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Winter Without You
What do you do when you lose everything?
After the tragic death of her boyfriend, Hannah Clitheroe is hiding away from the world. But when she discovers she's inherited a house in Cornwall, she knows it's time to face reality.
Her estranged grandmother lived in Kernow House for years, but Hannah soon realises someone else thinks it's rightfully theirs: Raphael Tregar, an intolerant and contemptuous man who quickly gets under her skin.
But as winter sets in, there's one more thing that keeps her up at night, and the rising fear that she may not find her true home in Cornwall after all...
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First published November 1, 2018
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About the author
Beth Good
36 books44 followersI write quirky, romantic fiction, mostly with a comic twist, sometimes a little magical too. My Cornish romance series set in Pethporro starts with WINTER WITHOUT YOU, then ALL SUMMER WITH YOU, concluding with A VERY CORNISH CHRISTMAS.
The wondrous bestselling author Katie Fforde has said of my books, 'I love Beth Good's quirky style! A thoroughly enjoyable read.'
My stories are always romantic, sweet to a little spicy, and tend to feature either gloriously sunny Cornish beaches or snowy festive scenes, with heroes and heroines falling over each other in a futile effort not to fall in love.
I have too many children and not enough money, so need all the readers I can get. If you love talking to authors in real time, please chat with me on Twitter at @BethGoodWriter ... I'm there most days!
The wondrous bestselling author Katie Fforde has said of my books, 'I love Beth Good's quirky style! A thoroughly enjoyable read.'
My stories are always romantic, sweet to a little spicy, and tend to feature either gloriously sunny Cornish beaches or snowy festive scenes, with heroes and heroines falling over each other in a futile effort not to fall in love.
I have too many children and not enough money, so need all the readers I can get. If you love talking to authors in real time, please chat with me on Twitter at @BethGoodWriter ... I'm there most days!
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October 15, 2018
For a couple of years now I have been hoping that Beth Good would write a full length book, given how much I love her short novellas. And now that I have read Winter Without You, I'm delighted to say how much I adored this book.
This really is a warm hug of a book, perfect for those cold winter days, it is heartwarming, funny in places, with hints of romance, and just an all around fabulous story about Hannah and her new Cornish inheritance.
Add in a mix of animals, one shepherd who has a bad reputation, the local rabbit catcher, and a couple of other strays that Hannah allows to stay with her, she is starting to turn Kernow House into a real hope. Just a shame that someone else may have a dubious claim on the property.
We discover long hidden family secrets, and all the characters are easily believable and just seemed like good people to know, if a bit gossipy. There is plenty of plot in this book, loads of smiles and given the reasons that Hannah is in Cornwall could lead to a depressing book, it really wasn't. I didn't find it overly emotional but did enjoy seeing how Hannah was able to start making a new life for herself.
And the Boxing Day pageant just sounded like a lot of fun, as did everything going on on Christmas day. With some worrying moments but also some grand romantic gestures this really is a book for anyone who just enjoys a good story.
Yet the character I wanted to know a lot more about was Lizzie, she seemed at first so vulnerable but really grew as the book progressed, and I really loved seeing her coming out of her shell.
I found my self whizzing through this page without even realising how much time had past, in fact had I been able to spare the time I would have happily read this in one sitting, and I was sorely tempted to. I loved this book and very eager to see what the author writes next.
Thank you Netgalley and Quercus for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
This really is a warm hug of a book, perfect for those cold winter days, it is heartwarming, funny in places, with hints of romance, and just an all around fabulous story about Hannah and her new Cornish inheritance.
Add in a mix of animals, one shepherd who has a bad reputation, the local rabbit catcher, and a couple of other strays that Hannah allows to stay with her, she is starting to turn Kernow House into a real hope. Just a shame that someone else may have a dubious claim on the property.
We discover long hidden family secrets, and all the characters are easily believable and just seemed like good people to know, if a bit gossipy. There is plenty of plot in this book, loads of smiles and given the reasons that Hannah is in Cornwall could lead to a depressing book, it really wasn't. I didn't find it overly emotional but did enjoy seeing how Hannah was able to start making a new life for herself.
And the Boxing Day pageant just sounded like a lot of fun, as did everything going on on Christmas day. With some worrying moments but also some grand romantic gestures this really is a book for anyone who just enjoys a good story.
