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Title: It Won't Be Christmas Without You
Author: Beth Reekles
Format reviewed: Ebook
Source: Netgalley
Publisher: One More Chapter
Publication Date: 30th August 2019
Rating: 4 Stars
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Eloise, a self-confessed Christmas obsessive, can’t wait for the big day. Devoted to her Michael Bublé playlist, she’s organising the school nativity play and even her gorgeous Grinch of a neighbour, James, can’t get her down.
Her workaholic twin sister, Cara, on the other hand, plans to work over the holiday – and figure out what secrets her seemingly-perfect boyfriend George might be keeping from her.
The sisters used to be close but since Cara moved to London, everything’s been different. Only, Eloise isn’t giving up just yet, and with a white Christmas on the cards, Cara can’t fail to be moved by the magic of the season … can she?
Her workaholic twin sister, Cara, on the other hand, plans to work over the holiday – and figure out what secrets her seemingly-perfect boyfriend George might be keeping from her.
The sisters used to be close but since Cara moved to London, everything’s been different. Only, Eloise isn’t giving up just yet, and with a white Christmas on the cards, Cara can’t fail to be moved by the magic of the season … can she?
How on earth have I finished this book already? I swear I've only just started it, the writing was flowing so well and its so pleasurable to read, that I seemed to be reading large chunks of the book without really noticing, or spending much time doing so.
I do love a fast to read book, and when it contains a story as delightful as this one you are onto a winner.
The main question in this book is whether or not Eloise and twin sister Cara will actually be together on Christmas day. We see the countdown to the day from both points of view. Cara is a workaholic going for promotion in London .Eloise is a teacher in Doncaster, and it turns out their parents are going on a winter sun holiday this Christmas.
Problem is Cara is exhibiting scrooge like tendencies, and some of the conversations between the twins could be painful. She seems reluctant to commit to spending any part of the holidays with her sister, preferring to work instead.
Whereas Eloise is struggling with things herself but slowly gets to know her neighbour who may not really be as grumpy as he appears.
I loved Eloise's love of the season and the amount of references to Christmas films really did make me smile. Both sister's Christmas office parties were really amusing, and generally this is a light hearted story that was a pleasure to read.
I really did enjoy this a lot and I look forward to reading more of Beth Reekles' adult books, so long as she writes them.
Thank you to Netgalley and One More Chapter for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
I do love a fast to read book, and when it contains a story as delightful as this one you are onto a winner.
The main question in this book is whether or not Eloise and twin sister Cara will actually be together on Christmas day. We see the countdown to the day from both points of view. Cara is a workaholic going for promotion in London .Eloise is a teacher in Doncaster, and it turns out their parents are going on a winter sun holiday this Christmas.
Problem is Cara is exhibiting scrooge like tendencies, and some of the conversations between the twins could be painful. She seems reluctant to commit to spending any part of the holidays with her sister, preferring to work instead.
Whereas Eloise is struggling with things herself but slowly gets to know her neighbour who may not really be as grumpy as he appears.
I loved Eloise's love of the season and the amount of references to Christmas films really did make me smile. Both sister's Christmas office parties were really amusing, and generally this is a light hearted story that was a pleasure to read.
I really did enjoy this a lot and I look forward to reading more of Beth Reekles' adult books, so long as she writes them.
Thank you to Netgalley and One More Chapter for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
This really does sound good! And perfect for the holiday season too.
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