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Book Reviews of Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Platinum Romance Series)

Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Platinum Romance Series)
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor - Platinum Romance Series
Author: Lisa Kleypas
ISBN-13: 9781602859395
ISBN-10: 1602859396
Edition: Lrg
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 20 ratings
Publisher: Center Point Large Print
Book Type: Hardcover
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splage avatar reviewed Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Platinum Romance Series) on + 76 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Very uplifting, clean story you can read in a couple of hours. I would have enjoyed a little more spice, sexual situations and hopefully the future books are longer and add the spice. I am definitely looking forward to more books in the series because Lisa Kleypas is a must read author for me, especially her contemporaries.
jilld avatar reviewed Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Platinum Romance Series) on + 156 more book reviews
Grade B

Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor is the first book in a new contemporary romance series by Lisa Kleypas. This new series revolves around three bachelor brothers whose parents have passed away. Mark Nolan, the oldest of the group, finds himself the guardian to his niece when his younger sister unexpected dies in a car accident. Holly, at age 7, easily steals his heart as a solemn, silent child. Mark takes Holly into a local toy shop that recently opened up and is owned by Maggie Collins who is no stranger to grief. She, herself, is a recent widow and feels and instant connection with Holly and not to mention Mark. Maggie isn't sure if she is ready for the feelings Mark stirs in her.

Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor is a sweet, stirring story about grief and recovery. Holly is such a sweet child, you can't help but feel tenderness towards her and it is no surprise that as reluctant as Mark is about his surprising parenthood he takes to it like a duck to water. I enjoyed the camaraderie between Mark and his brother Sam as they muddle through learning the ropes of child rearing and establishing a family atmosphere for Holly.

Holly is extremely reluctant to get involved in another romantic relationship after the devastation of losing her husband. So it is with reluctance that she develops a friendship with Mark and his daughter Holly. But the truth is Holly is irresistibly drawn to Mark. I enjoyed this sweet romance between Holly and Mark. Although, my major complaint would be that the story was too short!! The story is only 210 pages and of course as a fan of Ms. Kleypas I wanted so much more. Really, I felt like this story was just a tease of greatness to come from this new series. I can't wait for more!
dutchess777 avatar reviewed Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Platinum Romance Series) on + 70 more book reviews
What a wonderful book.
This is a book that I will re-read many times.