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readlovereviewblog's review
4.0
This book has all the winter feels, making you want to snuggle up in front of a fire and read this lovely holiday romance. The book even contains memorable moments, advice from others, and the edge of your seat suspense. I truly enjoyed this read and the story the author incorporates into it.
Zoey is an artist. She is on Jewel Island to sell her painting at her Christmas market and avoid her ex. She is also visiting her mom on Jewel Island.
She has an interesting first encounter with Kit. Poor guy is very nervous and definitely sticks his foot in his mouth while talking.
Oh, exciting twist in this book. She and kit have had disastrous past relationships and are hesitant to jump in instead just being friends. I wonder if her art influencer is related. What will it do to her beginning relationship shop with Kip if he is?
Zoey has a huge secret that puts a break in her and lips relationship but is it worth it to keep it secret, or is it better to have the one you love? This story does end happily.
This was a sweet story written in the author's general style and encompassing all the holiday feels. Still, she also incorporates memorable moments with her couples and sweet romance. I love how she depicts a new couple in each book and brings back characters we know and love.
Zoey is an artist. She is on Jewel Island to sell her painting at her Christmas market and avoid her ex. She is also visiting her mom on Jewel Island.
She has an interesting first encounter with Kit. Poor guy is very nervous and definitely sticks his foot in his mouth while talking.
Oh, exciting twist in this book. She and kit have had disastrous past relationships and are hesitant to jump in instead just being friends. I wonder if her art influencer is related. What will it do to her beginning relationship shop with Kip if he is?
Zoey has a huge secret that puts a break in her and lips relationship but is it worth it to keep it secret, or is it better to have the one you love? This story does end happily.
This was a sweet story written in the author's general style and encompassing all the holiday feels. Still, she also incorporates memorable moments with her couples and sweet romance. I love how she depicts a new couple in each book and brings back characters we know and love.
emmascr's review
5.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free for a Blog Tour in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Holly for my copy of this book and for letting me take part in this tour. I absolutely love Holly’s writing and a new Christmas book is just what I needed! This is the 5th book sent on Jewel island but all books are standalones so you can jump into this without reading the others.
Sapphire Hotel is holding a Christmas market for the whole of December. I can’t tell you how much I have missed a Christmas market. Last year they were all cancelled for obvious reasons and I cannot wait to go this year. This book gave me all the Christmas vibes. Lots of Hot Chocolate, mince pies, Mulled wine (Glögi for those in the know) and even snow! If you are looking for a book that smacks you in the face with all things Christmas then look no further.
The two main characters in this book are Zoey and Kit. Zoey is an artist and has a hut selling her paintings. Kit has a hut selling Churros and crepes. Zoey is such a sweetheart. I instantly knew I could be friends with her. She constantly puts others before herself and just longs for a life by the sea with a man she loves and a family. Kit has a big heart. He has been stamped on and hurt in the past by women who didn’t see the man he is. He is kind, caring, thoughtful and heroic. As you can tell I might have fallen a little for Kit.
Holly has created a wonderful story here of love, romance and friendships. This book is everything I love about Christmas but it is so much more than that. It is everything I look for in a romance novel. It was also so wonderful to see little glimpses of the characters from the previous books in this series. I love seeing how happy they are.
This was a great book to end the series on and I cannot wait for the new series Holly has lined up for us next year!
Sapphire Hotel is holding a Christmas market for the whole of December. I can’t tell you how much I have missed a Christmas market. Last year they were all cancelled for obvious reasons and I cannot wait to go this year. This book gave me all the Christmas vibes. Lots of Hot Chocolate, mince pies, Mulled wine (Glögi for those in the know) and even snow! If you are looking for a book that smacks you in the face with all things Christmas then look no further.
The two main characters in this book are Zoey and Kit. Zoey is an artist and has a hut selling her paintings. Kit has a hut selling Churros and crepes. Zoey is such a sweetheart. I instantly knew I could be friends with her. She constantly puts others before herself and just longs for a life by the sea with a man she loves and a family. Kit has a big heart. He has been stamped on and hurt in the past by women who didn’t see the man he is. He is kind, caring, thoughtful and heroic. As you can tell I might have fallen a little for Kit.
Holly has created a wonderful story here of love, romance and friendships. This book is everything I love about Christmas but it is so much more than that. It is everything I look for in a romance novel. It was also so wonderful to see little glimpses of the characters from the previous books in this series. I love seeing how happy they are.
This was a great book to end the series on and I cannot wait for the new series Holly has lined up for us next year!
tlctbr's review
3.0
This was in the audible plus library. It took a long time to get into any kind of conflict but once it did I found it pretty entertaining.
laura_devouring_books_crumpets's review
3.0
2.5
Do people Like this really exist.....
This could Be a Hallmark Movie... for sure, But i can never get on board with declaring undying love withing a few days and people commenting on how its once in a life time love to said couple, One being a woman on her 6th Marriage.... Not the Kind of life i want rolling through Husbands but yea shes passed on the be the Mystic Meg of the dating world..... Really!!!!
Still a sweet couple, sweet story, would watch in on Hallmark at Christmas if it was a movie, The mention of churros and Mulled wine had me salivating
Do people Like this really exist.....
