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Misty Point #2
The Winter Wedding Plan
All she wants for Christmas is a second chance . . .
Charlotte Daniels has made her share of mistakes, but now that she's a single mom, she vows to do better--and that starts with a new career. Working at her sister's event-planning company is just the fresh start she needs.
Kate Daniels has finally forgiven Charlotte for her betrayal, but forgetting it is harder. But as the holidays approach and Kate has her own wedding to plan, she has no choice but to turn to Charlotte for help to throw a high-profile client the holiday party of the season.
Charlotte leaps at the chance to redeem herself . . . until this irresistible client asks her to pretend to be his fiancée for the party. She knows their charade won't come without consequences--not just for her fresh start with Kate, but also for her own daughter.
As Kate's wedding draws near and Charlotte's fake romance starts to feel more and more real, will she fall back into the mistakes of her past, or finally prove herself to Kate once and for all?
In the vein of New York Times bestselling authors Susan Mallery, Robyn Carr, and Elin Hilderbrand, comes the second in a women's fiction series about the complicated ties of sisterhood that bind us together and sometimes tear us apart.
Charlotte Daniels has made her share of mistakes, but now that she's a single mom, she vows to do better--and that starts with a new career. Working at her sister's event-planning company is just the fresh start she needs.
Kate Daniels has finally forgiven Charlotte for her betrayal, but forgetting it is harder. But as the holidays approach and Kate has her own wedding to plan, she has no choice but to turn to Charlotte for help to throw a high-profile client the holiday party of the season.
Charlotte leaps at the chance to redeem herself . . . until this irresistible client asks her to pretend to be his fiancée for the party. She knows their charade won't come without consequences--not just for her fresh start with Kate, but also for her own daughter.
As Kate's wedding draws near and Charlotte's fake romance starts to feel more and more real, will she fall back into the mistakes of her past, or finally prove herself to Kate once and for all?
In the vein of New York Times bestselling authors Susan Mallery, Robyn Carr, and Elin Hilderbrand, comes the second in a women's fiction series about the complicated ties of sisterhood that bind us together and sometimes tear us apart.
385 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 26, 2017
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Olivia Miles
79 books446 followersOlivia Miles is a two-time USA Today bestselling author of heartwarming women's fiction and small town contemporary romance. She has frequently been ranked as an Amazon Top 100 author and Kindle All Star, and her books have appeared on several bestseller lists, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, BookScan, and USA Today. Olivia has been published by Harlequin, Grand Central Publishing/Hachette, and Montlake, and her books have been translated into more than half a dozen languages.
After growing up in New England and later living in Montreal, Olivia traded salt water for fresh water, and now lives on the shore of Lake Michigan with her family and an adorable pair of dogs.
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December 5, 2017
I enjoyed this one just as much as I did the first in the series! Hoping for a continuation of the Misty Point collection :-)
September 29, 2017
We meet Charlotte in One week to the wedding and you wonder what her story is. We know that she was treated like dirt by her daughter’s father and that he is a total skeez...but who is Charlotte really?
This book in the series gives us Charlotte. We see her insecurities and fears. How she doesn’t feel she is doing things right but knows that her love for her daughter and giving her a place where she feels loved and safe is all that matters. Charlotte is out to show to her sister and everyone she has changed. In the process though she does lose a piece of herself. Not only that she takes things the wrong way at times and becomes less confident in herself. charlotte though is stronger than she realizes. She is a great mom and friend. Her desire to improve herself and her situation is admirable. Her love for her daughter Audrey is beautiful and helps drive her. So does her stubborn nature. She wants to redeem herself but as you read the story you ask yourself does she really need to or has this happened already? We learn that maybe she is miscommunicating with those she feels she needs to redeem herself with. Charlotte struggles in this book but throughout it all her daughter is what matters most to her.
Gregory is in town to get away and figure out things. He never thought he wanted family or even truly knew that after his grandfather died and he is feeling a void. What the void is is part of his journey. He is a good character on a journey to figure out the meaning of family and love. His mom loves him but shows it in a odd way. she pushes him and when she gives the ultimatum that was where your mouth drops. It’s hard to believe a mom would do that but there is a reason and it does bring Charlotte into his world.
These two help one another while learning who they are to themselves and each other. They start out as strangers helping one another out. She is going to be his planner for the party and a little more but this gets blurred. When she is with Gregory she is more of her old self. She is feisty, spunky and confident or more confident. She doesn’t take crud from him and puts him in his place too. She helps gregory to relax and see what Christmas and family is. He sees what he wants and how family and love was shown in his family. the explore and learn about one another and fall in love. Even when Charlotte felt he deserved better and she wasn’t it for him we see him try to show her his feelings. One flaw of Charlotte is her miscommunication and sometimes lack of communication. She doesn’t always talk to the other person so she can see where things stand and it does hurt her at times. It does all work out but if she just talked to people in the first place a lot of angst and heartache could be prevented.
funny moment: him taking care of Audrey and the diaper incident. but it was a sweet moment as well. This little girl and her mother captured his heart.
Another character who has a shining role is Bree. We see her learn about herself and what she wants in the future. She becomes stronger and more vocal. She is a great supporting character and friend to Charlotte when she needs it the most.
the story is told from Charlotte’s and Gregory’s POV. We see their confusion, journey and thoughts. Watch them grow and find love with one another and realize who they are and what family means. the story is one of forgiveness second chances, family, friends and love.
Now I can’t wait to see what is next for this group of characters.
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October 5, 2017 I liked Kate in the first book, and I rooted for her and Alec to resolve their differences. However, I am not a fan of love triangles involving siblings, regardless of the twist an author gives the triangle. That is a personal response, and I know many readers seek out these books. But for me, Charlotte started with one strike against her. She does earn sympathy points for her remorse and for her difficulties as a single mother, but these are undercut by the fact that she seems so immature. If I had not known that she was twenty-eight, I would have guessed she was at least seven years younger. I also had little sympathy for her choice to keep the truth of her situation from her family. By the end of this story, she has matured, but I would like to have seen more of the process. I found Greg rather more likable, but he somehow lacked the full dimensionality I expect in primary characters. I did love Audrey; she had all the adorability and fractiousness of seven-month-olds I have known.
The greatest flaw in this book was the Bree factor. At intervals, the story switches to this character, and these sections consist mostly of her thoughts. Since I found her to be a whiny woman seriously lacking in discernment, I hated these sections. I have little patience in life or in fiction for women who confuse their image of a man with who he really is, regardless of the evidence. This character’s only redeeming quality was that she genuinely seemed to care about Charlotte and Audrey. I longed for a version of the book pruned of the Bree distractions.
In summary, The Winter Wedding Plan is not a bad book. I might have liked it more had I expected less. It also hit a few of my hot-button issues with force. Other readers will react differently. Misty Point is an appealing setting. Readers who liked Kate and Alec in the first book will enjoy seeing more of them. And the sisters are fully reconciled. There is also the holiday factor. The novel opens with Thanksgiving dinner and ends at a Christmas party with lots of holiday festivities in between. Although labeled women’s fiction, the romance is central enough to satisfy most romance readers. If you like holiday books high on the sweetness scale, this may be just your cup of wassail (without the hard cider).
