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La douce caresse d'un vent d'hiver
« Réconfortante, sexy et chaleureuse, la série «Snow Crystal» de Sarah Morgan est parfaite !»
Jill Shalvis
Brenna devrait se réjouir : la station de ski affiche complet, et la voilà obligée de libérer son chalet et d’emménager chez son meilleur ami, l’ex-champion olympique de ski, Tyler O’Neil, dont elle est amoureuse depuis… depuis toujours, en fait. Mais cette situation est loin d’être idéale. C’est même une véritable torture : comment pourrait-elle rester de marbre tandis que cet homme sur lequel elle fantasme depuis des années dort dans la chambre juste à côté de la sienne ? Car, elle le sait très bien, elle n’a rien à espérer : Tyler ne la considère que comme une amie, voire, pire, comme une sœur…
A propos de l'auteur:
Auteur fréquemment citée par USA Today, la Londonienne Sarah Morgan a conquis ses nombreux fans grâce à ses histoires finement tissées d'humour et d'émotion intemporelle. Elle a vendu plus de 14 millions de livres à travers le monde. Enfant, Sarah rêvait de devenir écrivain, et bien qu'elle ait pris des détours avant d'y parvenir, elle vit à présent son rêve.
Brenna devrait se réjouir : la station de ski affiche complet, et la voilà obligée de libérer son chalet et d’emménager chez son meilleur ami, l’ex-champion olympique de ski, Tyler O’Neil, dont elle est amoureuse depuis… depuis toujours, en fait. Mais cette situation est loin d’être idéale. C’est même une véritable torture : comment pourrait-elle rester de marbre tandis que cet homme sur lequel elle fantasme depuis des années dort dans la chambre juste à côté de la sienne ? Car, elle le sait très bien, elle n’a rien à espérer : Tyler ne la considère que comme une amie, voire, pire, comme une sœur…
A propos de l'auteur:
Auteur fréquemment citée par USA Today, la Londonienne Sarah Morgan a conquis ses nombreux fans grâce à ses histoires finement tissées d'humour et d'émotion intemporelle. Elle a vendu plus de 14 millions de livres à travers le monde. Enfant, Sarah rêvait de devenir écrivain, et bien qu'elle ait pris des détours avant d'y parvenir, elle vit à présent son rêve.
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USA Today and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Morgan writes romance and contemporary women's fiction and her trademark humour and warmth have gained her fans across the globe. Sarah lives near London, England, and when she isn't reading or writing she loves being outdoors.
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USA Today and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Morgan writes romance and contemporary women's fiction and her trademark humour and warmth have gained her fans across the globe. Sarah lives near London, England, and when she isn't reading or writing she loves being outdoors.
Look out for Sarah's latest novel - All Together for Christmas (UK title)/ A Merry Little Lie (US/Canadian title)
Join Sarah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSarahM...
Follow Sarah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahMorgan_
Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmorgan...
Website: www.sarahmorgan.com
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September 7, 2014
4.5 'Just my kind of story' Stars!
*Sigh*
I know. I know. Friends to lovers trope has been done to death already. Yes, it can get a little predictable. Yes, there are no big plot twists or anything like that. What it does have are great characters, straightforward yet sweet plot, awesome dialogue and chemistry! Maybe This Christmas ticked all the boxes of what makes a sweet romance read for me, so I AM NOT GOING TO COMPLAIN.
Tyler is a forming skiing champion home and helping out with the family business after suffering a career ending injury. Aside from that he also gained custody of his daughter.
Brenna is Tyler's best friend since forever and has been in love with Tyler her whole life. The problem is she never really thought her feelings would be returned until inevitable circumstances pushed the two of them together. Now, Brenna and Tyler are forced to confront their feelings for each other as well as a few secrets along the way.
I simply adored this book. It's no secret that this trope is one of my favorite trope ever. But apart from the trope, I just fell in love with the Brenna and Tyler. Unlike most books with this kind of theme, there was never any doubt in the reader's mind that the two of them have feelings for each other. The only question is when? When is Tyler going to get his head out of his delectable behind and admit his feelings for Brenna.
Tyler never felt more lost after being forced to retire because of his injury. He loves the ice. The loves to ski and he hated not being able to compete. So as much as he has feelings for Brenna, he doesn't feel like he deserved her so he never pursued her.
Brenna on the other hand is used to saying yes all the time to a point where she gets taken advantaged of. And while she loves Tyler, she just couldn't bring herself to make the move.
Part of what I enjoyed about this book is watching Brenna and Tyler slowly but surely come to terms with their feelings for each other. There were a few angsty moments but other than that, this was a fun and romantic read.
All of the previous MCs of the other books in the series all made an appearance and Vermont in winter was the perfect backdrop for Brenna and Tyler's story. The ending was sweet and oh so satisfying because not only did the guy get the girl and vice versa, Brenna learned to be assertive and Tyler gained a new insight on his life.
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
*Sigh*
I know. I know. Friends to lovers trope has been done to death already. Yes, it can get a little predictable. Yes, there are no big plot twists or anything like that. What it does have are great characters, straightforward yet sweet plot, awesome dialogue and chemistry! Maybe This Christmas ticked all the boxes of what makes a sweet romance read for me, so I AM NOT GOING TO COMPLAIN.
Tyler is a forming skiing champion home and helping out with the family business after suffering a career ending injury. Aside from that he also gained custody of his daughter.
Brenna is Tyler's best friend since forever and has been in love with Tyler her whole life. The problem is she never really thought her feelings would be returned until inevitable circumstances pushed the two of them together. Now, Brenna and Tyler are forced to confront their feelings for each other as well as a few secrets along the way.
I simply adored this book. It's no secret that this trope is one of my favorite trope ever. But apart from the trope, I just fell in love with the Brenna and Tyler. Unlike most books with this kind of theme, there was never any doubt in the reader's mind that the two of them have feelings for each other. The only question is when? When is Tyler going to get his head out of his delectable behind and admit his feelings for Brenna.
Tyler never felt more lost after being forced to retire because of his injury. He loves the ice. The loves to ski and he hated not being able to compete. So as much as he has feelings for Brenna, he doesn't feel like he deserved her so he never pursued her.
Brenna on the other hand is used to saying yes all the time to a point where she gets taken advantaged of. And while she loves Tyler, she just couldn't bring herself to make the move.
Part of what I enjoyed about this book is watching Brenna and Tyler slowly but surely come to terms with their feelings for each other. There were a few angsty moments but other than that, this was a fun and romantic read.
All of the previous MCs of the other books in the series all made an appearance and Vermont in winter was the perfect backdrop for Brenna and Tyler's story. The ending was sweet and oh so satisfying because not only did the guy get the girl and vice versa, Brenna learned to be assertive and Tyler gained a new insight on his life.
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
December 18, 2014
3.5 - "It's a perfect powder day." Stars.
Maybe This Christmas is the first book I have read by Sarah Morgan, it won’t be the last. Seeing as it is actually book three in the O’Neil Brothers series, one could say I have a little catching up to do!
She’d been in love with Tyler her whole life, and nothing she did, or he did, had ever changed that.
Brenna and Tyler have been best friends, since they could basically put their own skis on. Both have stronger deeper feelings for the other, but it has never seemed like the right time to look at them more closesly. Tyler is now back with the family and helping to run the Snow Crystal Resort full time, and what with having the addition of full custody of his teenage daughter Jess as well, having Brenna move in with them over the Christmas period, due to the resort being fully booked brings the more than friendly feelings they have been holding for each other right to the fore.
”Whenever you hurt, I hurt. Whatever you feel, I feel. It’s horrible, but I can’t help it. I guess I’ve known you too long. It’s as if we are connected.”
With them both being a little commitment shy, the path of true love doesn’t run a smoothly as a skier over fresh snow. But having a huge family in the background egging them both on, you can’t help but hope that they will get the Christmassy Happily Ever After.
”I’ve wanted you forever. It’s always been you. Always.”
