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Il Natale delle seconde possibilità
Roxy sta vivendo un sogno: frequenta Jackson solo da pochi mesi ma le cose tra loro vanno già a gonfie vele. Nonostante tutte le delusioni del passato adesso si sente pronta per ricominciare a fidarsi dell’amore. Almeno fino a quando, sopraffatta dall’entusiasmo, non beve qualche bicchiere di troppo e, nel bel mezzo di una diretta televisiva, propone a Jackson di Il rifiuto che riceve è una secchiata d’acqua gelida e Roxy, umiliata e affranta, fugge fuori città e si nasconde in campagna. Il Natale è alle porte e sembra proprio che quest’anno ci sia ben poco da festeggiare, ma una proposta di lavoro come pasticcera alla Log Fire Cabin, una deliziosa baita del posto, sembra la soluzione perfetta per rimettersi in sesto. Con l’aiuto di Poppy, l’esuberante proprietaria, scoprirà che l’amore è l’ingrediente segreto per qualunque dolce. Riuscirà a convincersi una volta per tutte che merita di essere felice?
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Published October 31, 2019
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October 22, 2018
5☆ Enchanting, Uplifting, Must Read,With a little Christmas Charm!
Second Chances at the Logfire Cabin is a heart warming story filled with memorable characters, beautiful storylines, romance, drama and a lil Christmas Charm.
Wow oh wow, I was completly captivated by this Gorgeous Book. Not only is the cover stunning, the plot is simply enchanting.
Roxy is down on her luck....After a whirl wind romance with the handsome and popular Jackson, Roxy feels its time to lay her roots.
So she has a wee bit too much to drink and makes a shock proposal to Jackson on TV. Only for him to decline her offer of marriage!! Oh My!! Horrific hey!
She was due to move in with him that day but now finds herself jobless & homeless having to move back with her bestie.
It gets worse..... they split up!
Roxy still is out of work.
But on a chance meeting in a supermarket, over a bag of flour, Roxy meets Poppy!
Poppy is in the Catering business and is desperate for help.
Roxy agrees to help her.... even though Roxy can't cook LOL!!!... I mean what could possible go wrong right?!?!
So Roxy sets off to the gorgeous and enchanting Log Fire Cabin where she begins her new job with Poppy.
But who should happen to be there......
Yeap you guessed it.... Jackson!!.... But he has a new bit of arm candy, and she is a bitch!!
With a Capital B! Lol
But No more plot talk.... don't want to give anything away 🙊
But this story isn't just about Roxy.
All of the characters are beautifully written, and I really warmed to them. They are relatable and memorable. Such wonderful additional stories weaved alongside Roxy's dilemma.
The pace flows along perfectly. It's a warm and cosy read I just couldn't put it down.
There is plenty of drama, Mishaps, a few secrets, humour, romance, friendship, relationship drama, scrumptious tummy rumbling food and A Christmas Setting with an ice rink.
I would definitely recommend reading this gorgeous book.
This book is part of a series, but can be read as a standalone perfectly fine. I had no problem as this was my first book.
Thank you to Avon books for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
My Review is also on my Blog Website :-
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2018/1...
Second Chances at the Logfire Cabin is a heart warming story filled with memorable characters, beautiful storylines, romance, drama and a lil Christmas Charm.
Wow oh wow, I was completly captivated by this Gorgeous Book. Not only is the cover stunning, the plot is simply enchanting.
Roxy is down on her luck....After a whirl wind romance with the handsome and popular Jackson, Roxy feels its time to lay her roots.
So she has a wee bit too much to drink and makes a shock proposal to Jackson on TV. Only for him to decline her offer of marriage!! Oh My!! Horrific hey!
She was due to move in with him that day but now finds herself jobless & homeless having to move back with her bestie.
It gets worse..... they split up!
Roxy still is out of work.
But on a chance meeting in a supermarket, over a bag of flour, Roxy meets Poppy!
Poppy is in the Catering business and is desperate for help.
Roxy agrees to help her.... even though Roxy can't cook LOL!!!... I mean what could possible go wrong right?!?!
So Roxy sets off to the gorgeous and enchanting Log Fire Cabin where she begins her new job with Poppy.
But who should happen to be there......
Yeap you guessed it.... Jackson!!.... But he has a new bit of arm candy, and she is a bitch!!
With a Capital B! Lol
But No more plot talk.... don't want to give anything away 🙊
But this story isn't just about Roxy.
All of the characters are beautifully written, and I really warmed to them. They are relatable and memorable. Such wonderful additional stories weaved alongside Roxy's dilemma.
The pace flows along perfectly. It's a warm and cosy read I just couldn't put it down.
There is plenty of drama, Mishaps, a few secrets, humour, romance, friendship, relationship drama, scrumptious tummy rumbling food and A Christmas Setting with an ice rink.
I would definitely recommend reading this gorgeous book.
This book is part of a series, but can be read as a standalone perfectly fine. I had no problem as this was my first book.
Thank you to Avon books for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
My Review is also on my Blog Website :-
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2018/1...
September 27, 2018
Utterly enchanting, I already want to return to the Log Fire Cabin for yet another book, as i was utterly hooked on this on this one.
With the exception of Jackson and Sophie I warmed to all the other characters really quickly, and it was great to meet up with old familiar faces from the previous book. Although this can easily be read as a standalone.
The descriptions of the cabin and surrounding area were so well described that I could really picture them. I could see Roxy attempting to ice-skate, I could see Poppy in the supermarket despairing ove flour, and all the other moments in between. It was all just so clear to me.
Roxy is fabulous, she has been hurt in the past which makes her act how she does, and once the reasoning is revealed, well I just wanted to give her a big hug. She has a huge heart and is determined to do a good job for Poppy despite neving having baked before in her life.
If you are a lover of mince pies and gingerbread santas, then you would have been in heaven in Poppy and Roxy's kitchen as those were the main things being made.
There are assorted secrets in the story, all of which were interesting to discover, and kept me interested in all the guests at the cabin. With a wide range of personalities there is never a dull moment. Throughout there were two potential men for Roxy, and although my heart was willing her towards one of them, at points I just wasn't sure if she would get there!
This really is a delightful story, quick and easy to read and a pure pleasure to discover. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and already eager to see what Catherine Ferguson will be writing next.
Thank you to Netgalley and Avon for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
With the exception of Jackson and Sophie I warmed to all the other characters really quickly, and it was great to meet up with old familiar faces from the previous book. Although this can easily be read as a standalone.
The descriptions of the cabin and surrounding area were so well described that I could really picture them. I could see Roxy attempting to ice-skate, I could see Poppy in the supermarket despairing ove flour, and all the other moments in between. It was all just so clear to me.
Roxy is fabulous, she has been hurt in the past which makes her act how she does, and once the reasoning is revealed, well I just wanted to give her a big hug. She has a huge heart and is determined to do a good job for Poppy despite neving having baked before in her life.
If you are a lover of mince pies and gingerbread santas, then you would have been in heaven in Poppy and Roxy's kitchen as those were the main things being made.
There are assorted secrets in the story, all of which were interesting to discover, and kept me interested in all the guests at the cabin. With a wide range of personalities there is never a dull moment. Throughout there were two potential men for Roxy, and although my heart was willing her towards one of them, at points I just wasn't sure if she would get there!
This really is a delightful story, quick and easy to read and a pure pleasure to discover. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and already eager to see what Catherine Ferguson will be writing next.
Thank you to Netgalley and Avon for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
October 6, 2018
How shall I put this? After a shocking start which had me thinking that the heroine is completely demented, I ended up giving it a 4.5 stars rating. It must be just October, but I am completely in a Christmas swing inside my mind and the cover was irresistible, to begin with. Then there is the title which gives out the very spirit of Christmas, the season to forgive and for second chances. And I was instantly hooked.
As mentioned above, I was a bit judgemental on Roxy. Who in their right mind will propose a boyfriend (with whom she is not that comfortable) in live TV? Aaagh! I don't even want to imagine the humiliation of that rejection. Not a very good first impression. But as the plot thickens, we do start loving Roxy, her baking spree and caring nature earning her a lot of friends during the short span of the story. Once the skeleton in the closet is revealed to the readers, there is no turning back.
This novel is part of a series, but I would never have realised it while reading. Poppy, who plays a major role in here is part of the first book too. And the other guests in the Log Fire Cabin makes this story amazing and complete. It is not only about Roxy but also about Poppy and Jed, Clammy and Ryan and Ruby, Gloria and Alex. Among these Ruby is my favourite; she is one grown-up lady in the body of a naughty but perceptive seventeen-year-old. On the whole, this is a wonderful festive romance that will have you eagerly waiting for the magic of December.
As mentioned above, I was a bit judgemental on Roxy. Who in their right mind will propose a boyfriend (with whom she is not that comfortable) in live TV? Aaagh! I don't even want to imagine the humiliation of that rejection. Not a very good first impression. But as the plot thickens, we do start loving Roxy, her baking spree and caring nature earning her a lot of friends during the short span of the story. Once the skeleton in the closet is revealed to the readers, there is no turning back.
This novel is part of a series, but I would never have realised it while reading. Poppy, who plays a major role in here is part of the first book too. And the other guests in the Log Fire Cabin makes this story amazing and complete. It is not only about Roxy but also about Poppy and Jed, Clammy and Ryan and Ruby, Gloria and Alex. Among these Ruby is my favourite; she is one grown-up lady in the body of a naughty but perceptive seventeen-year-old. On the whole, this is a wonderful festive romance that will have you eagerly waiting for the magic of December.
October 19, 2018
This book had a great premise. Roxy proposed to her boyfriend live on TV while drunk and got rejected. The blurb made it sound like Jackson would make amends for his initial decision and finally realized Roxy is it for him.
