Every December I read a holiday story, and this is one of the better ones I have found. I had not read any others in the Lakeshore series, but it did not seem to matter as this stood on its own, though it does leave a minor character's (Daisy) future uncertain. I loved that the main character was a librarian and she was trying to save the town library from closing for lack of funding. My librarian background really appreciated an author who understood the world of libraries and librarians and portrayed it realistically. I do wish though that the librarian had not been portrayed as such a prim and proper person. I also kept waiting for some fallout when Maureen (the librarian) did not fall to blackmail while casting the town Christmas pageant, but maybe that will be addressed in the next book. This is a very well written and put together story that will tug at your heart. Wiggs makes her story pop with her very vivid descriptions while carrying it forward with realistic events and warm Christmas cheer. That said, the story itself is far from stereotypical. It leaves you with a warm sense of contentment at the ending that will have you smiling. I found the contrast between the two main characters simultaneously astounding and captivating. Wiggs definitely proves that opposites attract with these two. The interactions between the two are so real that when they finally do come together it seems so natural. The supporting cast was equally well developed. There was almost a secondary main couple in this tale. One can only assume that their story is a lead-in for future novels as this story doesn’t come to a conclusion, but rather just starts.Overall, this imaginative and heartfelt tale will put you in the mood for Christmas and for romance.
It was ok but not as enjoyable as the rest of her books about Willow Lae.
—Banu
Charming story that definitely puts you in the Christmas spirit
—nayank
If you like Debbie MaComber, you will like this series.
—jersey
This is a great Christmas story
—susan
Very sweet. I loved it.
—alexis