I now have to go do some catching up, Tyler has two brothers, and we haven’t been fully introduced yet!
ARC generously provided via Netgalley, and it was my absolute pleasure to provide the above honest review.
Maybe This Christmas is the first book I have read by Sarah Morgan, it won’t be the last. Seeing as it is actually book three in the O’Neil Brothers series, one could say I have a little catching up to do!
She’d been in love with Tyler her whole life, and nothing she did, or he did, had ever changed that.
Brenna and Tyler have been best friends, since they could basically put their own skis on. Both have stronger deeper feelings for the other, but it has never seemed like the right time to look at them more closesly. Tyler is now back with the family and helping to run the Snow Crystal Resort full time, and what with having the addition of full custody of his teenage daughter Jess as well, having Brenna move in with them over the Christmas period, due to the resort being fully booked brings the more than friendly feelings they have been holding for each other right to the fore.
”Whenever you hurt, I hurt. Whatever you feel, I feel. It’s horrible, but I can’t help it. I guess I’ve known you too long. It’s as if we are connected.”
With them both being a little commitment shy, the path of true love doesn’t run a smoothly as a skier over fresh snow. But having a huge family in the background egging them both on, you can’t help but hope that they will get the Christmassy Happily Ever After.
”I’ve wanted you forever. It’s always been you. Always.”
I now have to go do some catching up, Tyler has two brothers, and we haven’t been fully introduced yet!
ARC generously provided via Netgalley, and it was my absolute pleasure to provide the above honest review.
November 29, 2014
Oh this is such a fabulous read! Absolutely LOVE the O'Neil brothers series by Sarah Morgan! I was waiting for Brenna and Tyler to get together from the first book. Tyler, a former ski champion who can no longer ski after an accident has his issues regarding relationships. After the way he had to fight for his daughter but lost her and having to deal with his one big mistake, her mother, Tyler is naturally apprehensive about getting serious about a woman.
Brenna has been his best friend since they were kids. She knows he loves her but believes its only as a friend. Little does she know that Tyler is trying to protect his relationship with her - the one relationship he hasn't screwed up. Add in a nasty ex and a gorgeous teenage daughter with some awkward moments and you have a very interesting story.
Really, really enjoyable read!!
Brenna has been his best friend since they were kids. She knows he loves her but believes its only as a friend. Little does she know that Tyler is trying to protect his relationship with her - the one relationship he hasn't screwed up. Add in a nasty ex and a gorgeous teenage daughter with some awkward moments and you have a very interesting story.
Really, really enjoyable read!!
March 7, 2015
I was worried about this one going into it. Tyler and Brenna have been a known thing for both previous books and you could kind of see the likely emotional trajectory from a mile away. And the first part of the book did little to alleviate that concern. I admit it was great getting to know Brenna better. She's exactly as lovely and personable as we'd been lead to believe. I hadn't expected her to be quite so very emotionally vulnerable, but that wasn't unreasonable and became an aspect I very much enjoyed seeing her work through.
I don't remember how far it continued with things still predictable but I remember settling in for something of a slog at one point. Both protagonists were better than I expected, but they kept dancing around each other with an endless cycle of "must protect the friendship status quo". I wish I'd paid attention to the turn-around point better, but Morgan snuck it past me and before I knew what hit me, I couldn't put the book down.
Part of that was the interactions with Tyler's daughter, Jessie. She was such a great anchor for both Tyler and Brenna, reminding them both that they were responsible adults without devolving into convenient crisis or excuse to throw them together. I loved how Jess and her struggles highlighted Brenna's strength and growth. But Jess's interactions with her father were so full of honest love, vulnerability, and struggle to help and understand one another that I couldn't help falling for Tyler if only for how he cared for and about Jess.
So this was a lovely way to end the series (if it is, indeed, the end—we've run out of brothers, at any rate). I think this book was my favorite as it had none of the weaknesses of the others and many of their strengths. I wish Morgan had gotten to the sweet spot sooner, but that she got there is undeniable (for me).
A note about Steamy: Lower mid range with two explicit scenes of some length. I particularly liked how well woven into their emotional journey these scenes were, though. Very well done.
I don't remember how far it continued with things still predictable but I remember settling in for something of a slog at one point. Both protagonists were better than I expected, but they kept dancing around each other with an endless cycle of "must protect the friendship status quo". I wish I'd paid attention to the turn-around point better, but Morgan snuck it past me and before I knew what hit me, I couldn't put the book down.
Part of that was the interactions with Tyler's daughter, Jessie. She was such a great anchor for both Tyler and Brenna, reminding them both that they were responsible adults without devolving into convenient crisis or excuse to throw them together. I loved how Jess and her struggles highlighted Brenna's strength and growth. But Jess's interactions with her father were so full of honest love, vulnerability, and struggle to help and understand one another that I couldn't help falling for Tyler if only for how he cared for and about Jess.
So this was a lovely way to end the series (if it is, indeed, the end—we've run out of brothers, at any rate). I think this book was my favorite as it had none of the weaknesses of the others and many of their strengths. I wish Morgan had gotten to the sweet spot sooner, but that she got there is undeniable (for me).
A note about Steamy: Lower mid range with two explicit scenes of some length. I particularly liked how well woven into their emotional journey these scenes were, though. Very well done.
December 8, 2017
The last O’Neill brother is off the market and I’m feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Single dad, best friends to lovers and a beautiful snowy backdrop—what more could you ask for in a festive romance.
January 2, 2021
Tyler y Brenna ponen el broche de oro a esta serie tan bonita. Me ha encantado ese final, que tiernos son. Amigos de toda la vida. Me encanta cuando se enamoran. Verlos cambiar. La evolución que tienen desde el inicio hasta el final. No es nada nuevo, pero a veces me gusta leerlo sobre todo si la que lo escribe es Sarah Morgan ❤️.
November 30, 2015
5 Words: Love, skiing, family, romance, Christmas.
This was a perfect conclusion to the O'Neil Brothers series.
Snow Crystal sounds so perfect in these books. It's my favourite fictional destination. The descriptions are so vivid that you feel you're there, walking through the forest, gazing at the mountains... It's blissful to read.
I've been wanting to read about Tyler and Brenna since the first book in the series. And despite all of the anticipation, this book didn't disappoint. Sure, it was infuriating at times the way the two of them acted, I just wanted to knock their heads together. But it worked so freaking well and made the ending all the more beautiful.
You don't need to read these books as a series, they're good as standalone books too. But reading them as a series will make your heart just melt. You'll be so full of the warm fuzzies that you'll be gushing and cooing and everything.
I'm going to miss Snow Crystal. I hope Sarah Morgan writes more books set in this wonderful place.
I received a copy of this for free via NetGalley for review purposes.
This was a perfect conclusion to the O'Neil Brothers series.
Snow Crystal sounds so perfect in these books. It's my favourite fictional destination. The descriptions are so vivid that you feel you're there, walking through the forest, gazing at the mountains... It's blissful to read.
I've been wanting to read about Tyler and Brenna since the first book in the series. And despite all of the anticipation, this book didn't disappoint. Sure, it was infuriating at times the way the two of them acted, I just wanted to knock their heads together. But it worked so freaking well and made the ending all the more beautiful.
You don't need to read these books as a series, they're good as standalone books too. But reading them as a series will make your heart just melt. You'll be so full of the warm fuzzies that you'll be gushing and cooing and everything.
I'm going to miss Snow Crystal. I hope Sarah Morgan writes more books set in this wonderful place.
I received a copy of this for free via NetGalley for review purposes.
December 11, 2016
Der dritte und letzte Teil um Snow Crystal. Eine wirklich schöne Reihe mit jede Menge Weihnachtsfeeling.
January 18, 2021
Sarah Morgan has solidly taken her place on the gold podium as my favorite Christmas author. Maybe This Christmas dealt an impressive amount of character growth for a Christmas/romance book. Maybe I'll re-read this one some day.
I'd rate this book an R for sexual scenes, adult content, and some swearing.