Kate’s friend and town baker Colleen is delightful, and there is a suggestion that she has met her hero after years of unrequited love—and the new man is auburn-haired. I like the sound of that. I look forward to her story, which means I’m still in if Miles writes more books in this series—just not for Bree’s book.
See full review at The Romance Dish:
http://www.theromancedish.com/2017/10...
The greatest flaw in this book was the Bree factor. At intervals, the story switches to this character, and these sections consist mostly of her thoughts. Since I found her to be a whiny woman seriously lacking in discernment, I hated these sections. I have little patience in life or in fiction for women who confuse their image of a man with who he really is, regardless of the evidence. This character’s only redeeming quality was that she genuinely seemed to care about Charlotte and Audrey. I longed for a version of the book pruned of the Bree distractions.
In summary, The Winter Wedding Plan is not a bad book. I might have liked it more had I expected less. It also hit a few of my hot-button issues with force. Other readers will react differently. Misty Point is an appealing setting. Readers who liked Kate and Alec in the first book will enjoy seeing more of them. And the sisters are fully reconciled. There is also the holiday factor. The novel opens with Thanksgiving dinner and ends at a Christmas party with lots of holiday festivities in between. Although labeled women’s fiction, the romance is central enough to satisfy most romance readers. If you like holiday books high on the sweetness scale, this may be just your cup of wassail (without the hard cider).
Kate’s friend and town baker Colleen is delightful, and there is a suggestion that she has met her hero after years of unrequited love—and the new man is auburn-haired. I like the sound of that. I look forward to her story, which means I’m still in if Miles writes more books in this series—just not for Bree’s book.
See full review at The Romance Dish:
http://www.theromancedish.com/2017/10...
September 20, 2017
Copy received via Netgalley for an honest review
After reading the first book in this series, One Week To The Wedding, I knew that Charlotte's story was going to be an emotional one.
And Olivia Miles did not disappoint.
Putting your life back together, earning back the trust of family and friends, moving on with life is never easy, and even harder when you want to do it on your own, without asking for help.
I adore Charlotte, even through all her stubbornness. I want to give her a big hug (but also at the same time tell her to ask for help!)
I am not going to lie, there may have been a little tear or two as the story progressed. I just couldn't help it as my heart ached for Charlotte and her sweet little girl. I couldn't help but cheer for her though as she really did find herself moving on in life.
The Winter Wedding Plan is a sweet, adorable story about giving ourselves and others second chances - at forgiveness, at family, at love.
There is some great set up for what I am hoping will be the 3rd book in the Misty Point series, as I need Charlotte's cousin Bree to find her forever guy.
Can't wait to see what Ms Miles brings us next.
After reading the first book in this series, One Week To The Wedding, I knew that Charlotte's story was going to be an emotional one.
And Olivia Miles did not disappoint.
Putting your life back together, earning back the trust of family and friends, moving on with life is never easy, and even harder when you want to do it on your own, without asking for help.
I adore Charlotte, even through all her stubbornness. I want to give her a big hug (but also at the same time tell her to ask for help!)
I am not going to lie, there may have been a little tear or two as the story progressed. I just couldn't help it as my heart ached for Charlotte and her sweet little girl. I couldn't help but cheer for her though as she really did find herself moving on in life.
The Winter Wedding Plan is a sweet, adorable story about giving ourselves and others second chances - at forgiveness, at family, at love.
There is some great set up for what I am hoping will be the 3rd book in the Misty Point series, as I need Charlotte's cousin Bree to find her forever guy.
Can't wait to see what Ms Miles brings us next.
September 27, 2017
I fell in love with Olivia Miles writing with the release of One Week To The Wedding and am thrilled to finally have the follow-up. The Winter Wedding plan is the story about the reconciliation of the deeply divided Daniels sisters', Kate and Charlotte.
Charlotte certainly has much to make up for and this story focuses on her life as she works on reconciling with Kate and making a home for herself and her daughter Audrey. She's had a hard time as a young mother and the situation that created that circumstance made it hard to believe I'd feel much sympathy for her. But in the end Charlotte is a character who is certainly worthy of Kate's forgiveness and in finding some happiness of her own. But Charlotte faces an identity crisis and needs direction to get her life back on track.
"But then she didn’t know the real Charlotte. She had no idea that Charlotte was a single, unwed mother. A townie from Misty Point. An event planner."
Also playing a large part in this story is their cousin Bree. She's experiencing her own recent breakup that's left her a bit lost and envious of anyone partnered off. At times it's painful to be privy to her thoughts and seeing her move through the holiday season:
"It seemed to Charlotte that Bree wasn’t so much as physically sick as she was heartsick. She knew all the signs by now. Lack of sleep. Lack of appetite. Crestfallen expression. Broken spirit."
I enjoyed getting to know both Charlotte and Bree. Miles does a really great job putting us in both characters heads and moving their lives forward - getting passed the past and creating their own futures. Of course, the big event that they story leads up to is Kate's wedding and securing a holiday filled with family and friends. 4.5 stars - series and book recommendation!
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Charlotte certainly has much to make up for and this story focuses on her life as she works on reconciling with Kate and making a home for herself and her daughter Audrey. She's had a hard time as a young mother and the situation that created that circumstance made it hard to believe I'd feel much sympathy for her. But in the end Charlotte is a character who is certainly worthy of Kate's forgiveness and in finding some happiness of her own. But Charlotte faces an identity crisis and needs direction to get her life back on track.
"But then she didn’t know the real Charlotte. She had no idea that Charlotte was a single, unwed mother. A townie from Misty Point. An event planner."
Also playing a large part in this story is their cousin Bree. She's experiencing her own recent breakup that's left her a bit lost and envious of anyone partnered off. At times it's painful to be privy to her thoughts and seeing her move through the holiday season:
"It seemed to Charlotte that Bree wasn’t so much as physically sick as she was heartsick. She knew all the signs by now. Lack of sleep. Lack of appetite. Crestfallen expression. Broken spirit."
I enjoyed getting to know both Charlotte and Bree. Miles does a really great job putting us in both characters heads and moving their lives forward - getting passed the past and creating their own futures. Of course, the big event that they story leads up to is Kate's wedding and securing a holiday filled with family and friends. 4.5 stars - series and book recommendation!
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
October 31, 2017
If you’ve read One Week to the Wedding then that’s where you first met Charlotte. Charlotte is the sister of Kate, the main character of the first book and the one we felt all the sympathy for. I’m not gonna lie, I truly disliked Charlotte and the betrayal she set on Kate. I could never imagine doing that to my sister. My feelings definitely changed towards the end of the book. Then I found out Charlotte was getting her own book. So of course, I had to read it!
