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Snöfall, mirakel och frusna hjärtan
Everybody wants it to snow at Christmas . . . Don't they?
Asta's plane touches down in Ireland as the first flakes of snow begin to settle.
The weather turns what should be a flying visit into a snowed-in Yuletide with her chaotic, eccentric family. Asta fled her village years ago, with a secret hidden deep within her. That secret is now a feisty sixteen year old, Kitty, who's keen to meet her long-lost relatives.
There are many family mysteries among the presents under the lopsided Christmas tree. Missing the man she left behind in London, drawn to the man she meets in the snow, might there also be a cure for Asta's long-broken heart?
Asta's plane touches down in Ireland as the first flakes of snow begin to settle.
The weather turns what should be a flying visit into a snowed-in Yuletide with her chaotic, eccentric family. Asta fled her village years ago, with a secret hidden deep within her. That secret is now a feisty sixteen year old, Kitty, who's keen to meet her long-lost relatives.
There are many family mysteries among the presents under the lopsided Christmas tree. Missing the man she left behind in London, drawn to the man she meets in the snow, might there also be a cure for Asta's long-broken heart?
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First published November 19, 2015
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December 15, 2017
Väger mellan en trea och en fyra, men avrundade uppåt. Mysig och underhållande. Fnissade högt ett par gånger. Men lite i babbligaste laget ibland.
December 22, 2022
En supermysig julbok med världens plot twist. Rekommenderar stark om man gillar jul och feelgoodromaner 🥰
January 1, 2022
Jag tyckte det var en stundtals väldigt mysig bok med härlig miljö och udda karaktärer och med en oväntad twist i slutet, men Asta var lite väl mycket och jobbig ibland!
November 30, 2015
Originally posted on This Chick Reads
* Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review *
Actual rating 3.5/5
'Snowed in for Christmas' was on my list of most anticipated Christmas reads and I was dying to get my hands on a copy. I enjoyed Claire's summer book 'A Very Big House in the Country' and couldn't wait to see what she has in store for us this time. Also, let's just take a second (or more) to admire that cover? Gorgeous, right? It's even more gorgeous live, all sparkly and so very festive.
While definitely being a read you'll fly through, 'Snowed in for Christmas' is definitely not another fluffy Christmas book. It tells the story of Asta, who's in her early 30s and already has a 16 year old daughter. Getting pregnant and deciding to keep the baby while you're still a child yourself, is definitely a brave move, something not everyone would do. But Asta did it, and despite having to move out of her home and even her country, her daughter is the biggest blessing in her life. She's never given a second thought of the choice she's made, however she thinks a lot about her family she left in Ireland and about the love of her life, the French exchange student Etienne.
She's trying to move on when it comes to relationships, but after being burnt she simply doesn't have that much needed trust for a relationship to survive. Few affairs here and there, and a slight crush in her boss, but is there a chance for Asta to be loved an love with her whole heart ever again?
After some strange things start happening in Tobercree, the place she fled with all her bad memories and a baby in belly, she's sent to investigate them and write an article on it. A crying statue in her little, uneventful Tobercree might be just the miracle she's waited on so many years.
'Snowed in for Christmas' was definitely an enjoyable and interesting Christmas story. It did start kind of slow and it took me a while to get into it, but once I did I totally raced through it. What I really liked is the humour, though it's not the typical rom com but there's a fair amount of humour that caused me laughing out loud. Asta was not someone I warmed up to instantly, but she did grow on me as I continued reading. I admired her for her strength and the awesome, friendly relationship she has with her teenage daughter, Kitty. I was even thinking, if all parent-kid relationships were like this, maybe the world wouldn't be full of angry, rebellious teenagers. The fact Kitty is a mature and clever young woman could've helped too. She's the kind of kid who deeply understands her parent and appreciates all the sacrifices her mother made for her. I truly loved Kitty, and wish I could have a daughter like her, so wise and smart. I can only imagine what kind of struggle was for Asta living as a teenager mother, and I wish Ms Sandy included a bit more of those days when Asta raised a baby girl. I do believe this way I could feel Asta's personality more, but still we do get to see enough of it.