Yet the character I wanted to know a lot more about was Lizzie, she seemed at first so vulnerable but really grew as the book progressed, and I really loved seeing her coming out of her shell.
I found my self whizzing through this page without even realising how much time had past, in fact had I been able to spare the time I would have happily read this in one sitting, and I was sorely tempted to. I loved this book and very eager to see what the author writes next.
Thank you Netgalley and Quercus for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
November 7, 2018
This is another holiday treat for this year. Normally I don't care too much for romance but Christmas is coming around so why not get into the mood?
This novel is sweet from the beginning to the end.(you can put the candy cane down now) It will be heartwarming for most of you guys.
This is about a young woman who basically lost almost everything including her fiance. She finds out unexpectedly she has inherited a house from her maternal grandmother whom she thought has been dead since she was a kid thanks to her mother's lies. The heroine is determined to make it on her with the rundown house on her own, but at least several couple of ladies come into her life unexpectedly along with her next door louse. As she navigates through her journey with her new friends, louse, maternity, cat with kittens, new house, she discovers more about her grandmother and her grandmother's great love through the lettters she discovered and the letters her neighbor has. There were amusing, frustruating, happy, loving, compassionate, stubborness moments all wrapped up in this book. The only problem I had with this book was why the heroine's mother lied to her about her grandmother being dead . I hate it when things are left unturned or unsolved. Other than that, this book was fun to read.
3 3/4 quarter stars from me.
I recieved this sweet ARC from Quercus Books through Net Galley in exchange for my unbiased and honest review. Thank you!
This novel is sweet from the beginning to the end.(you can put the candy cane down now) It will be heartwarming for most of you guys.
This is about a young woman who basically lost almost everything including her fiance. She finds out unexpectedly she has inherited a house from her maternal grandmother whom she thought has been dead since she was a kid thanks to her mother's lies. The heroine is determined to make it on her with the rundown house on her own, but at least several couple of ladies come into her life unexpectedly along with her next door louse. As she navigates through her journey with her new friends, louse, maternity, cat with kittens, new house, she discovers more about her grandmother and her grandmother's great love through the lettters she discovered and the letters her neighbor has. There were amusing, frustruating, happy, loving, compassionate, stubborness moments all wrapped up in this book. The only problem I had with this book was why the heroine's mother lied to her about her grandmother being dead . I hate it when things are left unturned or unsolved. Other than that, this book was fun to read.
3 3/4 quarter stars from me.
I recieved this sweet ARC from Quercus Books through Net Galley in exchange for my unbiased and honest review. Thank you!
October 27, 2018
This was so lovely to read and I honestly couldn't put it down after starting it. Beth Good is great at writing likeable characters and I do love novels set in Cornwall. I honestly am on my way to find everything Beth Good has written and read it all.
Started this late last night and was up until all hours reading until I fell asleep from exhaustion. Finished it in the morning.
Please write more books!
Started this late last night and was up until all hours reading until I fell asleep from exhaustion. Finished it in the morning.
Please write more books!
December 19, 2019
Veľmi príjemná oddychová kniha akurát na toto vianočné obdobie.
Pomaly sa vyvíjajúci vzťah, obohatený o humor, priateľov a pátranie po tajnostiach.
Krásna kniha, ktorá nesie silný príbeh silnej ženy 😊
Pomaly sa vyvíjajúci vzťah, obohatený o humor, priateľov a pátranie po tajnostiach.
Krásna kniha, ktorá nesie silný príbeh silnej ženy 😊
December 30, 2023
Kniha mala potenciál byť krásnou zimnou romancou. Mala všetko. Prostredie, ľudí, atmosféru! Atmosféra je výborný základ pre dobrý román. A tomuto nechýbala ani dobrá dejová linka! Tak prečo iba tri hviezdy, pýtate sa? Che cosa successo? Nuž, moji milí, pravdou je, že to akosi nefungovalo medzi hlavnými hrdinami. Necítila som medzi nimi žiadnu chémiu, žiadne iskrenie, nič... nada... nulla... niente... nothing. A to je jeden z hlavných pilierov dobrej romance.