After the last year pulled a toll on Charlotte and her family, she’s ready to prove to everyone that she’s changed. All in anyone can do when trying to prove anything is try their best. Sometimes it’s a lot harder to do than it looks. Not only is Charlotte trying to make it on her own, she also has a seven month baby girl that she absolutely refuses to ask for help with. It all goes back to trying to prove something. But in doing so, she’s hurting herself.
Charlotte is trying to get back in good with her sister by working for her. It’s then she meets a client that wants her to pose as his “fake fiancée”. Um, yes please! This is one of my favorite tropes in romance. It rarely ever ends the way one wants it to. Especially when feelings get in the way!
Overall, this is a story about love, forgiveness, and redemption. It also sets up (hopefully) the next book in the series. Miles sure does know how to tug at the heartstrings in a lighthearted and romantic way.
*Thank you the publisher for providing a copy for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
After the last year pulled a toll on Charlotte and her family, she’s ready to prove to everyone that she’s changed. All in anyone can do when trying to prove anything is try their best. Sometimes it’s a lot harder to do than it looks. Not only is Charlotte trying to make it on her own, she also has a seven month baby girl that she absolutely refuses to ask for help with. It all goes back to trying to prove something. But in doing so, she’s hurting herself.
Charlotte is trying to get back in good with her sister by working for her. It’s then she meets a client that wants her to pose as his “fake fiancée”. Um, yes please! This is one of my favorite tropes in romance. It rarely ever ends the way one wants it to. Especially when feelings get in the way!
Overall, this is a story about love, forgiveness, and redemption. It also sets up (hopefully) the next book in the series. Miles sure does know how to tug at the heartstrings in a lighthearted and romantic way.
*Thank you the publisher for providing a copy for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
December 4, 2018
I really enjoyed this pair of books and I'm really hoping for a third and fourth book with Bree and Colleen's stories down the road! Both stories were fairly predictable, but also absolutely enjoyable! I'd never read Olivia Miles before and I'm definitely looking forward to reading others of her series!
November 8, 2020
This was more like 3.5 stars. Decent story even with it being a book in a middle of a series that I had not read. It was a cute, quick,easy read. Probably won't seek out the other books in the series, but may pick them up if I stumble across them.
December 5, 2017
Something about this felt "real." It's a romance about a woman finding a nice guy, and that aspect is handled well. As someone who has found the right guy, I connected to some of the ideas in the book - that the right guy wants to see you:
Interested men don't need a nudge,That being said, it was awfully...vanilla. I also didn't feel like I really knew the MMC, even though there was exposition and background given to build his character. That was an odd sensation, because I'd find myself pondering how blank he seemed to me, and then I remembered that the author spent a lot of time giving him traits, history, etc. So why did he seem one-dimensional?...Perhaps it had something to do with the romance exposition. Another thing that bugged me was the MC's refusal to be honest with her family about her tight financial situation. It was an immaturity that could affect the health of her child.
Bree.
October 28, 2017
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Title: The Winter Wedding Plan
Series: Misty Point
By: Olivia Miles
ISBN: 1455567264 (ISBN13: 9781455567263)
Author’s Website: http://www.oliviamilesbooks.com
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Summary:
All she wants for Christmas is a second chance . . .
Charlotte Daniels has made her share of mistakes, but now that she’s a single mom, she vows to do better–and that starts with a new career. Working at her sister’s event-planning company is just the fresh start she needs.
Kate Daniels has finally forgiven Charlotte for her betrayal, but forgetting it is harder. But as the holidays approach and Kate has her own wedding to plan, she has no choice but to turn to Charlotte for help to throw a high-profile client the holiday party of the season.
Charlotte leaps at the chance to redeem herself . . . until this irresistible client asks her to pretend to be his fiancée for the party. She knows their charade won’t come without consequences–not just for her fresh start with Kate, but also for her own daughter.
As Kate’s wedding draws near and Charlotte’s fake romance starts to feel more and more real, will she fall back into the mistakes of her past, or finally prove herself to Kate once and for all?
In the vein of New York Times bestselling authors Susan Mallery, Robyn Carr, and Elin Hilderbrand, comes the second in a women’s fiction series about the complicated ties of sisterhood that bind us together and sometimes tear us apart.
Review:
The Winter Wedding Plan is the sixth book I have read by Olivia Miles. I first began by reading her Briar Creek series (which I loved by the way). This is the second book in her new Misty Point series. I did not read book one in the series, and while I would have had a better sense of the backstory between the sisters, I do not feel that not reading book one inhibited my enjoyment of this book in any way, especially as there was adequate introduction of the characters. The story begins with Charlotte (single mother to Audrey) about to get evicted from her apartment. She is hoping to move in with her parents. At Thanksgiving dinner Charlotte is all posed to ask to move in when they land the news that they are moving to Florida to look after her grandmother and they have rented out their house. Oops…now where is she going to live? At this point, when Charlotte is too embarrassed, prideful, whatever to ask for help, I got a wee bit disenchanted with the character. She has a seven-month old baby for gosh sakes and she is about to be evicted. All I could think was, grow up and ask for help!
Moving on from there, I found the parentage of Audrey (old fiancé of Charlotte’s sister Kate) to be interesting. Now I mean interesting in that the sister’s seemed to be able to move past this; I am not sure that is something I could move past, but good for them. Also, I respect and understand Charlotte’s need to be self-sufficient and prove herself but when times are tough, who cares what the biological dad wants – I would have bugged him for child support so that the child could be safe and secure. At the very least, inform her family about the truth as opposed to letting them believe he is helping her. That just made me irritated.
Okay…really moving on now. ☺ I found the reading of the book easy and kept me engaged. I have always liked Oliva Miles’ style. Her storytelling abilities are engaging and fun.
Gregory Frost is in a pickle. His mother, Rita (CEO of Frost Greeting Cards for nearly 30 years) has just received a Christmas card from Darling Cards (their major competitor) with the entire family in the photo, even wearing matching clothes. This could be problematic because if Frost Greeting Cards received a card, so did Burke’s. And both Darling Cards and Frost Greet Cards are courting Burke’s for their business. So Rita suggests (actually dictates) that Frost Greeting Cards hold their annual VIP Christmas party at the family home in Misty Point, to give it a more personal touch. There the guests will be greeted by Greg and his fiancé. One problem though, Greg has ditched the fiancé. The fun part of the book, which kept me totally engrossed was how Greg and Charlotte got into acting like Charlotte was his fiancé AND Charlotte was the party planner. From here on out, many humorous events happened (didn’t it always to Charlotte one might ask?). The chemistry between the two is palpable, with each fighting the attraction.
The unfolding of the story was well paced and definitely kept my interest, as I expected from a read by Olivia Miles. One thing I found that detracted me from thoroughly enjoying the book was the numerous spelling and/or grammatical errors. I really wish the editor had performed another run through. One such example, easy to miss was the “he” should be “she” as it was an interaction between Audrey and her mother Charlotte:
“There we are,” he said, pointing to reflection. “Mommy and Audrey.”
