kimbacaffeinate
Written on Nov 10, 2018
You’ve fallen in love with One Day in December now escape to a snowy log cabin and meet Sarah and Will in this gorgeous Christmas romance!
’Tis the season to behave badly…
From the USA Today bestselling author of The Wedding Date!It’s the most magical time of the year, and for travel agent Sarah it’s also the busiest! But this year one man threatens to ruin Christmas for Sarah’s customers – Mr Grinch, Will Armstrong.
The Shooting Star Mountain resort is a magical place, and Sarah has fond memories of Christmas here as a little girl. But as the resorts new owner, Will refuses to play snowball or to deck the halls with anything remotely resembling holly!
With customers complaining their Christmas is ruined, Sarah decides it’s up to her to convince gorgeous but Scroogey Will just how magical Christmas can be…
Readers love Zara’s previous book, The Wedding Date:
‘All the fun, love and laughter of a real wedding–but without having to buy a new dress!' Debbie Johnson
'The best date I have ever been on…my most favourite book of 2018' Kaisha, The Writing Garnet
‘Full of laugh out loud moments’ Sunday Times bestseller Heidi Swain
‘The rom com date of the year’ Phillipa Ashley
‘This book made me smile from beginning to end, every girl needs a Jake rooting for them’ Jules Wake
‘Lovely, warm and witty’ Tilly Tennant
‘Makes you laugh out loud, feel joyfully tearful and believe in happy ever afters…I loved it’ Cressida McLaughlin
‘A terrific summer romp’ Bella Osborne
‘Beautifully charming, deliciously sweet but with an unexpected bite! I loved it!’ Jo Robertson, My Chestnut Reading Tree
‘As frothy as a wedding gown and as full of fizz as the very best bubbly’ Emma Reid, Screenwipe
‘Has everything I look for in a romantic comedy – romance, comedy, gorgeous man…pure, enjoyable escapism’ Rachel Random Reads
- ISBN13 9780008301040
- Publish Date 19 October 2018
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
- Edition Digital original
- Format eBook (EPUB)
- Pages 400
- Language English
- URL http://harpercollins.co.uk
Reviews
zooloo1983
Written on Oct 21, 2018
I did love that Sam, from the Wedding Date, was in this book and her mum Ruth who is a blast, any scene with her in just had me in stitches!! And Jake. It was nice they were in it but that didn’t take over, just like Sarah in the Wedding date.
This story focuses on Sarah, her past and the delectable and grumpy Will with all his secrets! So Zara, made me get something in my eye…again…and I read her book again in the car! So had to do a bit of furious blinking so no one saw me! I could relate to Sarah’s frustrations when dealing with the grumpy man Will, being married to a grumpy one it’s a daily frustration and her reactions….well they were the same as mine!
I loved that she went over to Canada, to the save Shooting Star mountain resort and to deal with her heartbreaking past. Trying to resolve her inner conflict and her dark past, when you find out what it was, well it was quite dark and I was quite surprised, but things aren’t quite what they seem and the resolution made me quite frankly cry. I didn’t see it coming and it shows there are two sides to every story.
So Will and Sarah, they are just cute, they worked even if they both deny themselves. Of course, it wouldn’t be a romance novel if we didn’t have the perceived deceit and the miscommunication. For me, this was the perfect Christmas feel-good book! Maybe because it was set in a snowy country in a beautiful lodge on Christmas!! Sarah and Sams dynamic was hilarious at the beginning as Sarah writes an email to Mr Grumpy pants and then sends it without meaning to, this starting off a catalyst of events. Sam, quiet and shy demeanour works so well with Sarah her loud and brash, disorganised demeanour. My friends would agree I am more like Sarah than I care to admit!!
My second book for Zara and I am so glad I have got to read this. She has won me over with her writing and storytelling so much so I am going to be keeping an eye out for her future endeavours and check out the back catalogue!
I love stories that have a happy ending and a feel-good factor all with beautiful scenery and this is what Zara accomplishes here. She leaves you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart.
Emma (SCR)
Written on Oct 20, 2018
This story follows Sarah as she returns to Shooting Star Mountain Resort. Sarah has many problems and she has been running from the for years and years. Her return to Shooting Star Mountain Resort is a real turning point for her though. Sarah is wild and crazy and impulsive. I really liked her free spirit.
Will runs the Shooting Star Mountain Resort. He is a real grump. He can't stand Christmas and the festive spirit has leaked out of the place. Will is a complicated character. He seems all gruff on the outside but deep down I think he is a real sweet heart who has been hurt in the past.
I loved the location for this book. There were cabins, log fires, hot chocolates and lots of snow. I would absolutely love to visit this place. It sounds so warm an cosy its the perfect Christmas vacation.
This story is fully of love, family and Christmas. It's perfect for the festive season, curled up under a blanket with a hot chocolate.