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No Greater Love #5
Christmas For One
A lonely single parent finds love at Christmas in this warm festive rom-com from best-seller Amanda Prowse.
As a child, Meg always dreamed of the perfect Christmas...
This year, she can make it come true for her own little boy. There will be turkey and all the trimmings, a glittering tree, and a stocking hung up by a roaring fire. Who cares if there's no devoted husband in the picture? She and Lucas will be just fine on their own.
But then a chance meeting with a stranger in New York unravels everything she's planned. Will Meg finally get everything she wished for? Or will she be alone this Christmas after all?
As a child, Meg always dreamed of the perfect Christmas...
This year, she can make it come true for her own little boy. There will be turkey and all the trimmings, a glittering tree, and a stocking hung up by a roaring fire. Who cares if there's no devoted husband in the picture? She and Lucas will be just fine on their own.
But then a chance meeting with a stranger in New York unravels everything she's planned. Will Meg finally get everything she wished for? Or will she be alone this Christmas after all?
336 pages, Paperback
First published November 20, 2014
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Amanda Prowse
83 books1,944 followersPrevious Book: 'Swimming to Lundy', published th August 2024'.
Latest Book: 'This One Life', published 7th January 2025.
Next Book: 'Ever After' published 7th August 2025.
Amanda Prowse is an International Bestselling author whose thirty-two novels, two non-fiction titles and ten novellas have been published in dozens of languages around the world. Published by Lake Union, Amanda is the most prolific writer of bestselling contemporary fiction in the UK today; her titles also consistently score the highest online review approval ratings across several genres. Her books, including the chart topping No.1 titles 'What Have I Done?', 'Perfect Daughter', 'My Husband's Wife', 'The Girl in the Corner' and ‘The Things I Know’ have sold millions of copies across the globe.
A popular TV and radio personality, Amanda has appeared on numerous shows where her views on family and social issues strike a chord with viewers. She also makes countless guest appearances on BBC national and independent Radio stations including LBC, Times Radio and Talk FM, where she is well known for her insightful observations and her infectious humour. Described by the Daily Mail as ‘The queen of family drama’ Amanda’s novel, 'A Mother's Story' won the coveted Sainsbury's eBook of the year Award and she has had two books selected as World Book Night titles, 'Perfect Daughter' in 2016 and 'The Boy Between' in 2022.
Amanda is a huge supporter of libraries and having become a proud ambassador for The Reading Agency, works tirelessly to promote reading, especially in disadvantaged areas. Amanda's ambition is to create stories that keep people from turning the bedside lamp off at night, great characters that ensure you take every step with them and tales that fill your head so you can't possibly read another book until the memory fades...
Praise for Amanda Prowse:
'A powerful and emotional work of fiction' - Piers Morgan
'Deeply moving and emotional, Amanda Prowse handles her explosive subjects with delicate skill' - Daily Mail
'Uplifting and positive, but you will still need a box of tissues' - Hello!
'A gut-wrenching and absolutely brilliant read' - The Irish Sun
'You'll fall in love with this...' - Cosmopolitan
'Deeply moving and eye opening. Powerful and emotional drama that packs a real punch.' - Heat
'Magical' - Now magazine
Latest Book: 'This One Life', published 7th January 2025.
Next Book: 'Ever After' published 7th August 2025.
Amanda Prowse is an International Bestselling author whose thirty-two novels, two non-fiction titles and ten novellas have been published in dozens of languages around the world. Published by Lake Union, Amanda is the most prolific writer of bestselling contemporary fiction in the UK today; her titles also consistently score the highest online review approval ratings across several genres. Her books, including the chart topping No.1 titles 'What Have I Done?', 'Perfect Daughter', 'My Husband's Wife', 'The Girl in the Corner' and ‘The Things I Know’ have sold millions of copies across the globe.
A popular TV and radio personality, Amanda has appeared on numerous shows where her views on family and social issues strike a chord with viewers. She also makes countless guest appearances on BBC national and independent Radio stations including LBC, Times Radio and Talk FM, where she is well known for her insightful observations and her infectious humour. Described by the Daily Mail as ‘The queen of family drama’ Amanda’s novel, 'A Mother's Story' won the coveted Sainsbury's eBook of the year Award and she has had two books selected as World Book Night titles, 'Perfect Daughter' in 2016 and 'The Boy Between' in 2022.
Amanda is a huge supporter of libraries and having become a proud ambassador for The Reading Agency, works tirelessly to promote reading, especially in disadvantaged areas. Amanda's ambition is to create stories that keep people from turning the bedside lamp off at night, great characters that ensure you take every step with them and tales that fill your head so you can't possibly read another book until the memory fades...
Praise for Amanda Prowse:
'A powerful and emotional work of fiction' - Piers Morgan
'Deeply moving and emotional, Amanda Prowse handles her explosive subjects with delicate skill' - Daily Mail
'Uplifting and positive, but you will still need a box of tissues' - Hello!