I must also say – I love the book cover – it added a bit of sophistication to the story, which given the immaturity of Charlotte (in the beginning at least), that is good.
Overall, I enjoyed the story and have always been a sucker for Christmas / holiday themed stories. If you are a fan of romance, holiday themed books, and a hunky (but a bit clueless) man…then pick up this book and enjoy.
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
Title: The Winter Wedding Plan
Series: Misty Point
By: Olivia Miles
ISBN: 1455567264 (ISBN13: 9781455567263)
Author’s Website: http://www.oliviamilesbooks.com
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Summary:
All she wants for Christmas is a second chance . . .
Charlotte Daniels has made her share of mistakes, but now that she’s a single mom, she vows to do better–and that starts with a new career. Working at her sister’s event-planning company is just the fresh start she needs.
Kate Daniels has finally forgiven Charlotte for her betrayal, but forgetting it is harder. But as the holidays approach and Kate has her own wedding to plan, she has no choice but to turn to Charlotte for help to throw a high-profile client the holiday party of the season.
Charlotte leaps at the chance to redeem herself . . . until this irresistible client asks her to pretend to be his fiancée for the party. She knows their charade won’t come without consequences–not just for her fresh start with Kate, but also for her own daughter.
As Kate’s wedding draws near and Charlotte’s fake romance starts to feel more and more real, will she fall back into the mistakes of her past, or finally prove herself to Kate once and for all?
In the vein of New York Times bestselling authors Susan Mallery, Robyn Carr, and Elin Hilderbrand, comes the second in a women’s fiction series about the complicated ties of sisterhood that bind us together and sometimes tear us apart.
Review:
The Winter Wedding Plan is the sixth book I have read by Olivia Miles. I first began by reading her Briar Creek series (which I loved by the way). This is the second book in her new Misty Point series. I did not read book one in the series, and while I would have had a better sense of the backstory between the sisters, I do not feel that not reading book one inhibited my enjoyment of this book in any way, especially as there was adequate introduction of the characters. The story begins with Charlotte (single mother to Audrey) about to get evicted from her apartment. She is hoping to move in with her parents. At Thanksgiving dinner Charlotte is all posed to ask to move in when they land the news that they are moving to Florida to look after her grandmother and they have rented out their house. Oops…now where is she going to live? At this point, when Charlotte is too embarrassed, prideful, whatever to ask for help, I got a wee bit disenchanted with the character. She has a seven-month old baby for gosh sakes and she is about to be evicted. All I could think was, grow up and ask for help!
Moving on from there, I found the parentage of Audrey (old fiancé of Charlotte’s sister Kate) to be interesting. Now I mean interesting in that the sister’s seemed to be able to move past this; I am not sure that is something I could move past, but good for them. Also, I respect and understand Charlotte’s need to be self-sufficient and prove herself but when times are tough, who cares what the biological dad wants – I would have bugged him for child support so that the child could be safe and secure. At the very least, inform her family about the truth as opposed to letting them believe he is helping her. That just made me irritated.
Okay…really moving on now. ☺ I found the reading of the book easy and kept me engaged. I have always liked Oliva Miles’ style. Her storytelling abilities are engaging and fun.
Gregory Frost is in a pickle. His mother, Rita (CEO of Frost Greeting Cards for nearly 30 years) has just received a Christmas card from Darling Cards (their major competitor) with the entire family in the photo, even wearing matching clothes. This could be problematic because if Frost Greeting Cards received a card, so did Burke’s. And both Darling Cards and Frost Greet Cards are courting Burke’s for their business. So Rita suggests (actually dictates) that Frost Greeting Cards hold their annual VIP Christmas party at the family home in Misty Point, to give it a more personal touch. There the guests will be greeted by Greg and his fiancé. One problem though, Greg has ditched the fiancé. The fun part of the book, which kept me totally engrossed was how Greg and Charlotte got into acting like Charlotte was his fiancé AND Charlotte was the party planner. From here on out, many humorous events happened (didn’t it always to Charlotte one might ask?). The chemistry between the two is palpable, with each fighting the attraction.
The unfolding of the story was well paced and definitely kept my interest, as I expected from a read by Olivia Miles. One thing I found that detracted me from thoroughly enjoying the book was the numerous spelling and/or grammatical errors. I really wish the editor had performed another run through. One such example, easy to miss was the “he” should be “she” as it was an interaction between Audrey and her mother Charlotte:
“There we are,” he said, pointing to reflection. “Mommy and Audrey.”
I must also say – I love the book cover – it added a bit of sophistication to the story, which given the immaturity of Charlotte (in the beginning at least), that is good.
Overall, I enjoyed the story and have always been a sucker for Christmas / holiday themed stories. If you are a fan of romance, holiday themed books, and a hunky (but a bit clueless) man…then pick up this book and enjoy.
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
September 29, 2017
Charlotte Daniels lives in Misty Point, Rhode Island with her daughter, 7-month-old, Audrey. Her parents have accepted the fact that she is a single mother and spoil Audrey and Charlotte too. Charlotte never married, Jake, Audrey’s father. When he found out Charlotte was pregnant, he paid her some money and wants nothing to do with either of them. Their family is all together enjoying Thanksgiving dinner.
Her sister, Kate, is getting married in January. Kate owns an event planning company and Charlotte has been working there part-time. She needs the money to support herself and Audrey. Charlotte is thinking of asking her parents if she can move in with them to save money, but they announce that they are putting the house up for rent and moving to Florida to take care of her grandmother. There goes Charlotte’s plan. She is being evicted for not being able to pay her rent and isn’t sure where she can now live.
Also at Thanksgiving dinner is Charlotte’s cousin, Bree, who is a florist and a single woman. She loves living in her hometown but wishes she had a man in her life. Simon is her ex-boyfriend and it is hard for her to not think about him.
Greg Frost is staying at his home in Misty Point. The last time he had been there, he was with Rebecca as they discussed their wedding plans. Now, that they have broken up, he is there alone. His mother is the CEO of Frost Greeting Cards and lives in California. Greg works for the company and his mother is insisting that he host a holiday party there at the family home. His mother does not know that he has broken up with Rebecca so he needs a fiancé fast. He contacts Kate’s event planning company to coordinate the party and Charlotte grabs the job. She wants to prove to her sister that she can do it. When Greg and Charlotte meet and he finds out she has a baby, he invites them to live at his home with him and his housekeeper while she plans the party. In return, she must pose as his fiancé for the party.
With Christmas coming, Charlotte gets caught up in all of the festivities and tries to get Greg involved as well. Not a holiday man, it’s difficult to get him interested. As the date for the party gets closer, things build as does the relationship between Charlotte and Greg.
Will the party go well and will Charlotte be able to make this a good Christmas for Audrey?
