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Sunflower Street #14
Secret Santa on Sunflower Street
What happens when three lonely people end up together at Christmas?
Octogenarian Victor Shaw is struggling. He lost his beloved wife, Mavis, earlier in the year and life without her just isn’t the same. He misses her company, her cooking and most of all, being able to hold her in his arms.
Viking Leif Thorsgard has his dog, Magnus, and his business as a tree surgeon, but now and then he feels like something’s missing from his life.
Flora Reid is dedicated to her career in recruitment. She wants nothing more than to work hard and then hide away in her rented house in Wisteria Hollow. Not so long ago, she thought she’d be seeing in the new year with a ring on her finger, but a shocking discovery destroyed that dream. Now single, she’s certainly not ready to mingle. But, when she comes across Victor and Leif one day at the local park, she sees something in them that she’s seen in herself, and finally she feels able to admit that she’s lonely too.
Victor needs some help at home and Leif and Flora are happy to oblige.
Can friends really be the family they choose for themselves this Christmas on Sunflower Street?
Octogenarian Victor Shaw is struggling. He lost his beloved wife, Mavis, earlier in the year and life without her just isn’t the same. He misses her company, her cooking and most of all, being able to hold her in his arms.
Viking Leif Thorsgard has his dog, Magnus, and his business as a tree surgeon, but now and then he feels like something’s missing from his life.
Flora Reid is dedicated to her career in recruitment. She wants nothing more than to work hard and then hide away in her rented house in Wisteria Hollow. Not so long ago, she thought she’d be seeing in the new year with a ring on her finger, but a shocking discovery destroyed that dream. Now single, she’s certainly not ready to mingle. But, when she comes across Victor and Leif one day at the local park, she sees something in them that she’s seen in herself, and finally she feels able to admit that she’s lonely too.
Victor needs some help at home and Leif and Flora are happy to oblige.
Can friends really be the family they choose for themselves this Christmas on Sunflower Street?
114 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 27, 2023
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Rachel Griffiths
49 books139 followersRachel Griffiths is an author, wife, mother, Earl Grey tea drinker, gin enthusiast, dog walker and fan of the afternoon nap. She loves to read, write and spend time with her family.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
January 12, 2024
Victor
I have loved this story about victor. It makes you think just a small good deed can make such a difference to someone on there own be they young or old. When you don't see anyone day in day out it wears you down. So if anyone knows of someone on their own either because like victor their partner dies and they have no family. They don't want to be a burden to anyone. Just offering to take them shopping or do a bit of shopping for them ask them if they would like to go for a coffee or a swift pint in the local pub or even offer to do a bit of gardening for them. What ever you think may help to brighten their day. Its Amazing what just one good turn can do. Even just saying hello how are you when passing on the street instead of just ignoring and walking past. I would recommend this book to be read by everyone its just such an amazing book it defiantly makes you think. Well done Rachel. Keep up the good writting. I cant wait for the next one.
I have loved this story about victor. It makes you think just a small good deed can make such a difference to someone on there own be they young or old. When you don't see anyone day in day out it wears you down. So if anyone knows of someone on their own either because like victor their partner dies and they have no family. They don't want to be a burden to anyone. Just offering to take them shopping or do a bit of shopping for them ask them if they would like to go for a coffee or a swift pint in the local pub or even offer to do a bit of gardening for them. What ever you think may help to brighten their day. Its Amazing what just one good turn can do. Even just saying hello how are you when passing on the street instead of just ignoring and walking past. I would recommend this book to be read by everyone its just such an amazing book it defiantly makes you think. Well done Rachel. Keep up the good writting. I cant wait for the next one.
January 21, 2024
Another wonderful gripping read
Wow I loved this book from start to finish ad was hooked I didn’t want to put it down but also tried to pace myself so it didn’t end too quickly. I looked forward to reading all about Flora Victor and Leif every spare moment anticipating what would come next, I love how it ended on a cliff hanger which will hopefully make way for sequels as their story is only just beginning
Wow I loved this book from start to finish ad was hooked I didn’t want to put it down but also tried to pace myself so it didn’t end too quickly. I looked forward to reading all about Flora Victor and Leif every spare moment anticipating what would come next, I love how it ended on a cliff hanger which will hopefully make way for sequels as their story is only just beginning
December 25, 2023
A festive feel good story set on Sunflower Street. Victor has lost his wife and he’s grieving, when he meets Flora and Leif through Magnus(Lief’s dog) his life changes for the better as does theirs. A beautiful uplifting story about the power of friendship and community.
April 15, 2024
Christmas with a Difference
A lovely story of 3 people suffering sadness when it should be happy a happy normal family Celebration.
Great reading how a little kindness can change people's lives.
Thoroughly enjoyed this!,
A lovely story of 3 people suffering sadness when it should be happy a happy normal family Celebration.
Great reading how a little kindness can change people's lives.
Thoroughly enjoyed this!,
July 27, 2024
Heartwarming
Loved this story & more about the lives of people on Sunflower Street. Wisteria Hollow sounds like a magical place to live & Rachel makes you feel like a character in her book.
Loved this story & more about the lives of people on Sunflower Street. Wisteria Hollow sounds like a magical place to live & Rachel makes you feel like a character in her book.
January 5, 2025
This story is different from the rest of the series in that it focuses on the relationship between 3 people and finding the "family" that you need. There is a side romance blossoming but I don't feel that it takes up the main focus. Really enjoyed this one.
November 29, 2023
Wonderful
I really got lost in this lovely book. It's a warm happy and a beautiful story. I really didn't want it to end I would happily read about these 3 friends forever.
I really got lost in this lovely book. It's a warm happy and a beautiful story. I really didn't want it to end I would happily read about these 3 friends forever.
December 5, 2023
This book is a lovely Christmas story with a bit of romance added to it.
December 14, 2023
A lovely cosy Christmas story where three people become the best of friends ❤️
January 15, 2024
Short and sweet. Made me smile and the odd chuckle along the way. Does what it says on the tin.
January 20, 2024
Friendly story
I loved meeting more people from Sunflower Street. Old friends appeared during the course of this new and delightful story.
I loved meeting more people from Sunflower Street. Old friends appeared during the course of this new and delightful story.
February 23, 2024
Good story but not enough content
March 12, 2026
Not the best in the series but a nice little festive read
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