That's not what exactly happened. First of all, Jackson was a manipulative, arrogant jerk. This is clear from the moment he appears on page. So I didn't shed a tear when i realized he wasn't the main hero. Thank God. By then, I had lost interest in the book already. Roxy was fine but she wasn't very interesting. The people at Log Fire Cabin were okay but not very interesting as well. Even Roxy's new love interest didn't really make that much of an impression.
Second Chances at the Log Fire Cabin reminded me a lot of a Jill Mansel book, which is probably why this felt too predictable to me. But that's not the biggest reason why I didn't care much for this book. The main reason is despite its great premise, I couldn't emotionally connect to its characters. And I'm the type of reader who has to connect to the characters to be fully invested in the story. Unfortunately, I just wasn't invested enough to appreciate Roxy's journey.
An ARC was provided by the publisher for this review.
That's not what exactly happened. First of all, Jackson was a manipulative, arrogant jerk. This is clear from the moment he appears on page. So I didn't shed a tear when i realized he wasn't the main hero. Thank God. By then, I had lost interest in the book already. Roxy was fine but she wasn't very interesting. The people at Log Fire Cabin were okay but not very interesting as well. Even Roxy's new love interest didn't really make that much of an impression.
Second Chances at the Log Fire Cabin reminded me a lot of a Jill Mansel book, which is probably why this felt too predictable to me. But that's not the biggest reason why I didn't care much for this book. The main reason is despite its great premise, I couldn't emotionally connect to its characters. And I'm the type of reader who has to connect to the characters to be fully invested in the story. Unfortunately, I just wasn't invested enough to appreciate Roxy's journey.
An ARC was provided by the publisher for this review.
December 11, 2019
I wasnt a fan of the first log fire cabin story but this one was completely different. I loved it. The characters all have depth to them and are all such different people they work well together (or not in some cases).
Roxy is a great lead character shes been through so much and came out stronger. How Jackson thinks she needs to change is beyond me. He's the one who moved on so quickly (and will again). Alex is the leading man to this love story. How long did it take them to realise?
Poppy and Jed from the other book, I didn't like them much in it. They were bland characters with not much of a story. This was so much better they had an amazing story and are made for each other.
I loved Poppy and Roxys friendship they are both very strong women who support each other.
Special mention to Ruby she's a great girl.
4.5 Stars
Roxy is a great lead character shes been through so much and came out stronger. How Jackson thinks she needs to change is beyond me. He's the one who moved on so quickly (and will again). Alex is the leading man to this love story. How long did it take them to realise?
Poppy and Jed from the other book, I didn't like them much in it. They were bland characters with not much of a story. This was so much better they had an amazing story and are made for each other.
I loved Poppy and Roxys friendship they are both very strong women who support each other.
Special mention to Ruby she's a great girl.
4.5 Stars
October 25, 2018
SECOND CHANCES AT THE LOG FIRE CABIN by Catherine Ferguson is as deliciously magical as its wonderful cover and I never wanted it to end.
Roxy has scars from her past that have really changed the way she perceives herself and relationships. So when she finds herself in a whirlwind romance with Jackson whom she is about to move in with, she takes a drunken leap of faith and proposes to him on national tv where he says ... no. Humiliated, unemployed, and now single again, this Christmas isn't looking too festive for Roxy but when a chance encounter leads to a job of sorts, Roxy finds herself at a stunning cabin where anything is possible. That is until Jackson shows up with his new girlfriend! But he isn't the only person at the lake and as Roxy forges new friendships, she may just begin to trust herself and a special someone with her heart.
Compelling, engaging, and completely spellbinding, SECOND CHANCES AT THE LOG FIRE CABIN by Catherine Ferguson, is the epitome of a wonderful Christmas romance. There is plenty of drama, misunderstandings, confused emotions, and love to keep you hooked and the setting is like something from a fairytale Winterland that will make your heart melt. There are one or two characters that you will dislike instantly (you'll know them as soon as you start reading about them) but the rest of this gang are everything you want and need in a great story.
SECOND CHANCES AT THE LOG FIRE CABIN by Catherine Ferguson is simply divine and I cannot wait to read more from this author.
*I voluntarily reviewed this book via Netgalley
Roxy has scars from her past that have really changed the way she perceives herself and relationships. So when she finds herself in a whirlwind romance with Jackson whom she is about to move in with, she takes a drunken leap of faith and proposes to him on national tv where he says ... no. Humiliated, unemployed, and now single again, this Christmas isn't looking too festive for Roxy but when a chance encounter leads to a job of sorts, Roxy finds herself at a stunning cabin where anything is possible. That is until Jackson shows up with his new girlfriend! But he isn't the only person at the lake and as Roxy forges new friendships, she may just begin to trust herself and a special someone with her heart.
Compelling, engaging, and completely spellbinding, SECOND CHANCES AT THE LOG FIRE CABIN by Catherine Ferguson, is the epitome of a wonderful Christmas romance. There is plenty of drama, misunderstandings, confused emotions, and love to keep you hooked and the setting is like something from a fairytale Winterland that will make your heart melt. There are one or two characters that you will dislike instantly (you'll know them as soon as you start reading about them) but the rest of this gang are everything you want and need in a great story.
SECOND CHANCES AT THE LOG FIRE CABIN by Catherine Ferguson is simply divine and I cannot wait to read more from this author.
*I voluntarily reviewed this book via Netgalley
December 5, 2019
Recensione presente nel blog www.ragazzainrosso.wordpress.com
Nonostante si frequentino solo da pochi mesi, Roxy è convinta che Jackson sia l’uomo perfetto per lei tanto che una sera, complici qualche bicchiere di troppo, mentre assistono a una trasmissione tv chiede all’uomo di sposarla in diretta ricevendo un rifiuto. Angosciata dal peso della figuraccia e delusa dall’amore, Roxy fugge in campagna dove troverà lavoro come pasticcera presso la Log Fire Cabin gestita dall’esuberante Poppy. Il Natale incombe e tra la preparazione delle mince pies e dei biscotti pan di zenzero passando per incontri inaspettati e rincontri scioccanti capirà che l’amore si trova nelle situazioni più semplici ed è in grado di stravolgere l’esistenza nel vero senso della parola.
“È troppo tardi a trent’anni, per ricominciare da capo? Abbandonare i complessi che mi hanno bloccata e magari trovare un impiego stimolante, invece di limitarmi a pagare l’affitto?”
Non riuscire ad accettarsi è un dramma psicologico a tutti gli effetti. Lo sa bene Roxy, una trentenne costretta a fare i conti ogni giorno con un trauma che l’ha devastata tanti anni prima. La donna si sente costantemente inadeguata, oppressa dal giudizio degli altri, dal timore di non sentirsi mai abbastanza e trasforma questa sua insicurezza in atteggiamento accondiscendente nei confronti dell’uomo che crede di amare. Roxy è sempre pronta ad accontentarlo, a giustificare ogni suo comportamento pur di non perderlo e a travisare ogni parola dell’uomo trovando in esse significati nascosti che, in realtà, non ci sono. Cambiare aria e trovarsi in un nuovo contesto sociale è per lei sia fonte di stress emotivo sia terapia psicologica. Trovarsi circondata da nuove persone diviene stimolo per aprirsi, per migliorarsi, per confrontarsi con nuove realtà. In questo senso l’influenza di Poppy riveste un ruolo significativo poiché le due donne andranno a creare, giorno dopo giorno, un rapporto di complicità al femminile fatto di lacrime e sorrisi.
Numerosi personaggi secondari vorticano attorno alla protagonista, nessuno di questi capitato per caso ma tutti rilevanti ai fini del processo di crescita di Roxy.
Lo stile dell’autrice semplice e scorrevole rende il testo piacevole e permette al lettore di provare empatia nei confronti della protagonista sentendosi costantemente coinvolto nella vicenda.
Un romanzo che vuole cercare di “diradare le nuvole” facendo vedere meno il nero dell’esistenza. Una lettura incentrata – richiamando il titolo – sul valore delle seconde possibilità.
Nonostante si frequentino solo da pochi mesi, Roxy è convinta che Jackson sia l’uomo perfetto per lei tanto che una sera, complici qualche bicchiere di troppo, mentre assistono a una trasmissione tv chiede all’uomo di sposarla in diretta ricevendo un rifiuto. Angosciata dal peso della figuraccia e delusa dall’amore, Roxy fugge in campagna dove troverà lavoro come pasticcera presso la Log Fire Cabin gestita dall’esuberante Poppy. Il Natale incombe e tra la preparazione delle mince pies e dei biscotti pan di zenzero passando per incontri inaspettati e rincontri scioccanti capirà che l’amore si trova nelle situazioni più semplici ed è in grado di stravolgere l’esistenza nel vero senso della parola.
“È troppo tardi a trent’anni, per ricominciare da capo? Abbandonare i complessi che mi hanno bloccata e magari trovare un impiego stimolante, invece di limitarmi a pagare l’affitto?”
Non riuscire ad accettarsi è un dramma psicologico a tutti gli effetti. Lo sa bene Roxy, una trentenne costretta a fare i conti ogni giorno con un trauma che l’ha devastata tanti anni prima. La donna si sente costantemente inadeguata, oppressa dal giudizio degli altri, dal timore di non sentirsi mai abbastanza e trasforma questa sua insicurezza in atteggiamento accondiscendente nei confronti dell’uomo che crede di amare. Roxy è sempre pronta ad accontentarlo, a giustificare ogni suo comportamento pur di non perderlo e a travisare ogni parola dell’uomo trovando in esse significati nascosti che, in realtà, non ci sono. Cambiare aria e trovarsi in un nuovo contesto sociale è per lei sia fonte di stress emotivo sia terapia psicologica. Trovarsi circondata da nuove persone diviene stimolo per aprirsi, per migliorarsi, per confrontarsi con nuove realtà. In questo senso l’influenza di Poppy riveste un ruolo significativo poiché le due donne andranno a creare, giorno dopo giorno, un rapporto di complicità al femminile fatto di lacrime e sorrisi.