This is a nice, feel-good, close family, small town type of story that grabs the reader’s interest. You can’t help but get involved in the stories of the family members. I am certain that readers will enjoy this book as much as I did.
Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Her sister, Kate, is getting married in January. Kate owns an event planning company and Charlotte has been working there part-time. She needs the money to support herself and Audrey. Charlotte is thinking of asking her parents if she can move in with them to save money, but they announce that they are putting the house up for rent and moving to Florida to take care of her grandmother. There goes Charlotte’s plan. She is being evicted for not being able to pay her rent and isn’t sure where she can now live.
Also at Thanksgiving dinner is Charlotte’s cousin, Bree, who is a florist and a single woman. She loves living in her hometown but wishes she had a man in her life. Simon is her ex-boyfriend and it is hard for her to not think about him.
Greg Frost is staying at his home in Misty Point. The last time he had been there, he was with Rebecca as they discussed their wedding plans. Now, that they have broken up, he is there alone. His mother is the CEO of Frost Greeting Cards and lives in California. Greg works for the company and his mother is insisting that he host a holiday party there at the family home. His mother does not know that he has broken up with Rebecca so he needs a fiancé fast. He contacts Kate’s event planning company to coordinate the party and Charlotte grabs the job. She wants to prove to her sister that she can do it. When Greg and Charlotte meet and he finds out she has a baby, he invites them to live at his home with him and his housekeeper while she plans the party. In return, she must pose as his fiancé for the party.
With Christmas coming, Charlotte gets caught up in all of the festivities and tries to get Greg involved as well. Not a holiday man, it’s difficult to get him interested. As the date for the party gets closer, things build as does the relationship between Charlotte and Greg.
Will the party go well and will Charlotte be able to make this a good Christmas for Audrey?
This is a nice, feel-good, close family, small town type of story that grabs the reader’s interest. You can’t help but get involved in the stories of the family members. I am certain that readers will enjoy this book as much as I did.
Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
September 7, 2017
After reading the first in her series, One Week to the Wedding, it was a no brainer that I had to check this out too because Miles is a fun author to read.
Miles wraps her plot around Charlotte who is this wonderful character you want to root for as she is bound and determined to be a better person and mom. She has this plan to turn things around by being more organized and successful so her daughter can have a happier life. Now she has a chance to improve her relationship with her sister as they work together so what could possibly go wrong. The family dynamics are emotional, detailed and any woman with a sister will recognize the undercurrents.
To throw some added fun to the mix and spice things up for Charlotte, Miles springs Gregory Frost onto us to wind up Charlotte. He wants her to pretend to be his fiancé but this could harm the progress she’s made with her sister. After all what sister wouldn’t just be thrilled to find out her business partner and family is considering a job that could put their business into an ethical bind? Yet if she doesn’t and loses him as a client that could also cause potential harm so…talk about a fun dilemma. What is with these women attracting men issues that seem destined to keep blowing up their tenuous relationship?
If you read the first you’ll recognize the setting and people once again as we become intertwined in the Daniels Family saga. Whereas the first book focused on Kate, this one gives us a chance to get to see more of Charlotte in her rebuilding phase. Charlotte seems so desperate to want to be better, to prove her family wrong in their assessment of her but wanting to be better and actually doing it are two very different roads.
In the background the family drama is ongoing and we get sneak peeks to their lives that help fill in the time and space between Charlotte trying to do the right thing, at least in her own way. Miles allows us to be part of the minor characters’ lives without forgetting or not caring what’s going on with Charlotte. We’re provided with realistic storylines, fully developed characters, plenty of emotion, attention grabbing family squabbles and a world of fun you’re going to want to read to believe.
Miles has provided a carefree series you can wiles away the time with and just like her first it’s a wonderful piece of women’s fiction that is all about showing the story with heart rather than resorting to cheap erotic tricks.
Miles wraps her plot around Charlotte who is this wonderful character you want to root for as she is bound and determined to be a better person and mom. She has this plan to turn things around by being more organized and successful so her daughter can have a happier life. Now she has a chance to improve her relationship with her sister as they work together so what could possibly go wrong. The family dynamics are emotional, detailed and any woman with a sister will recognize the undercurrents.
To throw some added fun to the mix and spice things up for Charlotte, Miles springs Gregory Frost onto us to wind up Charlotte. He wants her to pretend to be his fiancé but this could harm the progress she’s made with her sister. After all what sister wouldn’t just be thrilled to find out her business partner and family is considering a job that could put their business into an ethical bind? Yet if she doesn’t and loses him as a client that could also cause potential harm so…talk about a fun dilemma. What is with these women attracting men issues that seem destined to keep blowing up their tenuous relationship?
If you read the first you’ll recognize the setting and people once again as we become intertwined in the Daniels Family saga. Whereas the first book focused on Kate, this one gives us a chance to get to see more of Charlotte in her rebuilding phase. Charlotte seems so desperate to want to be better, to prove her family wrong in their assessment of her but wanting to be better and actually doing it are two very different roads.
In the background the family drama is ongoing and we get sneak peeks to their lives that help fill in the time and space between Charlotte trying to do the right thing, at least in her own way. Miles allows us to be part of the minor characters’ lives without forgetting or not caring what’s going on with Charlotte. We’re provided with realistic storylines, fully developed characters, plenty of emotion, attention grabbing family squabbles and a world of fun you’re going to want to read to believe.
Miles has provided a carefree series you can wiles away the time with and just like her first it’s a wonderful piece of women’s fiction that is all about showing the story with heart rather than resorting to cheap erotic tricks.
October 1, 2017
Reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf
The Winter Wedding Plan brings us Charlotte’s journey as she works on rebuilding her relationship with her sister, Kate, and settles into motherhood. She’s working with Kate in her event planing company now and things for Charlotte are about to get interesting. As Kate’s own wedding is approaching Charlotte offers to take on a major holiday party plan. It will bring her into the circle of Greg Frost, and it will also put steps in place for her own future… should one man who doesn’t believe in love change his mind, and one fake engagement becomes the truly forever kind.
Charlotte has made mistakes. On the level of Julia Robert’s comment in Pretty Woman “Big mistake. Huge.” She’s been working on mending her relationship with her sister, as well as all the craziness of being a single mom to her adorable baby Audrey. It’s not easy, she knows it’s not going to be but she’s trying. This event will, in her mind, go a long way to show Kate that she can be trusted with something big. She didn’t see becoming pretend engaged to a handsome man in that future, but sometimes fate offers us things we never expected. As pretend slowly turns to real feelings Charlotte has even more on her plate. Watching Greg and Charlotte work their way into each other’s hearts was a sweet journey. Truth is Charlotte’s feelings of self worth, seeking redemption that has already been given and balancing baby, love life often leads her to not communicate or to not understand what someone else means. Often she is hurt from her own misunderstandings than from actual intent. Charlotte once made a huge mistake and she’s paid for it. Now she needs to learn, with a loving man and family around her, how to let go and enjoy the future that’s right in front of her.