I'd rate this book an R for sexual scenes, adult content, and some swearing.
November 20, 2016
Ich liebe es! es war wirklich ganz wundervoll :D
October 30, 2014
Rating 3.5 stars
First off I must confess that I am not a fan of unrequited love stories, for me it is about a balance of power, one person is all merry going out and having fun while the other is pining. Now, the second thing is that I love friends to lovers stories so that besides the other books made me give Tyler and Brenna a chance.
Tyler is a ski champion or atleast he was until an accident ended his competitive career, now he is giving ski lessons at his family's resort and being a full time father to his almost 14year old daughter Jess. Brenna is also an instructor and Tyler's best friend and unbeknownst to him, she has been in love with him since they were kids but he never noticed that.
Now, I loved Brenna she had a good heart but was on self confidence because of her parents, being bullied as a teenager and also Tyler. I liked how she did try to move on, living in Europe for a while but to me she never fully cut the cord and I wanted her to atleast have had one long fulfilling relationship.
Tyler is concentrating hard on being a parent especially since Jess's mother did such a number on his daughter's esteem. I loved how loving a parent Tyler was and how even as a teenager he tried to fight for his daughter's custody. Now, what I didn't like was how his ex was written and how so easily and suddenly he realised he loved Brenna, I know, I know I wanted some angst when this book was all good, christmas-y and holiday-ish!
First off I must confess that I am not a fan of unrequited love stories, for me it is about a balance of power, one person is all merry going out and having fun while the other is pining. Now, the second thing is that I love friends to lovers stories so that besides the other books made me give Tyler and Brenna a chance.
Tyler is a ski champion or atleast he was until an accident ended his competitive career, now he is giving ski lessons at his family's resort and being a full time father to his almost 14year old daughter Jess. Brenna is also an instructor and Tyler's best friend and unbeknownst to him, she has been in love with him since they were kids but he never noticed that.
Now, I loved Brenna she had a good heart but was on self confidence because of her parents, being bullied as a teenager and also Tyler. I liked how she did try to move on, living in Europe for a while but to me she never fully cut the cord and I wanted her to atleast have had one long fulfilling relationship.
Tyler is concentrating hard on being a parent especially since Jess's mother did such a number on his daughter's esteem. I loved how loving a parent Tyler was and how even as a teenager he tried to fight for his daughter's custody. Now, what I didn't like was how his ex was written and how so easily and suddenly he realised he loved Brenna, I know, I know I wanted some angst when this book was all good, christmas-y and holiday-ish!
September 22, 2018
I enjoyed all of this series but Tyler and Brenna's story was my favourite. Childhood best friends are they more like brother and sister? Well yes to start with but throughout the story it shows the base for a great relationship is friendship. I love both Tyler and Brenna's relationship with his daughter Jess and the outdoors. Janet Carpenter I didn't guess she was the Bully she wouldn't be so keen to bully when her daughter is being bullied. I loved catching up with all the other characters. Out of the series I liked Tyler and Brenna and stable Jackson the best but they were all so enjoyable to read about. What A perfect ending Brenna Oniel.
December 7, 2025
Actual rating: 3,75 stars
November 21, 2014
Five Caffeinated Reasons to grab a cup of Cocoa and snuggle up with Maybe This Christmas
Brenna Daniels and Tyler O’Neil a friend to lover’s romance that I have been rooting for since book one. I love this troupe and you could not ask for characters that are more delightful. Stubborn, a little wounded, caring to their core and so in love with each other but too fearful to take a chance…yep. I was melting over here.
The Snow Crystal Resort..ooh the setting for this series made me delicious happy from the slopes to Moose encounters. The lodge, family and community give you a well-rounded tale. I so want to book a chalet for the weekend. While I am not interesting in skiing. Hikes, the food and reading by the fire as I look out at all the snow and mountains. *gasp* Who wants to go with me?
Jess is Tyler O’Neil’s thirteen going on thirty daughter. She is quite the character from her matchmaking skills to her own self-esteem issues. Jess’s story tugged at my heartstrings and I rooted for her and her adorable, ornery dogs.
Meddling family members and friends helped make the romance even more interesting. Maybe they should close the resort and open a matchmaking business. I laughed over the subtle and not so subtle plans to throw Brenna and Tyler together. Nothing says love like family and friends meddling.
The romance was heartfelt, and had moments of laughter as well as heat. I giggled so hard it brought me to tears. Morgan allowed the characters to grow, take chances and try and find their happy without too much angst. The heat was rather mild but ooh-la-la it was delicious and toe tingling. The story felt genuine and for fans of Brenna and Tyler, the wait was worth it.
Copy received from publisher.This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer
Brenna Daniels and Tyler O’Neil a friend to lover’s romance that I have been rooting for since book one. I love this troupe and you could not ask for characters that are more delightful. Stubborn, a little wounded, caring to their core and so in love with each other but too fearful to take a chance…yep. I was melting over here.
The Snow Crystal Resort..ooh the setting for this series made me delicious happy from the slopes to Moose encounters. The lodge, family and community give you a well-rounded tale. I so want to book a chalet for the weekend. While I am not interesting in skiing. Hikes, the food and reading by the fire as I look out at all the snow and mountains. *gasp* Who wants to go with me?
Jess is Tyler O’Neil’s thirteen going on thirty daughter. She is quite the character from her matchmaking skills to her own self-esteem issues. Jess’s story tugged at my heartstrings and I rooted for her and her adorable, ornery dogs.
Meddling family members and friends helped make the romance even more interesting. Maybe they should close the resort and open a matchmaking business. I laughed over the subtle and not so subtle plans to throw Brenna and Tyler together. Nothing says love like family and friends meddling.
The romance was heartfelt, and had moments of laughter as well as heat. I giggled so hard it brought me to tears. Morgan allowed the characters to grow, take chances and try and find their happy without too much angst. The heat was rather mild but ooh-la-la it was delicious and toe tingling. The story felt genuine and for fans of Brenna and Tyler, the wait was worth it.
Copy received from publisher.This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer
February 8, 2022
This book is perfect for winter reading.
Except the characters and their story,what I really liked the most was how the whole place was described. The magical winter fairytale, the houses,the mountains. I could imagine the places the whole time throughout the reading.
And to be honest, I wanted to learn to skii for a long time now, but after reading this book I will definitely not postpone it anymore.
Great book. If you are into cozy, wintery stories I totally recommend it! 🥰
Except the characters and their story,what I really liked the most was how the whole place was described. The magical winter fairytale, the houses,the mountains. I could imagine the places the whole time throughout the reading.
And to be honest, I wanted to learn to skii for a long time now, but after reading this book I will definitely not postpone it anymore.
Great book. If you are into cozy, wintery stories I totally recommend it! 🥰
November 28, 2022
5/5⭐
"Ya sabía que Brenna era una romántica. Era una faceta de ella que habría sorprendido a más de uno dada su actitud de chicazo, pero no a él. Ella creía en el amor y en los finales felices para siempre, lo cual era otra razón por la que con ella no había querido pasar de la amistad".
El cierre de una trilogía que empecé a leer en diciembre del año pasado ya que “Magia en la Nieve” sucede bajo contexto navideño. “De repente, el último verano” lo leí en enero de este 2022 y éste, “Siempre en mis sueños” vuelve a suceder bajo las luces de navidad.
La autora dice al principio que éste es su libro preferido, pero es que la historia de Tyler O´Neill es, ¿Cómo decirlo? La más esperada porque nuestro querido prota hasta hace poco más de un año era esquiador profesional y varias veces campeón del mundo, pero tuvo que retirarse en contra de su voluntad. Tanto Tyler como Brenna fueron personajes secundarios en las dos historias anteriores y sí, tenía muchas ganas de leerlos, más Tyler porque tiene viviendo consigo a una adolescente de casi catorce años, Jessy, su hija, y es muy divertido leer cuán difícil se le hacer ser padre: “–¿Eso es un sí o un no? Sea lo que sea lo que estás pensando, dilo ya. Puedo asumirlo todo, pero no quiero ni portazos, ni berrinches, ni que te encojas de hombros como haces siempre. Ya sabes que no hablo el idioma adolescente.”
