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Once Upon a Winter: A totally perfect festive romantic comedy
Snow is falling and Christmas day is in full swing at Hannah Meadows’s rural home. But the usual preparations for a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and lashings of festive booze are interrupted by an unexpected knock at the door. And there on the doorstep they find a handsome stranger with no memory of who he is or how he came to be there, begging for their help. So begins a winter like no other – one that turns all their lives upside down. For Hannah and her sister Gina, the stranger’s arrival might herald the prospect of love and healing for the hurt caused by messy break-ups. For Jess, Gina’s teenaged daughter, however, it signals dark times and discontent. There are new friends and enemies for them all and a new outlook on the world – and when the stranger’s memories finally return, there is heartache too. If they can all weather the storm, happiness could be theirs. But storms this big can cause a lot of damage and chaos before they blow over...
315 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 13, 2016
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Tilly Tennant
48 books470 followersTilly Tennant was born in Dorset, the oldest of four children, but now lives in Staffordshire with a family of her own. After years of dismal and disastrous jobs, including paper plate stacking, shop girl, newspaper promotions and waitressing (she never could carry a bowl of soup without spilling a bit), she decided to indulge her passion for the written word by embarking on a degree in English and creative writing, graduating in 2009 with first class honours. She wrote her first novel in 2007 during her first summer break at university and has not stopped writing since. She also works as a freelance fiction editor, and considers herself very lucky that this enables her to read many wonderful books before the rest of the world gets them.
Tilly is represented by the wonderful, gorgeous Peta Nightingale at LAW.
Tilly is represented by the wonderful, gorgeous Peta Nightingale at LAW.
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November 6, 2016
4.5 Stars
Once Upon A Winter is the combined novel of the four previously released parts, plus a brand new extra part just for this omnibus edition. If you had considered reading each part separately rest assured they would all work as little standalone novellas that are best to be read in order.
I chose to read it as the full omnibus and I'm glad that I did, as it felt like a full book this way, which just happened to have its parts named!
I loved this book, it is the story of sisters Gina and Hannah, and Gina's teenage daughter Jess, following their winter, starting with a most unusual Christmas day. Quite early into the story, this had me thinking, as what would you do if you lived in a remote area, and a stranger turns up on your doorstep on Christmas Day, in the snow, clearly injured and also apparently suffering from amnesia. As this is what sets into action a whole chain of coincidences and new romances.
There is a great case of character's and some of Hannah's neighbours are fantastic. It takes a while for me to warm to the stranger on the doorstep, but soon I was interested in his life, and there is a couple of fantastic and gripping storylines that he is involved in.
Ross and his family are a delight to read about they all seem to be genuinely nice people, which is something that hasn't escaped Gina's attention.
Each part has its own little main story arcs, while progressing the main story along well. The whole book is easy to read, and I loved the location of the village just outside Millrise. Millrise has of course featured in many of Tilly Tennant's books.
I think I loved the first part the best, followed by the added extra section for this edition, which gave a good rounding off of the characters lives, and gave me a good sense of closure, and had me smiling a lot. At some point in the middle, I did feel like the story was dragging slightly, possibly just because it was complicated and not explained as well as perhaps it could have been.
Really did enjoy the majority of the story though, and was surprised with some of the twists along the way. Gina's ex husband is a nasty piece of work, as is another partner that features. Definitely a couple of baddies in with all the goodness and warmth of the story.
Once Upon a Winter is the sort of book that could keep you cool on a hot summers day, or if read in winter will provide a good backdrop and alternative to the outside world!
Thank you to Lawsome Books and Netgalley for my copy of the book. This is my honest opinion.
Once Upon A Winter is the combined novel of the four previously released parts, plus a brand new extra part just for this omnibus edition. If you had considered reading each part separately rest assured they would all work as little standalone novellas that are best to be read in order.
I chose to read it as the full omnibus and I'm glad that I did, as it felt like a full book this way, which just happened to have its parts named!
