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The Winter Series #7
Winter Road
From New York Times bestselling author Joanne DeMaio comes a heartwarming novel as beautiful as a home aglow for the holidays.
Home, for Joel Briggs, is the old New England farmhouse on Winter Road. From the front porch, he listens to the barred owls or watches the towering Christmas tree lit up in the yard. It's a quiet road, kind of like his life. Quiet.
Until Faye Weston walks right into it. What begins as a chance encounter one bittersweet winter night turns into a cherished friendship. A friendship that neither wants to jeopardize. Yet they do. Unless, like the Christmas season asks, they choose to believe -- not only in their friendship, but in the winding road of their love story.
The Winter Series Reading Order:
Book 1 - Snowflakes and Coffee Cakes
Book 2 - Snow Deer and Cocoa Cheer
Book 3 - Cardinal Cabin
Book 4 - First Flurries
Book 5 - Eighteen Winters
Book 6 - Winter House
Book 7 - Winter Road
Book 8 - Merry Everything
And more Winter Novels
Home, for Joel Briggs, is the old New England farmhouse on Winter Road. From the front porch, he listens to the barred owls or watches the towering Christmas tree lit up in the yard. It's a quiet road, kind of like his life. Quiet.
Until Faye Weston walks right into it. What begins as a chance encounter one bittersweet winter night turns into a cherished friendship. A friendship that neither wants to jeopardize. Yet they do. Unless, like the Christmas season asks, they choose to believe -- not only in their friendship, but in the winding road of their love story.
The Winter Series Reading Order:
Book 1 - Snowflakes and Coffee Cakes
Book 2 - Snow Deer and Cocoa Cheer
Book 3 - Cardinal Cabin
Book 4 - First Flurries
Book 5 - Eighteen Winters
Book 6 - Winter House
Book 7 - Winter Road
Book 8 - Merry Everything
And more Winter Novels
258 pages, Paperback
Published October 2, 2023
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Joanne DeMaio
39 books951 followersJoanne DeMaio is the prolific New York Times bestselling author of The Seaside Saga and other novels. She lives with her family in Connecticut and is currently at work on upcoming books.
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October 16, 2023
I love returning to Addison, Connecticut every winter with Joanne DeMaio's Winter Series novels. Winter Road marks the 7th book in the series, and I've loved all 7! There is something very comforting about these novels. I've always wanted to live in a small village, but I'd want characters like the ones in Addison to reside in my imaginary village. Though I don't drink, I'd frequent the pub that our main character, Joel, owns. It's a gathering place where friends come for a good meal, games nights, and events like sweeping out the old year with your whisk broom made by Joel's parents. It's during this event that Joel first meets Faye, who is in tears thinking over her awful year.
Several months later, Faye buys the house next door to Joel, and a beautiful friendship begins. Joel and Faye's friendship is the kind of friendship anyone would envy. Joel is so thoughtful and understanding. Faye appreciates and reciprocates with her own sweet gestures. I absolutely adored them! I also enjoyed "meeting up" with several Addison residents who are in the prior books. They don't play major roles, and you can read Winter Road without having read any of the others. Though, as with Winter Road, they are delightfully charming, and I recommend them.
Friends to lovers is one of my favorite tropes, and Winter Road did not disappoint! Of course, you never want to ruin a friendship, sometimes it's worth the risk. This is not a closed door romance, but there is just one brief open door encounter. If you're not a fan of open door romance, you can just skip ahead a couple of pages! This book is so worth reading!
I highly recommend Winter Road for its cozy, quiet village atmosphere, its beautifully written characters, and its lovely friends to lovers romance story. I loved everything about it!
Several months later, Faye buys the house next door to Joel, and a beautiful friendship begins. Joel and Faye's friendship is the kind of friendship anyone would envy. Joel is so thoughtful and understanding. Faye appreciates and reciprocates with her own sweet gestures. I absolutely adored them! I also enjoyed "meeting up" with several Addison residents who are in the prior books. They don't play major roles, and you can read Winter Road without having read any of the others. Though, as with Winter Road, they are delightfully charming, and I recommend them.