Pese a la lesión que ha sufrido Tyler puede disfrutar del esquí como afición y como profesión ya que muchas personas están dispuestas a pagar un buen dinero con tal de esquiar junto a un campeón mundial, aunque saberse incapaz de volver a competir puede resultar duro sobrellevarlo, gracias a su hija a Brenna, su mejor amiga de la infancia, lo ayudan a sentirse vital y útil. Ambas mujeres aman la nieve el esquí.
Dejaré que conozcan ustedes la historia de cómo llegó al mundo Jessy, porque quiero centrarme en Brenna, quien se ha criado junto a los tres hermanos O´Neill y era más feliz con ellos que con su propia familia, sobre todo con su madre, la cual no deja de recriminarle que no debería estar viviendo y mucho menos trabajando en Snow Criystal, resort invernal en Vermont dirigido por la familia O’Neil, familia que jamás le agradó a dicha mujer y la cosa empeora cuando se entera por “otros” que su hija está viviendo con Tyler, el cual a ojos de la mamá de Brenna “es un salvaje”.
Pero más allá de la amistad entre Tyler y Brenna, ella guarda un secreto: es que ha estado enamorada de él desde la infancia pero no quiere que nadie se entere porque vivir y trabajar en Snow Crystal es su sueño hecho realidad. Sin embargo, Kayla no tiene mejor idea que hacer reserva de todos los alojamientos para navidad obligando a la pobre Brenna a irse a vivir con Tyler y Jessy, siendo testigo de cuánto amor hay entre Brenna y Tyler pero ninguno de los dos se anima a dar el paso. De modo que junto Elise terminan descubriendo el secreto de su amiga y comienza así una trama que es broche de oro para cerrar ésta trilogía, no solo porque es la más divertida de los tres libros sino por cuán romántica es.
Sin duda Sarah Morgan se ha convertido en mi autora favorita para leer historias ambientadas en navidad, en invierno y con esquís. En los diecinueve capítulos me enamoré y pese a que algunos tienen más de veinte páginas es una historia que por poco me la bebí porque se leé de un tirón.
HERMOSA, HERMOSA, HERMOSA novela romántica dulce que tiene sus toques picantes pero que toca temas como la comunicación y la unión familiar. El final es…. RE DIVINO. Me deja con una sonrisa y atontada de amor, brotando corazoncitos por mis poros.
RECOMIENDO LA TRILOGÍA para este mes de diciembre.
"Ya sabía que Brenna era una romántica. Era una faceta de ella que habría sorprendido a más de uno dada su actitud de chicazo, pero no a él. Ella creía en el amor y en los finales felices para siempre, lo cual era otra razón por la que con ella no había querido pasar de la amistad".
El cierre de una trilogía que empecé a leer en diciembre del año pasado ya que “Magia en la Nieve” sucede bajo contexto navideño. “De repente, el último verano” lo leí en enero de este 2022 y éste, “Siempre en mis sueños” vuelve a suceder bajo las luces de navidad.
La autora dice al principio que éste es su libro preferido, pero es que la historia de Tyler O´Neill es, ¿Cómo decirlo? La más esperada porque nuestro querido prota hasta hace poco más de un año era esquiador profesional y varias veces campeón del mundo, pero tuvo que retirarse en contra de su voluntad. Tanto Tyler como Brenna fueron personajes secundarios en las dos historias anteriores y sí, tenía muchas ganas de leerlos, más Tyler porque tiene viviendo consigo a una adolescente de casi catorce años, Jessy, su hija, y es muy divertido leer cuán difícil se le hacer ser padre: “–¿Eso es un sí o un no? Sea lo que sea lo que estás pensando, dilo ya. Puedo asumirlo todo, pero no quiero ni portazos, ni berrinches, ni que te encojas de hombros como haces siempre. Ya sabes que no hablo el idioma adolescente.”
Pese a la lesión que ha sufrido Tyler puede disfrutar del esquí como afición y como profesión ya que muchas personas están dispuestas a pagar un buen dinero con tal de esquiar junto a un campeón mundial, aunque saberse incapaz de volver a competir puede resultar duro sobrellevarlo, gracias a su hija a Brenna, su mejor amiga de la infancia, lo ayudan a sentirse vital y útil. Ambas mujeres aman la nieve el esquí.
Dejaré que conozcan ustedes la historia de cómo llegó al mundo Jessy, porque quiero centrarme en Brenna, quien se ha criado junto a los tres hermanos O´Neill y era más feliz con ellos que con su propia familia, sobre todo con su madre, la cual no deja de recriminarle que no debería estar viviendo y mucho menos trabajando en Snow Criystal, resort invernal en Vermont dirigido por la familia O’Neil, familia que jamás le agradó a dicha mujer y la cosa empeora cuando se entera por “otros” que su hija está viviendo con Tyler, el cual a ojos de la mamá de Brenna “es un salvaje”.
Pero más allá de la amistad entre Tyler y Brenna, ella guarda un secreto: es que ha estado enamorada de él desde la infancia pero no quiere que nadie se entere porque vivir y trabajar en Snow Crystal es su sueño hecho realidad. Sin embargo, Kayla no tiene mejor idea que hacer reserva de todos los alojamientos para navidad obligando a la pobre Brenna a irse a vivir con Tyler y Jessy, siendo testigo de cuánto amor hay entre Brenna y Tyler pero ninguno de los dos se anima a dar el paso. De modo que junto Elise terminan descubriendo el secreto de su amiga y comienza así una trama que es broche de oro para cerrar ésta trilogía, no solo porque es la más divertida de los tres libros sino por cuán romántica es.
Sin duda Sarah Morgan se ha convertido en mi autora favorita para leer historias ambientadas en navidad, en invierno y con esquís. En los diecinueve capítulos me enamoré y pese a que algunos tienen más de veinte páginas es una historia que por poco me la bebí porque se leé de un tirón.
HERMOSA, HERMOSA, HERMOSA novela romántica dulce que tiene sus toques picantes pero que toca temas como la comunicación y la unión familiar. El final es…. RE DIVINO. Me deja con una sonrisa y atontada de amor, brotando corazoncitos por mis poros.
RECOMIENDO LA TRILOGÍA para este mes de diciembre.
October 28, 2014
4.5 stars
I have wanted to read Tyler and Brenna’s story from the first time I got my hands on this series. What can I say? I love the best-friends-to-lovers theme in my romance. So I came into this book with high expectations. The question was, of course, did the book deliver?
Oh, hell, yeah, it most certainly did!
While there was nothing new on the reason why Tyler and Brenna weren’t yet involved — Tyler felt that he screwed up all his relationship so far, so there was no way that he would cross the line with Brenna; while Brenna felt that, despite her loving Tyler all her life, she knew that Tyler only saw her as ‘one of the guys’ so she didn’t stand a chance, and his friendship meant a lot more to her — Ms. Morgan was able to inject complexities into it. Most especially related to Brenna’s high-school past. This brought up a few twists that I didn’t see coming – including the one with Brenna’s own mother.
Tyler was definitely my favorite brother. He had this sexy bad-boy image, someone who thrived on challenges, who just wanted to ski, fast, fast, fast; he couldn’t care less about managing the ski lodge. Tyler was devastated with his injury, which stopped him from skiing professionally, but he kept his game face on and did what he had to do. I thought that made him an admirable man.
In addition, it was truly heartwarming to see how Tyler dealt with his teenage daughter, Jesse. Tyler tried hard to be the good father. He stumbled along the way, but it was clear that he wanted the best for Jesse. Gah, I loved him so much!!