I loved this book, it is the story of sisters Gina and Hannah, and Gina's teenage daughter Jess, following their winter, starting with a most unusual Christmas day. Quite early into the story, this had me thinking, as what would you do if you lived in a remote area, and a stranger turns up on your doorstep on Christmas Day, in the snow, clearly injured and also apparently suffering from amnesia. As this is what sets into action a whole chain of coincidences and new romances.
There is a great case of character's and some of Hannah's neighbours are fantastic. It takes a while for me to warm to the stranger on the doorstep, but soon I was interested in his life, and there is a couple of fantastic and gripping storylines that he is involved in.
Ross and his family are a delight to read about they all seem to be genuinely nice people, which is something that hasn't escaped Gina's attention.
Each part has its own little main story arcs, while progressing the main story along well. The whole book is easy to read, and I loved the location of the village just outside Millrise. Millrise has of course featured in many of Tilly Tennant's books.
I think I loved the first part the best, followed by the added extra section for this edition, which gave a good rounding off of the characters lives, and gave me a good sense of closure, and had me smiling a lot. At some point in the middle, I did feel like the story was dragging slightly, possibly just because it was complicated and not explained as well as perhaps it could have been.
Really did enjoy the majority of the story though, and was surprised with some of the twists along the way. Gina's ex husband is a nasty piece of work, as is another partner that features. Definitely a couple of baddies in with all the goodness and warmth of the story.
Once Upon a Winter is the sort of book that could keep you cool on a hot summers day, or if read in winter will provide a good backdrop and alternative to the outside world!
Thank you to Lawsome Books and Netgalley for my copy of the book. This is my honest opinion.
March 29, 2021
I feel like this book started on strong in the first part but then it dragged. There was always a lot going on, leaving little time to go in-depth on certain topics. For instance, all we really got to know about Mitchell was that he was rich and married to Martine, so zero backstory about his past and family. George could have been such a great character, but then he just......... Anyway. No spoilers. I just think he deserved better.
Another thing that really didn’t sit right with me was the immediate assumption that Howard was the one doing the “stalking”. Why would he be spying on Hannah????? They never confronted him about it and the car simply stopped showing up.
Also why the hell did I side-eye the paramedic during most of the story???? He was nothing but helpful and I just sat there the whole time thinking “yeah, this man’s up to something” 😂😭
Another thing that really didn’t sit right with me was the immediate assumption that Howard was the one doing the “stalking”. Why would he be spying on Hannah????? They never confronted him about it and the car simply stopped showing up.
Also why the hell did I side-eye the paramedic during most of the story???? He was nothing but helpful and I just sat there the whole time thinking “yeah, this man’s up to something” 😂😭
December 22, 2025
3.5 stars
I both really liked and kind of struggled with this book. While being really well written and constructed, it had some parts I just didn't like. The excessive drinking was one of them, but the utterly insane and unbelievable storyline with the amnesia was also hard to swallow.
While I did end up mostly liking how it all went, I think it all sort of came down to this not quite being my kind of story. Like... If I want realism, I pick something more realistic than this story was as a whole. And if I want escapism, I would have picked something more cosy, fluffy, and possibly even more outrageously hard to believe in than this book.
I'm not sure if that reasoning makes sense to anyone else, but it sums up my experience of this book quite well.
Hannah's romance with Mitchell felt so contrived and over-the-top I wanted to roll my eyes out of my skull, however the sister and Ross felt very down to earth and solid in comparison.
All in all, I kind of liked listening to the book, but now I feel like I need to fall back on something more "typically me" in terms of subgenres. This clearly wasn't quite my sort of thing.
I both really liked and kind of struggled with this book. While being really well written and constructed, it had some parts I just didn't like. The excessive drinking was one of them, but the utterly insane and unbelievable storyline with the amnesia was also hard to swallow.