'A gut-wrenching and absolutely brilliant read' - The Irish Sun
'You'll fall in love with this...' - Cosmopolitan
'Deeply moving and eye opening. Powerful and emotional drama that packs a real punch.' - Heat
'Magical' - Now magazine
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November 14, 2019
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December 15, 2021
nie miałam co do tej książki żadnych oczekiwań a i tak się rozczarowałam. sztampowa, nudna, bohaterowie nijacy. za tydzień zapomnę, że kiedykolwiek ją czytałam
December 26, 2019
What better book to read at the most festive time of the year as well as being written by one of my favourite authors.
Meg hasn’t had an easy time of it, a single parent bringing up her four year old son. She works in a bakery, yep, get ready for lots of baking and food talk that will have you drooling with the wonderful images, of which is opening a branch in New York.
I’ve never been to New York but the author brings it to life and what better time to be transported there but in the lead up to Christmas. Here we get to meet the love interest of who I couldn’t help but fall ever so slightly in love with also.
Obviously the course of true love never runs smoothly and we see Meg having to deal with what life throws her way. There are some wonderful characters, from the people who took her in when she was at her lowest and the wonderful Guy who she works with at the bakery.
Christmas For One is a festive and enjoyable read that reminds us what is important in life. Whilst it may be a story with romance, this was a lot more. The relationships between Meg and the different characters were what really appealed to me. How friends can become more than just family. A story with a deeper meaning.
Meg hasn’t had an easy time of it, a single parent bringing up her four year old son. She works in a bakery, yep, get ready for lots of baking and food talk that will have you drooling with the wonderful images, of which is opening a branch in New York.
I’ve never been to New York but the author brings it to life and what better time to be transported there but in the lead up to Christmas. Here we get to meet the love interest of who I couldn’t help but fall ever so slightly in love with also.
Obviously the course of true love never runs smoothly and we see Meg having to deal with what life throws her way. There are some wonderful characters, from the people who took her in when she was at her lowest and the wonderful Guy who she works with at the bakery.
Christmas For One is a festive and enjoyable read that reminds us what is important in life. Whilst it may be a story with romance, this was a lot more. The relationships between Meg and the different characters were what really appealed to me. How friends can become more than just family. A story with a deeper meaning.
December 19, 2024
Amanda Prowse - En juledrøm // Christmas For One
Meg grew up as a foster child and swore that when she got her own children she would always be there for them and love them endlessly. As an alone mother her biggest priority is Lucas and his well-being. She loves her little boy and wants him to have the perfect Christmas. On a job trip to New York Meg meets Edd and falls head over heels for him. She might just have met him, but she’s sure he’s the one for her. But how can she have a relationship with Edd in NY and take care of Lucas in London?
Ah, the feeling of sinking into a new book by Amanda is like a warm hug. The story envelops you in a cozy state of mind where you just enjoy every written word. I adore Amanda’s books and always love diving into a new tale by her. My lovely friend Ida gifted me this book because she and I are both massive fans of Amanda and this book is nearly impossible to find in any bookstores in Norway. So thank you so, so much Ida ♥️
I’m usually not fond of instalove, but in this story I enjoyed it. Technically Meg and Edd get off on a wrong note, and I have to admit I didn’t like him upon the first meeting either. However he was much more likeable at the second encounter, as her colleague of sorts. They had a whirlwind romance and hit every monumental milestone in a relationship in three days. It was so adorable how he showed her New York and made her the happiest she’s been in a long time. Though it only was a few days, it felt like much longer. They opened up for each other like never before and became confidants so quickly.
Amanda is excellent at writing family relations and this novel was no exception. My heart ached for Meg at a certain point of the book because she so dearly wanted to believe in a relative only to be let down and betrayed again. The strengt of this woman is admirable after being hurt again and again but still standing and trying to be the best she could. There was a lot of other heartwarming found family moments as well.
I dreaded the third act and when it came, it hurt. I hadn’t expected the revelation and felt so bad for Meg. The ending might’ve been a little too simple for me, an easy solution, but I got a happy ending and I’m pleased with that. There’s wasn’t much Christmas in the book, but I still got all the fuzzy, warm feelings.
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Meg grew up as a foster child and swore that when she got her own children she would always be there for them and love them endlessly. As an alone mother her biggest priority is Lucas and his well-being. She loves her little boy and wants him to have the perfect Christmas. On a job trip to New York Meg meets Edd and falls head over heels for him. She might just have met him, but she’s sure he’s the one for her. But how can she have a relationship with Edd in NY and take care of Lucas in London?