Friends to lovers is one of my favorite tropes, and Winter Road did not disappoint! Of course, you never want to ruin a friendship, sometimes it's worth the risk. This is not a closed door romance, but there is just one brief open door encounter. If you're not a fan of open door romance, you can just skip ahead a couple of pages! This book is so worth reading!
I highly recommend Winter Road for its cozy, quiet village atmosphere, its beautifully written characters, and its lovely friends to lovers romance story. I loved everything about it!
October 4, 2023
Beautiful Christmas love story
There is a feeling of warmth and comfort in every word of this book, in every emotion-filled moment. Joel and Faye are a truly endearing couple; two genuinely good, kindhearted people who deserve and long for someone to love who loves them back. The quaint New England town of Addison is the perfect holiday setting. As someone who has read all of the author’s previous books, I was tickled that I also got to catch up with some old friends. Winter Road epitomizes holiday romance, in all of its shiny wonder.
There is a feeling of warmth and comfort in every word of this book, in every emotion-filled moment. Joel and Faye are a truly endearing couple; two genuinely good, kindhearted people who deserve and long for someone to love who loves them back. The quaint New England town of Addison is the perfect holiday setting. As someone who has read all of the author’s previous books, I was tickled that I also got to catch up with some old friends. Winter Road epitomizes holiday romance, in all of its shiny wonder.
October 15, 2023
Winter Road by author Joanne DeMaio is a holiday love story that takes place in the quaint little village of Addison. It’s centered around the holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year. I enjoyed reading about the new characters of Joel and Faye. They meet up by chance on New Years Eve at Joel’s tavern and then later end up becoming next door neighbors. The friendship and connection they make was fun and enjoyable to read about. One of my favorite things about reading this authors winter books is her descriptions of the homes and the towns businesses and how everything is decorated so beautifully. It makes you appreciate the feel of small towns. These books put me in a festive holiday mood and I always get the urge to start decorating my own home! In this particular story, I loved how they had the Merry Match dates where Joel ends up surprising Faye at the very end. It was a beautiful story and one I enjoyed very much!
October 20, 2023
After reading this heartwarming novel, it made me feel right at home in the town of Addison. I loved how Joel gave so much encouragement, friendship, and love to Faye after being down on her luck on New Year’s Eve. Kudos to Joanne Demario for how she makes readers feel like they are part of the storyline, feel like they reside in Addison, and how they share the holidays with all of the characters. Highly recommend to all romance fanatics, to readers who have read the other Addison stories, etc.
October 24, 2023
Winter Road by Joanne DeMaio continues her Winter series in the beautiful town of Addison. I have had the paperback for a couple of weeks trying to hold off starting. I know I will finish in a day and then will have to wait, again, for the next installation. Winter Road finds Faye returning to live with her Dad after losing her apartment. She needs to decide what is next for her. New Year’s Eve, she and her Dad go to the local Tavern to celebrate. Faye is encouraged, by her Dad, to create a life list of 35 things to do by the time she turns 35. She meets Joel, the Tavern owner, as the customers are ushering in the new year. I loved all the characters and had a great surprise visit, near the end of the book, at a fun event. If you have read the series, read this one. If you have not, start at the beginning; you will not be sorry. Enjoy
October 31, 2023
Winter Road, drifting snow, a beautiful love story!
My feelings are still deeply entrenched in this
wonderful book that makes me dream of being right there inside Joel's tavern with Faye. The soft lights,the beautiful Christmas tree, the wish brooms that sweep away troubles on New Years Eve, the silver settings from Fayes boutique all make this enchanting story feel so real its just truly one that is heartfelt. I always look forward to Joanne DeMaio's books, her Seaside Sagas and these Christmas specials. I love them all and this is one of her finest!