While I did end up mostly liking how it all went, I think it all sort of came down to this not quite being my kind of story. Like... If I want realism, I pick something more realistic than this story was as a whole. And if I want escapism, I would have picked something more cosy, fluffy, and possibly even more outrageously hard to believe in than this book.
I'm not sure if that reasoning makes sense to anyone else, but it sums up my experience of this book quite well.
Hannah's romance with Mitchell felt so contrived and over-the-top I wanted to roll my eyes out of my skull, however the sister and Ross felt very down to earth and solid in comparison.
All in all, I kind of liked listening to the book, but now I feel like I need to fall back on something more "typically me" in terms of subgenres. This clearly wasn't quite my sort of thing.
December 1, 2016
I have read a couple of books of Tilly Tennats and have enjoyed them both so was looking forward to this Christmas themed book. I realised that this book was initially released in 4 parts, however I read it as a whole book. Just make sure if you are buying from Amazon that you get the whole book and not just one part.
The scene is certainly set in this book for the theme surrounding Christmas as in Hannah Meadow's rural home its just herself along with her sister Gina and Niece Jess on Christmas Day. They plan to do nothing more that eat and drink in front of rubbish TV, especially as the snow is not only falling but settling making it impossible to go anywhere. However, a knock on the door is about to change their easy and lazy day they have planned. When a handsome man turns up on the doorstep with a head injury and zero memory their day starts to get rather more interesting.
Hannah was a character I found easy to read but in all honesty it was her older and more bossy sister Gina I fell in love with. Between the two of them with the occasional unhelpful input from teenager Jess, they end up spending a little time getting to know the mystery man. This seems to be the start of a very strange Christmas that leads into lots more strange events that seem to surround the two women. We get to meet Hannah's neighbour George, as well as Briony & Paul who live on a nearby farm and their son Ross who also works and lives on the Farm.
I have to be honest and say that I found the beginning chunk of this hard to get in to, however once I was past the initial quarter I really enjoyed it. I thought it was a bit of a slow starter and initially I didn't have any feelings for the man with no memory. Luckly as you read on and get to know the sisters and additional character more it flowed so well that I think I read the second half of the book in one sitting.
Overall this was a very enjoyable read if a bit slow to start. I loved the additional bit you get at the end (which if I understand correctly you don't get if brought as short versions). I will look forward to Tilly's next release!
The scene is certainly set in this book for the theme surrounding Christmas as in Hannah Meadow's rural home its just herself along with her sister Gina and Niece Jess on Christmas Day. They plan to do nothing more that eat and drink in front of rubbish TV, especially as the snow is not only falling but settling making it impossible to go anywhere. However, a knock on the door is about to change their easy and lazy day they have planned. When a handsome man turns up on the doorstep with a head injury and zero memory their day starts to get rather more interesting.
Hannah was a character I found easy to read but in all honesty it was her older and more bossy sister Gina I fell in love with. Between the two of them with the occasional unhelpful input from teenager Jess, they end up spending a little time getting to know the mystery man. This seems to be the start of a very strange Christmas that leads into lots more strange events that seem to surround the two women. We get to meet Hannah's neighbour George, as well as Briony & Paul who live on a nearby farm and their son Ross who also works and lives on the Farm.
I have to be honest and say that I found the beginning chunk of this hard to get in to, however once I was past the initial quarter I really enjoyed it. I thought it was a bit of a slow starter and initially I didn't have any feelings for the man with no memory. Luckly as you read on and get to know the sisters and additional character more it flowed so well that I think I read the second half of the book in one sitting.
Overall this was a very enjoyable read if a bit slow to start. I loved the additional bit you get at the end (which if I understand correctly you don't get if brought as short versions). I will look forward to Tilly's next release!
January 12, 2025
An enjoyable read
January 14, 2021
Better late than never... I started this book in the fall of 2016. I got about 1/4 of the way through the book, set it down, and didn't return to it until 4+ years later.