There weren't that many characters, but they were all lovely. I really liked the charming American and her boss, Conan. Oh, Conan was incredible and made me laugh out loud. He's bubbly and though he relies on Asta way too much, he was definitely a nice addition to the book and his e-mails to Asta were a cause for many belly laughs.
This is not your usual romance story, however. Despite liking Asta as a mother, I couldn't bring myself to understand her when it came to relationships. We're about the same age (OK, I might be a couple of years older) and I didn't expect her to be so indecisive when it came to men. I did understand her fear of being hurt again, but the triangles and other geometrical shapes unless in maths, I simply don't understand. But I guess this did raise the drama bar and made the story move faster and there's even a twist waiting at the corner.
If you're a fan of Christmas reads, you should definitely check out 'Snowed in for Christmas'. It's a charming story about everything that matters most in life, family, love and faith. Humour, drama, secrets and an unpredictable turn out of events - these are just some of its traits. Enjoy!
November 27, 2017
1,5.... this was so bad :(
December 3, 2017
Claire was a new author for me, but seeing the cover of this and that it was a Christmas novel I was excited to read it.
I found it slow to start with, but after the first few chapters I was soon drawn into the story and couldn't turn the pages fast enough.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable read and I loved getting to know all of the characters and seeing how the story progressed and ended.
I spent plenty of time throughout the story wondering which guy Astra would end up with.
I found it slow to start with, but after the first few chapters I was soon drawn into the story and couldn't turn the pages fast enough.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable read and I loved getting to know all of the characters and seeing how the story progressed and ended.
I spent plenty of time throughout the story wondering which guy Astra would end up with.
July 26, 2018
I like this style of book but I do have to be in the right frame of mind for it & I wasn't sure that I was. However, I wanted to read it before moving it on as part of a BookCrossing Challenge - & I'm glad I did!
If you get down to the nitty gritty then it follows the format of so many other Christmassy-feelgood-chicklit-heatwarmers: in short, black sheep of the family returns home , & although not looking for love, finds it (oops....is that a spoiler! Well no - after all, how many of this genre end badly?) In this case, the black sheep is Asta, "forced" into returning home on a work mission to investigate the local church's weeping statue. Asta is convinced the new priest (who is young & gorgeous surprise, surprise) is behind this miracle & sets out to prove it.
The characters are just what you'd expect: Asta is a single parent, her daughter is desperate to meet her dad, there's the romantic interest who of course is hiding a secret (but what is it?), there's the flighty friend, there's the crusty spinster aunt (who I found to be a comic delight when a different side of her was shown) & so on.........but they seemed to have more about them than the usual stereotypes which in turn took the story up a notch. I found it really enjoyable, warm & entertaining & more to the point I didn't find it mawkishly sentimental or twee which, for me, gave it an edge over others of it's ilk.
Yes, it was fairly predictable but in a way isn't that what we expect/want from this genre? And after all an unhappy ending at Christmas just isn't on!
If you get down to the nitty gritty then it follows the format of so many other Christmassy-feelgood-chicklit-heatwarmers: in short, black sheep of the family returns home , & although not looking for love, finds it (oops....is that a spoiler! Well no - after all, how many of this genre end badly?) In this case, the black sheep is Asta, "forced" into returning home on a work mission to investigate the local church's weeping statue. Asta is convinced the new priest (who is young & gorgeous surprise, surprise) is behind this miracle & sets out to prove it.
The characters are just what you'd expect: Asta is a single parent, her daughter is desperate to meet her dad, there's the romantic interest who of course is hiding a secret (but what is it?), there's the flighty friend, there's the crusty spinster aunt (who I found to be a comic delight when a different side of her was shown) & so on.........but they seemed to have more about them than the usual stereotypes which in turn took the story up a notch. I found it really enjoyable, warm & entertaining & more to the point I didn't find it mawkishly sentimental or twee which, for me, gave it an edge over others of it's ilk.
Yes, it was fairly predictable but in a way isn't that what we expect/want from this genre? And after all an unhappy ending at Christmas just isn't on!
