An Emerald Cove Christmas

Emerald Cove #5

by Lilly Mirren

The USA Today Bestselling author of The Waratah Inn series , Lilly Mirren, proves there’s no place like Emerald Cove for the holidays. Adele Flannigan wants a fresh start. She’s moved back to the Cove to escape a failed affair and to repair her broken heart. When a handsome new resident in the small beachside village helps load a Christmas tree into her car, she realises there may be a chance for a Merry Christmas, after all. Cindy’s hosting Christmas, but the Flannigan family has changed in recent years and she’s nervous about how things will go. There’s been a divorce, new members added, stray dogs adopted, heartbreak, romance and even a brand new bouncing baby. Christmas at Cindy’s has the potential to be a delightful family feast, or to set off fireworks that could ruin the entire holiday. Can this blended family learn to love one another during the Christmas season or will their family be torn apart? A big family Christmas may be just what the doctor ordered for these residents of Emerald Cove . This is the fifth book in the Emerald Cove series.

256 pages, Paperback

Published November 30, 2021

About the author

Lilly Mirren is a USA Today Bestselling women's and contemporary fiction author.

She lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her husband and three children. When she's not writing she's running around after children, bushwalking, or spending time with friends.

"If readers are looking for an author who is the perfect mix of Debbie Macomber and Nora Roberts, Lilly Mirren is it." - InD'tale Magazine

Reviews

[Judy Churchill · Rating 2 out of 5]

Probably not worth my time.

[Colin Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Following on from the previous books in this series we now have Adele's story. A pilot, she had run back to Emerald Cove after finding out that her boyfriend was a married man. There she had taken over her mother's cafe, which she enjoys but finds very tiring , hard work. She meets a new resident to the Cove, Carlos, after he held her load a Christmas tree into her car.
Full of the characters from the orbits books in the series it is almost like coming home again. The positive of living amongst family in a small community, but with the complexity of modern families with ex husbands, new wife's etc. I do struggle with the concept of Christmas being in the middle of summer as this is set in Australia though.
It's always a joy to read a book by this author, and this is no exception.
I received an advance copy of this book from the author, however this did not influence my review of the book.

[Infosleuth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have really enjoyed this series but have mixed feelings about this book. Carlos and his grandfather are wonderful characters and I really enjoyed watching Carlos and Adele get to know each other and the way they supported each other and helped each other to grow. What I didn’t like was the way certain characters continued to allow others to walk all over them. It is one thing to forgive someone for a past wrong against you but you shouldn’t go back to the status quo. The arrogant, people-using ex and his lazy snob of a wife need to learn boundaries, manners and to help with family events or be excluded from them. It also set a bad example for the younger generation. Good for Sarah’s husband for putting his foot down. Overall a nice conclusion to the series except for Cindy and Athol not learning how to stand up for themselves.

[Marlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I saw this book title, I immediately felt happy to be back in Emerald Cove for Christmas. Admittedly, here in the US, Christmas is not hot as Hades but in Australia where all the events happen, it is HOT. I loved the idea they were surfing, walking beaches, riding bikes in high temperatures, and, enjoying evenings on the patio or porch. I could taste the eggnog with some spike; loved the family gathered for Christmas; and, most of all when there was a morning breakfast that family could drop in for breakfast. I did feel a lot of remembered emotions of exhaustion when dinners were planned and made with a baby on your shoulder. Been there: done that! Thanks for a wonderful story-line that brought emotion, family and love.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was so nice to read about Emerald Cove again. This book has some familiar as well as new characters. Carlos and Adele begin a friendship that quickly turns to something more. There is family drama that comes to a head during the Christmas season. You almost feel as if you are in Australia enjoying the weather and the beach. I have enjoyed the Emerald Cove series and always look forward to new books by Lilly Mirren. I received a complimentary copy of this book and all opinions are my own.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of family drama and will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. Carlos and Adele's story was full of emotions and it was wonderful to return to Emerald Cove and catch up on the characters and meet the new ones. I loved this book and the entire series.
I received a complimentary copy and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!

Another great book sad to see this series end. It could definitely continue at least one more book. All good things must come to an end I suppose. Love the way she develops the characters and adds new ones into the main story.

[Ruth Bradford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great. Story

I really enjoyed this series; however, I do not like the length of each book. Altogether, this series would make one good book. This has become a $30 read and I won't do it again.

[Sheila K Lemons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another winner

I love reading series and how characters I have met in early books interact. Waiting for the next in this series.

[Connie Glasgow · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the type of book I love to read -simple - great characters - good story!

[Rose Ann Kelly]

Great

[Carol Cloninger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas time

The final book of the series. It doesn't disappoint at all. Now on to another series!! Love my newly found author.

[Lundbergmc · Rating 3 out of 5]

short and very sweet

Feel good Christmas tale. Felt like a Hallmark movie. Love the idealism town and the Aussie setting. A Relaxing read.

[Rose Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy Reading

Very nicely written book with believable characters. I read it in one day, that's how easy it was to read and enjoy it!

[Donna Blair · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been such an amazing series! Sad it's finished but looking forward to more Lilly Mirren in the future!

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good Christmas Feel Good Book

I Have enjoyed all the Cove books, and imespec

I have enjoyed all the Emerald Cove books, but I especially enjoyed the timing of this one. Just before my Christmas, I got to enjoy one set in the Cove. Lovely realistic interactions between family etc. And a good romance for Adele.