My feelings are still deeply entrenched in this
wonderful book that makes me dream of being right there inside Joel's tavern with Faye. The soft lights,the beautiful Christmas tree, the wish brooms that sweep away troubles on New Years Eve, the silver settings from Fayes boutique all make this enchanting story feel so real its just truly one that is heartfelt. I always look forward to Joanne DeMaio's books, her Seaside Sagas and these Christmas specials. I love them all and this is one of her finest!
October 31, 2023
I look forward to Joanne DeMaio’s winter books. They are so heartwarming stories in Addison CT. It always makes me feel happy & warm. Story of friends & relationships in a quaint town.
October 16, 2023
What a wonderful and heartwarming love story. This book touches on every emotion possible! The way Faye and Joel meet briefly and then have the chance to build a wonderful friendship to a budding romance. They go to their friends wedding that was beautiful and very emotional as Joanne made you feel like you were right there with all of the guests. What an awesome touch with a boat, a Christmas tree and what it represented. Even writing this, I still get goosebumps! Another surprise was Joanne bringing a touch of the Seaside Saga with Maris and Jason as guests to this beautiful wedding. I hope that Faye and Joel show up in more books. I thoroughly enjoy all of Joanne's books, this one was really special!
October 23, 2023
Winter Road perfectly captures the beauty and essence of Fall or Winter in New England. We return to the charming town of Addison which is especially magical this time of year. So many traditions old and new…Christmas shopping at the Merry Market on the town square or if single joining Merry Match in hopes of finding that perfect someone. One of our favorite Seaside Saga friends even makes an appearance at a special December wedding. A delightful story written so descriptively it feels as if it is you walking along Winter Road with autumn leaves crunching beneath your feet or snowflakes swirling down from a winter sky. Thinking it’s time to re-visit the previous books from the Winter Series!
October 24, 2023
I just finished Joanne DeMaio's new holiday novel WINTER ROAD. It was so good. I always look forward to Joanne’s new books and a new winter book is especially a treat.
This is a story about Joel and Faye. The story starts on New Years Eve and goes through the year until the next New Years Eve. Joel and Faye start as friends and then realize, after many problems, that they love each other. I love the whisk brooms and sweeping out the bad to get ready for the new.
This is such a feel good book. Just what is needed in the world right now!
This is a story about Joel and Faye. The story starts on New Years Eve and goes through the year until the next New Years Eve. Joel and Faye start as friends and then realize, after many problems, that they love each other. I love the whisk brooms and sweeping out the bad to get ready for the new.
This is such a feel good book. Just what is needed in the world right now!
December 31, 2023
Pretty good book, I liked seeing all the old characters.
December 4, 2023
The 7th in the winter series, winter road is a cozy, feel good novel perfect for getting you in the holiday spirit. The town of Addison is picture perfect and the “meet-cute” story line was fun and entertaining .
December 11, 2023
Such a beautiful story of just what can happen even when you feel like there is no hope for you and love!
January 8, 2024
It was not that wintery until about 3/4th of the way through which was disappointing considering the title and how much I loved her other winter books. Also it never said if Faye finished her “35 things before turning 35”. I do like how she always ties in characters from her other books but still makes it a stand-alone book. Not one of her best books but still enjoyed it.
October 22, 2023
I have enjoyed all of Joanne's stories and love that her characters show up and crossover between her books. Winter Road takes us to the wonderful town of Addison, starting in the fall and going into the winter so we get to enjoy all of the holidays with this lovely community. Joanne writes such beautiful, descriptive accounts of her places that I feel like I'm transported there for a time.
On the tranquil street, Winter Road, Faye and Joel keep running into each other and eventually become close friends. Being neighbors weaves their lives together as they come to rely on each other. I loved watching their friendship grow into something more.
This is the perfect story for this holiday season, where you can enjoy Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas with the warmhearted people of Addison. I know you will get wrapped up in the lives of the community, just like I did. I highly recommend it!
On the tranquil street, Winter Road, Faye and Joel keep running into each other and eventually become close friends. Being neighbors weaves their lives together as they come to rely on each other. I loved watching their friendship grow into something more.