January 13, 2024
Böcker som har meningen " Och ingen mamma låter sin dotter gå omkring som ett upphetsat fnask på gatorna!" ( pratar om sin egen dotter på 16), och tjat om en 35- årig mamma till tonåring som ständigt har fylle-sex på första dejten - får knappt en halv stjärna av mig! Kvinna efter kvinna i boken är burdus, tjatar om sex och beter sig som mycket korkade tonåringar. Blä. Kastade boken efter att ha läst en fjärdedel. Skit som detta ska inte finnas ute på gatorna, så den ska inte lämnas in på loppis. Synd på författaren, för man märker att hon bitvis kan skriva fyndigt och roligt. Men alla tarvliga anspelningar om sex blir bara För Mycket! Usch!
December 27, 2017
Det tog lite tid att läsa klart den här boken. Inte för att den är dålig, inte alls, utan för att det kom så mycket annat emellan. Jag tycker faktiskt väldigt mycket om den. Kanske för att jag är en sucker för allt som har med jul och snö och romantik och drama och ja allt sådant att göra. Helt klart läsvärd.
December 26, 2018
3,5owls
December 24, 2017
Egentligen 2,5 i betyg.
November 30, 2017
Snöfall, mirakel och frusna hjärtan är en lättläst bok som passar i jultid. I början av boken så gillar jag den riktigt mycket – i synnerhet så gillar jag relationen mellan Asta och Kitty. Men allt eftersom läsningen fortskrider så dyker det upp en del saker som stör mig och drar ner intrycket väsentligt. Boken är mycket lättläst, men språket är inte alls särskilt bra. Det som också stör är användningen av rätt så grova ord, som att man slentrianmässigt använder ”slinka” som tilltal. Jag vet inte om det är ett sätt att visa att det här är en naturlig och enkel familj, men det landar inte väl hos mig.
I feelgood så ska det vara kemi mellan personerna, och tyvärr så saknar jag det. Asta tänker mycket på sex i samband med Jake, men jag har svårt att tro på vare sig hennes förälskelse i Jake eller i Conan, det är bara ord. Det finns också en grundton i deras jargong som delvis hänger ihop med orden, och delvis är en relationsbeskrivning. Hon återkommer till att hon gillar att bli dominerad av Jake. Hennes handlingar motsäger visserligen det, men hennes tankar och ord visar på den tendesen. Och sen kommer vi till det största problemet. Feelgood kan visserligen innehålla mörker, men i Astas bakgrund finns en dramatisk och tragisk händelse, som jag tycker författaren behandlar vårdslöst och utan förståelse. Så lätt skakar man inte av sig en sådan sak, och beskrivningen av det lämnar en mycket sur eftersmak.
Vad tycker jag då om med boken? Jo, det finns bikaraktärer som jag gillar, som Rory, Oona, Kitty och Ma t.ex. Jag gillar att familjen innehåller många starka kvinnor. Beskrivningen av den irländska landsbygden och småsamhället är ganska bra, och vintervädret gör sitt till för att det ska bli bra stämning.
Tveksamt om jag kommer att välja Claire Sandy igen om jag ska ha feelgood, när det finns Lucy Dillon exempelvis.
Omdöme: Lättläst och vintrig irländsk feelgood
Betyg: 3
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I feelgood så ska det vara kemi mellan personerna, och tyvärr så saknar jag det. Asta tänker mycket på sex i samband med Jake, men jag har svårt att tro på vare sig hennes förälskelse i Jake eller i Conan, det är bara ord. Det finns också en grundton i deras jargong som delvis hänger ihop med orden, och delvis är en relationsbeskrivning. Hon återkommer till att hon gillar att bli dominerad av Jake. Hennes handlingar motsäger visserligen det, men hennes tankar och ord visar på den tendesen. Och sen kommer vi till det största problemet. Feelgood kan visserligen innehålla mörker, men i Astas bakgrund finns en dramatisk och tragisk händelse, som jag tycker författaren behandlar vårdslöst och utan förståelse. Så lätt skakar man inte av sig en sådan sak, och beskrivningen av det lämnar en mycket sur eftersmak.