Numerosi personaggi secondari vorticano attorno alla protagonista, nessuno di questi capitato per caso ma tutti rilevanti ai fini del processo di crescita di Roxy.
Lo stile dell’autrice semplice e scorrevole rende il testo piacevole e permette al lettore di provare empatia nei confronti della protagonista sentendosi costantemente coinvolto nella vicenda.
Un romanzo che vuole cercare di “diradare le nuvole” facendo vedere meno il nero dell’esistenza. Una lettura incentrata – richiamando il titolo – sul valore delle seconde possibilità.
September 30, 2018
I had been so excited to read this book. Sadly I was so disappointed with the follow up book. It lacked substance. And I found it drowned on and on. Was very disappointed as I’d loved the 1st in the series very much.
October 18, 2018
The Blurb :
When Roxy proposes to her boyfriend Jackson in a moment of madness on live TV, she’s mortified when he rejects her.
To escape the embarrassment, she takes a job working as baking assistant at the idyllic Log Fire Cabin. Roxy hopes the new job will take her mind off Jackson, because to her eternal annoyance, she hasn’t been able to stop thinking about him…
But when Jackson turns up at the cabin unexpectedly, things begin to go wrong. With a sprinkle of snow, the help of new friends and more than a couple of mince pies, can Roxy heal her heart in time for Christmas?
My Thoughts :
Having loved the first book set at The Log Fire Cabin, I couldnt wait to return this year. This can be read as a standalone but I would recommend reading the first one so you can familiarise yourself with the charactors and the beautiful setting. I also love the covers on these books, this one was just as pretty as last years.
In this book we meet Roxy, she has just proposed to her boyfriend Jackson on national TV of all places and having been turned she suddenly feels lost and just wants to crawl under a rock.
When Roxy bumps into a stressed Poppy at the store, she jumps at the chance to help her out with her catering business and sets off to The Log Fire Cabin for a few weeks before Christmas. Although she is no cook she figures she can muddle along.
Everything seems perfect that is until her ex boyfriend Jackson and his new girlfriend are amongst the guests at the cabin. Can Roxy heal and move on or is she heading for more heartbreak!?.
This is a beautiful Christmas story, one that includes, past events, romance, friendships and some very yummy festive food.
Although the first one was my favourite, we are still in for a real treat.
I really love Catherine Ferguson’s work and cant wait for the next story she has in store for us.
When Roxy proposes to her boyfriend Jackson in a moment of madness on live TV, she’s mortified when he rejects her.
To escape the embarrassment, she takes a job working as baking assistant at the idyllic Log Fire Cabin. Roxy hopes the new job will take her mind off Jackson, because to her eternal annoyance, she hasn’t been able to stop thinking about him…
But when Jackson turns up at the cabin unexpectedly, things begin to go wrong. With a sprinkle of snow, the help of new friends and more than a couple of mince pies, can Roxy heal her heart in time for Christmas?
My Thoughts :
Having loved the first book set at The Log Fire Cabin, I couldnt wait to return this year. This can be read as a standalone but I would recommend reading the first one so you can familiarise yourself with the charactors and the beautiful setting. I also love the covers on these books, this one was just as pretty as last years.
In this book we meet Roxy, she has just proposed to her boyfriend Jackson on national TV of all places and having been turned she suddenly feels lost and just wants to crawl under a rock.
When Roxy bumps into a stressed Poppy at the store, she jumps at the chance to help her out with her catering business and sets off to The Log Fire Cabin for a few weeks before Christmas. Although she is no cook she figures she can muddle along.
Everything seems perfect that is until her ex boyfriend Jackson and his new girlfriend are amongst the guests at the cabin. Can Roxy heal and move on or is she heading for more heartbreak!?.
This is a beautiful Christmas story, one that includes, past events, romance, friendships and some very yummy festive food.
Although the first one was my favourite, we are still in for a real treat.
I really love Catherine Ferguson’s work and cant wait for the next story she has in store for us.
October 8, 2019
Such a cosy Christmas read and had me hooked from the first page was heartwarming and romantic with plenty if heartbreak. Shows how you have to choose who you really want to be with to be happy and not let them go. You have to learn to laugh and live again a fantastic read.
Roxy is out of work and worried about paying her rent but she's going out with Jackson and he suggests moving in with her and she thinks he's taking it to the next level so when they go to watch a programme and she proposes to him live on air and he turns her down so she runs out and keeps herself to herself. But the first day she goes out she bumps into someone who suggests she comes baking for her at the log cabin for the Christmas period. She thinks it all sounds so idyllic and decides to take it up even though she can't cook but she thinks she can forget about Jackson but she can't stop thinking of him and he then turns up at the log cabin unexpectedly she can see things are going wrong. She also starts chatting with Alex who is there and he supports her but she has a big problem that she hasn't learnt to live with what happened to her in the past and feels know one will love her when they see her with out her clothes. Can Roxy get her heart into Christmas and can she learn to live with the past and move forward and find who is the right man for her so she can be happy or does she leave it all to late.
Perfect Christmas read.
Roxy is out of work and worried about paying her rent but she's going out with Jackson and he suggests moving in with her and she thinks he's taking it to the next level so when they go to watch a programme and she proposes to him live on air and he turns her down so she runs out and keeps herself to herself. But the first day she goes out she bumps into someone who suggests she comes baking for her at the log cabin for the Christmas period. She thinks it all sounds so idyllic and decides to take it up even though she can't cook but she thinks she can forget about Jackson but she can't stop thinking of him and he then turns up at the log cabin unexpectedly she can see things are going wrong. She also starts chatting with Alex who is there and he supports her but she has a big problem that she hasn't learnt to live with what happened to her in the past and feels know one will love her when they see her with out her clothes. Can Roxy get her heart into Christmas and can she learn to live with the past and move forward and find who is the right man for her so she can be happy or does she leave it all to late.
Perfect Christmas read.
February 18, 2019
Jackson had told Roxy that she could move in with him and so when feeling loved up...... and after maybe one out two to many drinks....... she decides to propose to him on life TV she is mortified when he turns her down! Needing to escape she is offered job at the Log Cabin and jumps at the chance..... but what is Jackson doing turning up there with his new girlfriend!
As usual a lovely story from this author, you know you are going to end up with that nice warm feeling inside when you finish it and there will be lots of lovely characters..... apart from Jackson of course! Good festive book
As usual a lovely story from this author, you know you are going to end up with that nice warm feeling inside when you finish it and there will be lots of lovely characters..... apart from Jackson of course! Good festive book
September 23, 2018
What a humourous read this was! The second book from the same setting, I haven't read the first book and definitely felt this was easily read as a standalone. Although I would happily read the first to learn more about some other characters.
Roxy makes a drunken proposal to her boyfriend, Jackson, on live tv of all things! He declines her which leaves Roxy mortified and they break up. On a whim to try and move on with life Roxy agrees to take on a job assisting as a cook at the Log Fire Cabin (which sounds amazing!). There is a slight problem with this in that Roxy doesn't actually cook and this was where some of the funnier moments came in for me.
Whilst Roxy is helping cater for a Christmas party it comes to light that Jackson is amongst the party, with his new girlfriend of course! Roxy is unsure if she is truly over him but battles on to help her new friend cater the event and decides she can't leave her in the lurch. I was intrigued to read if someone else might just catch her eye instead of the flaky Jackson.
This book touches on a horrific incident that happened to Roxy historically which has understandably shaped her life and relationships and this was dealt with very sensitively and brought something extra to the story which I liked.
Overall an enjoyable, witty and spirited read that I recommend!
Roxy makes a drunken proposal to her boyfriend, Jackson, on live tv of all things! He declines her which leaves Roxy mortified and they break up. On a whim to try and move on with life Roxy agrees to take on a job assisting as a cook at the Log Fire Cabin (which sounds amazing!). There is a slight problem with this in that Roxy doesn't actually cook and this was where some of the funnier moments came in for me.
Whilst Roxy is helping cater for a Christmas party it comes to light that Jackson is amongst the party, with his new girlfriend of course! Roxy is unsure if she is truly over him but battles on to help her new friend cater the event and decides she can't leave her in the lurch. I was intrigued to read if someone else might just catch her eye instead of the flaky Jackson.
This book touches on a horrific incident that happened to Roxy historically which has understandably shaped her life and relationships and this was dealt with very sensitively and brought something extra to the story which I liked.
Overall an enjoyable, witty and spirited read that I recommend!
August 15, 2019
Story is cute idea. As for Roxy. She has issues and has lost her common sense. I read this in Summer, not Winter. So maybe the holiday mood needs to be a Big factor. As I can't see repetitive baking of the same one cookie and same one pie interesting or funny. Sorry. Didn't float my imagination or desire to read it more.
December 31, 2020
The other Christmas book I´ve read this year had too little dialogue, this had more than enough. It was simply bad. There was romance and some Christmas spirit, the romance was just not engaging for me. It´s the type of instant love I don´t really relate to, the main character was written really childishly as well. Numerous times throughout the book I found myself wondering if the main character was 14 years old. There is also some pretty terrible low self-esteem plot device that I (and I really hope no one) can relate to.
There is also a lot of mentions of tragic past or "accident", throughout the story with the big reveal revealing nothing big.
There is also a lot of mentions of tragic past or "accident", throughout the story with the big reveal revealing nothing big.
August 18, 2019
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review
This was a cute Christmassy read which begins with a proposal that goes more than a little bit wrong. It did take me a little bit to figure out what was going on with Roxy but she ended up being a really lovable character once I got over the second-hand embarrassment of the proposal! The story has a great flow to it and although it was a bit predictable at times kept me interested throughout. A great book to read in winter. It also made me want to read the first book in the series though this can definitely be read as a stand-alone.
This was a cute Christmassy read which begins with a proposal that goes more than a little bit wrong. It did take me a little bit to figure out what was going on with Roxy but she ended up being a really lovable character once I got over the second-hand embarrassment of the proposal! The story has a great flow to it and although it was a bit predictable at times kept me interested throughout. A great book to read in winter. It also made me want to read the first book in the series though this can definitely be read as a stand-alone.
