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-#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber
"Sherryl Woods gives her characters depth, intensity, and the right amount of humor."
-RT Book Reviews
"Infused with the warmth and magic of the season, Woods's fourth addition to her popular, small-town series once again unites the unruly, outspoken, endearing O'Brien clan in a touching, triumphant tale of forgiveness and love reclaimed."
-Library Journal on A Chesapeake Shores Christmas
"A sweet read perfect to enjoy again and again."
-RT Book Reviews on A Chesapeake Shores Christmas
"Warm, complex, and satisfying."
-Library Journal on Harbor Lights
"Timely in terms of plot and deeply emotional, the third Chesapeake Shores book is quite absorbing. The characters are handled well and have real chemistry-as well as a way with one-liners."
- RT Book Reviews on Harbor Lights
"Sparks fly in a lively tale that is overflowing with family conflict and warmth and the possibility of rekindled love."
-Library Journal on Flowers on Main
"Woods . . . is noted for appealing character-driven stories that are often infused with the flavor and fragrance of the South."
-Library Journal
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But the O'Brien family has other ideas, and they conspire to get Laila to join them on a Dublin holiday. It's a great time to get away from it all, but Laila has reservations about the trip. Matthew's bound to be there, and she's far from immune. What if she can't resist temptation?
Meanwhile, the O'Briens are in an uproar over matriarch Nell's unexpected romance with an old flame. Will she follow her heart despite the risks? And will Laila discover that some risks are actually once-in-a-lifetime opportunities?
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All her life Leila has felt she never measured up to her father's expectations. Her affair with the much younger Matthew, regarded as a player by many, including her father, cost her the career she wanted so badly. Resenting her loss, she breaks up with Matthew and takes an unfulfilling job as an accountant.
Matthew, however, is deeply in love with Leila and determined to get her to Ireland for the O'Brien family Christmas. Leila is close to Matthew's family, partly because her best friend Abby is married to Leila's brother Trace. And apparently, the lovable but at times, meddling O'Brien clan have decided that Leila needs to patch up whatever differences she has with Matthew. A little manipulation from Nell, the O'Brien matriarch, convinces Leila that she should go along.
Matthew had planned to propose in Dublin, now he rethinks his plan, this time determined to let their courtship proceed at a slow pace, something that, at times, is frustrating to both himself and Leila who is desperately trying to convince herself that they're not suited to each other. Meanwhile Susie and Mack enjoy a honeymoon they never managed to take because of her illness and Nell encounters a former flame. All makes for great adventure amid the background of delightful Dublin.
In this charming Christmas story Ms. Woods brings out the irrepressible O'Briens and their machinations. I loved every minute of the story with its warmth and the humor as only Sherryl Woods can provide. I had a quibble with the validity of a special license wedding since all weddings in Ireland require at least a three-week residency and the petition for such a license must be delivered in person by one of the parties being married. However, the wedding, even though not possible under the circumstances, still made for a magical story. 4.5 stars for this one.
A bit disappointing is that there is not much description of a Dublin setting for this Christmas gathering. No dialect to drool over, no Gaelic phrases, faith 'n begorrah-- but then this is a Chesapeake Shores Novel series-- not Irish Wonderland. Of course there's the O'Brien family name, the Riley's, an O'Malley and other Irish names tossed about between the love angels--but they all speak American English.
It's obvious there is a past to many characters which leave the novice to the "Chesapeake Shores' series a bit at a disadvantage, standing in the shallows, so to speak. But surely it's a delight for anyone who's read some of the 7 previous books in the series. It's a Christmas family love story by a good author noted for romance and the seashore. And some senior age romance is included but no one named Paddy and no leprechauns. Just romance--a MIRA book from Harlequin.
All mistletoe;
NO shamrocks.
At least worth the Kindle price for any romance reader. But I still prefer a good hardcover.
Thank you, Sheryl Woods for a great series and I'm looking forward to the next book.
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