This is the perfect story for this holiday season, where you can enjoy Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas with the warmhearted people of Addison. I know you will get wrapped up in the lives of the community, just like I did. I highly recommend it!
October 5, 2023
In Winter Road, author Joanne DeMaio transports the reader to the quaint small New England lakeside town of Addison, Connecticut for another heartwarming holiday tale of family, friendship, new beginnings, and finding a chance at unexpected love.
Winter Road is a wonderful holiday story that will tug at the heartstrings and fill the reader with seasonal joy. Author Joanne DeMaio weaves a spellbinding tale set in the quaint New England town of Addison, Connecticut, that captivates the reader's attention with the latest heartwarming holiday romance from her Winter Novels series.
Faye Weston isn't feeling the holiday spirit, her apartment lease was unexpectedly terminated, and she finds herself temporarily staying at her dad's house. As the year comes to an end, Faye's dad tries to rally her spirit and enourages her to write out a list of 35 goals to complete in the new year.
Joel Briggs is the owner of Joel's Bar and Grille, a popular historical tavern in Addison. Joel is a good guy, who everyone loves in this tight knit lakeside town. He owns a farmhouse on Winter Road, and loves his piece of New England paradise, but he realizes that his life is too quiet, and as the year ends, he realizes that he hasn't found that special someone.
Faye unexpectedly meets Joel when she goes with her dad to the tavern for the New Year's Eve celebration. Joel's tavern has a traditional New Year's Eve sweeping out the old year at midnight with decorative mini whisk corn brooms. Joel finds Faye outside the tavern in tears, and he encourages her to stop crying and join in the tradition. As the new year begins, Faye and Joel go about their lives, but another unexpected second chance meeting eight months later brings them together as neighbors, and a close friendship begins. Can Faye and Joel's friendship grow to something more as the holiday season comes to Winter Road?
Winter Road is a wonderful story that has a rich description of the breathtaking holiday decorated small town setting filled with holiday traditions. Faye and Joel find an unexpected chance at love as their story unfolds in a magical way that will make the reader believe in the power of love, family, friendship, new beginnings, and the joy of the holiday season.
There are not enough words that I can express about the simplicity and beauty in which author Joanne DeMaio weaves her heartwarming and multi-layered stories filled with a mixture of love, friendship, family, life's changes, and unexpected special moments, it is simply breathtaking. As the reader follows Faye and Joel's story, the author cleverly interweaves characters and events from the previous books in the collection that provides a seamless continuation of their stories from winter to winter. And as a surprise bonus, the author includes our favorite couple, Jason and Maris Barlow, from the popular Seaside Saga series!
I would be remiss if I didn't mention how the richly vivid description of the town of Addison is phenomenal, you'll yearn to visit the area and experience the quaint lakeside town's holiday tradition and friendly townspeople. Ms. DeMaio has a special gift for transporting the readers into every story that she weaves while leaving them yearning for more!
Winter Road is an enchanting holiday story full of warmth and comfort that will remind the reader of the magic, joy, cheer, and spirit of Christmas. It is a lovely story that will resonate with the reader for a very long time.
Winter Road is the latest installment in The Winter Novels series, each book is a stand alone read, but each book does have intertwining snippets from the previous books, so you'll want to read the whole collection!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
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Winter Road is a wonderful holiday story that will tug at the heartstrings and fill the reader with seasonal joy. Author Joanne DeMaio weaves a spellbinding tale set in the quaint New England town of Addison, Connecticut, that captivates the reader's attention with the latest heartwarming holiday romance from her Winter Novels series.
Faye Weston isn't feeling the holiday spirit, her apartment lease was unexpectedly terminated, and she finds herself temporarily staying at her dad's house. As the year comes to an end, Faye's dad tries to rally her spirit and enourages her to write out a list of 35 goals to complete in the new year.
Joel Briggs is the owner of Joel's Bar and Grille, a popular historical tavern in Addison. Joel is a good guy, who everyone loves in this tight knit lakeside town. He owns a farmhouse on Winter Road, and loves his piece of New England paradise, but he realizes that his life is too quiet, and as the year ends, he realizes that he hasn't found that special someone.