This could Be a Hallmark Movie... for sure, But i can never get on board with declaring undying love withing a few days and people commenting on how its once in a life time love to said couple, One being a woman on her 6th Marriage.... Not the Kind of life i want rolling through Husbands but yea shes passed on the be the Mystic Meg of the dating world..... Really!!!!
Still a sweet couple, sweet story, would watch in on Hallmark at Christmas if it was a movie, The mention of churros and Mulled wine had me salivating
jo_bookworm's review
5.0
It is Christmas at Jewel Island and if you have been with Holly (and me reviewing these books!) from the beginning then you will recognised some familiar names and faces from the island. However like all of her books, they can be read as a standalone and this would be a great place to start if this is your first time reading the author.
Zoey had this Christmas all planned out, in fact her wedding was to be on Christmas Eve, but it seems her fiancé had other ideas and now Zoey finds herself at Jewel Island Christmas Market selling her quirky drawings and paintings to those looking for something different as a gift.
Staying near her mum on this magical island seems the best tonic for a jilted bride. That is until fate throws something in her way.
In fact fate in the form of Kit Lewis, doesn’t just throw something in her way he throws something over her! From that moment, their fate is sealed. The attraction instant and you are immediately behind these two lost souls who seem drawn together.
That is until a secret Zoey has been keeping is going to destroy everything. It wasn’t her secret to tell and she is determined to keep that promise.
Can the perfect Christmas sparkle for these two on Jewel Island?
As ever, this is a wonderfully uplifting book which is filled with everything you would expect from this author and everything you would expect from a Christmas market too! Mulled Wine, Hot Chocolate, Snow, Churros and a visit from Santa. What more could you want to get you in the festive mood?
Thank you to the author who kindly provided me with a copy of this book in return for an honest review. I have received nothing in return and the only thing I give is the recommendation to read this book.
Zoey had this Christmas all planned out, in fact her wedding was to be on Christmas Eve, but it seems her fiancé had other ideas and now Zoey finds herself at Jewel Island Christmas Market selling her quirky drawings and paintings to those looking for something different as a gift.
Staying near her mum on this magical island seems the best tonic for a jilted bride. That is until fate throws something in her way.
In fact fate in the form of Kit Lewis, doesn’t just throw something in her way he throws something over her! From that moment, their fate is sealed. The attraction instant and you are immediately behind these two lost souls who seem drawn together.
That is until a secret Zoey has been keeping is going to destroy everything. It wasn’t her secret to tell and she is determined to keep that promise.
Can the perfect Christmas sparkle for these two on Jewel Island?
As ever, this is a wonderfully uplifting book which is filled with everything you would expect from this author and everything you would expect from a Christmas market too! Mulled Wine, Hot Chocolate, Snow, Churros and a visit from Santa. What more could you want to get you in the festive mood?
Thank you to the author who kindly provided me with a copy of this book in return for an honest review. I have received nothing in return and the only thing I give is the recommendation to read this book.
jennni_b's review
4.0
Toothache sweet and super Christmas-y, which is honestly exactly what I was looking for
andrew65's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
xloetje's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
melaniesreads's review
5.0
It’s no secret how much I love Holly’s books and Spring at Blueberry Bay will always hold a special place in my heart as it was my first. Hold on to your horses though as there’s a new sheriff in town that quickly became my new favourite.
Mistletoe at Moonstone Lake has everything I want in a romance and it was a delight to read from the first page. So much so I really didn’t want it to end and to set it around my favourite holiday season was the dusting of snow on the perfect Christmas tree.
Zoey is an artist and is staying with her mum Beth on Jewel Island. After a dreadful break up she’s making the most of a break away and running a stand at the Christmas market. Another fabulously funny meet cute happens with Kit who is also on the market making churros. I didn’t think Holly could top the flashing escapade on a bicycle in her previous book but I’m always happy to admit when I’m wrong.
What then follows is Zoey trying to bring back a love of Christmas traditions for Kit. Some are delightfully sweet and sentimental some are rib tickling funny. I don’t think I will ever see a sweet little bunny or a churro in the same light. However, there is a secret holding Zoey back and it could be enough to stop any potential future for her and Kit. When he finds out the truth will he be able to see that her lie was for a very valid reason?
If like me you want a nice sweet romance with a little comedy, a man you wish existed in real life and a guaranteed happy ever after you can’t go wrong with any of Holly’s books but trust me this is her best yet!
Mistletoe at Moonstone Lake has everything I want in a romance and it was a delight to read from the first page. So much so I really didn’t want it to end and to set it around my favourite holiday season was the dusting of snow on the perfect Christmas tree.
Zoey is an artist and is staying with her mum Beth on Jewel Island. After a dreadful break up she’s making the most of a break away and running a stand at the Christmas market. Another fabulously funny meet cute happens with Kit who is also on the market making churros. I didn’t think Holly could top the flashing escapade on a bicycle in her previous book but I’m always happy to admit when I’m wrong.
What then follows is Zoey trying to bring back a love of Christmas traditions for Kit. Some are delightfully sweet and sentimental some are rib tickling funny. I don’t think I will ever see a sweet little bunny or a churro in the same light. However, there is a secret holding Zoey back and it could be enough to stop any potential future for her and Kit. When he finds out the truth will he be able to see that her lie was for a very valid reason?
If like me you want a nice sweet romance with a little comedy, a man you wish existed in real life and a guaranteed happy ever after you can’t go wrong with any of Holly’s books but trust me this is her best yet!