So I'm reading an email: there's a new Kathryn Freeman...YES! Count me in! Book, blog tour, bank holiday...whatever it is, I'm on board. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Kathryn's books and I wouldn't even say that I'm a huge chick lit fan, but they are so down to earth and filled with insecurities and misunderstandings that they always manage to leave a smile on my face. So the email wasn't for a new Kathryn Freeman bank holiday (bah humbug), it was an invitation to join the blog tour and I am unbelievably thrilled to be kicking off the tour along with 27 Book Street.
Is
it time to love Christmas again?
Faith
Watkins loves Christmas, which is why she’s thrilled that her new
hotel in the Lake District will be open in time for the festive
season. And Faith has gone all out; huge Christmas tree, fairy
lights, an entire family of decorative reindeer. Now all she needs
are the guests …
But what she didn’t bank on was her
first paying customer being someone like Adam Hunter. Rugged,
powerfully built and with a deep sadness in his eyes, Adam is a man
that Faith is immediately drawn to – but unfortunately he also has
an intense hatred of all things Christmassy.
As the countdown to
the big day begins, Faith can’t seem to keep away from her
mysterious guest, but still finds herself with more questions than
answers: just what happened to Adam Hunter? And why does he hate
Christmas?
What did I think?
Well I certainly don't have to think twice about snapping up a copy of a Kathryn Freeman book. There may be snow on the gorgeous cover, but I just knew I was going to end up with a warm glow inside...and I was not disappointed. Kathryn has a knack of creating down to earth characters that you can easily identify with. Her characters aren't perfect but more true to life and it's not all moonlight and roses, it's more drizzle and dandelions but that's why her books are so special. This is real life, warts and all with a dollop of romance and a huge helping of humour.
Faith Watkins' dream has come true: ever since she was a little girl, she dreamed of owning her own hotel. Now after all her hard work, the doors are open and Faith is welcoming the first guests. Ok, it's her Mum and Dad but how lovely is that? They are so supportive and family is clearly very important to Faith - she has even employed her troubled niece to work on reception. Faith's first real guest is Adam Hunter and there is just something so mouthwateringly delicious about him. Faith has been working so hard that there's been no time for men but Adam is just so alluring - she can't fraternise with a guest, can she? It's her hotel, she can make up her own rules but surely a guy looking like Adam isn't single?
Adam is tall, dark and very troubled. He is SO damaged and so very deep that I didn't think Faith would ever crack his shell and release all his demons. His story is so heartbreaking, not only the things he has gone through but how guilt has eaten him up. Thank goodness that fate saw fit to steer him in Faith's direction but when Christmas is over he'll be checking out and going back home. After tasting the sweet fruit of love, can Faith swallow the bitter pill of loneliness when Adam leaves?
A Little Christmas Faith is a festive delight from Kathryn Freeman. Make sure you put it on your Christmas list. It's so much fun with characters that you instantly warm to, I laughed and cried with them but felt that familiar uncontrollable smile creeping on to my face as the final chapter drew to a close. I'm going to call it my Kathryn Freeman smile as she NEVER fails to put a smile on my face, sometimes after putting me through the emotional wringer of course! So wrap up warm, snuggle under your blanket beside the fire and pick up a copy of A Little Christmas Faith. It's guaranteed to leave you with such a warm glow and a huge smile on your face.
Faith Watkins' dream has come true: ever since she was a little girl, she dreamed of owning her own hotel. Now after all her hard work, the doors are open and Faith is welcoming the first guests. Ok, it's her Mum and Dad but how lovely is that? They are so supportive and family is clearly very important to Faith - she has even employed her troubled niece to work on reception. Faith's first real guest is Adam Hunter and there is just something so mouthwateringly delicious about him. Faith has been working so hard that there's been no time for men but Adam is just so alluring - she can't fraternise with a guest, can she? It's her hotel, she can make up her own rules but surely a guy looking like Adam isn't single?
Adam is tall, dark and very troubled. He is SO damaged and so very deep that I didn't think Faith would ever crack his shell and release all his demons. His story is so heartbreaking, not only the things he has gone through but how guilt has eaten him up. Thank goodness that fate saw fit to steer him in Faith's direction but when Christmas is over he'll be checking out and going back home. After tasting the sweet fruit of love, can Faith swallow the bitter pill of loneliness when Adam leaves?
A Little Christmas Faith is a festive delight from Kathryn Freeman. Make sure you put it on your Christmas list. It's so much fun with characters that you instantly warm to, I laughed and cried with them but felt that familiar uncontrollable smile creeping on to my face as the final chapter drew to a close. I'm going to call it my Kathryn Freeman smile as she NEVER fails to put a smile on my face, sometimes after putting me through the emotional wringer of course! So wrap up warm, snuggle under your blanket beside the fire and pick up a copy of A Little Christmas Faith. It's guaranteed to leave you with such a warm glow and a huge smile on your face.
I chose to read an ARC and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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Aw, Michelle, what can I say? You talk about smiles - you should see the size of mine right now! Thank you so very much for taking part in the blog tour, for reading A Little Christmas Faith - and for this incredible review. The nicest I've ever had. I don't think I'll be able to wedge myself out of my study now, my head's so big...! Again, thank you xx
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