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Holiday House #2
The Winter Lodge
When Piper Harriman got engaged fresh out of high school, her father gave her a choice—if she married her unsuitable fiancé, Juan Calderon, her family wouldn’t pay for college. So she went off to college and left Juan behind, hoping he would wait. His idealistic heart was broken, and he said goodbye. But her love for him refused to fade. Eight years later, alone and laid off, Piper is moving back home. With her snowbird parents’ house leased out for the winter, Piper is content with their small rental lodge—until the tenant next door turns out to be the lost love of her life. As handsome as ever, Juan’s success has proven her father’s predictions wrong. For Piper, it’s time to face facts. Juan has moved on, and he deserves to be happy. Logic tells her it’s time to let go, but when those dark eyes search hers, her heart knows there may still be a chance.
- GenresRomance
214 pages, Paperback
Published January 11, 2018
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J.L. Jarvis
60 books71 followersJ.L. Jarvis is a left-handed former opera singer/teacher/lawyer who lives and writes books on a mountaintop in upstate New York. For information about upcoming books, sign up for her newsletter at jljarvis.com.
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January 23, 2018
Publisher's Description:
They let go of their dreams, but their hearts never let go of love.
When Piper Harriman got engaged fresh out of high school, her father gave her a choice—if she married her unsuitable fiancé, Juan Calderon, her family wouldn’t pay for college. She followed her dreams to college and left Juan behind, hoping he would wait. His idealistic heart was broken, and he said goodbye. But her love for him refused to fade.
Eight years later, alone and laid off, Piper is moving back home. With her snowbird parents’ house leased out for the winter, Piper is content with their small rental lodge—until the tenant next door turns out to be the lost love of her life. As handsome as ever, Juan’s success has proven her father’s predictions wrong.
For Piper, it's time to face facts. Juan has moved on, and he deserves to be happy. Logic tells her it’s time to let go, but when those dark eyes search hers, her heart knows there may still be a chance.
My Thoughts:
This well written second chance at romance novella is a winner. I simply could not put it down. Although it is not written in my preferred genre I really loved this book.
The book deals well with socio economic and racial bias.
Piper loved Juan when they were in high school and because of her father's bias left and went away to college instead of marrying him.
Now she's out of a job and forced to move home, but instead of living in her parents home she finds they have leased it out.... to Juan.
I gave this book 4.75 of 5.0 stars for storyline and characterization and a sensual rating of 3.5 of 5.0 flames. This is a mostly sweetly written book with limited intimacy.
I received a complimentary digital copy of this book to read and review. This in no way affected my unbiased opinion of this title which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
They let go of their dreams, but their hearts never let go of love.
When Piper Harriman got engaged fresh out of high school, her father gave her a choice—if she married her unsuitable fiancé, Juan Calderon, her family wouldn’t pay for college. She followed her dreams to college and left Juan behind, hoping he would wait. His idealistic heart was broken, and he said goodbye. But her love for him refused to fade.
Eight years later, alone and laid off, Piper is moving back home. With her snowbird parents’ house leased out for the winter, Piper is content with their small rental lodge—until the tenant next door turns out to be the lost love of her life. As handsome as ever, Juan’s success has proven her father’s predictions wrong.
For Piper, it's time to face facts. Juan has moved on, and he deserves to be happy. Logic tells her it’s time to let go, but when those dark eyes search hers, her heart knows there may still be a chance.
My Thoughts:
This well written second chance at romance novella is a winner. I simply could not put it down. Although it is not written in my preferred genre I really loved this book.
The book deals well with socio economic and racial bias.
Piper loved Juan when they were in high school and because of her father's bias left and went away to college instead of marrying him.
Now she's out of a job and forced to move home, but instead of living in her parents home she finds they have leased it out.... to Juan.
I gave this book 4.75 of 5.0 stars for storyline and characterization and a sensual rating of 3.5 of 5.0 flames. This is a mostly sweetly written book with limited intimacy.
I received a complimentary digital copy of this book to read and review. This in no way affected my unbiased opinion of this title which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
February 1, 2018
Great
I thought this was a very good book. The story was not expected. Grayson was so sneaky .Thanks for the great read.
I thought this was a very good book. The story was not expected. Grayson was so sneaky .Thanks for the great read.
February 4, 2018
Fun read. Enjoyed this book. Kept me reading late at night.
Good read kept me reading. Liked the flow of the writing. Never felt slow. Hope all like it. I know I did
Good read kept me reading. Liked the flow of the writing. Never felt slow. Hope all like it. I know I did
November 19, 2018
3.5 Stars
Enjoyable wintery romance novel.
Enjoyable wintery romance novel.
May 2, 2021
Sweet story
Enjoyed this story. Great read for a Sunday afternoon would recommend. Will look for more by this author.
good storyline and well written.
Enjoyed this story. Great read for a Sunday afternoon would recommend. Will look for more by this author.
good storyline and well written.
December 10, 2022
Basically the summary tells you everything. Fun to read.
January 18, 2023
The Winter Lodge was a cute, winter romance with some added suspense that I definitely didn't see coming. I really enjoyed it!
February 22, 2024
I think I wrote something similar when I was 13 - mine was better.
November 9, 2024
It had a few plot holes but that could just be me
February 20, 2025
This was my first J.L Jarvis book and it did not disappoint. It gave all of the Hallmark feels, complete with laughs and tears. 10/10 recommend!
November 26, 2024
Winter Lodge
This book is a fairly quick read. I loved Piper & Juan and Avery. I also loved that it was set near the ocean.
This book is a fairly quick read. I loved Piper & Juan and Avery. I also loved that it was set near the ocean.
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