really loved this book; I didn't want it to end. I love how the sisters reconnected and remembered their childhood memories. There were sweet and funny moments. I couldn't help but root for the three sisters and their aunt. I love how everything worked out and I'm really happy there's another book (already out) to read. 

Cover Thoughts: Love it

Source: Gifted

Sequel:

Christmas Review: Home for the Holidays

It's winter in Concord, MA and it's not turning out like anyone expects.

Cassidy discovers that her family might be moving back to California. She's finally adjusted and loves her life in New England.

Becca's father has lost his job. They family's struggling, but doesn't want their friends to find out. Their family is still going on the cruise with Megan's family.

Megan's boyfriend broke up with her...in an e-mail. She's feeling horrible about herself. She boosts up her confidence with a boy on the cruise.

Jess was supposed to go to Switzerland for the winter holidays, but when she breaks her leg sledding, she's forced to hang out with her family. Her family's going to New Hampshire for the holidays.

Emma's invited to spend the holidays with Jess. Jess is moping and soon the two of them are fighting.

To top off all the arguments, their secret santa gifts have all been flops. Will their friendships survive the holidays?

My Thoughts: I'm sad this is the last book of the series, though once again, I'm happy the series ending with a Christmas story. I loved reading about the friendship, the drama, and the romance with these characters almost as much as I loved reading about the books they've been reading. A fabulous series! I've never read the Betsey-Tacy books, but after reading this, I think it's a series I'll be reading next year.

Cover Thoughts: Cute and fit in nicely with the rest of the series

Source: My Library

Challenge: a personal goal to read 10 Christmas Books this year