I enjoyed The Winter Wedding Plan very much. A bit of romance, lots of sister and woman to woman relationship building and seeing one young woman come into her own worth and life… all of that makes a fantastic story. I’d highly recommend this story to any Romance reader. While strictly not necessary perhaps, I would recommend reading One Week To The Wedding as all the background you’ll need is there, plus it’s an amazing book as well.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
The Winter Wedding Plan brings us Charlotte’s journey as she works on rebuilding her relationship with her sister, Kate, and settles into motherhood. She’s working with Kate in her event planing company now and things for Charlotte are about to get interesting. As Kate’s own wedding is approaching Charlotte offers to take on a major holiday party plan. It will bring her into the circle of Greg Frost, and it will also put steps in place for her own future… should one man who doesn’t believe in love change his mind, and one fake engagement becomes the truly forever kind.
Charlotte has made mistakes. On the level of Julia Robert’s comment in Pretty Woman “Big mistake. Huge.” She’s been working on mending her relationship with her sister, as well as all the craziness of being a single mom to her adorable baby Audrey. It’s not easy, she knows it’s not going to be but she’s trying. This event will, in her mind, go a long way to show Kate that she can be trusted with something big. She didn’t see becoming pretend engaged to a handsome man in that future, but sometimes fate offers us things we never expected. As pretend slowly turns to real feelings Charlotte has even more on her plate. Watching Greg and Charlotte work their way into each other’s hearts was a sweet journey. Truth is Charlotte’s feelings of self worth, seeking redemption that has already been given and balancing baby, love life often leads her to not communicate or to not understand what someone else means. Often she is hurt from her own misunderstandings than from actual intent. Charlotte once made a huge mistake and she’s paid for it. Now she needs to learn, with a loving man and family around her, how to let go and enjoy the future that’s right in front of her.
I enjoyed The Winter Wedding Plan very much. A bit of romance, lots of sister and woman to woman relationship building and seeing one young woman come into her own worth and life… all of that makes a fantastic story. I’d highly recommend this story to any Romance reader. While strictly not necessary perhaps, I would recommend reading One Week To The Wedding as all the background you’ll need is there, plus it’s an amazing book as well.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
September 26, 2017
***I received an ARC from author for my honest review***
The Winter Wedding Plan by Olivia Miles is the second book in the Misty Point Series. It can be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading the first book for a better understanding of the story.
Charlotte Daniels is trying to put her life back together. She needs to earn her sister Kate's trust again. Charlotte is not known for making the best decisions in her life and being a single mom is hard. She is determined to show her family that she is trustworthy, and that she can make it on her own. Charlotte tries to get back on her sister’s good side by working for Kate at her event planning company. Now that Kate is getting married, she needs the help so Charlotte volunteers to take on more of the workload. Kate reluctantly gives Charlotte a party to plan by herself. This is her one chance to prove herself and she cannot mess it up.
Gregory Frost is her new client and a very demanding one. He has a list of wants, including her acting as his fiancé. This scheme could really backfire on her. If she says yes, her sister will be disappointed in her….again. If she says no, she will lose a big client and her sister will be disappointed. It is really a lose-lose scenario. Greg needs Charlotte to keep his mom off his back. He cannot skip this party because he needs to land an account with a guest. He never stopped to think that maybe this plan would get someone hurt.
Bree, Charlotte’s cousin is also a big part of the story. She has gone through a bad break up and has her own problems, but I did not think it needed to be such a big part of the story. She needs to have her own book.
This story has well developed characters with real life problems. We get to see all of the family drama that goes on. The whole back and forth was a bit distracting to me but it did bring more excitement to the book. This is a book about the importance of family, second chances, working hard to forgive and being able to move on with life and love.
Charlotte fights hard to prove herself and I felt bad for everything that she had to endure. I was in her corner the whole time, hoping that she was able to make it work. After all the setbacks she faced something had to give. I enjoyed the story; it was an easy and heartwarming read. FOUR stars.
The Winter Wedding Plan by Olivia Miles is the second book in the Misty Point Series. It can be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading the first book for a better understanding of the story.
Charlotte Daniels is trying to put her life back together. She needs to earn her sister Kate's trust again. Charlotte is not known for making the best decisions in her life and being a single mom is hard. She is determined to show her family that she is trustworthy, and that she can make it on her own. Charlotte tries to get back on her sister’s good side by working for Kate at her event planning company. Now that Kate is getting married, she needs the help so Charlotte volunteers to take on more of the workload. Kate reluctantly gives Charlotte a party to plan by herself. This is her one chance to prove herself and she cannot mess it up.
Gregory Frost is her new client and a very demanding one. He has a list of wants, including her acting as his fiancé. This scheme could really backfire on her. If she says yes, her sister will be disappointed in her….again. If she says no, she will lose a big client and her sister will be disappointed. It is really a lose-lose scenario. Greg needs Charlotte to keep his mom off his back. He cannot skip this party because he needs to land an account with a guest. He never stopped to think that maybe this plan would get someone hurt.
Bree, Charlotte’s cousin is also a big part of the story. She has gone through a bad break up and has her own problems, but I did not think it needed to be such a big part of the story. She needs to have her own book.
This story has well developed characters with real life problems. We get to see all of the family drama that goes on. The whole back and forth was a bit distracting to me but it did bring more excitement to the book. This is a book about the importance of family, second chances, working hard to forgive and being able to move on with life and love.
Charlotte fights hard to prove herself and I felt bad for everything that she had to endure. I was in her corner the whole time, hoping that she was able to make it work. After all the setbacks she faced something had to give. I enjoyed the story; it was an easy and heartwarming read. FOUR stars.
September 28, 2018
Some time ago I won this book as a Goodreads giveaway. It finally made it to the top of a pile, so I'm reading it.
Ok, so I was trying to actually read a book without feeling compelled to comment on it here. Unfortunately, I managed 5 chapters only. Here's why.
I have zero compassion for Charlotte. She's made her bed by making one bad decision after another. Sleeping with your sister's fiancee is not an oops moment. Lying to your family about financials when you're literally on the way to becoming homeless is not an oops moment. Moaning and groaning about money and then having no good reason to not sue your rich baby-daddy for support is not an oops moment. When all your family is to you is a potential Motel 6, that should be a wake-up call. In short, I get giving your characters flaws is important, but they still need to be at least moderately LIKEABLE. Charlotte is not.
On top of all this, Charlotte is completely unreliable and a bit of a flake. I mean, who shows up late for a meeting with a client because she had to run errands and couldn't pick an outfit? Puh-lease. If you want her to be late, pick a better excuse than she's an idiot.
And then there is the previously mentioned about to be thrown into the street because she hasn't paid her rent issue... Holy fuck, you have her throwing money at everything under the sun, yet she's not put a dime towards her bills or rent? How are you supposed to have any sympathy for a character that would rather have her $5 latte and cashmere everything than a roof over her infant's head?