January 13, 2021
V tejto knihe je vsetko preco nemam rada dediny🙈 susedia vedia o vas vsetko a co nevedia si VYMYSLIA nie su tam normalne obchody, ani nic... ale najviac ma stvala Hanna... ta vsetkemu verila a nic nedotihla do konca... najde zaujimavu vec ale nema k nej pristup tak ide spat a ved daco bude? to naozaj sa niekto tak sprava? no a bola otravna aj cela ta jej pereput okrem lizzy... knihu zachranila povaha raphaela... ak si odmyslim poslednych 10 stran kde sa zmenil na tutmaka😂😂 ale inak fakn oddychovka
January 22, 2024
Kniha s celkom peknou obálkou, ale obsahovo sklamanie. Dej (tentokrát mám nutkanie napísať že trápne) predvídateľný takmer od začiatku, ba až nudný, konštelácia postáv, ktoré sa stretnú na Vianoce v jednom dome, tiež príliš uletená, vianočná atmosféra fakticky žiadna. Občas som mala pocit, že to bolo celé také nasilu, bez iskry, nedotiahnuté, ale dočítala som...
July 25, 2019
Feelgood Winter Warmth
Hannah is still in mourning for the man she loves when she finds she has just inherited a huge house in Cornwall from a grandmother she never knew. Needing to build a new life, she takes it on and decides to live there rather than sell up. But then she learns about her neighbour Raphael Tregar and the fact he owns the land around and has designs on the house as well. It doesn’t help that he’s also incredibly good looking. Feeling besieged, Hannah is determined she will make things work and applies for a job - only to find that Ralph Tregar will be her boss in that as well…
What I really enjoyed:
The setting. Having recently read ‘All Summer With You’ I was delighted to be reimmersed into the town of Pethporro and it’s eclectic inhabitants. There is a definite feel of Cornwall in this book from the descriptions of the wild coast to the idiosyncrasies of the local characters.
The characters. Many romance stories leave me feeling short-changed on character depth, but this author manages to make her characters seem three dimensional and their reactions and interactions come over very naturally. The supporting cast is, for my money, what make this book, they are varied and interesting. I especially liked Lizzie!
What I struggled with:
The plot. Or rather lack of it. For my preference, a romantic novel needs something other than just the romance to make it a really good read. Hints at deeper things going on are never developed.
A very red herring. There was a lot made of some letters and a mysteriously romantic family history, leading the reader to speculate upon all kinds of possibilities. But the eventual denouement around them was, in my opinion, a bit of an anti-climax.
Overall thoughts:
If romance is what you enjoy, then you will likely find this good light reading - light on plot but strong on characters. It could delight you on the beach with its snow scapes, or warm your heart on a cold winter’s evening.
Hannah is still in mourning for the man she loves when she finds she has just inherited a huge house in Cornwall from a grandmother she never knew. Needing to build a new life, she takes it on and decides to live there rather than sell up. But then she learns about her neighbour Raphael Tregar and the fact he owns the land around and has designs on the house as well. It doesn’t help that he’s also incredibly good looking. Feeling besieged, Hannah is determined she will make things work and applies for a job - only to find that Ralph Tregar will be her boss in that as well…
What I really enjoyed:
The setting. Having recently read ‘All Summer With You’ I was delighted to be reimmersed into the town of Pethporro and it’s eclectic inhabitants. There is a definite feel of Cornwall in this book from the descriptions of the wild coast to the idiosyncrasies of the local characters.
The characters. Many romance stories leave me feeling short-changed on character depth, but this author manages to make her characters seem three dimensional and their reactions and interactions come over very naturally. The supporting cast is, for my money, what make this book, they are varied and interesting. I especially liked Lizzie!
What I struggled with:
The plot. Or rather lack of it. For my preference, a romantic novel needs something other than just the romance to make it a really good read. Hints at deeper things going on are never developed.
A very red herring. There was a lot made of some letters and a mysteriously romantic family history, leading the reader to speculate upon all kinds of possibilities. But the eventual denouement around them was, in my opinion, a bit of an anti-climax.
Overall thoughts:
If romance is what you enjoy, then you will likely find this good light reading - light on plot but strong on characters. It could delight you on the beach with its snow scapes, or warm your heart on a cold winter’s evening.