This book started off so strong - a handsome man shows up on Hannah's doorstep on Christmas, doesn't know who he is or where he is. Then, it just got a little dull. The plotline was good. The characters were good. It just seemed like a roller coaster ride as far as keeping my interest. Some parts of the book were so interesting and I was captivated, and then some parts were so slow I'd have to make myself get through them.
Overall, it wasn't bad. I could see it being a good movie. But the writing was just a little flat for me.
This book started off so strong - a handsome man shows up on Hannah's doorstep on Christmas, doesn't know who he is or where he is. Then, it just got a little dull. The plotline was good. The characters were good. It just seemed like a roller coaster ride as far as keeping my interest. Some parts of the book were so interesting and I was captivated, and then some parts were so slow I'd have to make myself get through them.
Overall, it wasn't bad. I could see it being a good movie. But the writing was just a little flat for me.
December 24, 2016
3.5 *s. Once Upon a Winter was originally written in four parts and put together here with an extra ending short story. I'm so glad that I read it this way to see the story continued. I enjoy Tilly Tennant's writing and all the characters. I actually good see this as 2 novels. One about Hannah and Mitchell and another one built on the future on Gina and Ross. I definitely liked the characters, but would have liked to know more about Mitchell's past. If this had originally been written in one part, I think it could have been a really good story.
Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me a copy to review.
Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me a copy to review.
October 21, 2024
I’ve read this book but as the four part ebook series rather than this full length novel, which is why this hasn’t been included or added towards my 2024 reading challenge as the individual four ebooks have been added to it already.
To see my review for this book, then please visit the individual books on here which are as follows:
Once Upon a Winter
1 The Accidental Guest (2015)
2 I'm Not in Love (2016)
3 Ways to Say Goodbye (2016)
4 One Starry Night (2016)
To see my review for this book, then please visit the individual books on here which are as follows:
Once Upon a Winter
1 The Accidental Guest (2015)
2 I'm Not in Love (2016)
3 Ways to Say Goodbye (2016)
4 One Starry Night (2016)
December 29, 2024
Hannah has her sister Gina and niece Jess staying over Christmas when they are disturbed by a knock on the door by a man who has a head injury and is suffering from amnesia and Hannah starts to gel with him while Gina falls for a local young farmer.
A good story line and I understand it was a 4 part book but I think it could have been a 2 part book as it did go on a bit too much.
I did like the characters very much.
A good story line and I understand it was a 4 part book but I think it could have been a 2 part book as it did go on a bit too much.
I did like the characters very much.
June 5, 2017
Utter twaddle
I was very disappointed with this book. The characters had no depth to them. Throw something at them they might have to cope with and how do they react? Well, with alcohol and food and a lot of sleep of course. I had high hopes of George - I thought he would have a story to tell but, no, it was not to be. But we do know it snowed a lot and was cold.
I was very disappointed with this book. The characters had no depth to them. Throw something at them they might have to cope with and how do they react? Well, with alcohol and food and a lot of sleep of course. I had high hopes of George - I thought he would have a story to tell but, no, it was not to be. But we do know it snowed a lot and was cold.
December 28, 2021
I randomly picked a few christmas book for the season, and this seemed fined.
In the end, it did turn out to be fine. The romance was cute if a bit forced, I cared way more about the sisters' relationship and the sister's relationship with the hot farmer guy.
I have some problems with how the "other woman" is represented in the story and the implications, but otherwise it was fun.
In the end, it did turn out to be fine. The romance was cute if a bit forced, I cared way more about the sisters' relationship and the sister's relationship with the hot farmer guy.
I have some problems with how the "other woman" is represented in the story and the implications, but otherwise it was fun.
