Eva's having a hard time with Christmas this year after the loss of her grandmother. She struggling to find happiness. Since both of her friends are happy in new relationships, she doesn't want to burden them with her loneliness.My Thoughts: I adored this book. I felt terrible for Eva in the previous two books as she struggled with her inner self about how to handle her grandmother's death and her friend's new happily ever afters. I enjoyed her banter with Lucas. I love that she was his muse - especially how the muse turned out. I loved how they could help each other grief because they both lost someone close to them. I loved the memories with Eva and her grandmother. It made me miss my grandmother. I didn't want to put this book down! And I'm so glad more is coming in this series.
She's tasked to fill up a writer's freezer and decorate his apartment since he's at a writing retreat. Only he's not at a retreat, he's hiding from the world. Plus he's not happy about Eva descending on his apartment.
However since the snow is falling rapidly and since he doesn't want to tell his grandmother that he's actually at home, he allows her to stay. Which works well for him as she becomes his muse for his book. With her in the apartment, his words start flowing. His deadline now might be possible if only he can convince Eva to stay with him.
Library Recommendation: Highly recommended purchase for all public libraries.
* Book 5 in the Haven Point series *Andrea's had a couple of terrible years after her husband died and his partner wouldn't take no for an answer. Now, she's looking forward to making sure her two adorable children have a great Christmas in Haven Point.My Thoughts: I adore this series and I love that Andrea gets her own book. I felt terrible for her previously for all that she'd been through. Her kids are adorable. I love that they opened up to Marshall, especially Chloe. I loved that Marshall didn't want help and was grumpy about it from the beginning. I loved the banter between the two of them. As they spend more time together, I loved how they shared pieces of their lives and gave each other advice. I really liked Christopher. I liked the struggle each of them had, but I'm glad that everything worked out. Another winner for this series!
When her friends asks her to look in on her brother since she's out of town, Andrea can't say no. Marshall is recovering from a sinister car accident that left him with a broken leg. He's not happy about being laid up or about Andrea looking in on him.
But her kindness gets to him as do her two children. They're appalled that he has no Christmas decor up, so they make decorations for them. When a blizzard forces the tow families together, sparks fly.
By now, I'm getting tired of winter, especially if it's been a cold one. The nights are long and are the perfect time to snuggle in with a great book. So here's what I'm looking forward to reading.
While putting out the cookies for Santa, Babymouse accidentally eats them all. Now she has to come up with an alternative. Cupcakes is the obvious choice. As the cupcakes cool, disaster strikes. Babymouse's baby brother starts crying. Their mom rushes off to see what's wrong. When a dragon comes into the kitchen, Babymouse must defeat him. And of course eat some cupcakes as a reward.My Thoughts: I LOVE Babymouse, so I was happy to see a picture book starring her. She's perfect for picture books and I really hope to see more of her in this format. I adore her imagination and how it always leads her into trouble.
Library Recommendation: Highly Recommended for all public libraries
This week's topic: Bookish presents you wouldn't mind being under the tree. I put up one bonus bookish item (not that I need a new mug because I have a million, but I just love this one). And of course some upcoming books. I know these won't be under the tree, but a girl can wish right?