Ah, the feeling of sinking into a new book by Amanda is like a warm hug. The story envelops you in a cozy state of mind where you just enjoy every written word. I adore Amanda’s books and always love diving into a new tale by her. My lovely friend Ida gifted me this book because she and I are both massive fans of Amanda and this book is nearly impossible to find in any bookstores in Norway. So thank you so, so much Ida ♥️
I’m usually not fond of instalove, but in this story I enjoyed it. Technically Meg and Edd get off on a wrong note, and I have to admit I didn’t like him upon the first meeting either. However he was much more likeable at the second encounter, as her colleague of sorts. They had a whirlwind romance and hit every monumental milestone in a relationship in three days. It was so adorable how he showed her New York and made her the happiest she’s been in a long time. Though it only was a few days, it felt like much longer. They opened up for each other like never before and became confidants so quickly.
Amanda is excellent at writing family relations and this novel was no exception. My heart ached for Meg at a certain point of the book because she so dearly wanted to believe in a relative only to be let down and betrayed again. The strengt of this woman is admirable after being hurt again and again but still standing and trying to be the best she could. There was a lot of other heartwarming found family moments as well.
I dreaded the third act and when it came, it hurt. I hadn’t expected the revelation and felt so bad for Meg. The ending might’ve been a little too simple for me, an easy solution, but I got a happy ending and I’m pleased with that. There’s wasn’t much Christmas in the book, but I still got all the fuzzy, warm feelings.
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December 13, 2017
„Świąteczne marzenie” to perfekcyjna lektura na ten około świąteczny, grudniowo-zimowy czas. Kiedy z każdej strony jesteśmy bombardowani kolejnym gadżetem, który „musimy mieć!”, kolejnym bibelotem, który „odmieni nasze życie w te Święta!”, kiedy George Michael torturuje nas po raz tysięczny „minionymi Świętami” i swoim złamanym sercem w sercu zaśnieżonego Aspen, Amanda Prowse namawia, by zatrzymać się na chwilkę, rozejrzeć dookoła i przypomnieć sobie, o co tak naprawdę w tym wszystkim chodzi. Pokazuje, że ten świąteczny czas bywa naprawdę magiczny, ale tę magię dostrzeżemy jedynie wtedy, gdy spadną nam klapki z oczu, gdy zbliżymy się do naszych rodzin, kiedy uwierzymy, że marzenia czasami mogą się spełnić.
W zeszłym roku polecałam Wam „Świąteczną kafejkę”, a w tym roku powtórzę, że po „Świąteczne marzenie” powinni sięgnąć wszyscy czytelnicy spragnieni uroczych, pełnych nadziei współczesnych opowieści obyczajowych wypełnionych po brzegi bożonarodzeniową atmosferą, przedświątecznym ciepłem i tym wszystkim, co tworzy klimat prawdziwych Świąt, nie tylko komercyjną, pozorną wydmuszkę.
W zeszłym roku polecałam Wam „Świąteczną kafejkę”, a w tym roku powtórzę, że po „Świąteczne marzenie” powinni sięgnąć wszyscy czytelnicy spragnieni uroczych, pełnych nadziei współczesnych opowieści obyczajowych wypełnionych po brzegi bożonarodzeniową atmosferą, przedświątecznym ciepłem i tym wszystkim, co tworzy klimat prawdziwych Świąt, nie tylko komercyjną, pozorną wydmuszkę.
January 19, 2016
This was my first book by Amanda Prowse and I quite enjoyed it. It took me a while to get in to the flow of the book because the first few chapters seemed a bit "busy" but after that I was totally captivated. My heart broke for poor Meg and everything she had to go through. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a sweet romance and does not mind a good cry.
November 28, 2015
I won this book on Goodreads in exchange for an honest opinion.
I think it has a beautiful cover, BUT...I could not get into the story. It moved really slow for me. I liked the story premise but it just didn't work for me. I kept losing interest.
I think it has a beautiful cover, BUT...I could not get into the story. It moved really slow for me. I liked the story premise but it just didn't work for me. I kept losing interest.
December 18, 2017
I love a festive read in the countdown to Christmas and I chose this as I have previously read A Little Love from the No Greater Love series where Meg is initially introduced through Pru's love story.
This book fills you with love and the magic of Christmas early on, you then go through a whirlwind of emotions following the love story of young Meg whilst waiting to see if it will have a happy ending or if she is indeed destined to never experience the true love she craves.
I really enjoyed this book and I didnt want it to end, a fantastic book that can be read both individually or as a follow on in the No Greater Love series
This book fills you with love and the magic of Christmas early on, you then go through a whirlwind of emotions following the love story of young Meg whilst waiting to see if it will have a happy ending or if she is indeed destined to never experience the true love she craves.
I really enjoyed this book and I didnt want it to end, a fantastic book that can be read both individually or as a follow on in the No Greater Love series
June 21, 2017
Megan falls in love with Edd and Edd falls in love with Megan.Then things go wrong; life gets worse. Can they sort it out and live happily ever after? A beautifully written romance with some great characters: the exuberant Lucas; Milly, Pru and Chris; Isabel, Brenda, Guy and the awful Laura. Plus a wonderfully described New York setting. This is my first Amanda Prowse read, but it won't be my last. Perfect for reading by the pool. I loved it.
