Published by Random House - Ballantine Genres: Adult Fiction, Contempory, Fiction, Holiday, Romance, Women's Fiction
Format: ARC, eBook
Ever start a book thinking you know exactly how it is going to end and how the story would be? That was the case for me in this book and I was off base. The cover makes it look light, cheerful, sweet, and perfect for winter read.
Enter Kleenexes stage left…
But underneath that cover is a tale of love, friendship, heartbreak, loss, and starting over.
Josie Morgan isn’t a fan of December. It reminds her of loss. She avoids the celebrations and the music. They are painful reminders. She posts a letter every December. One that cannot be delivered.
Max Carter finds himself stranded in London right before Christmas. He never expected how hard it would be to say goodbye. He never expected to fall in love.
This was a moving I’ve-got-tears-in-my-eyes-and-now-they-are-falling-down-my checks-type of book.
I enjoyed the characters, I enjoyed their meeting, their encounters and everything in between. When we meet Josie, she has left her boyfriend, but she ultimately moves on and with it, meets Max and discovers her own worth.
This was a journey a very enjoyable journey that might break your heart a little after it puts a smile on your face. I thoroughly enjoyed this but be warned this is not a Holiday Rom-com. This book has depth and emotion.
Thank you to Random House Publishing-Ballantine and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.