Vad tycker jag då om med boken? Jo, det finns bikaraktärer som jag gillar, som Rory, Oona, Kitty och Ma t.ex. Jag gillar att familjen innehåller många starka kvinnor. Beskrivningen av den irländska landsbygden och småsamhället är ganska bra, och vintervädret gör sitt till för att det ska bli bra stämning.
Tveksamt om jag kommer att välja Claire Sandy igen om jag ska ha feelgood, när det finns Lucy Dillon exempelvis.
Omdöme: Lättläst och vintrig irländsk feelgood
Betyg: 3
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December 19, 2015
Oh this is so much fun. I love Claire Sandy's writing style and she's created another fab cast of characters and a satisfying Christmas-y story. I loved the Irish village life and Asta's independence and hard shell. There's so much to enjoy about this. Possibly my favourite Christmas read so far this year.
***my copy was sent to me by the author, but I'd've bought it myself anyway!
***my copy was sent to me by the author, but I'd've bought it myself anyway!
December 1, 2015
As soon as I've heard that Claire Sandy is publishing her second book this year I knew that no matter what, I'm going to read it. Firstly - it's Claire Sandy, and I can read anything by her. Anything. She's already at the top of my favourite authors' list. Secondly, it's a Christmas - themed book, and yes, looks like I can read books about Christmas all year long. Thirdly, just have a look at this cover. In flesh it looks even more gorgeous that on a photo, and this beautiful snow globe is all sparkly - my daughter couldn't stop stroking it (me too) - it is really one of the most beautiful Christmas covers that I have ever seen. Fourthly - the blurb. Although as I have already said, Claire Sandy can write anything and I am for sure going to love it. But the blurb sounds so brilliant, no? So as soon as the book arrived on my doorstep, with a perfect timing on its publication day, I dived straight into it.
Guys, this book was so great that I really don't know what to start. OK, I must admit, there were moments that it was dragging on a little, there were too many descriptions of the landscape, houses, feelings, but nevertheless, they were brilliant descriptions, believe me! Even though I was willing the story to speed up a little, I still enjoyed every word of it.
This such a complex story, with so many subplots! We have Asta and her lovely daughter Kitty, living in the UK, after Asta left her home in Ireland after getting pregnant at 16. We have then her family in Ireland, whom Asta has never visited since she' left them. Then we have Conan, Asta's boss, who's just gave her an assignment to write an article - and it wouldn't be so exceptional, but Asta must travel to her hometown to write it - as a miracle is happening there, namely, the statue of St Catherine is crying. Asta is to expose the scam. But is it a scam? Is Asta going to take this job at all? And what's going to happen when she is? There are so many memories connected with her hometown, and so many secrets, and she's not so willing to take Kitty there, to return. And at home, there is her family, with her Ma keeping everything under control, her sister Gerry and cousin Oona, and there is also the mysterious Jack, who came to this little town in Ireland from London - why? What does he hide?
The author didn't make her own life easier with this complicated plot. I really didn't know how she's going to treat the thing with St. Catherine crying, if it's going to stay a scam or a real miracle. There was also a moment that Asta was truly between a rock and a hard place and I myself wasn't at all sure which of the men she's going to choose, if she's going to get her happy end, and what's going to happen when/if she comes back to the UK. It is really hard to tell more without blurt all the details, and I so don't want to spoil the reading for you - because you MUST read it, this book is my MUST read this year, absolutely!
The characters are incredible, die for characters, each and every one. Even Father Dominic - he was hilarious! They were all so vibrant, true to life, expressive and loud characters with their own personalities, they truly made this book. All of them had their own lives and, above all else, all of them had their own opinions that they weren't afraid to voice, but when it came to the worst they were always sticking together and supporting each other. Kitty was truly an exceptional character and she never took things for granted, even if she was in this special and specific age - no, she has also supported her mum in anything. The relationship between Asta and Kitty was beautiful. As single mother, it wasn't always bed of roses for Asta, but she has raised a wonderful, clever teenager, and I would give anything for my Sophie to be just like Kitty when she grows up. Asta's family, her mum, sister, cousin, aunt, her best friend in London, had a depth to themselves, were like real people that you could touch and feel.