December 25, 2015
Wat een geweldig kerstverhaal! Nu voelt het NOG meer als kerst vandaag.
December 24, 2020
2,5 stars
At the beginning of my review, I should probably admit that I didn't realise that this book will be so romance-heavy, hence my lower rating.
It wasn't a bad book, it's just that I like to have a bit more "substance" in the stories I read. It also felt super unrealistic, although overall the romance was sweet and fluffy. What I did like was Meg's relationship with her son Lucas, and her friendship with Millie and Pru. Most of the characters were likeable, though I'd like them to be a bit more developed, including the main characters.
However, I understand that it's supposed to be sweet romance story, with some Christmas elements. It's not fully my cup of tea but I enjoyed it in a way.
At the beginning of my review, I should probably admit that I didn't realise that this book will be so romance-heavy, hence my lower rating.
It wasn't a bad book, it's just that I like to have a bit more "substance" in the stories I read. It also felt super unrealistic, although overall the romance was sweet and fluffy. What I did like was Meg's relationship with her son Lucas, and her friendship with Millie and Pru. Most of the characters were likeable, though I'd like them to be a bit more developed, including the main characters.
However, I understand that it's supposed to be sweet romance story, with some Christmas elements. It's not fully my cup of tea but I enjoyed it in a way.
December 14, 2019
Pros:
- Fast paced - cannot fault this book or claim it is slow at all
- Quick overview of background of heroine - I much prefered the chapter or two at the start of the novel that gave the context of her family than flashbacks. Glad Prowse opted for the first option.
- Lovely side characters - nice to see older quirky characters.
This was my first book by Amanda Prowse and I was not quite prepared for the amount of dialogue. It was very much driven by the dialogue and added to the insta-love trope it fell a little flat in establishing the connection between the characters. We were told through dialogue that they liked each other but I couldn't see it any other way.
I am not a fan of the type of reveal that was made during the second trip to NY. I think that yes, it was needed to provide some sort of complication to the story but I felt it could have been more problematic and required more than what did happen to resolve the situation.
I have 'Will You Remember Me?' and look forward to reading more from this author now that I am a bit more used to her style of writing.
I would definitely grab one of her other Christmas books next year.
- Fast paced - cannot fault this book or claim it is slow at all
- Quick overview of background of heroine - I much prefered the chapter or two at the start of the novel that gave the context of her family than flashbacks. Glad Prowse opted for the first option.
- Lovely side characters - nice to see older quirky characters.
This was my first book by Amanda Prowse and I was not quite prepared for the amount of dialogue. It was very much driven by the dialogue and added to the insta-love trope it fell a little flat in establishing the connection between the characters. We were told through dialogue that they liked each other but I couldn't see it any other way.
I am not a fan of the type of reveal that was made during the second trip to NY. I think that yes, it was needed to provide some sort of complication to the story but I felt it could have been more problematic and required more than what did happen to resolve the situation.
I have 'Will You Remember Me?' and look forward to reading more from this author now that I am a bit more used to her style of writing.
I would definitely grab one of her other Christmas books next year.
November 16, 2017
I didn't like this at all, mainly because of the rushed and annoying romance that makes up the beginning and end of the book.
The middle section is just boring and it wasn't very Christmassy at all.
1/5 on the Christmassness scale. Do not reccomend.
The middle section is just boring and it wasn't very Christmassy at all.
1/5 on the Christmassness scale. Do not reccomend.
January 2, 2018
De andere boeken die ik van Amanda Prowse heb gelezen vond ik super. Kan me herinneren dat ik steeds door wilde lezen. Bij dit boek had ik dat wat minder helaas. Het verhaal was erg ‘makkelijk’ en niet echt verrassend. Maar op zich wel een feelgood boek voor tijdens de kerstvakantie.
December 15, 2020
A pleasant enough romance set at Christmas.
December 18, 2023
Nee, deze was op veel fronten fout.
December 21, 2025
Not my cup of tea at all, but it had its moments.
December 5, 2014
I always look forward to Amanda’s novels and so I was particularly excited about Christmas For One. I think the cover is stunning and I couldn’t wait to get started!
Meg always dreamed of the perfect Christmas but never had one as a child. This year she can make it come true for her own little boy Lucas – turkey, a tree, a stocking – everything to make a wonderful Christmas! Who cares if there’s no man in the picture? But a chance meeting with a stranger in New York unravels her plans…will Meg get everything she’s wished for and the Christmas she has always wanted?
I absolutely loved this! Amanda is a favourite author of mine and I love the way that she draws you in straight away to the story so that you feel like you are part of it yourself. I was swept up in this wonderful story ad I didn’t put it down once!
I was so thrilled to be able to get to know Meg and Lucas more! I really love Meg, and over the course of the novel she came to be like a best friend for me. I loved her personality and I desperately wanted a happy ending for Meg and for her to get everything she had ever dreamed of. Lucas is brilliant and really adorable, he makes a fantastic addition to the story!
