Reviewed by Nas Dean
"Once Upon a Christmas Family" by Susan Carlisle is a heartwarming tale that beautifully captures the spirit of the holiday season. The author skillfully weaves a story that revolves around family, love, and the magic of Christmas. As well as the magic of the book promising true love to anyone who has the book in the holidays.
The characters are well-developed, and their interactions are both relatable and endearing.
The story unfolds with a perfect blend of warmth and nostalgia, creating a cozy atmosphere that makes it an ideal read for the festive season. Susan Carlisle's writing style is engaging, and she effortlessly transports the reader into the heart of the Christmas celebrations.
The plot is filled with festive traditions, heartfelt moments, and a touch of romance, making it a delightful read for fans of holiday-themed novels. The author's attention to detail and vivid descriptions add to the overall charm of the book.
"Once Upon a Christmas Family" is a delightful addition to the genre of Christmas fiction, offering readers a heartwarming escape into a world of love, family, and the enchantment of the holiday season. Susan Carlisle has crafted a tale that resonates with the joy and magic of Christmas, making it a recommended read for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the spirit of the season.
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Reviewed by Helen
This is a delightful Christmas story set in the small Tennessee town of Cherry Creek where the book Once Upon a Christmas Kiss resides, this special book is left around town and whoever is lucky enough to find it is sure to find love this Christmas.
Lizzie Williams works in the diner and loves her job and helping people, she has no family left and lives in the big Victorian house left to her by her grandparents, who bought her up, she has given up on finding love but then she discovers the book left behind in the diner she knows all about it, will it be her turn to find love?
Justin Myers and his five year old son Mason have moved to Cherry Creek from Los Angeles after the death of his wife, this is the town she grew up in and he is hoping that her parents will help give Mason the love of grandparents but they seem to be taking over not helping.
Lizzie and Justin meet in the diner and there seems to be a spark between them and soon the three are enjoying time together, the support they show each other grows as does the pull and then a trip to Los Angeles sees them become even closer, will they find love as the special book has done many times before?
This is a beautiful story filled with emotion, romance and so much love, in a fabulous setting, it is one that I do highly recommend, and I do love a fabulous Christmas story and this one left me feeling very festive.
My thanks to the author for my digital copy to read and review
4 stars