September 17, 2018
I do love holiday books! The imagery...the romance...such a wonderful read!!!
**If you haven't read it...I highly recommend the first book in the series: Christmas at the Log Fire Cabin (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...)...
**If you haven't read it...I highly recommend the first book in the series: Christmas at the Log Fire Cabin (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...)...
December 13, 2019
This was a cute Christmas romance. I found Roxy a bit annoying with her insecurities and indecision, but towards the end I couldn’t put it down wanting it to all work out. I do wish there was an epilogue to wrap things up a bit more. I’m glad Poppy was in this one bc I loved her in the first book.
January 4, 2025
3.25 Stars
November 17, 2019
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Il Natale delle seconde possibilità di Catherine Ferguson, contemporary romance pubblicato da Newton Compton il 31 ottobre appena passato. Traduzione di Valentina De Santis.
La Ferguson, di nazionalità inglese, ha cominciato a scrivere in tenera età. L’amore per le storie non l’ha mai abbandonata e dopo aver studiato Letteratura inglese all’università, si è dedica alla scrittura a tempo pieno.
È cominciato ufficialmente il conto alla rovescia che ci porterà alle festività natalizie. Sentiamo il bisogno di stare con la famiglia, di mangiare fino a scoppiare, di rilassarci, ed è anche il momento per dedicarci un po’ di più alla lettura, o almeno è quello che tutti ci auguriamo. Che siano storie nuove, storie vecchie, classici intramontabili, ognuno di noi ha dei libri a cui nei giorni, settimane, mesi scorsi non è riuscito a dedicarsi. È arrivato il momento di recuperare il tempo perduto e di fare spazio in libreria per nuovi arrivi o, magari, di pensare a qual è la lettura giusta da regalare, come ad esempio il libro di cui vi parlo oggi.
Ma visto che questo preciso periodo dell’anno corrisponde anche al bilancio degli obbiettivi, vi auguro già da ora di potervi guardare indietro con il sorriso di chi ha colto la positività anche nei momenti difficili.
Adesso, prima di passare alla storia, vi chiedo: vi è mai capitato di sentir parlare di Christmas Blues o depressione natalizia? Vi è mai capitato di sentirvi profondamente tristi mentre tutti si divertono cantando strenne e tracannando litri di cioccolata con panna, circondati da luci sfavillanti e abeti colorati? Oppure di soffrire d’ansia al solo pensiero di essere obbligati al tour de force di riunioni famigliari e conseguenti liste infinite di regali? Sorriso da paresi facciale stampato mentre pensate alla tredicesima andata. Ecco, questo è il rovescio della medaglia e paradossalmente molto più frequente di quanto si pensi.
Inutile nascondersi, le festività possono essere un periodo molto duro e vi confesso che anche io ho passato tanti anni, e altrettanti Natali, a sentirmi così.
Per questo motivo ho capito molto bene Roxy, la protagonista del libro che vi propongo oggi. Non scoraggiatevi quindi dal suo comportamento iniziale, una volta svelata la ragione dei suoi tormenti, vorrete solamente darle un grandissimo abbraccio.
È la nostra “luce” e non la nostra “ombra” a spaventarci. Lo sa benissimo Roxanne Cunningham, Roxy per gli amici, 30 anni portati discretamente, quanto discreta e anonima è anche la sua vita. Ha cicatrici provenienti dal suo passato che hanno davvero cambiato il modo in cui percepisce se stessa e le relazioni. Sembra una ragazza come tante, eppure proprio queste ferite dolorose hanno plasmato la sua personalità, venendo condizionata da una costante guerra interiore: una lotta fra il bisogno di emergere e dimostrare agli altri di essere valida e un profondo senso di incapacità e inadeguatezza. Crede di non valere niente se non sono gli altri, o il contesto, a valorizzarla e in altre parole diventa invisibile perfino a se stessa.
La paura dell’abbandono, la paura del rifiuto, l’umiliazione, il tradimento, la paura di fidarsi, sono insite in Roxy dopo che il suo percorso ha preso una direzione diversa da quella pianificata, e per questo decide di vivere la propria vita protetta e controllata, per non subire ulteriori scossoni. Ma stare sotto questa campana di vetro ha reso la ragazza anche molto fragile e vittima stessa della sua bassa autostima.
Quando si ritrova in una vorticosa storia d’amore con Jackson, non crede alla sua fortuna. Impossibile che un uomo come lui, il prototipo del fidanzato perfetto, si sia interessato proprio a lei, le ha proposto per fino di convivere. Eppure la loro non è nemmeno una storia lampo, si vedono da un po’, impensabile poter travisare le sue parole no?
Complice lo spirito natalizio e qualche drink di troppo, Roxy si ritrova ubriaca ad uno show televisivo in diretta tv e, con il microfono sotto il naso, dà prova di tutta la sua fiducia chiedendo a Jackson di sposarla. Ricevere un secco -NO- non era nei piani e, tanto umiliata quanto delusa, finisce in un vortice di negatività.
Roxy è proprio quel genere di persona che pur di tenersi stretto il partner che ha scelto, giustifica tutto del comportamento dell’altro. All’interno di una storia, qualsiasi persona è libera di comportarsi come meglio crede, ma chi accetta di stare in un certo tipo di rapporto ha assolutamente delle responsabilità. Come Roxy, tutti quelli che scelgono storie svalutanti, sono coloro che mostrano un’incapacità di capire i propri bisogni, perché non hanno chiaro cosa vogliono davvero. E questa incapacità di capire se stessa, porta la ragazza a rivestire Jackson di un ruolo salvifico che lui non vuole e rifugge. Accade così che lei, in primis, non capisce i segnali evidenti che Jackson le lancia: lui infatti ha deciso di sfruttare a suo favore, e neanche troppo velatamente, la disfunzionalità della loro relazione, prendendo tutto e non dando niente.
“A una parte di me, Jackson manca ancora da impazzire. Credo però, che sia più l’idea di lui ad aver lasciato un vuoto nella mia vita, più che la persona in carne ed ossa. Perché ormai ho capito che non eravamo affatto compatibili. Lui non rideva quasi mai delle cose che io trovavo divertenti. O alle mie battute. In effetti, comincio a chiedermi se mi ascoltasse davvero.”
Disoccupata e ora di nuovo single, il Natale non sembra prospettarsi troppo festoso per Roxy anzi, è ad un passo dal ritrovarsi divorata dai lupi alsaziani in pieno stile Bridget Jones. Ma grazie ad un incontro casuale conosce Poppy, che le propone un lavoro con il suo catering, per alcune settimane, fino al giorno di Natale. Certo, non avendo nulla da perdere, perché non accettare? E Poppy certamente non deve sapere che Roxy in cucina è davvero una schiappa.
“È troppo tardi a trent’anni, per ricominciare da capo? Abbandonare i complessi che mi hanno bloccata e magari trovare un impiego stimolante, invece di limitarmi a pagare l’affitto?”
Poco importa quando si ritrova al Log Fire Cabin, una baita situata in un posto incantevole dove, grazie alla magia Natalizia, tutto sembra possibile. Questo fino a quando Jackson non si presenta con la sua nuova ragazza… che disastro annunciato! Per fortuna non sono le uniche persone a soggiornare in baita e, tra un’infornata e l’altra, Roxy stringe nuove amicizie. E se iniziasse semplicemente a fidarsi di se stessa donando perfino il suo cuore ad una persona speciale?
“Siamo una bella coppia. Poppy che pensa che Jed non tenga abbastanza a lei da impegnarsi seriamente; dall’altro ci sono io, che so per certo che nel caso di Jackson questo corrisponde alla realtà.”
A volte, ciò che desideriamo nei nostri sogni non è scritto nel destino, che ci riserva invece cose migliori e, per trovare la felicità, dobbiamo abbandonare la strada vecchia per quella nuova.
Certo, non sempre le cose vanno come vorremmo, e Roxy ne è un buon esempio, ma questo non vuol dire che la felicità non continua ad essere a portata di mano. Spesso, quello che appare come la fine, è solo un nuovo inizio per ripartire e cambiare quello che non ci piace. Roxy passa attraverso infinite pene, prima di risollevarsi dopo il dolore di ciò che le è capitato da giovane e anche dopo la fine della sua storia. Ma per non restare intrappolati nella convinzione che non c’è risoluzione, che andrà sempre così, per vedere gli ostacoli come un’occasione, l’ingrediente che serve è il coraggio di ricominciare. E credetemi, Roxy dimostrerà di averne parecchio per uscire finalmente fuori dal proprio guscio ed affrontare la vita di petto, per meritarsi finalmente la felicità che le spetta.
Ho adorato questa meravigliosa storia d’amore dal sapore natalizio, perché quando vedi grigio nella vita di tutti i giorni, hai bisogno di un buon libro per risollevare lo spirito. Romantica, affascinante, divertente e coinvolgente, riesce a tenere l’attenzione agganciata fino all’ultima pagina, mentre ti viene l’assurda voglia di soggiornare al Log Fire Cabin per godere della stessa ambientazione fiabesca. Di primo acchito può sembrare una storia leggera, ma mi sono imbattuta in personaggi molto profondi con alle spalle delle storie davvero emozionanti. Perché qui non c’è solo Roxy: ci sono anche Poppy e Jed, Clammy Ryan e Ruby, Gloria e Alex, insomma tutti gli ospiti del Log Fire Cabin, a rendere questa storia speciale.
“Il Natale delle seconde possibilità” è il secondo volume di una serie, ma vi assicuro che si può leggere anche singolarmente, per passare un tranquillo pomeriggio accogliente, rannicchiata sul divano e con una tazza di cioccolata calda in mano.