And what's up with all the Bree PoV shit? She's not the hero or the heroine of this book, so completely wasted pages that should never have been included. And further to this, how do you justify having a character who is all holier than thou about killing and eating animals, then have them not 30 pages later chowing down on a big ass bowl of clam chowder? So a clam isn't an animal? Or is it because it doesn't moo or baa or cluck so it's not as sentient? Talk about hypocritical. (I'm a full blooded carnivore, but I still get steamed at shit like this...)
Just because of the sheer lack of thought about situations and consequences I have to give this book a 2. And it's just teetering on the edge of me giving it a 1 star rating just because the heroine is so unlikeable.
Ok, so I was trying to actually read a book without feeling compelled to comment on it here. Unfortunately, I managed 5 chapters only. Here's why.
I have zero compassion for Charlotte. She's made her bed by making one bad decision after another. Sleeping with your sister's fiancee is not an oops moment. Lying to your family about financials when you're literally on the way to becoming homeless is not an oops moment. Moaning and groaning about money and then having no good reason to not sue your rich baby-daddy for support is not an oops moment. When all your family is to you is a potential Motel 6, that should be a wake-up call. In short, I get giving your characters flaws is important, but they still need to be at least moderately LIKEABLE. Charlotte is not.
On top of all this, Charlotte is completely unreliable and a bit of a flake. I mean, who shows up late for a meeting with a client because she had to run errands and couldn't pick an outfit? Puh-lease. If you want her to be late, pick a better excuse than she's an idiot.
And then there is the previously mentioned about to be thrown into the street because she hasn't paid her rent issue... Holy fuck, you have her throwing money at everything under the sun, yet she's not put a dime towards her bills or rent? How are you supposed to have any sympathy for a character that would rather have her $5 latte and cashmere everything than a roof over her infant's head?
And what's up with all the Bree PoV shit? She's not the hero or the heroine of this book, so completely wasted pages that should never have been included. And further to this, how do you justify having a character who is all holier than thou about killing and eating animals, then have them not 30 pages later chowing down on a big ass bowl of clam chowder? So a clam isn't an animal? Or is it because it doesn't moo or baa or cluck so it's not as sentient? Talk about hypocritical. (I'm a full blooded carnivore, but I still get steamed at shit like this...)
Just because of the sheer lack of thought about situations and consequences I have to give this book a 2. And it's just teetering on the edge of me giving it a 1 star rating just because the heroine is so unlikeable.
September 26, 2017
The Winter Wedding Plan is the 2nd book in the Misty Point series by Olivia Miles and I was given an advanced copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. What a treat for any romance/women's fiction reader! Every time I read one of Olivia Miles' books I call it my new favorite because it truly is! Every single book that she writes stays with me long after I close the book. This story is one of redemption and hope and the possibility of love when you least expect it. This was a page turner! Misty Point has a quaint town atmosphere and characters that made me smile and root for a happily ever after for each and every one, but most especially Charlotte, the heroine! It was inspiring and heartwarming to read about a woman scorned putting on a happy face and facing the life she's given one step at a time. Charming to see her melt the frosty exterior of her client Greg and his mother, bringing life and holiday cheer into a rather dismal existence when all the while she is scared and hurting yet pushing forward for the sake of her daughter and sister. I just loved her courage and gusto! Between giving her baby the best first Christmas, planning a large client event solo, proving herself trustworthy to her sister Kate, and worrying about where she'll live come January, Charlotte has a lot on her plate. Yet, with the support of family and friends in Misty Point and the sudden warmth from her new client Greg, Charlotte may not have so many worries after all. Settle in with this wonderful story that will tug your heart strings and fill you with hope and the truly wonderful spirit of Christmas!
September 15, 2017
THE WINTER WEDDING PLAN
Book 2---Misty Point; An Unforgettable story of love, betrayal, and sisterhood...
Sweet, charming, moving, and laughed out loud.
Charlotte Daniels is back home with her baby Audrey. Trying to make up for what she did to her sister Kate. She wants a second chance. So far she's getting it. If Kate finds out what's happening with the Frost account a huge account they just got. Well she got it, but something had to give. Not sure she made the right decision. At the time it was a win win. When all is said and done will it have been worth it? Since Kate might not look at it the same way. She's doing the best to make ends meet. Her daughter is only 7months old.
Greg Frost doesn't know what he was thinking. It was all to please his mother. The most important thing was to win this account. It also included to throw the best Holiday party ever. But there was a catch his mother threw at him. He didn't like it.
While Charlotte and Greg are playing a game so to speak it might just hurt someone in the end.
See what happens.
The first book One week to the Wedding is first in the series of: Misty Point An forgettable story of love, betrayal, and sister hood.
Book 2---Misty Point; An Unforgettable story of love, betrayal, and sisterhood...
Sweet, charming, moving, and laughed out loud.
Charlotte Daniels is back home with her baby Audrey. Trying to make up for what she did to her sister Kate. She wants a second chance. So far she's getting it. If Kate finds out what's happening with the Frost account a huge account they just got. Well she got it, but something had to give. Not sure she made the right decision. At the time it was a win win. When all is said and done will it have been worth it? Since Kate might not look at it the same way. She's doing the best to make ends meet. Her daughter is only 7months old.
Greg Frost doesn't know what he was thinking. It was all to please his mother. The most important thing was to win this account. It also included to throw the best Holiday party ever. But there was a catch his mother threw at him. He didn't like it.
While Charlotte and Greg are playing a game so to speak it might just hurt someone in the end.
See what happens.
The first book One week to the Wedding is first in the series of: Misty Point An forgettable story of love, betrayal, and sister hood.
September 13, 2017
Miles have once again given us a wonderful sense of family drama and how things can come into place once everyone has a say to their problems. Not only having understanding the wonderful setting of how she have Charlotte is trying to prove to her family that she is doing the best that she can.
Once Charlotte met Gregory it was seeing that she wanted to show her sister Kate that she can do anything that she put her mind to it. Overseeing the optical that Kate realized that all along that Charlotte was trying to be her best not to disappoint any of her family. In the end having a family is showing that they will always be there when you fall on hard times and help you get back on your feet.
Miles have provided a wonderful sequel from the One Week To The Wedding allowing us to understand that people can change for the better no matter where they are in life. It's wonderful story to read and make sure that you put yourself into that situation. Even though there is a lot of drama, emotional points, and many thing that comes into play of what the true meaning of having family near you.
Once Charlotte met Gregory it was seeing that she wanted to show her sister Kate that she can do anything that she put her mind to it. Overseeing the optical that Kate realized that all along that Charlotte was trying to be her best not to disappoint any of her family. In the end having a family is showing that they will always be there when you fall on hard times and help you get back on your feet.
Miles have provided a wonderful sequel from the One Week To The Wedding allowing us to understand that people can change for the better no matter where they are in life. It's wonderful story to read and make sure that you put yourself into that situation. Even though there is a lot of drama, emotional points, and many thing that comes into play of what the true meaning of having family near you.