As much as I adored Asta, I couldn't understand her reluctance considering the men and relationships. I mean, she had a great daughter who wanted her mum to be happy and have a partner, but Asta was still determined not to let anyone get too close to her heart - why? Few affairs here or there was the only thing she has allowed herself, and the longest "relationship" she has had was having a crush on her boss, the loud and ever - demanding Conan, and I just couldn't stop thinking, why Asta? Why? You so deserve to find a man, to love and be loved. But this romantic aspect is only a little part of the story, there are thousands of other subplots that I enjoyed likewise.
The dialogues were so spot on, funny and sharp, full of sarcasm - just what I like best! The dynamics between the characters felt so genuine - everything they said or did I could imagine happening, even the way people responded to the crying statue. I also loved the descriptions of the setting, no matter if it was in London or in Ireland, though those set in Tobercree were beautifully full of snow, ending with the most perfect Christmas ever - being snowed in and not being able to get back to real life. Sometimes it is good to change perspective, to switch off, to not have to get back to your real life, no?
After reading this book I really think that I'd love to be born in Ireland, in this little town - it was described with a lot of warmth, understanding and also humour, with a pinch of salt, but this feeling of community was overwhelming. I'd love to have such Irish family, even with Aunt Peg - well, she turned out to be a woman with balls of steel. The village, where everybody knew everybody and knew everything about you even before you knew this, was brilliant, and having the whole family trees in your head is just my kind of thing. Really. This overwhelming feeling of friendship, family and being welcome, even with all the differences and misunderstandings, was priceless and brilliantly captured!
Somewhere around the middle of the book I started to suspect what happened when Asta was young, but oh well, it doesn't mean that it made the book less interesting to me, on the contrary, I wanted to see if I'm right this time. After this one secret was revealed I fell in love with Asta's family even more - though am not sure how it is even possible - as they supported her wholeheartedly and stand firmly behind her.
I must admit, and I have mentioned it already at the beginning of this review - the story started slowly and I have already started to panic and wonder what's happening, as it took me a moment or two to really get into it, but soon I was engrossed and couldn't put it down. It is a beautiful story about having home where the heart is. It might not be your casual, fluffy Christmas read, as it copes with so many important issues. Sure, there is this brilliant, dry, sharp humour that is so characteristic of Claire Sandy, and which I adore, there is a lot of festive spirit, but there is also a message or six, adding a beautiful depth to this story. A truly brilliant tale of family and its secrets, new beginnings and a lot of snow - what more do you need this Christmas?
Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for a review.
December 11, 2019
Inledningsvis är jag riktigt förtjust i boken. Relationen mellan Asta och dottern Kitty är på något sätt uppfriskande och även de första mötena med den irländska familjen gillar jag. Relationen med Jake finner jag dock lite märklig. Asta blir på något sätt inte trovärdig i den och jag känner liksom inte den riktiga kärleken, vilket kanske beror på att det är rätt mycket fokus på sex (vilket jag alltid finner urtrist i böcker). Jag tycker också att själva storyn med helgonstatyn får alldeles för lite plats i boken, och hade gärna läst mer om det och mindre om sex med Jake. Ytterligare ett spår som nästan helt tappas bort är en händelse i Astas förflutna, kopplat till Kittys far, som lämnat djupa sår i henne, men som mest hintas och antyds istället för att ges utrymme. Boken är dessutom är alldeles, alldeles för lång. 376 sidor i pocketversion och det med rätt liten textstorlek. Berättelsen hade verkligen tjänat på att kortas och göras tajtare.
Sammanfattningsvis är boken periodvis helt ok, men alldeles för ofta tappar jag intresset och tycker den går lite på tomgång och Asta vinner inte mitt hjärta. Då är hennes dotter och familjemedlemmar mer intressanta.
Sammanfattningsvis är boken periodvis helt ok, men alldeles för ofta tappar jag intresset och tycker den går lite på tomgång och Asta vinner inte mitt hjärta. Då är hennes dotter och familjemedlemmar mer intressanta.
May 21, 2025
Snowed in for Christmas by Claire Sandy
Blurb
Everybody wants it to snow at Christmas . . . Don't they?
Asta's plane touches down in Ireland as the first flakes of snow begin to settle.