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Il Natale delle seconde possibilità di Catherine Ferguson, contemporary romance pubblicato da Newton Compton il 31 ottobre appena passato. Traduzione di Valentina De Santis.
La Ferguson, di nazionalità inglese, ha cominciato a scrivere in tenera età. L’amore per le storie non l’ha mai abbandonata e dopo aver studiato Letteratura inglese all’università, si è dedica alla scrittura a tempo pieno.
È cominciato ufficialmente il conto alla rovescia che ci porterà alle festività natalizie. Sentiamo il bisogno di stare con la famiglia, di mangiare fino a scoppiare, di rilassarci, ed è anche il momento per dedicarci un po’ di più alla lettura, o almeno è quello che tutti ci auguriamo. Che siano storie nuove, storie vecchie, classici intramontabili, ognuno di noi ha dei libri a cui nei giorni, settimane, mesi scorsi non è riuscito a dedicarsi. È arrivato il momento di recuperare il tempo perduto e di fare spazio in libreria per nuovi arrivi o, magari, di pensare a qual è la lettura giusta da regalare, come ad esempio il libro di cui vi parlo oggi.
Ma visto che questo preciso periodo dell’anno corrisponde anche al bilancio degli obbiettivi, vi auguro già da ora di potervi guardare indietro con il sorriso di chi ha colto la positività anche nei momenti difficili.
Adesso, prima di passare alla storia, vi chiedo: vi è mai capitato di sentir parlare di Christmas Blues o depressione natalizia? Vi è mai capitato di sentirvi profondamente tristi mentre tutti si divertono cantando strenne e tracannando litri di cioccolata con panna, circondati da luci sfavillanti e abeti colorati? Oppure di soffrire d’ansia al solo pensiero di essere obbligati al tour de force di riunioni famigliari e conseguenti liste infinite di regali? Sorriso da paresi facciale stampato mentre pensate alla tredicesima andata. Ecco, questo è il rovescio della medaglia e paradossalmente molto più frequente di quanto si pensi.
Inutile nascondersi, le festività possono essere un periodo molto duro e vi confesso che anche io ho passato tanti anni, e altrettanti Natali, a sentirmi così.
Per questo motivo ho capito molto bene Roxy, la protagonista del libro che vi propongo oggi. Non scoraggiatevi quindi dal suo comportamento iniziale, una volta svelata la ragione dei suoi tormenti, vorrete solamente darle un grandissimo abbraccio.
È la nostra “luce” e non la nostra “ombra” a spaventarci. Lo sa benissimo Roxanne Cunningham, Roxy per gli amici, 30 anni portati discretamente, quanto discreta e anonima è anche la sua vita. Ha cicatrici provenienti dal suo passato che hanno davvero cambiato il modo in cui percepisce se stessa e le relazioni. Sembra una ragazza come tante, eppure proprio queste ferite dolorose hanno plasmato la sua personalità, venendo condizionata da una costante guerra interiore: una lotta fra il bisogno di emergere e dimostrare agli altri di essere valida e un profondo senso di incapacità e inadeguatezza. Crede di non valere niente se non sono gli altri, o il contesto, a valorizzarla e in altre parole diventa invisibile perfino a se stessa.
La paura dell’abbandono, la paura del rifiuto, l’umiliazione, il tradimento, la paura di fidarsi, sono insite in Roxy dopo che il suo percorso ha preso una direzione diversa da quella pianificata, e per questo decide di vivere la propria vita protetta e controllata, per non subire ulteriori scossoni. Ma stare sotto questa campana di vetro ha reso la ragazza anche molto fragile e vittima stessa della sua bassa autostima.
Quando si ritrova in una vorticosa storia d’amore con Jackson, non crede alla sua fortuna. Impossibile che un uomo come lui, il prototipo del fidanzato perfetto, si sia interessato proprio a lei, le ha proposto per fino di convivere. Eppure la loro non è nemmeno una storia lampo, si vedono da un po’, impensabile poter travisare le sue parole no?
Complice lo spirito natalizio e qualche drink di troppo, Roxy si ritrova ubriaca ad uno show televisivo in diretta tv e, con il microfono sotto il naso, dà prova di tutta la sua fiducia chiedendo a Jackson di sposarla. Ricevere un secco -NO- non era nei piani e, tanto umiliata quanto delusa, finisce in un vortice di negatività.
Roxy è proprio quel genere di persona che pur di tenersi stretto il partner che ha scelto, giustifica tutto del comportamento dell’altro. All’interno di una storia, qualsiasi persona è libera di comportarsi come meglio crede, ma chi accetta di stare in un certo tipo di rapporto ha assolutamente delle responsabilità. Come Roxy, tutti quelli che scelgono storie svalutanti, sono coloro che mostrano un’incapacità di capire i propri bisogni, perché non hanno chiaro cosa vogliono davvero. E questa incapacità di capire se stessa, porta la ragazza a rivestire Jackson di un ruolo salvifico che lui non vuole e rifugge. Accade così che lei, in primis, non capisce i segnali evidenti che Jackson le lancia: lui infatti ha deciso di sfruttare a suo favore, e neanche troppo velatamente, la disfunzionalità della loro relazione, prendendo tutto e non dando niente.
“A una parte di me, Jackson manca ancora da impazzire. Credo però, che sia più l’idea di lui ad aver lasciato un vuoto nella mia vita, più che la persona in carne ed ossa. Perché ormai ho capito che non eravamo affatto compatibili. Lui non rideva quasi mai delle cose che io trovavo divertenti. O alle mie battute. In effetti, comincio a chiedermi se mi ascoltasse davvero.”
Disoccupata e ora di nuovo single, il Natale non sembra prospettarsi troppo festoso per Roxy anzi, è ad un passo dal ritrovarsi divorata dai lupi alsaziani in pieno stile Bridget Jones. Ma grazie ad un incontro casuale conosce Poppy, che le propone un lavoro con il suo catering, per alcune settimane, fino al giorno di Natale. Certo, non avendo nulla da perdere, perché non accettare? E Poppy certamente non deve sapere che Roxy in cucina è davvero una schiappa.
“È troppo tardi a trent’anni, per ricominciare da capo? Abbandonare i complessi che mi hanno bloccata e magari trovare un impiego stimolante, invece di limitarmi a pagare l’affitto?”
Poco importa quando si ritrova al Log Fire Cabin, una baita situata in un posto incantevole dove, grazie alla magia Natalizia, tutto sembra possibile. Questo fino a quando Jackson non si presenta con la sua nuova ragazza… che disastro annunciato! Per fortuna non sono le uniche persone a soggiornare in baita e, tra un’infornata e l’altra, Roxy stringe nuove amicizie. E se iniziasse semplicemente a fidarsi di se stessa donando perfino il suo cuore ad una persona speciale?
“Siamo una bella coppia. Poppy che pensa che Jed non tenga abbastanza a lei da impegnarsi seriamente; dall’altro ci sono io, che so per certo che nel caso di Jackson questo corrisponde alla realtà.”
A volte, ciò che desideriamo nei nostri sogni non è scritto nel destino, che ci riserva invece cose migliori e, per trovare la felicità, dobbiamo abbandonare la strada vecchia per quella nuova.
Certo, non sempre le cose vanno come vorremmo, e Roxy ne è un buon esempio, ma questo non vuol dire che la felicità non continua ad essere a portata di mano. Spesso, quello che appare come la fine, è solo un nuovo inizio per ripartire e cambiare quello che non ci piace. Roxy passa attraverso infinite pene, prima di risollevarsi dopo il dolore di ciò che le è capitato da giovane e anche dopo la fine della sua storia. Ma per non restare intrappolati nella convinzione che non c’è risoluzione, che andrà sempre così, per vedere gli ostacoli come un’occasione, l’ingrediente che serve è il coraggio di ricominciare. E credetemi, Roxy dimostrerà di averne parecchio per uscire finalmente fuori dal proprio guscio ed affrontare la vita di petto, per meritarsi finalmente la felicità che le spetta.
Ho adorato questa meravigliosa storia d’amore dal sapore natalizio, perché quando vedi grigio nella vita di tutti i giorni, hai bisogno di un buon libro per risollevare lo spirito. Romantica, affascinante, divertente e coinvolgente, riesce a tenere l’attenzione agganciata fino all’ultima pagina, mentre ti viene l’assurda voglia di soggiornare al Log Fire Cabin per godere della stessa ambientazione fiabesca. Di primo acchito può sembrare una storia leggera, ma mi sono imbattuta in personaggi molto profondi con alle spalle delle storie davvero emozionanti. Perché qui non c’è solo Roxy: ci sono anche Poppy e Jed, Clammy Ryan e Ruby, Gloria e Alex, insomma tutti gli ospiti del Log Fire Cabin, a rendere questa storia speciale.
“Il Natale delle seconde possibilità” è il secondo volume di una serie, ma vi assicuro che si può leggere anche singolarmente, per passare un tranquillo pomeriggio accogliente, rannicchiata sul divano e con una tazza di cioccolata calda in mano.
October 30, 2018
Roxy spontaneously proposed to her boyfriend on TV and when he rejects her, she is mortified. When she bumps into Poppy at the store, she agrees to her proposal to join her at the Log Fire Cabin to help out with the catering. Even though she is not good at cooking, she still decided to go. It seems like a perfect place to get her mind mind off of things, but that’s until Roxy’s ex-boyfriend shows up at the Log Fire Cabin.
I read the Christmas at the Log Fire Cabin last year and after really enjoying it I couldn’t resist reading Second Chances at the Log Fire Cabin and I was also drawn to the beautiful cover. It was a beautiful and light hearted Christmas story with realistic characters and a stunning setting. Can’t wait for the next book by the author!
I read the Christmas at the Log Fire Cabin last year and after really enjoying it I couldn’t resist reading Second Chances at the Log Fire Cabin and I was also drawn to the beautiful cover. It was a beautiful and light hearted Christmas story with realistic characters and a stunning setting. Can’t wait for the next book by the author!