March 19, 2019
This book had been lurking on my Kindle waiting to be read for some time for no other reason that I had a book backlog. Wish I’d got around to it earlier because it turned out to be a little gem of a book. Hannah Clitheroe has come to Kernow Cottage on the wild Cornish coast believing she wants to be alone to recover from the loss of her beloved partner in a tragic accident. But unpredictable weather, quirky characters and a seemingly curmudgeonly neighbour, Raphael Tregar, have other ideas and she quickly becomes involved in the life of the local village, Pethporro. Despite her best intentions, she is drawn to Raphael but can she trust him for he believes Kernow House belongs to him. To find out, I recommend you read the book for yourself. You won’t be disappointed. And I’m glad to see that there’s to be a follow-up novel!
January 25, 2019
When this appeared as a free book of the week I downloaded it on a whim.
The story line of a woman losing her partner, returning to England pregnant and alone, to a cold empty house inherited from her unknown grandmother, seemed a bit depressing.
The cover didn't excite me either, indicated the contents would be twee and bland when I was in the mood for laughter and romance.
So 'Winter Without You' gradually slipped down my library list where it stayed gathering virtual dust.
Not wanting to delete before, at least, checking a few pages, I opened chapter one and discovered laughter, romance - and rain.
A good read even though the author constantly drenched the main characters in the unceasing rain.
BTW – Admittedly December is the wettest month in Cornwall but this was extreme.
The story line of a woman losing her partner, returning to England pregnant and alone, to a cold empty house inherited from her unknown grandmother, seemed a bit depressing.
The cover didn't excite me either, indicated the contents would be twee and bland when I was in the mood for laughter and romance.
So 'Winter Without You' gradually slipped down my library list where it stayed gathering virtual dust.
Not wanting to delete before, at least, checking a few pages, I opened chapter one and discovered laughter, romance - and rain.
A good read even though the author constantly drenched the main characters in the unceasing rain.
BTW – Admittedly December is the wettest month in Cornwall but this was extreme.
December 8, 2018
A nice festive winter/Christmas feel good story with romance and the backdrop of Cornwall. A place I've spent several happy holidays, although not in the winter!
Hannah Clitheroe finds herself inheriting a farm house in Cornwall and after the tragedy she's suffered it seems like the perfect place to start over. Her next door neighbour Raphael is determined to get his hands on the farm as his adopted father won it gambling with Hannah's grandfather.
Raphael doesn't seem very nice at first but Hannah comes round to him even with all the warnings people give her about him.
A nice bit of romantic fluff with heart.
Hannah Clitheroe finds herself inheriting a farm house in Cornwall and after the tragedy she's suffered it seems like the perfect place to start over. Her next door neighbour Raphael is determined to get his hands on the farm as his adopted father won it gambling with Hannah's grandfather.
Raphael doesn't seem very nice at first but Hannah comes round to him even with all the warnings people give her about him.
A nice bit of romantic fluff with heart.
December 19, 2018
I really enjoyed Winter Without You, which is a lovely mix of humour, romance and thoughtful storylines.
I loved the way the characters developed through the story, particularly Raphael (the love interest) and Lizzie, who lives in a caravan in a nearby field.
What starts as a rather lonely existence for Hannah, when she moves to Cornwall from Greece after her partner dies, turns into a close-knit community that radiates warmth out to the reader from every word on the page.
There are some great twists, bits of character history, superstition and mystery. The characters are fabulously quirky and I loved getting to know them.
Definitely a festive read worth getting lost in.
I loved the way the characters developed through the story, particularly Raphael (the love interest) and Lizzie, who lives in a caravan in a nearby field.
What starts as a rather lonely existence for Hannah, when she moves to Cornwall from Greece after her partner dies, turns into a close-knit community that radiates warmth out to the reader from every word on the page.
There are some great twists, bits of character history, superstition and mystery. The characters are fabulously quirky and I loved getting to know them.
Definitely a festive read worth getting lost in.
October 29, 2018
Winter Without You is a pure delight. I enjoyed every single page. It's one of those books that you cosy up with, that allow you to escape the realities of the world. It's a warm and comforting hug of a book and I loved it.
Hannah is at the centre of the story. Following the death of her boyfriend she learns that she has inherited a cottage in Cornwall, and she makes the bold decision to relocate there in order to start her life afresh. She desperately needs this new beginning and we follow her journey as she sets up home, makes friends and tries to make a new life for herself.