June 13, 2023
On a dark Winter day, a man with no memory of who is, knocks on Hannah's door. Hannah, her recently separated sister Gina and daughter Jess is just about to sit down to their Christmas dinner. Life takes a strange turn for all of them as Hannah feels drawn to the nameless man they call 'Tom'. A story of relationships, well written
January 5, 2025
I wanted something with a Christmas feeling and read the back on this one and thought it could be something. It was so bad… I will say that absolutely nothing happened 90% of the book. I had it as an audiobook so I zoned out a lot but I didn’t missed something of importance. It was just conversations and the book could have been 4 hours instead of 12.
May 13, 2017
I loved all of these stories. Very nicely written and relatable characters. It was even more convenient to have them all in one. I highly recommend.
**I received a copy from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for a review**
**I received a copy from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for a review**
November 29, 2021
My annual holiday romance reading marathon is NOT off to a good start lol
(Also, the book starts on Christmas Day, which means that 99% of the book does not take place during Christmastime, I declare this a scam)
(Also, the book starts on Christmas Day, which means that 99% of the book does not take place during Christmastime, I declare this a scam)
March 30, 2023
Not a bad storyline, I enjoyed the multiple leading characters.
Hated (and I cannot emphasise this enough) the overuse of the word ‘thoughtfully’. Everyone said this thoughtfully or that thoughtfully. I was really sick of it. In one chapter alone, I lose count after it was mentioned nine times.
Hated (and I cannot emphasise this enough) the overuse of the word ‘thoughtfully’. Everyone said this thoughtfully or that thoughtfully. I was really sick of it. In one chapter alone, I lose count after it was mentioned nine times.
October 27, 2016
A great read nice easy read perfect for a lazy weekend a super book to get you in the holiday spirit recommended
September 3, 2017
Great light reading
Nice easy read, great for holiday relaxation and before bed reading. Will have to check out other books by this author.
Nice easy read, great for holiday relaxation and before bed reading. Will have to check out other books by this author.
May 15, 2018
DNF I really enjoyed the first section, but by the second and third it had started to drag so I gave up.
December 9, 2020
Hannah & Mitchell
Gina & Ross
Daughter Jess
Gina & Ross
Daughter Jess
December 8, 2022
It kept my interest until I was halfway through, then it became something more of a mystery than a romance.
March 24, 2025
A heart warming winter read.
November 14, 2025
Didn’t enjoy this . Not particularly festive at all and very boring at times.
December 13, 2025
A bit predictable, but would make a good Hallmark movie!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 28, 2020
Disappointing. Quite long and too much over-thinking from the main characters.
February 1, 2017
One Upon a Winter is the whole novel, made up of previously released parts and also with a bonus bit to the story.
Hannah is hosting Christmas this year with her sister Gina and teenage niece Jess. Preparations are underway for the big day and it looks that there will be enough food to last for days if not weeks. Good job really as the snow is falling and it looks like it is going to last.
Then there this a knock at the door.
A man is there asking for help. He doesn’t know how he got to them or in fact who he is.
But his arrival turns Hannah, Gina and Jess lives upside down. That is after they decide he is in fact not a murderer!
Hannah is rather bohemian perhaps in her outlook and she has started to accept the fact that she might be on her own in the future. Gina, bossy and practical is now having to start again as her husband decided to trade her in for his secretary. Jess is trying to find her feet and accept all the changes that are suddenly happening in her life. Changes that perhaps she could not see coming.
It is all down to the man who knocked on the door on Christmas Day.
He started something.
He somehow permeates their lives because friendships and relationships are created from other characters introduced into the story and they all seem to touch Hannah and Gina’s lives. Of course we get to learn about the Christmas Davy visitor and it appears that everything is not as it seems.
For me the book did take a long time to really get going, there were many strands to the story that kept having to be weaved in that it lost the heart of the book at times. I did not enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed the other books I have read by this author, which were never serial releases (The Little Village Bakery and Christmas at The Little Village Bakery). Her strength for me is in the whole novel approach.
A pleasant enough read to pass the time.