The weather turns what should be a flying visit into a snowed-in Yuletide with her chaotic, eccentric family. Asta fled her village years ago, with a secret hidden deep within her. That secret is now a feisty sixteen year old, Kitty, who's keen to meet her long-lost relatives.
There are many family mysteries among the presents under the lopsided Christmas tree. Missing the man she left behind in London, drawn to the man she meets in the snow, might there also be a cure for Asta's long-broken heart?
My Opinion
Snowed in for Christmas gets off to a slow start, but it was still an enjoyable festive read. I saw this book in my local library and I was definitely drawn in by the fact that it was a Christmas book and the beautiful cover. A great read with some great characters.
Rating 4/5
Blurb
Everybody wants it to snow at Christmas . . . Don't they?
Asta's plane touches down in Ireland as the first flakes of snow begin to settle.
The weather turns what should be a flying visit into a snowed-in Yuletide with her chaotic, eccentric family. Asta fled her village years ago, with a secret hidden deep within her. That secret is now a feisty sixteen year old, Kitty, who's keen to meet her long-lost relatives.
There are many family mysteries among the presents under the lopsided Christmas tree. Missing the man she left behind in London, drawn to the man she meets in the snow, might there also be a cure for Asta's long-broken heart?
My Opinion
Snowed in for Christmas gets off to a slow start, but it was still an enjoyable festive read. I saw this book in my local library and I was definitely drawn in by the fact that it was a Christmas book and the beautiful cover. A great read with some great characters.
Rating 4/5
December 16, 2016
5 Words: Christmas, family, secrets, romance, passion.
This was a charming festive read with a subtle feminist backbone, and I loved the surprising thread of mystery and the shocking twist it brought with it.
Asta and Kitty had a fantastic mother-daughter relationship, it reminded me a little of how I am with my own mother. It felt so natural when the two characters interacted.
I loved the setting of Tobercree, how this introverted little community shaped each of the characters, reflecting their sheltered beliefs.
But despite all that, I found this book a little bit too easy to put down, and despite its relatively short length it took over two weeks to read. I can't quite figure out why this was, because it was a good book, but whatever it was meant that I could never fully engage.
This was a charming festive read with a subtle feminist backbone, and I loved the surprising thread of mystery and the shocking twist it brought with it.
Asta and Kitty had a fantastic mother-daughter relationship, it reminded me a little of how I am with my own mother. It felt so natural when the two characters interacted.
I loved the setting of Tobercree, how this introverted little community shaped each of the characters, reflecting their sheltered beliefs.
But despite all that, I found this book a little bit too easy to put down, and despite its relatively short length it took over two weeks to read. I can't quite figure out why this was, because it was a good book, but whatever it was meant that I could never fully engage.
January 6, 2018
Asta flyttade abrupt från hemmet i Irland när hon, som sextonåring, hade dottern Kitty på väg. Sedan dess har hon inte träffat sin familj.
Hon har ett gott öga till sin chef, tidningsmogulen Conan, och hoppas få visa vad hon går för när han ber henne syna en religiös bluff i hennes hemby. Så hon åker hem för att hitta orsaken till att statyn av Sankt Catherine gråter. Tanken är att det ska bli ett kort besök, men en snöstorm slår till och isolerar byn.
Det är ju ingen feelgood-roman om det inte är förvecklingar och förvirrad kärlek och mystiska män - så det är det. Och naturligtvis slutar det lyckligt.
Det är en mysig roman som passar att läsa nu under ledigheterna i juletid, men vi var alla överens om att den inte lämnar ett bestående intryck.
Hon har ett gott öga till sin chef, tidningsmogulen Conan, och hoppas få visa vad hon går för när han ber henne syna en religiös bluff i hennes hemby. Så hon åker hem för att hitta orsaken till att statyn av Sankt Catherine gråter. Tanken är att det ska bli ett kort besök, men en snöstorm slår till och isolerar byn.
Det är ju ingen feelgood-roman om det inte är förvecklingar och förvirrad kärlek och mystiska män - så det är det. Och naturligtvis slutar det lyckligt.