This is a romantic read. The romantic interest being Raphael, the neighbour who wants the cottage for himself and, who from the very beginning she can't stop thinking about. He is dark and handsome, but he too has flaws and although I wasn't particularly fond of him at the beginning, I realised that he was misunderstood and I grew to love him. Some of the best dialogue in this book is between Hannah and Raphael, some made me laugh, others made me cry. They just worked so beautifully together on the page.
The book however is not just about Hannah and Raphael, as we meet so many other colourful characters along the way who inhabit this small Cornish village. Lizzie really touched my heart, the woman whose Hannah's grandma allowed to live on the farm in a ramshackle caravan. She made me laugh out loud and at other times my heart ached for this lady. Such beautiful writing.
Winter Without You is an exquisite read, that's perfect for those cold winter nights. It's a story about loss and learning to love again, and that sometimes love happens in the most unexpected of places.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advanced Reader Copy.
Hannah is at the centre of the story. Following the death of her boyfriend she learns that she has inherited a cottage in Cornwall, and she makes the bold decision to relocate there in order to start her life afresh. She desperately needs this new beginning and we follow her journey as she sets up home, makes friends and tries to make a new life for herself.
This is a romantic read. The romantic interest being Raphael, the neighbour who wants the cottage for himself and, who from the very beginning she can't stop thinking about. He is dark and handsome, but he too has flaws and although I wasn't particularly fond of him at the beginning, I realised that he was misunderstood and I grew to love him. Some of the best dialogue in this book is between Hannah and Raphael, some made me laugh, others made me cry. They just worked so beautifully together on the page.
The book however is not just about Hannah and Raphael, as we meet so many other colourful characters along the way who inhabit this small Cornish village. Lizzie really touched my heart, the woman whose Hannah's grandma allowed to live on the farm in a ramshackle caravan. She made me laugh out loud and at other times my heart ached for this lady. Such beautiful writing.
Winter Without You is an exquisite read, that's perfect for those cold winter nights. It's a story about loss and learning to love again, and that sometimes love happens in the most unexpected of places.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advanced Reader Copy.
November 3, 2018
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It's the 1st of November and for me, that means it's time to start the countdown to Christmas! At this time of year, I love nothing more than to snuggle down with a blanket, some fuzzy socks, and a good book. This year I chose Winter Without You and it was the perfect first wintery read of the year.
Having never before read anything by Beth Good, I wasn't sure what to expect from this novel but I needn't have worried because I was hooked from the beginning and I really struggled to put this book down!
If you are a fan of the Hallmark Channel's holiday movies I would definitely recommend you pick up a copy Winter Without You, published today in ebook or on 15.11.18 in paperback.
It's the 1st of November and for me, that means it's time to start the countdown to Christmas! At this time of year, I love nothing more than to snuggle down with a blanket, some fuzzy socks, and a good book. This year I chose Winter Without You and it was the perfect first wintery read of the year.
Having never before read anything by Beth Good, I wasn't sure what to expect from this novel but I needn't have worried because I was hooked from the beginning and I really struggled to put this book down!
If you are a fan of the Hallmark Channel's holiday movies I would definitely recommend you pick up a copy Winter Without You, published today in ebook or on 15.11.18 in paperback.
December 23, 2018
For Christmas reading only
If you are looking for some easy reading romance over the holidays this will suffice. The main issue is basically will she or won't she and the story does get a bit nonsensical at times in its attempt to include Cornish culture. I read it, but I can't say that it will be a lasting memory.
If you are looking for some easy reading romance over the holidays this will suffice. The main issue is basically will she or won't she and the story does get a bit nonsensical at times in its attempt to include Cornish culture. I read it, but I can't say that it will be a lasting memory.
November 4, 2018
This book is perfect for a winter afternoon when you need some to cheer you up.
It's cozy, heartwarming, and enjoyable.
I loved the characters, the setting and how the plot develops.
This book is very well written and makes you feel good and warm.
A wonderful Christmas read, cozy and entertaining.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Quercus Books and Netgalley for this ARC
It's cozy, heartwarming, and enjoyable.
I loved the characters, the setting and how the plot develops.
This book is very well written and makes you feel good and warm.