And Brenna – sweet, kind but very loyal Brenna. Usually, I love my heroines to be feisty and able to push through to get what they want. In that sense, Brenna should be a bit too meek for my liking. But at the same time, Brenna brought out the protective side of me – just like she made Tyler protective of her. I could understand her fear of losing Tyler if she confessed about her feelings – her terrible past in high school definitely didn’t help her confidence. So I loved how other people – namely Kayla and Élise – were championing for her. The way that Brenna slowly gained inner strength to face her fears and to finally tell Tyler what she wanted made me so very proud of her.
The push/pull from both Brenna and Tyler did feel a bit repetitive. It took almost 3/4 of the book before Brenna and Tyler were finally working on what was inevitable between them. I thought it could have been cut a little bit short since this book felt slightly too long because of it. However, I admit that I was also a sucker for such unsolved-tension between friends, and in here, it was pretty delicious. Pure torture and frustration. But delicious.
Then, the final grand gesture from Tyler? Be Still My Heart!! *swoon*. It was SO romantic. It became one of my favorite grand gestures in romance, most definitely. I gave Tyler a perfect 10 for it *clapping hands, standing ovation*. It was worth reading all the USTs between the two to get into that final point.
So it might not be a perfect read, but Ms. Morgan was able to write a very compelling romance using this classic theme. With lovable protagonists, charming secondary characters that have been part of this series from the beginning, along with that marvelous ending, Maybe This Christmas is my favorite from the trilogy. It was fabulous, and I loved every minute of it. In fact, it is definitely one of my favorite contemporary romances of the year.
A Guest Review for The Blogger Girls
The ARC is provided by the publisher for an exchange of fair and honest review. No high rating is required for any ARC received.
I have wanted to read Tyler and Brenna’s story from the first time I got my hands on this series. What can I say? I love the best-friends-to-lovers theme in my romance. So I came into this book with high expectations. The question was, of course, did the book deliver?
Oh, hell, yeah, it most certainly did!
While there was nothing new on the reason why Tyler and Brenna weren’t yet involved — Tyler felt that he screwed up all his relationship so far, so there was no way that he would cross the line with Brenna; while Brenna felt that, despite her loving Tyler all her life, she knew that Tyler only saw her as ‘one of the guys’ so she didn’t stand a chance, and his friendship meant a lot more to her — Ms. Morgan was able to inject complexities into it. Most especially related to Brenna’s high-school past. This brought up a few twists that I didn’t see coming – including the one with Brenna’s own mother.
Tyler was definitely my favorite brother. He had this sexy bad-boy image, someone who thrived on challenges, who just wanted to ski, fast, fast, fast; he couldn’t care less about managing the ski lodge. Tyler was devastated with his injury, which stopped him from skiing professionally, but he kept his game face on and did what he had to do. I thought that made him an admirable man.
In addition, it was truly heartwarming to see how Tyler dealt with his teenage daughter, Jesse. Tyler tried hard to be the good father. He stumbled along the way, but it was clear that he wanted the best for Jesse. Gah, I loved him so much!!
And Brenna – sweet, kind but very loyal Brenna. Usually, I love my heroines to be feisty and able to push through to get what they want. In that sense, Brenna should be a bit too meek for my liking. But at the same time, Brenna brought out the protective side of me – just like she made Tyler protective of her. I could understand her fear of losing Tyler if she confessed about her feelings – her terrible past in high school definitely didn’t help her confidence. So I loved how other people – namely Kayla and Élise – were championing for her. The way that Brenna slowly gained inner strength to face her fears and to finally tell Tyler what she wanted made me so very proud of her.
The push/pull from both Brenna and Tyler did feel a bit repetitive. It took almost 3/4 of the book before Brenna and Tyler were finally working on what was inevitable between them. I thought it could have been cut a little bit short since this book felt slightly too long because of it. However, I admit that I was also a sucker for such unsolved-tension between friends, and in here, it was pretty delicious. Pure torture and frustration. But delicious.
Then, the final grand gesture from Tyler? Be Still My Heart!! *swoon*. It was SO romantic. It became one of my favorite grand gestures in romance, most definitely. I gave Tyler a perfect 10 for it *clapping hands, standing ovation*. It was worth reading all the USTs between the two to get into that final point.
So it might not be a perfect read, but Ms. Morgan was able to write a very compelling romance using this classic theme. With lovable protagonists, charming secondary characters that have been part of this series from the beginning, along with that marvelous ending, Maybe This Christmas is my favorite from the trilogy. It was fabulous, and I loved every minute of it. In fact, it is definitely one of my favorite contemporary romances of the year.
A Guest Review for The Blogger Girls
The ARC is provided by the publisher for an exchange of fair and honest review. No high rating is required for any ARC received.
December 14, 2015
Prima recensione del nostro speciale natalizio, potete leggerla sul blog qui --> http://www.leggereromanticamente.com/...
Con questo romanzo si conclude la trilogia romance contemporanea con protagonisti i fratelli O'Neil.
Se non conoscevate questa serie e siete in cerca di qualcosa di romantico con una bella ambientazione invernale e natalizia vi consiglio di iniziarla all'istante, sia il primo libro dal titolo “Mentre fuori nevica” che quest'ultimo sono ambientati proprio nel periodo più magico dell'anno. Inoltre, tutti e tre i fratelli O'Neil sono fantastici, così come le loro anime gemelle.
In “Accade a Natale” lo scettro di protagonisti principali spetta a Tyler e Brenna che ormai conosciamo dal principio, io aspettavo con ansia di vederli finalmente insieme!
Tyler è un ex campione di sci che ha dovuto abbandonare la sua carriera sportiva in seguito ad un grave infortunio, è bellissimo, molto ambito dalle donne e alle prese con la figlia teenager con la quale vive da un anno.
A proposito della figlia bisogna dire che questa ragazzina è davvero uno spasso, è simpatica, arguta e con la stessa passione del padre per lo sci.
Brenna lavora allo Snow Cristal Resort ed è un membro onorario della famiglia O'Neil anche se non è imparentata con nessuno di loro, ama sciare come Tyler e sembra essere l'unica a stargli dietro in pista sin da quando erano bambini.
I due ragazzi sono da sempre migliori amici, ma Brenna è sempre stata segretamente innamorata di lui. Ormai è tempo che questo segreto venga svelato, ma visto che i due protagonisti sembrano essere ciechi e non capire cosa provi realmente l'altro, ci vorrà anche stavolta una piccola spintarella da parte di alcuni membri della famiglia O'Neil.
Questa famiglia è davvero divertente, così come i loro stratagemmi! Non manca quindi un pizzico di ironia in questa storia romantica che riserva anche delle situazioni tristi e spiacevoli: si scoprirà infatti cosa è accaduto nel passato di Brenna e Tyler quando frequentavano ancora il liceo.
Lo stile di Sarah Morgan è sempre molto scorrevole, le sue storie si divorano in poco tempo e sono ricche di dialoghi divertenti e deliziosi.
Romanticismo, ironia, sport invernali, legami familiari e un'ambientazione natalizia incantevole sono gli ingredienti che rendono questo romanzo una lettura perfetta per questo periodo dell'anno!
Sicuramente una serie consigliata!
Con questo romanzo si conclude la trilogia romance contemporanea con protagonisti i fratelli O'Neil.
Se non conoscevate questa serie e siete in cerca di qualcosa di romantico con una bella ambientazione invernale e natalizia vi consiglio di iniziarla all'istante, sia il primo libro dal titolo “Mentre fuori nevica” che quest'ultimo sono ambientati proprio nel periodo più magico dell'anno. Inoltre, tutti e tre i fratelli O'Neil sono fantastici, così come le loro anime gemelle.
In “Accade a Natale” lo scettro di protagonisti principali spetta a Tyler e Brenna che ormai conosciamo dal principio, io aspettavo con ansia di vederli finalmente insieme!
Tyler è un ex campione di sci che ha dovuto abbandonare la sua carriera sportiva in seguito ad un grave infortunio, è bellissimo, molto ambito dalle donne e alle prese con la figlia teenager con la quale vive da un anno.