Det är en mysig roman som passar att läsa nu under ledigheterna i juletid, men vi var alla överens om att den inte lämnar ett bestående intryck.
January 1, 2018
Asta is single mother to 16 year old Kitty. Having fled Ireland after discovering she was pregnant, she has made a life for them in London, working as PA to Conan. Asta thinks she's in love with Conan but he doesn't seem to see her in a romantic way. A chance opportunity sends Asta and Kitty back to her family village in Ireland just before Christmas and Asta is forced into confronting her past, revealing hidden secrets and choosing her future after crossing paths with Jake, the new owner of the village's "Big House". A nice easy, feel good read, ideal for this time of year.
January 20, 2018
I usually hate romance books. Cute, feel-good romance where you know how it ends before you even open the book has not been my cup of tea at all. But I still decided to read this because I was getting into the christmas spirit and I needed something christmas-y, something easy to read with a happy ending. So I picked this book up, to be honest it was the cover that caught my eye at first but I am so glad I bought it and read it. It was exactly what I needed and it was such a good book. I honestly can't wait until next december so I can read it again without a quilty conscious.
July 9, 2018
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Asta lever sitt liv tillsammans med dottern i London. Hon jobbar nära sin chef, tidningspampen Conan och har länge varit hemligt förälskad i honom.
Äntligen får hon ett eget reportage att göra, men det kräver att hon åker till den lilla byn Tobercree på Irland, den byn Asta en gång lämnade i all hast.
Hur ska det bli att träffa hela familjen igen? Kommer gamla sår att rivas upp?
En riktig mysbok som jag gillade.
📕📗📘📙/5📚
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@boktyckaren
Asta lever sitt liv tillsammans med dottern i London. Hon jobbar nära sin chef, tidningspampen Conan och har länge varit hemligt förälskad i honom.
Äntligen får hon ett eget reportage att göra, men det kräver att hon åker till den lilla byn Tobercree på Irland, den byn Asta en gång lämnade i all hast.
Hur ska det bli att träffa hela familjen igen? Kommer gamla sår att rivas upp?
En riktig mysbok som jag gillade.
📕📗📘📙/5📚
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November 30, 2024
What do you do when you do when you’re snowed in at a place you’ve avoided for over sixteen years? When you’re having to spend Christmas with the family you ran away from to protect your unborn unexpected baby?
This is the funny and emotional situation Asta finds herself and her daughter in. And where she discovers love and support; and an intriguing man who has his own secret. Along with a mysterious crying saintly statue …
This is the funny and emotional situation Asta finds herself and her daughter in. And where she discovers love and support; and an intriguing man who has his own secret. Along with a mysterious crying saintly statue …
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November 2, 2021
Ljudbok
Gillade storyn men dialogen kändes krystad ibland. Kan ha varit översättningen eller ljudboksformatet. Som ljudbok var den så där, med för otydliga övergångar, hade räckt med lite längre paus för att förstå att det hände för 15 år sen ock intervjun med författaren i slutet kändes oklar i flera minuter när den gick direkt in i den från slutet på boken
Gillade storyn men dialogen kändes krystad ibland. Kan ha varit översättningen eller ljudboksformatet. Som ljudbok var den så där, med för otydliga övergångar, hade räckt med lite längre paus för att förstå att det hände för 15 år sen ock intervjun med författaren i slutet kändes oklar i flera minuter när den gick direkt in i den från slutet på boken
December 10, 2022
This book delivered just about what I expected. Not more, not less. Not my usual genre, but I challenged myself to read one Christmas book and this was the first that I saw in the store. I might make this a regular challenge from now on.
November 1, 2017
2,5 kanske?
December 18, 2017
If I could give this book minus points I would. It is silly and no finesse what so ever.
January 27, 2018
Really liked this book, a mostly funny, fast read with great characters.
January 28, 2018
This was a brilliant Christmas read. Loved it and the ending was great too.
December 18, 2018
2,5 cute but the romance was to slow for my liking
December 20, 2018
A cozy heartwarming story, definately worth a read - especially during Christmas. I'd probably give it a 3,8 or 3,9 if possible. But it's surely closer to 4 than 3, so it gets a little extra.
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