Christmas at Lilac Cottage by Holly Martin

Christmas at Lilac Cottage (White Cliff Bay, #1)

by Holly Martin

Snow is falling on White Cliff Bay, where Christmas is magical and love is in the air . . .

Penny Meadows loves her cosy cottage with its stunning views over the snow-topped town of White Cliff Bay, but not even the roaring log fire can keep her personal life from feeling frozen.

That is until dashing Henry and his daughter Daisy arrive at the cottage for the festive season. And between decking the halls and baking delicious mince pies, Penny realises there is more to Henry than meets the eye.

With sleigh bells ringing and fairy lights twinkling, the ice-sculpting competition and Christmas Eve ball are in full swing. Will Penny be able to melt the ice and allow love into her heart? And will she finally have the perfect Christmas she's been dreaming of?

Reviewed by Emma (SCR) on

5 of 5 stars

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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 letting me take part in this tour. I have been a big fan of Holly for a while now and I was overjoyed when she asked if I wanted to take part in this tour.

This story begins with Penny waiting for her lodgers. Penny lives at Lilac Cottage. Its a bit out of the way and it's pretty lonely. I really loved Penny. Her job  as an ice carver sounded so interesting but I could see how it could get lonely. I would really love to try ice carving one day I think it would be fun. Penny is so sweet but so vulnerable. She had her heart broken a long time ago and has never allowed herself to love again.

Henry is Penny's lodger. He big and he's tall and he is smoking hot. Every woman in White Cliff Bay is hitting on him. He's over protective of the ones he loves. He's also a  worrier but he has a big heart. Sometimes he's also a big grump. 

I also really liked Daisy. She is such a sweet girl. Her mum has really messed her up but I think she will have the strength to pull through. 

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Holly's writing is so addictive so wonderful that you are swept up in the moment. All I wanted was to sit and read this book. I wanted to forget about all my commitments and I just wanted to curl up with Penny,  Henry and Daisy.

This was a wonderful festive read and I can't wait to read Snowflakes on Silver Cove

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