A proposito della figlia bisogna dire che questa ragazzina è davvero uno spasso, è simpatica, arguta e con la stessa passione del padre per lo sci.
Brenna lavora allo Snow Cristal Resort ed è un membro onorario della famiglia O'Neil anche se non è imparentata con nessuno di loro, ama sciare come Tyler e sembra essere l'unica a stargli dietro in pista sin da quando erano bambini.
I due ragazzi sono da sempre migliori amici, ma Brenna è sempre stata segretamente innamorata di lui. Ormai è tempo che questo segreto venga svelato, ma visto che i due protagonisti sembrano essere ciechi e non capire cosa provi realmente l'altro, ci vorrà anche stavolta una piccola spintarella da parte di alcuni membri della famiglia O'Neil.
Questa famiglia è davvero divertente, così come i loro stratagemmi! Non manca quindi un pizzico di ironia in questa storia romantica che riserva anche delle situazioni tristi e spiacevoli: si scoprirà infatti cosa è accaduto nel passato di Brenna e Tyler quando frequentavano ancora il liceo.
Lo stile di Sarah Morgan è sempre molto scorrevole, le sue storie si divorano in poco tempo e sono ricche di dialoghi divertenti e deliziosi.
Romanticismo, ironia, sport invernali, legami familiari e un'ambientazione natalizia incantevole sono gli ingredienti che rendono questo romanzo una lettura perfetta per questo periodo dell'anno!
Sicuramente una serie consigliata!
January 23, 2022
Een heerlijk einde van een geweldige trilogie! Tot op de laatste bladzijde weet Sarah Morgan je als lezer vast te houden. Ik heb echt met volle teugen genoten van dit boek, en zitten zoveel mooie lagen in dit verhaal. Vriendschap, liefde, lust, maar ook een moeilijk verleden, pesterijen en andere geheimen. Wat een rollercoaster aan emoties, en wat een geweldige groei maakt Brenna mee. Stiekem ben ik verdrietig ze nu los te moeten laten... ik zou best nog wel wat meer van de O'Neils willen lezen! Jess heeft vast ook nog wel een leuk verhaal te vertellen als ze straks 18 is ;)
February 5, 2017
Hey! Che svista colossale! Mi sono accorta solo ora che avevo questa recensione in arretrato dalle feste!
E allora eccomi qui, con ancora gli occhi a cuoricino dopo aver conosciuto meglio un altro fratello O'Neil.
Si, si, lo so, ho barato, avrei dovuto leggere prima la storia di Sean invece che questa ma, che potevo fare accidenti? Era natale e Tyler è così sexy, sfrontato, adorabile e dato che sono un po' come Cameron Hamilton, superficiale da morire per queste cose, si, sono rimasta folgorata quasi quanto Cam davanti alle lentiggini del suo pasticcino.
*MOMENTO PER RICORDARE CAM E I SUOI BISCOTTI*
Allora, di nuovo Snow Crystal e di nuovo finisce con me che mi innamoro di un altro fratello!
Lui mi attirava dall'inizio, è vero, ma averlo potuto vedere così, con Jess, sua figlia, con Brenna, con Jackson. Oh, il colpo di grazia per il mio cuoricino già impazzito per uno dei gemelli.
Buon sangue non mente e qui ne abbiamo la prova inconfutabile.
Jess è semplicemente una forza: intelligente, arguta, con la testa sulle spalle, ambiziosa e pronta a sacrificarsi per raggiungere i suoi obbiettivi.
Il suo essere così simile a suo padre, i loro battibecchi, il loro urlare più dell'altro facendo delle semplici chiacchierate su come fare i regali a natale o sul sesso.
Mi sono innamorata della loro complicità, del loro rapporto così spontaneo e profondo.
Così come quello che lega Brenna e Tyler. 25 anni d'amicizia. Mica pizza e fichi. Questi conoscono l'uno dell'altro molto più dei loro stessi parenti, con buona probabilità. Eppure LEI, la mitica e vecchia paura della FRIENDZONE, impedisce ad entrambi di fare un passo avanti. Un po' per paura del rifiuto, un po' per paura di far soffrire l'altro. Insomma, friendzone, ci siamo capiti.
Fortuna per loro che nella famiglia O'Neil sono tutti degli impiccioni patentati e decidono di prendere in mano le redini della situazione, altrimenti nemmeno fra mille anni questi due avrebbero concluso, rinunciando purtroppo ad una storia davvero davvero dolce.
*MULINO BIANCO FAMILY ALLERT*
Nel primo libro della saga ho amato particolarmente il buon vecchio Walter, ma in questo nuovo capito invece devo confessare il mio enorme amore per due personaggi dolcissimi, senza i quali la storia non sarebbe stata la stessa: Ash e Luna.
I due siberian husky della famiglia, il maschietto in particolare, completamente fuori controllo e viziati all'ennesima potenza (In casa mia il mio gatto ha il potere, quindi non potevo non adorarli allo stesso modo), sono legati alla famiglia in modo profondo e leale, come sono loro possono fare.
Li adoro, e spero davvero che l'addestramento di Ash non vada a buon fine ahahah lo voglio continuare ad immaginare che scorrazza fra lo studio e la camera da letto ancora per qualche tempo!
Bella e magica come al solito l'aria natalizia che si respira in queste storie, che si, molto probabilmente sono da femminucce sdolcinate e irreali all'ennesima potenza ma, chissene, è natale, leggo quasi sempre libri forti, dark e storie che ti fanno odiare il destino che, almeno a natale, ho bisogno di Sarah Morgan.
Ho bisogno di credere nell'amore.
E allora eccomi qui, con ancora gli occhi a cuoricino dopo aver conosciuto meglio un altro fratello O'Neil.
Si, si, lo so, ho barato, avrei dovuto leggere prima la storia di Sean invece che questa ma, che potevo fare accidenti? Era natale e Tyler è così sexy, sfrontato, adorabile e dato che sono un po' come Cameron Hamilton, superficiale da morire per queste cose, si, sono rimasta folgorata quasi quanto Cam davanti alle lentiggini del suo pasticcino.
*MOMENTO PER RICORDARE CAM E I SUOI BISCOTTI*
Allora, di nuovo Snow Crystal e di nuovo finisce con me che mi innamoro di un altro fratello!
Lui mi attirava dall'inizio, è vero, ma averlo potuto vedere così, con Jess, sua figlia, con Brenna, con Jackson. Oh, il colpo di grazia per il mio cuoricino già impazzito per uno dei gemelli.
Buon sangue non mente e qui ne abbiamo la prova inconfutabile.
Jess è semplicemente una forza: intelligente, arguta, con la testa sulle spalle, ambiziosa e pronta a sacrificarsi per raggiungere i suoi obbiettivi.
Il suo essere così simile a suo padre, i loro battibecchi, il loro urlare più dell'altro facendo delle semplici chiacchierate su come fare i regali a natale o sul sesso.
Mi sono innamorata della loro complicità, del loro rapporto così spontaneo e profondo.
Così come quello che lega Brenna e Tyler. 25 anni d'amicizia. Mica pizza e fichi. Questi conoscono l'uno dell'altro molto più dei loro stessi parenti, con buona probabilità. Eppure LEI, la mitica e vecchia paura della FRIENDZONE, impedisce ad entrambi di fare un passo avanti. Un po' per paura del rifiuto, un po' per paura di far soffrire l'altro. Insomma, friendzone, ci siamo capiti.
Fortuna per loro che nella famiglia O'Neil sono tutti degli impiccioni patentati e decidono di prendere in mano le redini della situazione, altrimenti nemmeno fra mille anni questi due avrebbero concluso, rinunciando purtroppo ad una storia davvero davvero dolce.
*MULINO BIANCO FAMILY ALLERT*
Nel primo libro della saga ho amato particolarmente il buon vecchio Walter, ma in questo nuovo capito invece devo confessare il mio enorme amore per due personaggi dolcissimi, senza i quali la storia non sarebbe stata la stessa: Ash e Luna.
