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Author: Erin GreenFormat reviewed: EbookSource: NetgalleyPublisher: ReviewPublication Date: 28th September 2023Rating:4 Stars
Welcome to the Lakeside Cottage . . . a place for loved ones to share the perfect seasonal escape . . .
The Carmichaels are gearing up to make this festive season the Christmas of all Christmases, as this blended family gathers at the Lakeside Cottage for a Boxing Day wedding...
Lowry can't help but think her mum's whirlwind marriage is more than a little rash. But after she raised her single-handedly, Lowry is determined to be there in return.
Helen has watched her ex-husband remarry three times already. The fourth might succeed in breaking her heart. Or it might force her to finally move on.
Martha has worked for the Carmichaels for over three decades and has guarded all their secrets. Now she has a secret of her own. Admitting it will be the hardest thing she's ever done.
These three women will do anything for their loved ones. But as revelations come to light amongst the stunning snowy countryside, the greatest lesson will be learning how to live for themselves too.
A few days after finishing reading this and my head is still spinning. I'm not sure I've read about a more complicated and surprising set of family dynamics ever.
There is so many connections and interconnections between all the Carmichael gang, that it's amazing how easy the story is to follow, once you have the basics sorted in your mind.
The fact that Lowry is only just meeting everyone for the first time, helps as a storytelling device to let her and the reader to get to know everyone.
What did take my by surprise mainly cos I rarely read blurbs is that I was expecting this to be related to Summer Dreams at Lakeside Cottage, and can now safely say they are two very standalone stories, with no connection other than the setting.
Featuring a massive blended family, a birthday, Christmas and a wedding, in addition to almost as many ex-wives to rival Henry VIII, and an adorable cat with kittens - there is a lot going on this story. And it was a pleasure to read it.
I really felt for Lowry as coming into this family, to watch her mother marry Rupert, can't be easy, and her first encounter with her new step-father to be doesn't really go according to plan.
There are secrets galore within this family and I loved discovering each and every one of them.
It was a very enjoyable story to read, set once again in a fabulous location.
Thank you to Headline and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
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