A wonderful Christmas read, cozy and entertaining.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Quercus Books and Netgalley for this ARC
January 21, 2019
Sorry i couldn’t find her likeable. Or credible. Engaged 3 months after her husband’s death? Seriously?
I didn’t feel anything apart annoyance at the main character
I didn’t feel anything apart annoyance at the main character
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 1, 2019
This was a great read. This author continues to produce books that alternately make you laugh and cry. In this one, she is really on form. Good touches on serious issues like the loss of a loved one and being a single parent, and balances it with slapstick humour. The book is populated with thoroughly likeable characters and along with the developing relationship between the hero and heroine, she adds a soupçon of mystery and a couple of twists. Overall this is one of her best yet and I thoroughly recommend it.
December 23, 2018
A trip to Cornwall anyone?
If you love romance with a bit of mystery and all things Cornish..(including the weather!) you will love this book. I certainly did! Perfect for this time of year. 5*
If you love romance with a bit of mystery and all things Cornish..(including the weather!) you will love this book. I certainly did! Perfect for this time of year. 5*
February 9, 2019
very enjoyable read
January 12, 2020
Mladá žena, žijící v Řecku, zdědí po smrti své babičky domek v Anglii. Jelikož přišla o přítele, rozhodne se pozemku ujmout a zabydlet se v něm. Plány ji ale kazí neodbytný mrzutý soused, který má kdesi schován úpis svého dědy, podle kterého patří domek jeho rodině.
Minulosti by žena mohla přijít na kloub skrze tajemné dopisy, schované na půdě.
Do toho všeho si hlavní hrdinka nese své malé překvapení.
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Na románu se mi líbilo prostředí - Cornwall v zimě, Svatoštěpánská slavnost, spousta zvířátek (včetně oveček a pastýře:)), narážky na známé knihy a autory. Také oceňuji napínavá dobrodružství - ztráta ve sněhové vánici na útesu, tajemná jeskyně, záhadná skříňka s dopisy... Z knihy se mi nejvíce líbil začátek a konec. Prostředek na mě působil křečovitě, hlavně dialogy. Také mi neseděla postava Raphaela, divně náladový a na konci kontrastně k celému příběhu najednou úplně emocionální. A fakt jsem ještě neviděla, aby se osoby tak často omlouvaly. Suma sumárum, oddechovka, kapitoly utíkaly rychle a končily napínavě, takže to "žene" čtenáře dál.
Minulosti by žena mohla přijít na kloub skrze tajemné dopisy, schované na půdě.
Do toho všeho si hlavní hrdinka nese své malé překvapení.
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Na románu se mi líbilo prostředí - Cornwall v zimě, Svatoštěpánská slavnost, spousta zvířátek (včetně oveček a pastýře:)), narážky na známé knihy a autory. Také oceňuji napínavá dobrodružství - ztráta ve sněhové vánici na útesu, tajemná jeskyně, záhadná skříňka s dopisy... Z knihy se mi nejvíce líbil začátek a konec. Prostředek na mě působil křečovitě, hlavně dialogy. Také mi neseděla postava Raphaela, divně náladový a na konci kontrastně k celému příběhu najednou úplně emocionální. A fakt jsem ještě neviděla, aby se osoby tak často omlouvaly. Suma sumárum, oddechovka, kapitoly utíkaly rychle a končily napínavě, takže to "žene" čtenáře dál.
May 31, 2020
Krásná a něžná kniha, skrývající příběh o odhodlání se nevzdat, přátelství a nakonec i lásce. Lásce, která neumírá, i té, která se právě zrodí. To vše uprostřed nádherné přírody a zimy, přebírající vládu nad krajem. A pokud nečekáte složité zamyšlení nad životem, ale odlehčené pojednání o jeho strastech i darech, bude se vám kniha určitě líbit také.
June 21, 2021
Prima oddychovka náhodně vytažená z knihovny na pronajaté chalupě. Bylo to rychlé, příjemné a oddychové dovolenkové čtení - nic víc, nic míň. Knížka má neuvěřitelně vánoční atmosféru, i když se neodehrává jen o Vánocích, takže bylo celkem zajímavé ji číst v teplém létě, ale i tak mě úžasně pohltila a přenesla v době i v čase.