I don’t want to spoil what is a truly beautiful and emotional story, so please read it! Christmas For One is romantic, heartwarming and the perfect festive read this Christmas!
Meg always dreamed of the perfect Christmas but never had one as a child. This year she can make it come true for her own little boy Lucas – turkey, a tree, a stocking – everything to make a wonderful Christmas! Who cares if there’s no man in the picture? But a chance meeting with a stranger in New York unravels her plans…will Meg get everything she’s wished for and the Christmas she has always wanted?
I absolutely loved this! Amanda is a favourite author of mine and I love the way that she draws you in straight away to the story so that you feel like you are part of it yourself. I was swept up in this wonderful story ad I didn’t put it down once!
I was so thrilled to be able to get to know Meg and Lucas more! I really love Meg, and over the course of the novel she came to be like a best friend for me. I loved her personality and I desperately wanted a happy ending for Meg and for her to get everything she had ever dreamed of. Lucas is brilliant and really adorable, he makes a fantastic addition to the story!
I don’t want to spoil what is a truly beautiful and emotional story, so please read it! Christmas For One is romantic, heartwarming and the perfect festive read this Christmas!
January 7, 2020
Well, I´ll attempt to point out the things I did enjoy about the book. I liked what happened in London. I liked Meg´s job, her friends who became her family, and I especially liked her son, Lucas. And that is kind of where it ends.
Firstly, I don´t care how much of a bad day Edd had had the day he insulted Meg in the deli. He behaved like an idiot and I don´t think someone who treats people this way, can turn out to be a decent person. Additionally, some reviews talk about the delicious food that was consumed within this book and I am a bit confused. I am all for female characters in books eating as often and as much as they like and not chasing after unrealistic ideals that blink at us from the covers of magazines, but come on, Meg´s diet is awful. Anything that´s not deep fried, dipped in mayo or has bacon added to it?! In real life she would surely end up with high cholesterol and high blood pressure...
Also, I didn´t like the "a year later". It was too neat and tidy for my liking and simply felt forced.
Why do I still give it two stars? Because I think the author is a good writer and there were a few very lovable characters in the story.
Firstly, I don´t care how much of a bad day Edd had had the day he insulted Meg in the deli. He behaved like an idiot and I don´t think someone who treats people this way, can turn out to be a decent person. Additionally, some reviews talk about the delicious food that was consumed within this book and I am a bit confused. I am all for female characters in books eating as often and as much as they like and not chasing after unrealistic ideals that blink at us from the covers of magazines, but come on, Meg´s diet is awful. Anything that´s not deep fried, dipped in mayo or has bacon added to it?! In real life she would surely end up with high cholesterol and high blood pressure...
Also, I didn´t like the "a year later". It was too neat and tidy for my liking and simply felt forced.
Why do I still give it two stars? Because I think the author is a good writer and there were a few very lovable characters in the story.
January 2, 2015
I have not read any books by Amanda Prowse before but, after finishing this book, I will go back and read them all. Apparently this is the fifth in a series ( No Greater Love) and I would be interested to read the others.
I really liked Meg and her lovely young son, Lucas, who has suffered a huge tragedy in her life. She and Lucas both live above Plum's Patisserie where the owners (Pru and Milly) have apparently taken her under their wing.
On a trip to the new New York store she meets the absolutely fantastic Edd and within days they fall madly in love. She has to return home and promises to keep in touch but misses him so much she decides to fly back to him to spend Christmas with him.
I won't go into any more details expect to say if you don't want anything too heavy, this this would be perfect.
The book is just a lovely, gentle romance peppered with some heartache along the way, and it was perfect for the Christmas season.
I am looking forward to revisiting Plum's Patisserie very soon.
I really liked Meg and her lovely young son, Lucas, who has suffered a huge tragedy in her life. She and Lucas both live above Plum's Patisserie where the owners (Pru and Milly) have apparently taken her under their wing.
On a trip to the new New York store she meets the absolutely fantastic Edd and within days they fall madly in love. She has to return home and promises to keep in touch but misses him so much she decides to fly back to him to spend Christmas with him.
I won't go into any more details expect to say if you don't want anything too heavy, this this would be perfect.
The book is just a lovely, gentle romance peppered with some heartache along the way, and it was perfect for the Christmas season.
I am looking forward to revisiting Plum's Patisserie very soon.
June 29, 2016
Just finished another #goodread by the fab @MrsAmandaProwse, so pleased I found this author, as I have loved every book so far, and look forward to reading thru the rest of my list. This book as all Amanda's books are , was such a page turner , you didn't want to put it down, as usual there was emotional parts in there , although I think Amanda's books should come with a warning as I keep getting caught out crying in public with these books lol, there are also parts that made you laugh too. Well done Amanda. Keep up the good work.