Hannah is hosting Christmas this year with her sister Gina and teenage niece Jess. Preparations are underway for the big day and it looks that there will be enough food to last for days if not weeks. Good job really as the snow is falling and it looks like it is going to last.
Then there this a knock at the door.
A man is there asking for help. He doesn’t know how he got to them or in fact who he is.
But his arrival turns Hannah, Gina and Jess lives upside down. That is after they decide he is in fact not a murderer!
Hannah is rather bohemian perhaps in her outlook and she has started to accept the fact that she might be on her own in the future. Gina, bossy and practical is now having to start again as her husband decided to trade her in for his secretary. Jess is trying to find her feet and accept all the changes that are suddenly happening in her life. Changes that perhaps she could not see coming.
It is all down to the man who knocked on the door on Christmas Day.
He started something.
He somehow permeates their lives because friendships and relationships are created from other characters introduced into the story and they all seem to touch Hannah and Gina’s lives. Of course we get to learn about the Christmas Davy visitor and it appears that everything is not as it seems.
For me the book did take a long time to really get going, there were many strands to the story that kept having to be weaved in that it lost the heart of the book at times. I did not enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed the other books I have read by this author, which were never serial releases (The Little Village Bakery and Christmas at The Little Village Bakery). Her strength for me is in the whole novel approach.
A pleasant enough read to pass the time.
November 19, 2016
Thank you to NetGalley, Lawsome publishing and Tilly Tennent for the opportunity to read this book for an honest review.
I have to say that i love reading books written by Tilly Tennant as they always make me feel good and leave me with a massive smile on my face.
This book is simply no exception. This is a feel good christmasy story that will leave you feeling all festive after you have read it. This book was first released as separate short stories and this is the omnibus where they have all come together in one sparkling package and with an extra special short story as well it is the season of giving.
So it is Christmas Day. The snow is falling (wouldn't that be wonderful). So the scene is set for an extremely festive Christmas Day at Hannah Meadows rural home.
Imagine if you will the scene that is set. Snow is falling, the tree is decked, the table is laid with turkey and all the trimmings and the alcohol is flowing. Everything is going well until there comes a unexpected knock on the door.
As Hannah goes to the front door she finds an attractive stranger who has lost his memory, who doesn't know who he is or where he is or anything at all really and he really really needs some help.
So the beginning of winter comes with exciting times and could turn everyone's lives around.
There is lots of secrets, love, ups and downs, new friends, enemies, heartache and happiness. A lot can happen in the space of a year.
This is a festive romp with a difference that I feel everyone to read. This will take you on a journey and will have you feeling festive at the end of it.
Happy reading everyone
I have to say that i love reading books written by Tilly Tennant as they always make me feel good and leave me with a massive smile on my face.
This book is simply no exception. This is a feel good christmasy story that will leave you feeling all festive after you have read it. This book was first released as separate short stories and this is the omnibus where they have all come together in one sparkling package and with an extra special short story as well it is the season of giving.
So it is Christmas Day. The snow is falling (wouldn't that be wonderful). So the scene is set for an extremely festive Christmas Day at Hannah Meadows rural home.
Imagine if you will the scene that is set. Snow is falling, the tree is decked, the table is laid with turkey and all the trimmings and the alcohol is flowing. Everything is going well until there comes a unexpected knock on the door.
As Hannah goes to the front door she finds an attractive stranger who has lost his memory, who doesn't know who he is or where he is or anything at all really and he really really needs some help.
So the beginning of winter comes with exciting times and could turn everyone's lives around.
There is lots of secrets, love, ups and downs, new friends, enemies, heartache and happiness. A lot can happen in the space of a year.
This is a festive romp with a difference that I feel everyone to read. This will take you on a journey and will have you feeling festive at the end of it.
Happy reading everyone
November 21, 2016
This book is a delight. I hadn't read any of the four pieces before which apparently existed as individual novellas so I was lucky enough to come the story of Hannah and her sister, Gina with fresh eyes.