September 26, 2017
I received this book in advance to give my opinion and a review upon finishing this book. After reading 'One Week to the Wedding,' I knew this book would pick right up where that one left off. To be honest it had me hooked from the first page. The author, Olivia Miles, had me feeling exactly what the characters were feeling. Whether it was Charlotte trying to make ends meet, or trying to continue working on the relationship with her sister, I was able to picture exactly what was going on. The struggles she faced and what she needed to do to make it, was exactly what a lot of people go through. It was a true to life experience with Charlotte, and throw in a handsome man and his wonderful idea and it's bound to get interesting. I couldn't put it down, but at the same time wanted to prolong it because I didn't want it to end. This book had me hooked from the very beginning and I would highly recommend it.
October 5, 2017
A heart warming, soul touching Christmas Story filled with magic and love!
I have no idea how Olivia Miles does it but as soon as I start reading her words.... the real world melts away and I am in the most AMAZING story!!!
Olivia Miles is MAGIC!
Her stories hit me right in the heart. The Winter Wedding Plan has ALL the feels and I could NOT put it down! Seriously, I devoured this story and I absolutely loved every second of it. This is fast becoming my favorite series ever. This series is filled with love, betrayal and second chances.
The Winter Wedding Plan is a truly memorable and magical Christmas read that you won't forget. A story about forgiveness and finding the real meaning of Christmas. A MUST READ this Holiday Season!!!
Gah.... I can't get enough of Misty Point and my friends that live there!! Please tell me there is gonna be MORE!! There are so many characters that NEED their own story!
I have no idea how Olivia Miles does it but as soon as I start reading her words.... the real world melts away and I am in the most AMAZING story!!!
Olivia Miles is MAGIC!
Her stories hit me right in the heart. The Winter Wedding Plan has ALL the feels and I could NOT put it down! Seriously, I devoured this story and I absolutely loved every second of it. This is fast becoming my favorite series ever. This series is filled with love, betrayal and second chances.
The Winter Wedding Plan is a truly memorable and magical Christmas read that you won't forget. A story about forgiveness and finding the real meaning of Christmas. A MUST READ this Holiday Season!!!
Gah.... I can't get enough of Misty Point and my friends that live there!! Please tell me there is gonna be MORE!! There are so many characters that NEED their own story!
September 16, 2017
Putting your life back together is a hard thing to do. It is even harder when you unnecessarily refuse to ask for help. Such is the case with Charlotte Daniels in the Winter Wedding Plan by Olivia Miles. Convinced she has to do it all herself, Charlotte doesn’t realize that by shutting people out, she is holding on to the past instead of moving forward. Exactly the opposite of what she thinks she’s doing. I enjoyed reading this novel, but at the same time I never completely warmed up to Charlotte. Her self-reliance, and refusal to be honest with those around her who love her, made her hard to like, in my opinion. She does finally figure it out in the end which makes the entire journey worthwhile.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this novel.
September 21, 2017
When you hit rock bottom, there's no place to go but up. Charlotte is quickly learning that it's much easier to screw up your life, but not as easy to rebuild it. Learning to be mature has never been her strong suit, but she's willing to try for the sake of her daughter and the love of her sister. For a chance at redemption she's willing to risk everything. Including her heart. Ms. Miles introduced Charlotte in One Week to the Wedding. The woman with a chip on her shoulder and a lot of hurt in her heart has become a better person by learning how to forgive and love. The Winter Wedding Plan is another jewel in the crown that is Olivia Miles.
March 29, 2018
I enjoyed this book, however I think it would probably have been better if I had read book one in this series first. I didn’t quite understand what had happened between Kate and Charlotte. Charlotte is working at her sisters event planning business. Charlotte has a lot going on right now, she is the single mother to a seven month old girl. She is very close to getting evicted from her apartment, she is two months behind on rent. She gets a job planning a holiday party for the owner of a greeting card company. Her client would also like Charlotte to pretend that she is his fiancé. She agrees because she does not want to mess this job up.
March 31, 2023
I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book because when I started it I felt that it was written for people in their 20s and 30s; of which I am not. It just flowed so beautifully and I felt an instant connection with the characters and just had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next. It did seem to end abruptly though, in my opinion, as I feel perhaps the author plans to write a Misty Point #3 book.
It was a little silly in parts and somewhat unbelievable, but the story really did work well for me. An uplifting read that allowed me to escape from my own life for a few hours. Very enjoyable. I would gladly read more books by this author!
It was a little silly in parts and somewhat unbelievable, but the story really did work well for me. An uplifting read that allowed me to escape from my own life for a few hours. Very enjoyable. I would gladly read more books by this author!
October 1, 2017
This is Book #2 in the Misty Point series. I could not wait to read about Charlotte's story. I wanted to see if the relationship between Charlotte and Kate could improve. I also wanted to see her overcome everything and be happy. I will not tell you if they all happened because you really should read this book. Very well written with real characters!! I hope there is third book about their friend and local florist.
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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Read more from this author? Yes!
Happy Reading!
Melissa
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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Read more from this author? Yes!
Happy Reading!
Melissa
November 1, 2017
Did no realize it was part of a series when
I picked it up from the library, you definitely
need to read the first book in the series to get
the gist of the story between Kate, Charlotte,
and Jake. I will say though, that I dislike it when
authors write from a different point of view
because she is giving that character her own story.
It makes me frustrated because they take away
from the main storyline and it leaves you wanting
more.
I picked it up from the library, you definitely
need to read the first book in the series to get
the gist of the story between Kate, Charlotte,
and Jake. I will say though, that I dislike it when
authors write from a different point of view
because she is giving that character her own story.
It makes me frustrated because they take away
from the main storyline and it leaves you wanting
more.
September 13, 2017
Another great book from this author. I really enjoyed this one and the emotional ups and downs that you go through while reading this one. There is a lot of drama, but in my opinion it's needed to get us to where the author is trying to take us. This was one of the best books I've read all year. I can't wait for more.
September 27, 2017
5 BEAUTIFUL STARS!! Wow, each book I read by this fabulous author keeps getting better. This story has all the feels and keeps you turning pages. Olivia Miles creates the best characters and writes the perfect book, beautifully. I highly recommend this book and series. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
November 6, 2017
I loved ONE WEEK TO THE WEDDING, Olivia Miles’s first book in her Misty Point series and eagerly awaited her latest, WINTER WEDDING PLAN. What a fun read! Yes, there is the angst and sad story you find in women’s fiction, but Charlotte doesn’t see it that way. She’s a poster woman for how you can turn your life around and make not just your life, but the lives of those around you better too. She is determined and watching her find the depths of her own personality is really a wonderful process to see. Charlotte’s interactions with Greg’s mother are really well done.
November 28, 2017
This was a super story. Is about family and forgiveness. The characters are winsome and remind one of folks they know. Is also a romance and tastefully written. Liked it a lot. Thanks to Goodreads.
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