October 17, 2018
I was so drawn to this beautiful cover I just had to read this book, this is the perfect book to read at Christmas or any other time of the year, it's the perfect love story, I loved every minute of it.
October 31, 2018
I have been a fan of Catherine’s for quite a while now. I love her books and I eagerly await for each new book to be released. When she releases a book, I clear the decks and make reading it my next priority. I couldn’t wait to get hold of a copy of ‘Second Chances At The Log Fire Cabin’. Well I need wait no longer because the book was released on 15th October 2018. I dived in as soon as I could. Boy oh boy it was one hell of a read. I absolutely LOVED it but more about that in a bit.
I couldn’t help but take to the character of Roxy and I began to think of her as a friend. She thinks that her life is tootling along at a nice and gentle pace. She lives with her friend although Roxy is unemployed at the beginning of the book. Money is tight and Roxy hates feeling like a charity case, so she decides that she needs move out of the shared flat and it looks as though she will have to go back to live with her parents but at the last minute Jackson, her boyfriend, tells her that she can move in with him. Roxy is in love and she hopes that Jackson’s invite is a sign of his commitment to her. Uh oh. Roxy is all loved up and in a blissful state. She proposes to Jackson on live TV but he says no. Oh the embarrassment. I really felt for Roxy and if I could have jumped inside the pages of the book to give her a hug then I would have done. Roxy is mortified at what happens and she takes a job at the Log Fire cabin. She hopes that her heart will have long enough to heal and she will be able to bring in some pennies. That’s fine and dandy but then Jackson and his new girlfriend turn up at the cabin and I was rather suspicious of his motives. The rat that he is!! Roxy sounds lovely, she is kind, gentle, understanding, she loves a laugh and she will always be there for her when or if you need her. My only teensy problem with her is that she is a bit of a doormat. Will Roxy succumb to Jackson’s dubious charms or will she follow her head and not get involved with him again?
‘Second Chances At The Log Fire Cabin’ is one of those enchanting reads that is perfect for curling up in front of the fire with to escape the nasty weather outside. I was hooked on the story from the moment I picked up the book and began to read. As I felt so drawn to the character of Roxy and I warmed to her so well, I just had to keep reading on and on to see what fate had in store for her. The more I read, the more I wanted to read and the quicker the pages were turning. At one point the pages were turning that quickly that the book became a blur. I was keeping everything crossed and just hoped that she got the happy ending that she deserved. It seemed to take next to no time at all for me to get through the book but in reality a few hours had passed by. Time seemed to stand still as it were. I was enjoying the book, the storylines and the characters so much that I didn’t want the book to end.
When you pick up one of Catherine’s books, you just know that you are in for one hell of a read and so it proved for me with this one. For me, there’s a bit of everything within the pages of ‘Second Chances At The Log Fire Cabin’. By that I mean that there is lots of drama, humour, seriousness and romance. Reading this book was an emotional read for me. There were times when I felt a lump in my throat and there were other times when I could have quite cheerfully leapt inside the pages of the book to remonstrate with certain characters (yes Jackson that means you!!) for how they were treating others or for what they said. Before anybody reminds me that this book is a work of fiction, I found that the writing was so realistic and so convincing that I began to ‘live’ the story as if I was a character within the book.
In short , Catherine surely has another best seller on her hands with ‘Second Chances At The Log Fire Cabin’ and I absolutely adored it!!! I can’t wait to read what the author comes up with next. Here’s hoping that I don’t have too long to wait. I definitely recommend that you pick up one of Catherine Ferguson’s books just as soon as you can. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
I couldn’t help but take to the character of Roxy and I began to think of her as a friend. She thinks that her life is tootling along at a nice and gentle pace. She lives with her friend although Roxy is unemployed at the beginning of the book. Money is tight and Roxy hates feeling like a charity case, so she decides that she needs move out of the shared flat and it looks as though she will have to go back to live with her parents but at the last minute Jackson, her boyfriend, tells her that she can move in with him. Roxy is in love and she hopes that Jackson’s invite is a sign of his commitment to her. Uh oh. Roxy is all loved up and in a blissful state. She proposes to Jackson on live TV but he says no. Oh the embarrassment. I really felt for Roxy and if I could have jumped inside the pages of the book to give her a hug then I would have done. Roxy is mortified at what happens and she takes a job at the Log Fire cabin. She hopes that her heart will have long enough to heal and she will be able to bring in some pennies. That’s fine and dandy but then Jackson and his new girlfriend turn up at the cabin and I was rather suspicious of his motives. The rat that he is!! Roxy sounds lovely, she is kind, gentle, understanding, she loves a laugh and she will always be there for her when or if you need her. My only teensy problem with her is that she is a bit of a doormat. Will Roxy succumb to Jackson’s dubious charms or will she follow her head and not get involved with him again?
‘Second Chances At The Log Fire Cabin’ is one of those enchanting reads that is perfect for curling up in front of the fire with to escape the nasty weather outside. I was hooked on the story from the moment I picked up the book and began to read. As I felt so drawn to the character of Roxy and I warmed to her so well, I just had to keep reading on and on to see what fate had in store for her. The more I read, the more I wanted to read and the quicker the pages were turning. At one point the pages were turning that quickly that the book became a blur. I was keeping everything crossed and just hoped that she got the happy ending that she deserved. It seemed to take next to no time at all for me to get through the book but in reality a few hours had passed by. Time seemed to stand still as it were. I was enjoying the book, the storylines and the characters so much that I didn’t want the book to end.
When you pick up one of Catherine’s books, you just know that you are in for one hell of a read and so it proved for me with this one. For me, there’s a bit of everything within the pages of ‘Second Chances At The Log Fire Cabin’. By that I mean that there is lots of drama, humour, seriousness and romance. Reading this book was an emotional read for me. There were times when I felt a lump in my throat and there were other times when I could have quite cheerfully leapt inside the pages of the book to remonstrate with certain characters (yes Jackson that means you!!) for how they were treating others or for what they said. Before anybody reminds me that this book is a work of fiction, I found that the writing was so realistic and so convincing that I began to ‘live’ the story as if I was a character within the book.
In short , Catherine surely has another best seller on her hands with ‘Second Chances At The Log Fire Cabin’ and I absolutely adored it!!! I can’t wait to read what the author comes up with next. Here’s hoping that I don’t have too long to wait. I definitely recommend that you pick up one of Catherine Ferguson’s books just as soon as you can. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
November 16, 2018
Roxy has, after a few months dating Jackson, allowed her nerves and a few too many cocktails to take control, and proposed to Jackson as they were sitting in the audience at a television show taping. Her drunken slurring is compounded by his deer in the headlights look and a firm no, leaving her depressed, not only is she without a boyfriend but she’s out of work and now hiding in the house because it feels like everyone saw her get turned down on television. But a chance encounter with a frantic woman in the grocery store leads to a short-term job, helping out Poppy with her start-up catering company baking treats for a pop-up ice rink and preparing meals for her boyfriend’s small B & B. Wiling to help and utterly unwilling to tell the truth and disappoint a stranger, Roxy claims more experience than she has and is soon googling baking tips and tricks before starting the next day. And the rest of the book is pretty much Roxy finding some opportunity to try something new, unwilling to try or be honest with her lack of experience, and then bumbling through to mixed results.
See Roxy has a secret – scarred by a fire just after leaving school, and subsequently being left for another by her boyfriend – tragic and made worse by her desperate need to appease all she encounters, with self-esteem that is so low as to be negligible, Roxy never really utters a sentence that isn’t ‘qualified’ by a comparison to someone or something else. Then, of course, her ex shows up with his ‘new girlfriend’ and even as she HEARS him uttering the same lines (tired and unimaginative) to the new girl, she can’t help but wonder if he’s interested in her… Yeah. Roxy was a throw the eReader across the room, repeatedly, sort of character. I kept reading, HOPING that somewhere this girl would pick up a six-pack of get a clue and see what an ass her ex is, and to stop sending EVERYONE mixed messages, but even up to the last pages, she wasn’t finding her clue. I was tired of her lack of awareness, and her inability to see herself in even the smallest of positive ways. Quite simply, in this story full of 30-somethings, it was a 17 year old girl who spoke the most (and almost only) sense in the story.
But still, I read on, hoping that something would finally dawn on Roxy and she’d see what was in front of her. And that came, in painstakingly slow and miniscule bits, with plenty of the sense that I’d been here before, and when the ending arrived, and most of the ends wrapped up in a few quick paragraphs – I was ultimately disappointed. I think readers who loved the first book in this series may find positives, and the setting and concept were lovely, but the story didn’t hold up for me as one that encourages my curiosity about this author.
I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Review first appeared at I am, Indeed
See Roxy has a secret – scarred by a fire just after leaving school, and subsequently being left for another by her boyfriend – tragic and made worse by her desperate need to appease all she encounters, with self-esteem that is so low as to be negligible, Roxy never really utters a sentence that isn’t ‘qualified’ by a comparison to someone or something else. Then, of course, her ex shows up with his ‘new girlfriend’ and even as she HEARS him uttering the same lines (tired and unimaginative) to the new girl, she can’t help but wonder if he’s interested in her… Yeah. Roxy was a throw the eReader across the room, repeatedly, sort of character. I kept reading, HOPING that somewhere this girl would pick up a six-pack of get a clue and see what an ass her ex is, and to stop sending EVERYONE mixed messages, but even up to the last pages, she wasn’t finding her clue. I was tired of her lack of awareness, and her inability to see herself in even the smallest of positive ways. Quite simply, in this story full of 30-somethings, it was a 17 year old girl who spoke the most (and almost only) sense in the story.
But still, I read on, hoping that something would finally dawn on Roxy and she’d see what was in front of her. And that came, in painstakingly slow and miniscule bits, with plenty of the sense that I’d been here before, and when the ending arrived, and most of the ends wrapped up in a few quick paragraphs – I was ultimately disappointed. I think readers who loved the first book in this series may find positives, and the setting and concept were lovely, but the story didn’t hold up for me as one that encourages my curiosity about this author.