This is a lovely Christmas book that reaches beyond the season. Hannah opens her door in Millrise on Christmas Day to find a stranger with a head injury and complete memory loss; a very good looking stranger who makes her heart beat just a little faster. Her sister Gina, who is spending the holidays with Hannah, is dealing with her own set of roller coaster emotions after a marriage breakdown involving a cheating husband and a teenage daughter who is unhappy about a possible relocation to Millrise from Birmingham. She is about to meet her own stranger who makes her heart flutter in only good ways.
From the moment that door opens the story just flies past and I didn't want to put it down. I wanted to know if happiness was on the horizon for at least one of the sisters, whether Jess, the terrible teenager was going to cope with the move, who the person was in the car outside Hannah's house (yes, there is a stalker character but not who you expect at all) and if memory loss man would work out who he was. There are so many good characters in this book that you don't really have a moment of mmm, it's all ahh ooohh wow! There are even a few characters that you just want to enjoy disliking.
I'm very pleased that I had an opportunity to spend some time in Millrise and I will certainly be seeking out more of Tilly Tennant's books. Thanks Netgalley and Lawsome books for the copy.
This is a lovely Christmas book that reaches beyond the season. Hannah opens her door in Millrise on Christmas Day to find a stranger with a head injury and complete memory loss; a very good looking stranger who makes her heart beat just a little faster. Her sister Gina, who is spending the holidays with Hannah, is dealing with her own set of roller coaster emotions after a marriage breakdown involving a cheating husband and a teenage daughter who is unhappy about a possible relocation to Millrise from Birmingham. She is about to meet her own stranger who makes her heart flutter in only good ways.
From the moment that door opens the story just flies past and I didn't want to put it down. I wanted to know if happiness was on the horizon for at least one of the sisters, whether Jess, the terrible teenager was going to cope with the move, who the person was in the car outside Hannah's house (yes, there is a stalker character but not who you expect at all) and if memory loss man would work out who he was. There are so many good characters in this book that you don't really have a moment of mmm, it's all ahh ooohh wow! There are even a few characters that you just want to enjoy disliking.
I'm very pleased that I had an opportunity to spend some time in Millrise and I will certainly be seeking out more of Tilly Tennant's books. Thanks Netgalley and Lawsome books for the copy.
October 31, 2016
Wow this book had so much going on in it from romance, teenage drama, infidelity, even a death, you name it it's in this book!
Together all those elements I mentioned above came together to make an absolutely riveting story that starts on Christmas Day at Hannah's house with a knock on the door by a stranger who has a bloody wound on his head, he had been wandering around lost in the snow in his slippers and no jacket and has also lost all memory of who he is.
The story is fast paced and very well written, and there is always something new happening to add to the plotline with lots of sarcastic banter between sisters Hannah and Gina adding an element of fun.
It was like reading a modern day Christmas Miss Marple tale trying to solve who did what what to who and why?
It was brilliantly thought out and had a few little surprises along the way that kept it interesting to read.
A very different kind of book than the usual Christmassy HEA and a refreshing change.
Together all those elements I mentioned above came together to make an absolutely riveting story that starts on Christmas Day at Hannah's house with a knock on the door by a stranger who has a bloody wound on his head, he had been wandering around lost in the snow in his slippers and no jacket and has also lost all memory of who he is.
The story is fast paced and very well written, and there is always something new happening to add to the plotline with lots of sarcastic banter between sisters Hannah and Gina adding an element of fun.
It was like reading a modern day Christmas Miss Marple tale trying to solve who did what what to who and why?
It was brilliantly thought out and had a few little surprises along the way that kept it interesting to read.
A very different kind of book than the usual Christmassy HEA and a refreshing change.
October 24, 2016
A mash up of "How to Be Single" (for the mature lady) and "Dating over Thirty" the English version
Once Upon a Winter: All Four Parts in One by Tilly Tennant - Review (includes spoilers)
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