Faye unexpectedly meets Joel when she goes with her dad to the tavern for the New Year's Eve celebration. Joel's tavern has a traditional New Year's Eve sweeping out the old year at midnight with decorative mini whisk corn brooms. Joel finds Faye outside the tavern in tears, and he encourages her to stop crying and join in the tradition. As the new year begins, Faye and Joel go about their lives, but another unexpected second chance meeting eight months later brings them together as neighbors, and a close friendship begins. Can Faye and Joel's friendship grow to something more as the holiday season comes to Winter Road?
Winter Road is a wonderful story that has a rich description of the breathtaking holiday decorated small town setting filled with holiday traditions. Faye and Joel find an unexpected chance at love as their story unfolds in a magical way that will make the reader believe in the power of love, family, friendship, new beginnings, and the joy of the holiday season.
There are not enough words that I can express about the simplicity and beauty in which author Joanne DeMaio weaves her heartwarming and multi-layered stories filled with a mixture of love, friendship, family, life's changes, and unexpected special moments, it is simply breathtaking. As the reader follows Faye and Joel's story, the author cleverly interweaves characters and events from the previous books in the collection that provides a seamless continuation of their stories from winter to winter. And as a surprise bonus, the author includes our favorite couple, Jason and Maris Barlow, from the popular Seaside Saga series!
I would be remiss if I didn't mention how the richly vivid description of the town of Addison is phenomenal, you'll yearn to visit the area and experience the quaint lakeside town's holiday tradition and friendly townspeople. Ms. DeMaio has a special gift for transporting the readers into every story that she weaves while leaving them yearning for more!
Winter Road is an enchanting holiday story full of warmth and comfort that will remind the reader of the magic, joy, cheer, and spirit of Christmas. It is a lovely story that will resonate with the reader for a very long time.
Winter Road is the latest installment in The Winter Novels series, each book is a stand alone read, but each book does have intertwining snippets from the previous books, so you'll want to read the whole collection!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
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October 14, 2023
Winter Road by Joanne DeMaio
This story starts out with Faye and she's just returned to Addision to live with her father. SHe's a silverware designer and loves showing the wares. They are attending a new years eve party at the local bar and love hearing about the traditions: trouble tree, whisk brooms and other things. They nake a list of things to do before she has her next birthday and they are things she can accomplish.
Story also follows Joel who run the Addision bar. He has his own house and decorates it with lighted bulks during the holidays and making his rock wall around the property.
Faye just wants a house of her own but it's bad times for that as she keeps getting outbidded on them.
They talk often and she gets help from Joel to complete some of the items on her list.
Love setting and the characters I am familiar with from the series of winter books. You wonder after she starts dating if they will date one another...
Great read for the holidays.
A KEEPER!
This story starts out with Faye and she's just returned to Addision to live with her father. SHe's a silverware designer and loves showing the wares. They are attending a new years eve party at the local bar and love hearing about the traditions: trouble tree, whisk brooms and other things. They nake a list of things to do before she has her next birthday and they are things she can accomplish.
Story also follows Joel who run the Addision bar. He has his own house and decorates it with lighted bulks during the holidays and making his rock wall around the property.
Faye just wants a house of her own but it's bad times for that as she keeps getting outbidded on them.
They talk often and she gets help from Joel to complete some of the items on her list.
Love setting and the characters I am familiar with from the series of winter books. You wonder after she starts dating if they will date one another...
Great read for the holidays.
A KEEPER!
October 14, 2023
I usually read her books the day they come out then I have to wait a long time for the next book. This time I decided to wait a couple of days so that it would last longer and I finished it the day I started it.
Her books are so hard to put down once you start reading, so I'm not sure why I even try. Seriously, if you are looking for an awesome read that will get you in the spirit of Christmas and looking forward to "sweeping out the bad" on New Year's Day, then this is the book for you.
I loved how Joel met Faye and then their paths didn't cross for a long time. Check out the story, you will be glad that you did.