October 31, 2018
Winter Without You by Beth Good is a fun romance to add to your Christmas time reads. I'm not a big Hallmark Christmas movie watcher but I love a good Christmas book and add love, I'm in!
Hannah lost everything but when she inherited her late grandmother's estate she gained everything and more. From the moment the book opens there is hope of something new and lovely and as at each trial there was something good to come of it.
I gave this read 3 stars on Goodreads because I felt like I really couldn't identify with several of the characters. While the plot was fulfilling, the characters and their purpose were a little haphazard. For example, Lizzie played a large role in the life of the main character, Hannah, but the author left out background information on Lizzie that I needed to truly understand her. Also, I had several questions about the Raphael and Gabriel connection that were never answered.
There were also SO many parts I loved. I loved the dynamic of the accidental roommates and I loved the development of the love between Raphael and Hannah. I would recommend this as a light read perfect for the holiday season.
Thank you NetGalley and Quercus Books for the opportunity to review this book pre-release. I was given a free copy in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own and I was not required to leave a positive review.
Hannah lost everything but when she inherited her late grandmother's estate she gained everything and more. From the moment the book opens there is hope of something new and lovely and as at each trial there was something good to come of it.
I gave this read 3 stars on Goodreads because I felt like I really couldn't identify with several of the characters. While the plot was fulfilling, the characters and their purpose were a little haphazard. For example, Lizzie played a large role in the life of the main character, Hannah, but the author left out background information on Lizzie that I needed to truly understand her. Also, I had several questions about the Raphael and Gabriel connection that were never answered.
There were also SO many parts I loved. I loved the dynamic of the accidental roommates and I loved the development of the love between Raphael and Hannah. I would recommend this as a light read perfect for the holiday season.
Thank you NetGalley and Quercus Books for the opportunity to review this book pre-release. I was given a free copy in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own and I was not required to leave a positive review.
January 28, 2025
Tejto knihe by som dala 2 a 1/2 *, lebo 2 mi pride trochu malo, no 3 uz vela.
Dej je celkom citatelny, cize plus je, ze som knihu precitala celu, aj ked od zaciatku predvidatelny. Avsak casto su tam pasaze, ktore su dost pritiahnute za vlasy a akoby vela tem a roznych posstav napchatych akoby nasilu. Hlavna hrdinka je tehotna nova majitelka domu po babicke o ktorej ANI nevedela, divna obyvatelka karavanu s autizmom, lesbicky par, mrzuty namysleny sused, ktory posobi ako tazko citatelny, avsak na konci je uplne nezny a sialene sa zalubi, ze ju hned ziada o ruku. Akoze chcem vidiet, kde zena, ktora roky zila s laskou svojho zivota, pride onho pri tragickej nehode a zrazu sa do 2 mesiacov zalubi do suseda, kde aj tak polovicu casu ho akoze nenavidela, az tak casto sa nerozpravali, chvilami sa vyhybali, potom stravia spolu jednu noc a on ju po zorganizovani svatostefanskej slavnosti poziada o ruku, pritom mu neverila a kadeco sa o nom dozvedala.
Ano, musim uznat, ze tam bolo par peknych myslienok, aj pekne a obcas napinave pasaze, takze preto som ju docitala.
Vianocne knihy su vzdy trosku prehnane a sladke, no tato bola aj na mna uz riadne nerealna a sladka. Urcite po nej opakovane nesiahnem a ani ju radsej nebudem odporucat.
Dej je celkom citatelny, cize plus je, ze som knihu precitala celu, aj ked od zaciatku predvidatelny. Avsak casto su tam pasaze, ktore su dost pritiahnute za vlasy a akoby vela tem a roznych posstav napchatych akoby nasilu. Hlavna hrdinka je tehotna nova majitelka domu po babicke o ktorej ANI nevedela, divna obyvatelka karavanu s autizmom, lesbicky par, mrzuty namysleny sused, ktory posobi ako tazko citatelny, avsak na konci je uplne nezny a sialene sa zalubi, ze ju hned ziada o ruku. Akoze chcem vidiet, kde zena, ktora roky zila s laskou svojho zivota, pride onho pri tragickej nehode a zrazu sa do 2 mesiacov zalubi do suseda, kde aj tak polovicu casu ho akoze nenavidela, az tak casto sa nerozpravali, chvilami sa vyhybali, potom stravia spolu jednu noc a on ju po zorganizovani svatostefanskej slavnosti poziada o ruku, pritom mu neverila a kadeco sa o nom dozvedala.