I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Review first appeared at I am, Indeed
December 16, 2019
Le cose sembrano girare finalmente per il verso giusto per Roxy, la protagonista del libro che porta i segni di un vissuto di sofferenze, non solo per gli amori sbagliati: il suo ragazzo Jackson, un uomo bello e di successo di cui è follemente innamorata le ha chiesto di trasferirsi da lui.
Ma una sera a poche settimane dal Natale, quando i due sono tra il pubblico di una trasmissione televisiva, complice l’euforia causata da qualche bicchiere di troppo prima della diretta, Roxy fa “la” proposta a Jackson e lui risponde con un secco “no”.
La felicità di Roxy si dissolve in un secondo, per di più il video della sua pubblica umiliazione diventa virale e per giorni la ragazza non può uscire di casa senza subire le risatine e i bisbigli di tutte le persone che incontra.
Inaspettatamente, durante una delle sue rare incursioni all’esterno, Roxy si imbatte in Poppy, una giovane cuoca che ha appena avuto un ingaggio per le vacanze natalizie presso la baita gestita dal suo ragazzo Jed in un paese a poche miglia dalla città. Come se non bastasse la proprietaria dell’hotel del paese, decisa a riportare la cittadina agli antichi fasti, ha organizzato un fitto programma di eventi natalizi che prevedono naturalmente banchetti ricchi di dolci, biscotti di pan di zenzero glassati e mince pies.
A causa di un equivoco, Poppy si convince che Roxy sia un’esperta pasticcera e le offre di lavorare per lei. Roxy, che invece sa a malapena aprire una busta di preparato per torte, si lascia convincere ad afferrare al volo questa nuova opportunità e allontanarsi da tutto per un po’.
Naturalmente l’ennesimo imprevisto è dietro l’angolo perché tra i numerosi parenti e amici di Jed che passeranno le feste alla baita c’è niente meno che Jackson con la sua nuova, bellissima e giovanissima fidanzata.
Gli ingredienti da romanzo rosa natalizio ci sono tutti: tanta neve, un paesaggio da sogno, il profumo dei dolci appena sfornati, l’amore in svariate forme e naturalmente il finale prevedibile. Da questo punto di vista non mi aspettavo quindi nulla di diverso; l’aspetto che proprio mi ha infastidito al limite del nervoso è l’indecisionismo di Roxy e specialmente di Poppy, quest’ultima preda di dubbi assurdi fino alla fine.
Ho apprezzato invece la descrizione della giovane Ruby, diciassettenne apparentemente immatura e superficiale che invece si rivela il personaggio chiave di tutta la vicenda.
In conclusione, un libro che si legge velocemente da cui non si può chiedere più che qualche ora di relax. Leggerlo in questo periodo, immersa nella suggestione delle lucine natalizie e avvolta dal profumo delle candele, gli regala mezza stellina in più di quanto forse effettivamente meriterebbe.
Ma una sera a poche settimane dal Natale, quando i due sono tra il pubblico di una trasmissione televisiva, complice l’euforia causata da qualche bicchiere di troppo prima della diretta, Roxy fa “la” proposta a Jackson e lui risponde con un secco “no”.
La felicità di Roxy si dissolve in un secondo, per di più il video della sua pubblica umiliazione diventa virale e per giorni la ragazza non può uscire di casa senza subire le risatine e i bisbigli di tutte le persone che incontra.
Inaspettatamente, durante una delle sue rare incursioni all’esterno, Roxy si imbatte in Poppy, una giovane cuoca che ha appena avuto un ingaggio per le vacanze natalizie presso la baita gestita dal suo ragazzo Jed in un paese a poche miglia dalla città. Come se non bastasse la proprietaria dell’hotel del paese, decisa a riportare la cittadina agli antichi fasti, ha organizzato un fitto programma di eventi natalizi che prevedono naturalmente banchetti ricchi di dolci, biscotti di pan di zenzero glassati e mince pies.
A causa di un equivoco, Poppy si convince che Roxy sia un’esperta pasticcera e le offre di lavorare per lei. Roxy, che invece sa a malapena aprire una busta di preparato per torte, si lascia convincere ad afferrare al volo questa nuova opportunità e allontanarsi da tutto per un po’.
Naturalmente l’ennesimo imprevisto è dietro l’angolo perché tra i numerosi parenti e amici di Jed che passeranno le feste alla baita c’è niente meno che Jackson con la sua nuova, bellissima e giovanissima fidanzata.
Gli ingredienti da romanzo rosa natalizio ci sono tutti: tanta neve, un paesaggio da sogno, il profumo dei dolci appena sfornati, l’amore in svariate forme e naturalmente il finale prevedibile. Da questo punto di vista non mi aspettavo quindi nulla di diverso; l’aspetto che proprio mi ha infastidito al limite del nervoso è l’indecisionismo di Roxy e specialmente di Poppy, quest’ultima preda di dubbi assurdi fino alla fine.
Ho apprezzato invece la descrizione della giovane Ruby, diciassettenne apparentemente immatura e superficiale che invece si rivela il personaggio chiave di tutta la vicenda.
In conclusione, un libro che si legge velocemente da cui non si può chiedere più che qualche ora di relax. Leggerlo in questo periodo, immersa nella suggestione delle lucine natalizie e avvolta dal profumo delle candele, gli regala mezza stellina in più di quanto forse effettivamente meriterebbe.
September 24, 2018
I adored this wonderful romantic story! Sometimes when you are at your lowest point, a new and bright future will unfold, especially in a romance book, which is one of the reason I love to read them. While real life can bring you down, a great romance book will always lift your spirits.
I enjoy so much being introduced to new authors that quickly become another favorite to add to my growing list all the time. Catherine Ferguson definitely has been added to my favorites. I have a special attraction to stories in the UK, so when I had the opportunity to receive this book from Avon UK through NetGalley.com, I was so happy. This is the second book in The Log Fire Cabin series. It was fine to read as a standalone book. I understood everything without the background of the first book, although now I do want to read the first book and enjoy more time with these characters.
The story was wonderful, full of friendship, heartbreak, renewed hope, growing confidence and most of all love. When Roxy proposes to her boyfriend of a few months in national TV, due to a little too much to drink, her world suddenly changes, when he tells her no! This is not the first set back that Roxy had to face in her life. As a 19 year old, she had a life-altering situation that set the path of life in a different direction than what she had planned. From that situation, she then lived her life guarded and controlled.
After the failed proposal to Jackson, Roxy finds herself helping a stranger, Poppy, in the grocery which leads to a new job and staying at The Log Fire Cabin for a few weeks until Christmas. Roxy agrees to help Poppy with a baking contact for her catering company, although Roxy does not have a clue how to bake. The only draw-back to this arrangement is that Roxy’s ex – Jackson, is one of the people staying at The Log Fire Cabin!
Sometimes what you wish for and dream about is not what is meant for you. Sometimes better things are in store and you have to let go of your mind-set to find your true happiness.
This story was light-hearted but did contain a few serious emotional sub plots that made the overall story very engrossing.
I want to thank HarperCollins Publishers LTD, Avon UK and NetGalley.com for allowing me to read the ARC of this book and introducing me to a new wonderful author. #SecondChancesAtTheLogFireCabin #NetGalley
I enjoy so much being introduced to new authors that quickly become another favorite to add to my growing list all the time. Catherine Ferguson definitely has been added to my favorites. I have a special attraction to stories in the UK, so when I had the opportunity to receive this book from Avon UK through NetGalley.com, I was so happy. This is the second book in The Log Fire Cabin series. It was fine to read as a standalone book. I understood everything without the background of the first book, although now I do want to read the first book and enjoy more time with these characters.
The story was wonderful, full of friendship, heartbreak, renewed hope, growing confidence and most of all love. When Roxy proposes to her boyfriend of a few months in national TV, due to a little too much to drink, her world suddenly changes, when he tells her no! This is not the first set back that Roxy had to face in her life. As a 19 year old, she had a life-altering situation that set the path of life in a different direction than what she had planned. From that situation, she then lived her life guarded and controlled.
After the failed proposal to Jackson, Roxy finds herself helping a stranger, Poppy, in the grocery which leads to a new job and staying at The Log Fire Cabin for a few weeks until Christmas. Roxy agrees to help Poppy with a baking contact for her catering company, although Roxy does not have a clue how to bake. The only draw-back to this arrangement is that Roxy’s ex – Jackson, is one of the people staying at The Log Fire Cabin!
Sometimes what you wish for and dream about is not what is meant for you. Sometimes better things are in store and you have to let go of your mind-set to find your true happiness.
This story was light-hearted but did contain a few serious emotional sub plots that made the overall story very engrossing.
I want to thank HarperCollins Publishers LTD, Avon UK and NetGalley.com for allowing me to read the ARC of this book and introducing me to a new wonderful author. #SecondChancesAtTheLogFireCabin #NetGalley
December 18, 2019
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Il periodo è quello giusto, gli indizi per leggere una bella storia ci sono, la sinossi ispira nonchè anche la copertina, ma c'è un ma...
Roxi sin dalle prime pagine, per come viene presentata dall'autrice è una donna a prima impressione un po' svampita, leggera, alla ricerca del grande amore, ma dall'inizio si percepisce che Jakson non è altri che un bell'imbusto, troppo precisino, troppo sicuro di sé, diciamolo falso fino al midollo, ma niente Roxi non lo capisce neanche quando gli propone di sposarlo davanti a una platea di gente.
Per fortuna e sottolineo per fortuna dopo un po' la storia prende piede, incalza, certo non è tra le mie letture natalizie che ricorderò con piacere, ma almeno lo spirito del Natale c'è tutto, pista di pattinaggio, foresta incantata (immaginatela piena di neve con le lucine che si accendono e spengono, fantastico e affascinante), cene a tema, preparazione di dolci, pan di zenzero con il viso di Babbo Natale e così via...