March 10, 2015
I am a huge fan of Amanda Prowse. I personally find Amanda Prowse a brilliant story teller that never fails to disappoint. I really enjoyed reading Christmas For One. I have read What Have I Done? and Clover's Child and enjoyed them too so very much. I now want to read Amanda's new novel A Mother's story.
December 29, 2015
Wat heb ik genoten van deze feelgood roman. Vooral mooi om deze te lezen rond de kerstdagen. Het is een roman zoals een roman behoort te zijn.
We leren Meg kennen als een sterke vrouw met een zoontje, die smacht naar naastenliefde, daar zij deze in haar jeugd niet mocht meemaken. Ze moet voor haar werk naar Amerika en ontmoet daar een man. Zou het????
We leren Meg kennen als een sterke vrouw met een zoontje, die smacht naar naastenliefde, daar zij deze in haar jeugd niet mocht meemaken. Ze moet voor haar werk naar Amerika en ontmoet daar een man. Zou het????
January 24, 2015
You can see my full review here: http://chicklitchloe.blogspot.co.uk/2...
February 1, 2015
Couldn't get past first few chapters. Just didn't grip me at all
December 6, 2016
A nice light and fluffy festive read,if a little predictable.
December 20, 2018
The novel itself is okay, well written with an engaging emotional story. Rates low because this is supposed to be, at least a little bit, a romance and I found the romantic hero to be horrible!
December 25, 2017
Tekst pochodzi z bloga: https://amandaasays.blogspot.com/2017...
MIŁOŚĆ NA ŚWIĘTA?
Niezwykła cukiernia, opisy słodkości wzbudzające chęć sięgnięcia po jakieś ciasteczko i nieprawdopodobna historia miłosna. Meg wyrusza do Nowego Jorku by koordynować prace nad otwarciem nowej cukierni i tam poznaje Edda - charyzmatycznego architekta. Między dwójką od razu pojawia się chemia i chcą jak najlepiej wykorzystać czas, jaki pozostał do powrotu Meg do Londynu, gdzie czeka jej synek. Wszystko jest jak w bajce, jednak czy aby na pewno? Czy nic nie zmąci tej sielanki? I czy Meg uda się stworzyć prawdziwie rodzinne święta dla Lucasa?
To moje pierwsze spotkanie z twórczością autorki i trzeba przyznać, że mam mieszane odczucia. Dlaczego? Wszystko przez główną bohaterkę. Meg miała trudne dzieciństwo i odcisnęło to spore piętno na jej teraźniejszości. Nie widać jednak, by uczyła się na błędach. Przykro stwierdzać, ale była niezwykle denerwująca i naiwna, a jej zachowanie niestety pozostawiało wiele do życzenia. Zwłaszcza, jeśli chodziło o jej syna, jednak nie będę nic zdradzała, by nie robić spoilerów. Polubiłam za to pozostałych bohaterów, zwłaszcza Milly, która była prawdziwym Aniołem Stróżem dla naszej bohaterki.
Jakie mam odczucia względem fabuły? Hmm było tak...
...JAK TO ZE ŚWIĄTECZNYMI KSIĄŻKAMI BYWA
Do książek o tematyce typowo świątecznej podchodzę inaczej niż do codziennych lektur. A wszystko za sprawą tego, że jestem świadoma, iż takim książkom wiele należy wybaczyć. Nie szukam tutaj zwrotów akcji i przewidywalność, którą zdecydowanie tutaj mamy, zupełnie mi nie przeszkadzała. Wybaczę też pewną naiwność fabuły, bo wszystko to miało na celu wprowadzenie czytelnika w świąteczny klimat, a to z pewnością się udało. Krzątanie się po domu, szybkie przygotowania, choinka, słodkości, miłość, przebaczenie, nadzieja i świąteczne cuda - zupełnie tak, jak to w święta być powinno.
Świąteczne marzenie jak najbardziej spełniło swoje zadanie i wprowadziło mnie w świąteczny klimat, nawet jeśli miało jakieś swoje mankamenty.
STRUKTURA
Książka podzielona jest na numerowane rozdziały całkiem sporej długości. Opowiadanie historii powierzono zaś trzecioosobowemu narratorowi, który cały czas towarzyszył naszej głównej bohaterce. Przechodząc zaś do stylu pisania pani Prowse, to był bardzo przyjemny w odbiorze i książkę czytało się szybko i lekko. Pomijając więc wszelkie zastrzeżenia, jakie mam wobec głównej bohaterki, lektura minęła mi bez zgrzytów.
PODSUMOWUJĄC
Świąteczne marzenie to książka o świętach i zdecydowanie utrzymana w takim klimacie. Pachnąca cudownymi ciasteczkami i choinką oraz pełna ciepła i nadziei na świąteczny cud. Nawet, jeśli początki bywają rozczarowujące. Opowieść miała swoje wady i zalety, jednak czytało się ją całkiem przyjemnie i jak najbardziej nadaje się ona na czas około świąteczny, czy to by nastroić się na święta, czy też przedłużyć ich magię po grudniowych dniach.