Her books are so hard to put down once you start reading, so I'm not sure why I even try. Seriously, if you are looking for an awesome read that will get you in the spirit of Christmas and looking forward to "sweeping out the bad" on New Year's Day, then this is the book for you.
I loved how Joel met Faye and then their paths didn't cross for a long time. Check out the story, you will be glad that you did.
October 17, 2023
Once again the author brings you home for the holidays.All the familiar landmarks.the barn,the cafe,Holly Trolley and the close knit community of Addison,Ct.A heartwarming novel of a woman who unexpectedly finds love with the next door neighbor while working through her “life list”.The couple meets are old friends Jason and Maris at a wedding they are all attending.The author has the gift of making you see the “magic” of a simple snowflake.I may need to start gifting mini whisk brooms for the holidays.Once you read this novel you will want to read all her winter books, as well as the Seaside Saga and experience the “ocean stars”.This novel should be a Hallmark Christmas movie.
October 16, 2023
Better than Hallmark
I love all of the stories that take place in Addison. The people are old friends without all the Stony Point drama (I love them too, and enjoy the "guest appearances"). The winter stories are more homecomings - seeing old friends after time away, but picking up as though you never left. I've read them all, and it's fun to get glimpses back - the carved deer, the coffee shop, the gift barn - and my favorite, Leo Sterling's weather forecast (what does he think of the impending El Nino?). After finishing (the book AND the audiobook), I really want to go back and start over...maybe get a whisk broom to clear the slate.
I love all of the stories that take place in Addison. The people are old friends without all the Stony Point drama (I love them too, and enjoy the "guest appearances"). The winter stories are more homecomings - seeing old friends after time away, but picking up as though you never left. I've read them all, and it's fun to get glimpses back - the carved deer, the coffee shop, the gift barn - and my favorite, Leo Sterling's weather forecast (what does he think of the impending El Nino?). After finishing (the book AND the audiobook), I really want to go back and start over...maybe get a whisk broom to clear the slate.
November 2, 2023
I truly loved this book. I found it very warm & comforting. I loved the town of Addison & would love to spend the holidays in such a place. Joel & Faye are sweet characters. It was wonderful the way the author brought Jason & Maris Barlow from the Seaside Saga series into the wedding scene. It made the story seem familiar since I’ve read all those books.
I have read many books from this author & each one is so enjoyable. Her writing is so good at making you clearly see the story & the setting. I felt so much of the emotion & could envision the characters of Joel & Faye. It’s a true feel-good story and I highly recommend it.
I have read many books from this author & each one is so enjoyable. Her writing is so good at making you clearly see the story & the setting. I felt so much of the emotion & could envision the characters of Joel & Faye. It’s a true feel-good story and I highly recommend it.
November 9, 2025
This was a wonderful, heartwarming holiday love story. It was so enjoyable to be back in the enchanting New England town of Addison and the beautiful homes on Winter Road. Faye Weston’s life has just turned upside down. She’s back living with her dad. It’s New Year’s Eve and her dad takes her to Joel Brigg’s bar for its traditional sweeping out of the old. Her dad helps her write a To Do list before she’s thirty-five. Little did she realize that night would be a new start, including purchasing a home on Winter Road which happens to be right next door to Joel’s farmhouse. A true friendship develops between them. Can that friendship turn into something more, like love? Well done!
October 4, 2023
‘Winter Road’ takes us down the sometimes bumpy and stalled road in a year of Faye and Joel lives. As the months go by and their friendship grows could there be something between them, or will their past lives intrude?
The author’s writing depicts the wonderful town of Addison and a special couple who delight in, and enjoy some of the simple pleasures of listening for barn eagles and watching snowflakes falling silently in the night as their friendship grows.
I received an early copy of this heartfelt book from the author and this review is my honest opinion.
The author’s writing depicts the wonderful town of Addison and a special couple who delight in, and enjoy some of the simple pleasures of listening for barn eagles and watching snowflakes falling silently in the night as their friendship grows.