I due siberian husky della famiglia, il maschietto in particolare, completamente fuori controllo e viziati all'ennesima potenza (In casa mia il mio gatto ha il potere, quindi non potevo non adorarli allo stesso modo), sono legati alla famiglia in modo profondo e leale, come sono loro possono fare.
Li adoro, e spero davvero che l'addestramento di Ash non vada a buon fine ahahah lo voglio continuare ad immaginare che scorrazza fra lo studio e la camera da letto ancora per qualche tempo!
Bella e magica come al solito l'aria natalizia che si respira in queste storie, che si, molto probabilmente sono da femminucce sdolcinate e irreali all'ennesima potenza ma, chissene, è natale, leggo quasi sempre libri forti, dark e storie che ti fanno odiare il destino che, almeno a natale, ho bisogno di Sarah Morgan.
Ho bisogno di credere nell'amore.
November 17, 2020
19. knjiga koju sam pročitala 2020. godine je "Možda ovog Božića", Sarah Morgan... Inače... koliko vidim da postoje tri knjige koje se bave ljubavnim životom braće O'Neil:
- "Ljeto je krivo za sve" (Sean O'Neil)
- "Praporci u snijegu" (Jackson O'Neil) i
- "Možda ovog Božića" (Tyler O'Neil)
Drugu i treću sam pročitala i mogu reći da se sasvim lijepo i bez ikakvih problema mogu i zasebno čitati, svaka za sebe.
Kako opisati sadržaj knjige i dojam koji je ostavila, a to učiniti bez spojlera? Jednostavno - poput nekog od komercijalnih božićnih filmova, bez rođenja Isusa, a više u stilu ljubavne priče i poljupca ispod imele... Ipak, ovo je i malo više od toga... Priča o prijateljstvu, očekivanjima, razočarenju, životnim planovima i iskušenjima, maltretiranju i zauzimanju za sebe, o onom što mislimo da je sreća i onom što ona za nas stvarno jeste, o strahovima, potiskivanju, izbjegavanju i suočavanju...
Ukoliko želite da se opustite pred praznike i nakratko napustite svijet u kojem se samo govori o politici, izborima, koroni i slično, toplo preporučujem čitanje ove knjige.
Ocjena? 🤔 Četiri ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- "Ljeto je krivo za sve" (Sean O'Neil)
- "Praporci u snijegu" (Jackson O'Neil) i
- "Možda ovog Božića" (Tyler O'Neil)
Drugu i treću sam pročitala i mogu reći da se sasvim lijepo i bez ikakvih problema mogu i zasebno čitati, svaka za sebe.
Kako opisati sadržaj knjige i dojam koji je ostavila, a to učiniti bez spojlera? Jednostavno - poput nekog od komercijalnih božićnih filmova, bez rođenja Isusa, a više u stilu ljubavne priče i poljupca ispod imele... Ipak, ovo je i malo više od toga... Priča o prijateljstvu, očekivanjima, razočarenju, životnim planovima i iskušenjima, maltretiranju i zauzimanju za sebe, o onom što mislimo da je sreća i onom što ona za nas stvarno jeste, o strahovima, potiskivanju, izbjegavanju i suočavanju...
Ukoliko želite da se opustite pred praznike i nakratko napustite svijet u kojem se samo govori o politici, izborima, koroni i slično, toplo preporučujem čitanje ove knjige.
Ocjena? 🤔 Četiri ⭐⭐⭐⭐
December 24, 2014
Skipped Sean's book because honestly I didn't care. Whoops. Plus I wanted to read another Christmas themed romance.
For a good chunk of this book I really wanted more which is a little sad because I was looking forward to this couple since the beginning. I think it was more that I felt super sorry for Brenna. One with the bullying and all the extremely juvenile stuff regarding Janet. Then of course there was the unrequited love (because c'mon Tyler need A LOT of help realizing he loved Brenna too) for years and years. It was sad seeing her pining for so long and holding everything in. I wanted to see her make a real effort with someone else, just because she deserved that. But no, the world revolved around Tyler. He made me a bit frustrated being a typical guy with commitment phobia. Dense, this guy. Everything with him and Jess was fantastic though. I really liked seeing his parenting side. Anyway, the romance. Finally toward the end when things turned up a notch it became a lot more enjoyable. The angst that followed was actually leading somewhere, a make or break decision. Brenna grew that backbone I so wanted to see earlier in the book and Tyler finally got some sense knocked into him and opened his eyes. And the ending, it was so sweet and fitting. I know the brothers are all settled but I hope the author returns to Snow Crystal. Maybe Josh and Dana?
For a good chunk of this book I really wanted more which is a little sad because I was looking forward to this couple since the beginning. I think it was more that I felt super sorry for Brenna. One with the bullying and all the extremely juvenile stuff regarding Janet. Then of course there was the unrequited love (because c'mon Tyler need A LOT of help realizing he loved Brenna too) for years and years. It was sad seeing her pining for so long and holding everything in. I wanted to see her make a real effort with someone else, just because she deserved that. But no, the world revolved around Tyler. He made me a bit frustrated being a typical guy with commitment phobia. Dense, this guy. Everything with him and Jess was fantastic though. I really liked seeing his parenting side. Anyway, the romance. Finally toward the end when things turned up a notch it became a lot more enjoyable. The angst that followed was actually leading somewhere, a make or break decision. Brenna grew that backbone I so wanted to see earlier in the book and Tyler finally got some sense knocked into him and opened his eyes. And the ending, it was so sweet and fitting. I know the brothers are all settled but I hope the author returns to Snow Crystal. Maybe Josh and Dana?
December 22, 2014
This story made me so sad. I felt so sorry for Brenna. She carried her unrequited love with her for so many years like a sad burden. Her mother's words were supposed to make the mom look bad but I'm sorry but I understood what her mom was saying. She was wasting her life. After Tyler got another girl pregnant she leaves to go to Europe. I wish she had found a good man there and had a happy relationship with him even if it didn't work out. I'd much rather she believe she moved past him and then comes back to find nope than to think she spent so long pining the way she was and that *everyone* knew.
It just made me feel sad. I love friends to lovers but I don't love this kind of inequity and suffering on the part of the heroine.
It just made me feel sad. I love friends to lovers but I don't love this kind of inequity and suffering on the part of the heroine.
April 24, 2022
I didn’t like it. During the whole story I was just thinking why do they not talk to each other. Brenna and Tyler and the mother with her daughter. Of course, then the book wouldn’t exist. But first Brenna was suffering and being quiet her whole life abs then all of a sudden she opens her mouth. Glad I am finally done.
May 28, 2018
Pour moi le meilleur tome de cette saga. Une histoire toujours aussi mignonne, agréable à lire et des personnages toujours aussi attachants. A partir de la moitié du roman je ne pouvais plus lâcher mon livre. Seul petit bémol; la fin qui ne m'a pas convaincu à 100%.
July 17, 2020
sarah morgan is a fantastic author
solid read just as I thought it would be
3,5 stars
solid read just as I thought it would be
3,5 stars
January 8, 2023
,,Не можеш да ја испланираш баш секоја работа што ќе ти се случи во животот. Луѓето мислат дека можат. Мислат дека можат да ги контролираат работите, а потоа, бум, се случува нешто што докажува дека немаш толкава контрола како што си мислиш. А понекогаш токму она што не си го планирал, излегува најдоброто."
Брена Даниелс отсекогаш посакувала само едно нешто - Тајлер О'Нил. Нејзе не ѝ требаат материјални работи, потребна ѝ е планината и да си создаде семејство со човекот кој го љуби целиот свој живот. Но, Тајлер е познат по неговата љубов кон жените и секој љубител на зимските спортови знае која жена била во неговиот кревет, дури и повеќе жени одеднаш. Брена можеби е силна жена која професионално се занимава со скијање и бестрашно ги освојува снежните падини, но кога се работи за Тајлер таа е свесна за секој нејзин недостаток.