Ja święta spędziłam ze Świątecznym marzeniem, a Wy? Może również dacie szansę tej książce? ;-)
MIŁOŚĆ NA ŚWIĘTA?
Niezwykła cukiernia, opisy słodkości wzbudzające chęć sięgnięcia po jakieś ciasteczko i nieprawdopodobna historia miłosna. Meg wyrusza do Nowego Jorku by koordynować prace nad otwarciem nowej cukierni i tam poznaje Edda - charyzmatycznego architekta. Między dwójką od razu pojawia się chemia i chcą jak najlepiej wykorzystać czas, jaki pozostał do powrotu Meg do Londynu, gdzie czeka jej synek. Wszystko jest jak w bajce, jednak czy aby na pewno? Czy nic nie zmąci tej sielanki? I czy Meg uda się stworzyć prawdziwie rodzinne święta dla Lucasa?
To moje pierwsze spotkanie z twórczością autorki i trzeba przyznać, że mam mieszane odczucia. Dlaczego? Wszystko przez główną bohaterkę. Meg miała trudne dzieciństwo i odcisnęło to spore piętno na jej teraźniejszości. Nie widać jednak, by uczyła się na błędach. Przykro stwierdzać, ale była niezwykle denerwująca i naiwna, a jej zachowanie niestety pozostawiało wiele do życzenia. Zwłaszcza, jeśli chodziło o jej syna, jednak nie będę nic zdradzała, by nie robić spoilerów. Polubiłam za to pozostałych bohaterów, zwłaszcza Milly, która była prawdziwym Aniołem Stróżem dla naszej bohaterki.
Jakie mam odczucia względem fabuły? Hmm było tak...
...JAK TO ZE ŚWIĄTECZNYMI KSIĄŻKAMI BYWA
Do książek o tematyce typowo świątecznej podchodzę inaczej niż do codziennych lektur. A wszystko za sprawą tego, że jestem świadoma, iż takim książkom wiele należy wybaczyć. Nie szukam tutaj zwrotów akcji i przewidywalność, którą zdecydowanie tutaj mamy, zupełnie mi nie przeszkadzała. Wybaczę też pewną naiwność fabuły, bo wszystko to miało na celu wprowadzenie czytelnika w świąteczny klimat, a to z pewnością się udało. Krzątanie się po domu, szybkie przygotowania, choinka, słodkości, miłość, przebaczenie, nadzieja i świąteczne cuda - zupełnie tak, jak to w święta być powinno.
Świąteczne marzenie jak najbardziej spełniło swoje zadanie i wprowadziło mnie w świąteczny klimat, nawet jeśli miało jakieś swoje mankamenty.
STRUKTURA
Książka podzielona jest na numerowane rozdziały całkiem sporej długości. Opowiadanie historii powierzono zaś trzecioosobowemu narratorowi, który cały czas towarzyszył naszej głównej bohaterce. Przechodząc zaś do stylu pisania pani Prowse, to był bardzo przyjemny w odbiorze i książkę czytało się szybko i lekko. Pomijając więc wszelkie zastrzeżenia, jakie mam wobec głównej bohaterki, lektura minęła mi bez zgrzytów.
PODSUMOWUJĄC
Świąteczne marzenie to książka o świętach i zdecydowanie utrzymana w takim klimacie. Pachnąca cudownymi ciasteczkami i choinką oraz pełna ciepła i nadziei na świąteczny cud. Nawet, jeśli początki bywają rozczarowujące. Opowieść miała swoje wady i zalety, jednak czytało się ją całkiem przyjemnie i jak najbardziej nadaje się ona na czas około świąteczny, czy to by nastroić się na święta, czy też przedłużyć ich magię po grudniowych dniach.
Ja święta spędziłam ze Świątecznym marzeniem, a Wy? Może również dacie szansę tej książce? ;-)
January 6, 2019
I always like to read books based around the festive season around Christmas and new year so when I saw this at the library I decided it would tick that box well.
Meg has finally found a family albeit they don't actually belong to her. The Aunt and cousin of her ex fiancé have taken her under their wing and finally she has a job she's gone at and a home she loves. The one thing she is missing is a partner to share it with so when she is asked to travel to New York to help with the opening of their branch of café and runs into Edd, sparks well and truly fly. When after only a couple of days they have to go their separate ways Meg still feels the pull to Edd and wants to make a long term plan. As with all good love stories not everything is as it seems and this couple has to pull apart to be able to come back together.
Like any love story there is an element of predictability in this book. Girl meets Boy when she least expects it, falls head over heels and then finds out a great big shocking secret although I have to admit I did not predict what this secret was, I knew as a seasoned romance reader that not everything would be quite as simple as it seemed but not quite what the obstacle would be.