I received an early copy of this heartfelt book from the author and this review is my honest opinion.
October 22, 2023
After reading this heartwarming novel, it made me feel right at home in the town of Addison. I loved how Joel gave so much encouragement, friendship, and love to Faye after being down on her luck on New Year’s Eve. Kudos to Joanne Demario for how she makes readers feel like they are part of the storyline, feel like they reside in Addison, and how they share the holidays with all of the characters. Highly recommend to all romance fanatics, to readers who have read the other Addison stories, etc.
December 27, 2023
This is the latest in the Winter Series and I really enjoyed it.
Faye is having a tough time, she has lost the house she was living in and is back living at home with her Dad. One night in the local tavern she and her Dad come up with a list of 34 things to do before she turns 34.
The story sort of shows Faye acheiving a number of the list items. There is a house that Faye would love to own, can she do so?
She also meets Joel, the tavern owner in numerous ways throughout the year.
I love the descriptiveness of Joanne Demaio's writing and this book was a joy to read.
Faye is having a tough time, she has lost the house she was living in and is back living at home with her Dad. One night in the local tavern she and her Dad come up with a list of 34 things to do before she turns 34.
The story sort of shows Faye acheiving a number of the list items. There is a house that Faye would love to own, can she do so?
She also meets Joel, the tavern owner in numerous ways throughout the year.
I love the descriptiveness of Joanne Demaio's writing and this book was a joy to read.
January 26, 2024
Loved these two main characters from the start. Really enjoyed the way the “he falls first” trope was developed. The characters were very self-aware. Beautiful Christmas/small town setting. Great little details like the trouble tree. Nice update for Vera and Derek.
Faye was a bit whiny in a few isolated moments. She always quickly snapped out of it though. The Silver Settings job was kinda silly.
Now I’m reading this series out of order due to availability and these could be standalones no problem. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a little warmth and coziness.
Faye was a bit whiny in a few isolated moments. She always quickly snapped out of it though. The Silver Settings job was kinda silly.
Now I’m reading this series out of order due to availability and these could be standalones no problem. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a little warmth and coziness.
October 5, 2025
This was a wonderful, wintery, holiday love story.
It is well-written and it made me feel everything that the two main characters were feeling.
The detailed descriptions - from what the main characters were wearing, the decorations inside and outside their homes (& around the town) and the beautiful wedding they attended were a plus.
I have read some of Joanne’s other short series books and look forward to reading more in the future.
It is well-written and it made me feel everything that the two main characters were feeling.
The detailed descriptions - from what the main characters were wearing, the decorations inside and outside their homes (& around the town) and the beautiful wedding they attended were a plus.
I have read some of Joanne’s other short series books and look forward to reading more in the future.
October 4, 2023
Loved this one, Such a sweet story of love, life, dreams and so much more. Faye and Joel met one Christmas when Faye was feeling sad and lonely. Her dad is with her at the local restaurant and he tells her she needs to make a list of 35 things to do before she reaches her 35 birthday, her dad adds #20, fall in love, will it happen?
October 8, 2023
A Snowy-Globe Filled Book
I loved this story! Especially how it ties together all the books by Joanne Denzil with lines like, a shop called Snowflakes and Coffecakes booth at a local vendor filled cove. I love how at the wedding the one other couple at their table I’d Maris and Jason! Everything about Addison feels familiar and Joel and Faye’s love story is the best of all!
I loved this story! Especially how it ties together all the books by Joanne Denzil with lines like, a shop called Snowflakes and Coffecakes booth at a local vendor filled cove. I love how at the wedding the one other couple at their table I’d Maris and Jason! Everything about Addison feels familiar and Joel and Faye’s love story is the best of all!
October 12, 2023
Time to cozy up to a beautiful Winter story! I love Joanne DeMaio's Winter Christmas stories and she does not disappoint with Winter Road! Absolutely beautiful with the luscious descriptive writing. I could almost feel the snow falling whisper soft and hear the hush of the cozy silent beauty. Cozy firez, friendship and love, what more is there!
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