Ano, musim uznat, ze tam bolo par peknych myslienok, aj pekne a obcas napinave pasaze, takze preto som ju docitala.
Vianocne knihy su vzdy trosku prehnane a sladke, no tato bola aj na mna uz riadne nerealna a sladka. Urcite po nej opakovane nesiahnem a ani ju radsej nebudem odporucat.
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November 13, 2018
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This is an lovely story to read – I thought it was excellent!
The plot is well developed and the characters are fantastic. I loved how the story played out and I thought that the pace was spot on. It was a very well written story that had me completely captivated.
I loved everything about this book from the cover to saying goodbye to the characters I had warmed too so much – the ending was everything I had hoped for!
Five stars from me – a fantastic festive treat -very highly recommended – I loved it!
This is an lovely story to read – I thought it was excellent!
The plot is well developed and the characters are fantastic. I loved how the story played out and I thought that the pace was spot on. It was a very well written story that had me completely captivated.
I loved everything about this book from the cover to saying goodbye to the characters I had warmed too so much – the ending was everything I had hoped for!
Five stars from me – a fantastic festive treat -very highly recommended – I loved it!
November 13, 2018
Ah Cornwall..... All the blurb has to do is mention Cornwall and I'm there. This lovely Christmas themed novel is not about Cornwall, although that's where the house Hannah has inherited is located. Hannah's had a rough go- her fiancé's died and her world has turned sideways, not least of which was finding out that she inherited this property. She's determined to make the best of it and gathers in those her grandmother embraced. AND, she learns about the grandmother she'd never known. Of course there's also the next door neighbor, a classic brooding bad guy (or is he?) named Raphael. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This is a fun read with good characters and a nice story.
January 23, 2019
Great read
Loved this book. The setting and characters came to life as I got thoroughly immersed in the story. Couldn't put it down to find out how the beautiful story was going to unravel and if the dashing Ralph would change Hannah's mind. Couldn't wait to finish it but then wanted the story to continue. Well written with lovely believable characters especially Lizzie. Hope there is a follow up of how all these friend's continue, want,need more to read about this beautiful funny and sometimes tinged with a little sadness life of the people set in beautiful Cornwall. Would definitely recommend.
Loved this book. The setting and characters came to life as I got thoroughly immersed in the story. Couldn't put it down to find out how the beautiful story was going to unravel and if the dashing Ralph would change Hannah's mind. Couldn't wait to finish it but then wanted the story to continue. Well written with lovely believable characters especially Lizzie. Hope there is a follow up of how all these friend's continue, want,need more to read about this beautiful funny and sometimes tinged with a little sadness life of the people set in beautiful Cornwall. Would definitely recommend.
December 29, 2023
Raz do roka si dám aspoň jednu romantishe knihu, ale zásadne vianočnú. Niekedy ich ani nezvládnem dočítať do polovice😬. Toto bol celkom pokrok teda.
Kniha nieje ničím nejak úžasná. Asi klasická predvídateľná romantika. Veľa snehu, tajomstvá , new girl in the "town", drsný krásavec, lesbický párik na vedľajšej role a tiež postava s autizmom, jedna zákerná ex atď atď. Ale stačilo mi to na vianočné sviatky 😁 môžem pokračovať niečím drsnejším na čítanie.
Kniha nieje ničím nejak úžasná. Asi klasická predvídateľná romantika. Veľa snehu, tajomstvá , new girl in the "town", drsný krásavec, lesbický párik na vedľajšej role a tiež postava s autizmom, jedna zákerná ex atď atď. Ale stačilo mi to na vianočné sviatky 😁 môžem pokračovať niečím drsnejším na čítanie.
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June 4, 2019
True Christmasy romance, a little bit rough in style but very catching nevertheless.
The only disappointment I had was about the unresolved mystery of Hannah's grandmother's story. Come on, you cannot leave your readers in the dark after so much promise!
The only disappointment I had was about the unresolved mystery of Hannah's grandmother's story. Come on, you cannot leave your readers in the dark after so much promise!
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