Meg was very easy to like and I did find myself rooting for her throughout the story. Edd also seems to be very sweet and straight forward to start with. I did find myself disliking him when we find out what the secret was, because I'm quite a black and white person and I feel he misled Meg in a lot of ways and was very unfair. Meg's little boy Lucas was delightful and I found myself smiling whenever he was around.
Although there were elements of festiveness in this book it didn't give me a real Christmassy feeling that I was expecting. New York was described beautifully though and as someone that has never been but is desperate to it did really bring it to life for me and I could imagine myself walking the streets and seeing the things Meg did which was awesome.
I didn't realise that this was 5th in a series. I don't know if you need to read them in order but as someone that prefers to start from the beginning I am a little bit gutted that I haven't read them in order.
I still found myself enjoying this book and I was eager to keep turning the pages to discover where our characters ended up. I would definitely recommend for someone looking for an easy, quick read.
Meg has finally found a family albeit they don't actually belong to her. The Aunt and cousin of her ex fiancé have taken her under their wing and finally she has a job she's gone at and a home she loves. The one thing she is missing is a partner to share it with so when she is asked to travel to New York to help with the opening of their branch of café and runs into Edd, sparks well and truly fly. When after only a couple of days they have to go their separate ways Meg still feels the pull to Edd and wants to make a long term plan. As with all good love stories not everything is as it seems and this couple has to pull apart to be able to come back together.
Like any love story there is an element of predictability in this book. Girl meets Boy when she least expects it, falls head over heels and then finds out a great big shocking secret although I have to admit I did not predict what this secret was, I knew as a seasoned romance reader that not everything would be quite as simple as it seemed but not quite what the obstacle would be.
Meg was very easy to like and I did find myself rooting for her throughout the story. Edd also seems to be very sweet and straight forward to start with. I did find myself disliking him when we find out what the secret was, because I'm quite a black and white person and I feel he misled Meg in a lot of ways and was very unfair. Meg's little boy Lucas was delightful and I found myself smiling whenever he was around.
Although there were elements of festiveness in this book it didn't give me a real Christmassy feeling that I was expecting. New York was described beautifully though and as someone that has never been but is desperate to it did really bring it to life for me and I could imagine myself walking the streets and seeing the things Meg did which was awesome.
I didn't realise that this was 5th in a series. I don't know if you need to read them in order but as someone that prefers to start from the beginning I am a little bit gutted that I haven't read them in order.
I still found myself enjoying this book and I was eager to keep turning the pages to discover where our characters ended up. I would definitely recommend for someone looking for an easy, quick read.
November 17, 2019
Oh my word this book!! It broke my heart and then put it back together again. It was such a rollercoaster of emotions and I was completely absorbed by it.⠀
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💫Synopsis💫⠀
“As a child, Meg always dreamed of the perfect Christmas.....⠀
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This year she wants to make it come true for her little boy. She wants the whole hog. Tinsel, huge tree and stockings hung by the fire. Who cares that her dream scenario includes the perfect doting husband....she and Lucas have got this on their own. ⠀
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But when she travels to New York for work, a chance meeting with a stranger makes all of her resolve disappear. Could she finally get the Christmas that she always dreamed of as a child? Or will she be alone for Christmas after all?”⠀
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I throughly enjoyed this book. Meg had the most horrendous upbringing and as a mother myself it is completely unimaginable.....my heart went out to her from the very first chapter. As an adult, and now mother herself, she wants to give her son everything that she never had......a stable family.⠀
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Christmas for One is so beautifully written. I felt so many emotions throughout and Meg is so self deprecating that my heart instantly went out to her. I was rooting for her the whole time, and her strength of character was wonderful. ⠀
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Amanda Prowse writes in the most descriptive way, and when the story heads to New York I can imagine it so well, even though I’ve never been. ⠀
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All in all a wonderful modern day love story that was deeply moving. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me! ⠀
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💫Synopsis💫⠀
“As a child, Meg always dreamed of the perfect Christmas.....⠀
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This year she wants to make it come true for her little boy. She wants the whole hog. Tinsel, huge tree and stockings hung by the fire. Who cares that her dream scenario includes the perfect doting husband....she and Lucas have got this on their own. ⠀
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But when she travels to New York for work, a chance meeting with a stranger makes all of her resolve disappear. Could she finally get the Christmas that she always dreamed of as a child? Or will she be alone for Christmas after all?”⠀
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I throughly enjoyed this book. Meg had the most horrendous upbringing and as a mother myself it is completely unimaginable.....my heart went out to her from the very first chapter. As an adult, and now mother herself, she wants to give her son everything that she never had......a stable family.⠀
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Christmas for One is so beautifully written. I felt so many emotions throughout and Meg is so self deprecating that my heart instantly went out to her. I was rooting for her the whole time, and her strength of character was wonderful. ⠀
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Amanda Prowse writes in the most descriptive way, and when the story heads to New York I can imagine it so well, even though I’ve never been. ⠀
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All in all a wonderful modern day love story that was deeply moving. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me! ⠀
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