Тајлер е поранешен шампион во скијање кој е очаен од неможноста да освојува други врвови поради катастрофалната повреда. Но, се теши со тоа што конечно може подобро да ја запознае својата ќерка и да ѝ овозможи топол дом од кој ја лиши нејзината сопствена мајка. Свесен е за неговата репутација, но само тој знае дека мал процент од гласините се точни. И покрај тоа, тој не планира да си ја уништи врската со ќерка му за ниедна жена.
Но кога Снежниот Кристал е целосно резервиран, Брена нема друг избор и се вселува со Тајлер и Џес привремено. Тие се долгогодишни пријатели, но сега се возрасни, а двајцата под ист покрив е неволја во најава. Дали овој Божиќ конечно ќе ги исполни нивните желби? Пријателството им претрпело секакви бури, но дали тие би го жртвувале за да ја осетат магијата на љубовта?
Последната книга од трилогијата за браќата О'Нил е како панделката ставена на подарокот! Преубави описи од Снежниот Кристал и одлично доловување на топлата празнична атмосфера. Семејството О'Нил ќе го натера читателот да се чувствува како дел од него, нивната безрезервна љубов, добрина и посветеност ќе го освои срцето дури и на рамнодушниот. Знаејќи дека оваа е последната книга за овие ликови, не сакав да ја читам брзо приказната, не сакав да заврши.
Тајлер и Брена, иако во позадина, ја пробудија љубопитноста во мене кога ќе се појавеа во другите книги и едвај чекав да дојде на ред нивната приказна. И дефинитивно ми ги исполнија очекувањата.
Тајлер ми е омилен од браќата, неговиот живот почна да оди во надолна линија точно пред да го освои врвот и потребна е голема храброст да ја сочуваш болката во себе само за твоето семејство да не се грижи. За првпат, тој ги стави чувствата на другите луѓе пред неговите, несвесен за шансата која ја пропушта.
Малку ме изнервира Брена со нејзините постапки, но тоа се промени на крајот. Мило ми е што конечно собра храброст да застане цврсто и да се одбрани, а воедно и да го бара она кое го заслужува.
Зимска, волшебна, топла и неодолива приказна. Еден од моите омилени серијали. Сара Морган е одлична писателка и среќна сум што постоиме во ист универзум.
Брена Даниелс отсекогаш посакувала само едно нешто - Тајлер О'Нил. Нејзе не ѝ требаат материјални работи, потребна ѝ е планината и да си создаде семејство со човекот кој го љуби целиот свој живот. Но, Тајлер е познат по неговата љубов кон жените и секој љубител на зимските спортови знае која жена била во неговиот кревет, дури и повеќе жени одеднаш. Брена можеби е силна жена која професионално се занимава со скијање и бестрашно ги освојува снежните падини, но кога се работи за Тајлер таа е свесна за секој нејзин недостаток.
Тајлер е поранешен шампион во скијање кој е очаен од неможноста да освојува други врвови поради катастрофалната повреда. Но, се теши со тоа што конечно може подобро да ја запознае својата ќерка и да ѝ овозможи топол дом од кој ја лиши нејзината сопствена мајка. Свесен е за неговата репутација, но само тој знае дека мал процент од гласините се точни. И покрај тоа, тој не планира да си ја уништи врската со ќерка му за ниедна жена.
Но кога Снежниот Кристал е целосно резервиран, Брена нема друг избор и се вселува со Тајлер и Џес привремено. Тие се долгогодишни пријатели, но сега се возрасни, а двајцата под ист покрив е неволја во најава. Дали овој Божиќ конечно ќе ги исполни нивните желби? Пријателството им претрпело секакви бури, но дали тие би го жртвувале за да ја осетат магијата на љубовта?
Последната книга од трилогијата за браќата О'Нил е како панделката ставена на подарокот! Преубави описи од Снежниот Кристал и одлично доловување на топлата празнична атмосфера. Семејството О'Нил ќе го натера читателот да се чувствува како дел од него, нивната безрезервна љубов, добрина и посветеност ќе го освои срцето дури и на рамнодушниот. Знаејќи дека оваа е последната книга за овие ликови, не сакав да ја читам брзо приказната, не сакав да заврши.
Тајлер и Брена, иако во позадина, ја пробудија љубопитноста во мене кога ќе се појавеа во другите книги и едвај чекав да дојде на ред нивната приказна. И дефинитивно ми ги исполнија очекувањата.
Тајлер ми е омилен од браќата, неговиот живот почна да оди во надолна линија точно пред да го освои врвот и потребна е голема храброст да ја сочуваш болката во себе само за твоето семејство да не се грижи. За првпат, тој ги стави чувствата на другите луѓе пред неговите, несвесен за шансата која ја пропушта.
Малку ме изнервира Брена со нејзините постапки, но тоа се промени на крајот. Мило ми е што конечно собра храброст да застане цврсто и да се одбрани, а воедно и да го бара она кое го заслужува.
Зимска, волшебна, топла и неодолива приказна. Еден од моите омилени серијали. Сара Морган е одлична писателка и среќна сум што постоиме во ист универзум.
December 18, 2019
Hat mir wirklich gut gefallen wie die ganze Reihe.
Ich finde Sarah Morgan schafft ganz tolle Charaktere mit denen man selbst gerne befreundet sein möchte.
Ich finde Sarah Morgan schafft ganz tolle Charaktere mit denen man selbst gerne befreundet sein möchte.
January 14, 2020
„Možda ovog Božića“ je posljednja priča o braći O'Neil. Ovoga puta se upoznajemo s pričom Tylera O'Neila. Nakon što mu je prošle godine došla kćer živjeti s njim u Snježni kristal još se pronalazi u ulozi oca i to novootkriveno očinstvo mu se sviđa ali i zadaje problema jer nije lako odgajati kćer koja je skoro pa teenagerica. Glavna muka su mu sada osjećaji koje osjeća prema Brenni, jedinoj konstanti u njegovom životu. Brenna se od malih nogu igrala i skijala s braćom Tyler i cijeloga života skriva osjećaje prema Tyleru. Bolje mu biti i prijateljica nego izjaviti ljubav pa da ostane neuzvraćena.
Pored svega tu je zima, sezona skijanja, a Tyleru kao profesionalnom skijašu koji se morao povući zbog ozljede to baš i ne pada dobro. Hoće li se Tyler osloboditi demona iz prošlosti i pustiti romansu u svoj život?
Od svih dijelova ovaj je imao najviše nesporazuma, nesuglasica. Odnos između Tylera i Brenne je kompliciran. Što jedan napravi, drugi krivo protumači i naravno dolaze komplikacije.
Najviše sam se zgrozila opisom Janet, Jessine mame. Biti nečija mama podrazumijeva djetetu pružiti nesebičnu ljubav, pažnju i pomagati mu u svemu da stekne samopouzdanje u životu. Netko nije rekao Janet kako se to radi. Skroz tužan odnos prema Jess.
S ovom knjigom je završila moja trenutna saga o blagdanskim knjigama i baš će mi faliti ovi ljudi.
Pored svega tu je zima, sezona skijanja, a Tyleru kao profesionalnom skijašu koji se morao povući zbog ozljede to baš i ne pada dobro. Hoće li se Tyler osloboditi demona iz prošlosti i pustiti romansu u svoj život?
Od svih dijelova ovaj je imao najviše nesporazuma, nesuglasica. Odnos između Tylera i Brenne je kompliciran. Što jedan napravi, drugi krivo protumači i naravno dolaze komplikacije.
Najviše sam se zgrozila opisom Janet, Jessine mame. Biti nečija mama podrazumijeva djetetu pružiti nesebičnu ljubav, pažnju i pomagati mu u svemu da stekne samopouzdanje u životu. Netko nije rekao Janet kako se to radi. Skroz tužan odnos prema Jess.
S ovom knjigom je završila moja trenutna saga o blagdanskim knjigama i baš će mi faliti ovi ljudi.
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