Ma cosa succede alla dolce Roxi? Che poi così svampita non è? Ma che nasconde un segreto che non riesce ancora a svelare?
C'è che deve reagire a una situazione fuori dal normale, accettando di lavorare per Poppy, scopre che proprio quel Jakson che l'ha rifiutata è amico del fidanzato della stessa, cosa fare? Come comportarsi?
Roxi sembra essere in un limbo dove a volte reagisce con caparbietà, rifiutandosi di lasciarsi abbindolare da quell'uomo, dall'altra memore di piacevoli ricordi trascorsi con lui si lascia andare. Quale sarà la soluzione?
Eh eh eh... leggetelo e lo scoprirete!!!
Il Natale delle seconde possibilità è un libro che ha in sé tutta la magia del tema natalizio, storie che si incrociano, personaggi bizzarri, ma quel modo di fare di Roxi non sempre l'ho apprezzato, mi è sembrata una banderuola, ora di qui, ora di lì, e solo verso la fine, quando finalmente mostra di che pasta è fatta, troviamo una bella reazione prima nei confroniti di Jakson e poi verso Alex.
Chi è Alex?
Non posso dirvi altro per non togliervi il bello che c'è in questo libro.
Buona lettura!!!
PS. Dimenticavo, ringrazio la CE, Newton Compton Editori per la copia offerta
Il periodo è quello giusto, gli indizi per leggere una bella storia ci sono, la sinossi ispira nonchè anche la copertina, ma c'è un ma...
Roxi sin dalle prime pagine, per come viene presentata dall'autrice è una donna a prima impressione un po' svampita, leggera, alla ricerca del grande amore, ma dall'inizio si percepisce che Jakson non è altri che un bell'imbusto, troppo precisino, troppo sicuro di sé, diciamolo falso fino al midollo, ma niente Roxi non lo capisce neanche quando gli propone di sposarlo davanti a una platea di gente.
Per fortuna e sottolineo per fortuna dopo un po' la storia prende piede, incalza, certo non è tra le mie letture natalizie che ricorderò con piacere, ma almeno lo spirito del Natale c'è tutto, pista di pattinaggio, foresta incantata (immaginatela piena di neve con le lucine che si accendono e spengono, fantastico e affascinante), cene a tema, preparazione di dolci, pan di zenzero con il viso di Babbo Natale e così via...
Ma cosa succede alla dolce Roxi? Che poi così svampita non è? Ma che nasconde un segreto che non riesce ancora a svelare?
C'è che deve reagire a una situazione fuori dal normale, accettando di lavorare per Poppy, scopre che proprio quel Jakson che l'ha rifiutata è amico del fidanzato della stessa, cosa fare? Come comportarsi?
Roxi sembra essere in un limbo dove a volte reagisce con caparbietà, rifiutandosi di lasciarsi abbindolare da quell'uomo, dall'altra memore di piacevoli ricordi trascorsi con lui si lascia andare. Quale sarà la soluzione?
Eh eh eh... leggetelo e lo scoprirete!!!
Il Natale delle seconde possibilità è un libro che ha in sé tutta la magia del tema natalizio, storie che si incrociano, personaggi bizzarri, ma quel modo di fare di Roxi non sempre l'ho apprezzato, mi è sembrata una banderuola, ora di qui, ora di lì, e solo verso la fine, quando finalmente mostra di che pasta è fatta, troviamo una bella reazione prima nei confroniti di Jakson e poi verso Alex.
Chi è Alex?
Non posso dirvi altro per non togliervi il bello che c'è in questo libro.
Buona lettura!!!
PS. Dimenticavo, ringrazio la CE, Newton Compton Editori per la copia offerta
October 15, 2018
What a fun, light Christmas read just in time for the upcoming holidays!
Roxanne is in love, or so she thinks, with the handsome Jackson, but when one night of drinking goes awry Roxanne finds herself proposing to her boyfriend on national television! Humiliated by his very public rejection, Roxy retreats to her unemployed life and tries to hide herself from further public scrutiny. On a chance encounter, Roxy meets stressed out caterer Poppy and comes to her rescue, two weeks before the biggest order of her business needs to be filled on Christmas Eve. Having no experience in baking, but in possession of the only bag of flour left in town Roxy jumps at the chance to help out the friendly stranger. The two click and Roxy hopes this new job will help take her mind off of Jackson, while learning a few things along the way.
Roxy is instantly surrounded by a cast of characters that are lively, fun, and dealing with issues of their own. Just when things are starting to get comfortable…Jackson unexpectedly arrives at the lodge throwing a whole new twist into Roxy’s world.
Catherine Ferguson weaves a humorous tale of mince pies, mixed signals, and winter romances in a lively, colourful English tale just in time for Christmas. And of course, Roxy’s happily-ever-after.
I quite enjoyed the read and look forward to picking up more novels by Catherine Ferguson.
I received an ecopy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
Roxanne is in love, or so she thinks, with the handsome Jackson, but when one night of drinking goes awry Roxanne finds herself proposing to her boyfriend on national television! Humiliated by his very public rejection, Roxy retreats to her unemployed life and tries to hide herself from further public scrutiny. On a chance encounter, Roxy meets stressed out caterer Poppy and comes to her rescue, two weeks before the biggest order of her business needs to be filled on Christmas Eve. Having no experience in baking, but in possession of the only bag of flour left in town Roxy jumps at the chance to help out the friendly stranger. The two click and Roxy hopes this new job will help take her mind off of Jackson, while learning a few things along the way.
Roxy is instantly surrounded by a cast of characters that are lively, fun, and dealing with issues of their own. Just when things are starting to get comfortable…Jackson unexpectedly arrives at the lodge throwing a whole new twist into Roxy’s world.
Catherine Ferguson weaves a humorous tale of mince pies, mixed signals, and winter romances in a lively, colourful English tale just in time for Christmas. And of course, Roxy’s happily-ever-after.
I quite enjoyed the read and look forward to picking up more novels by Catherine Ferguson.
I received an ecopy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
December 20, 2018
Roxy makes an embarrassing faux pas by proposing to her boyfriend on live TV, while drunk, and gets turned down. Which, frankly, was doing her a favor because they hadn't been dating long and he was a jerk. A chance encounter nets her a job as an assistant in someone's catering company, so she heads off to the Fire Log Cabin in order to attempt to hide her utter lack of cooking skills (so how did she get hired???). She meets a lot of colorful characters from the previous books of this series, along with a new love interest, but then her old boyfriend shows up at the event she's helping cater so she mopes over him for a while before everything gets abruptly resolved in the last few pages.
If you can't tell by that summary, I did not really get along with this book. It had a brand of "let's laugh at the hapless fool" comedy that just makes me cringe instead, and Roxy's comedy of errors and self-pity was painful. A lot of it was perfectly understandable in isolation, but the unrelenting nature of her inner problems was just exhausting and tedious after a while. (Or, well, it really didn't take long, actually.) A lot of the middle of the book was repetitive and fan service cameos for previous characters, and the resolution was too rushed to be satisfying.
If you can't tell by that summary, I did not really get along with this book. It had a brand of "let's laugh at the hapless fool" comedy that just makes me cringe instead, and Roxy's comedy of errors and self-pity was painful. A lot of it was perfectly understandable in isolation, but the unrelenting nature of her inner problems was just exhausting and tedious after a while. (Or, well, it really didn't take long, actually.) A lot of the middle of the book was repetitive and fan service cameos for previous characters, and the resolution was too rushed to be satisfying.
November 23, 2019
This is an amazing book and continues the relationship with Poppy and Jed, Chemmie and Ryan, Alex and Jackson friends from Uni who are both linked into the story with Roxy. Ruby, Gloria and Bob are also along for the ride at the log cabin.
There are the usual misunderstandings, Poppy is feeling emotional and hormonal and meets Roxy at a small supermarket while getting emotional at not being able to reach flour off the shelf and lack of it. Roxy who cannot really cook ends up moving into the cabin to help her out over Christmas, there are a number of surprises with all and is a heart searching journey for many of them. I absolutely think ruby is so funny and has definitely grown beyond her years since last year.
I would love to see more of Alex and Roxy and there relationship, shame they didn’t get together sooner. Please tell me there is more and we get to see all weddings and new arrivals, I feel I really know them and cannot wait for the next happier chapter.
There are the usual misunderstandings, Poppy is feeling emotional and hormonal and meets Roxy at a small supermarket while getting emotional at not being able to reach flour off the shelf and lack of it. Roxy who cannot really cook ends up moving into the cabin to help her out over Christmas, there are a number of surprises with all and is a heart searching journey for many of them. I absolutely think ruby is so funny and has definitely grown beyond her years since last year.
I would love to see more of Alex and Roxy and there relationship, shame they didn’t get together sooner. Please tell me there is more and we get to see all weddings and new arrivals, I feel I really know them and cannot wait for the next happier chapter.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 24, 2018
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I love this author’s writing style and I was delighted to see that she had a new book out and read it within a few days of it landing on my Kindle – and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it!!
I loved the characters and the plot line was great. The setting for the story was perfect and I have to say that I think the book’s cover is gorgeous too!
This is the second book in the series and whilst I think that the first one was a bit stronger, this is certainly a good read and I think it is fine to read as a stand alone, but if you do get an opportunity I would read them in order as the first one is completely delightful!
Four stars from me, a really enjoyable story!
I love this author’s writing style and I was delighted to see that she had a new book out and read it within a few days of it landing on my Kindle – and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it!!
I loved the characters and the plot line was great. The setting for the story was perfect and I have to say that I think the book’s cover is gorgeous too!
This is the second book in the series and whilst I think that the first one was a bit stronger, this is certainly a good read and I think it is fine to read as a stand alone, but if you do get an opportunity I would read them in order as the first one is completely delightful!
Four stars from me, a really enjoyable story!
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