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Mistletoe and Magic
Mulled wine, mince pies and a Yorkshire adventure…
Eva Coleman has lost her glow. She's missed a well-deserved promotion at work and been left heartbroken at what she thought was a proposal dinner. Who the hell said this was 'the most wonderful time of the year'?
Unable to face her family, Eva decides she needs a solo break to rediscover her passions and live life by her own rules. So, she swaps her Nashville hometown for a festive UK getaway.
Stumbling into an antiquarian bookshop, she discovers a book that might just bring her spark back and give her the adventure she's been seeking…
Eva knows what it's like to be left unheard, but can she be the person to finally tell this forgotten story, or is a grumpy Yorkshireman going to stand in her way?
Eva Coleman has lost her glow. She's missed a well-deserved promotion at work and been left heartbroken at what she thought was a proposal dinner. Who the hell said this was 'the most wonderful time of the year'?
Unable to face her family, Eva decides she needs a solo break to rediscover her passions and live life by her own rules. So, she swaps her Nashville hometown for a festive UK getaway.
Stumbling into an antiquarian bookshop, she discovers a book that might just bring her spark back and give her the adventure she's been seeking…
Eva knows what it's like to be left unheard, but can she be the person to finally tell this forgotten story, or is a grumpy Yorkshireman going to stand in her way?
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Published October 23, 2025
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January 20, 2026
*Self Sacrifice*
Eva Coleman, a young woman growing increasingly jaded, feels her life is dictated by her domineering mother. Her two older siblings have the freedom to grow, while Eva’s life is a marketing job she’s not passionate about. It’s her mother’s pride and joy, the job being orchestrated by her mother.
Eva’s appearance is meticulously controlled: the right clothes, hair, and even a boyfriend. He’s equally dominant, and when he decides to take her to a nice restaurant a proposal is highly anticipated. . But when it’s a breakup, Eva finds herself in limbo. They’ve planned a holiday, his choice, leaving her unsure of what to do.
Encouraged by her best friend, Eva decides to change the holiday destination. She’s always loved writing, but her mother’s influence has stifled her creativity. Inspired by her love for British writers, she swaps Nashville for York in Yorkshire. Eva, feeling trapped in her beige life, heads to the airport, telling her mother as her flight departs.
In York, Eva discovers a newfound sense of freedom and a chance to make her own decisions. She stumbles upon a quirky bookstore and, while browsing, a book falls at her feet. When she looks up the shelves are full with no space for the book. The bookshop owner tells her the book was waiting for the right person. Eva then learns about Margaret, a woman who fell in love while nursing a military man but was already engaged. She never forgot him, and there’s much more to her story.
York becomes a magical place for Eva, filled with unexpected events. Eva’s journey in York is just beginning, and she’s about to meet a grumpy Yorkshireman who might just change her life.
Eva discovers that Margaret never took the plunge with the soldier and went along with the planned marriage. To fill the void in her life she spent her life helping others. There are so many people who have a story to tell about her. Most of the time she hated praise and denied the help she gave. The magic is about her legacy and the things that she did. She constantly tried to fill the hole in her life and she never forgot the American soldier.
More revelations come to fore in the form of notes, letters etc most of it came to Eva in various ways and she sees there is a story to be told, especially when one of Margaret’s legacy properties comes under threat.
Can Eva turn things around with what may have to be the best story she has ever written to help the community filled with people who owe their lives and livelihoods to Margaret…. A certain Yorkshireman is not happy but Eva living in her new self grows a backbone and stands up to him….
This also made me think that Eva knows like Margaret what it’s like to make a sacrifice about life for different reasons. There is a line that Eva calls it ‘Catastrophizing yourself out of joy’
Eva Coleman, a young woman growing increasingly jaded, feels her life is dictated by her domineering mother. Her two older siblings have the freedom to grow, while Eva’s life is a marketing job she’s not passionate about. It’s her mother’s pride and joy, the job being orchestrated by her mother.
Eva’s appearance is meticulously controlled: the right clothes, hair, and even a boyfriend. He’s equally dominant, and when he decides to take her to a nice restaurant a proposal is highly anticipated. . But when it’s a breakup, Eva finds herself in limbo. They’ve planned a holiday, his choice, leaving her unsure of what to do.
Encouraged by her best friend, Eva decides to change the holiday destination. She’s always loved writing, but her mother’s influence has stifled her creativity. Inspired by her love for British writers, she swaps Nashville for York in Yorkshire. Eva, feeling trapped in her beige life, heads to the airport, telling her mother as her flight departs.
In York, Eva discovers a newfound sense of freedom and a chance to make her own decisions. She stumbles upon a quirky bookstore and, while browsing, a book falls at her feet. When she looks up the shelves are full with no space for the book. The bookshop owner tells her the book was waiting for the right person. Eva then learns about Margaret, a woman who fell in love while nursing a military man but was already engaged. She never forgot him, and there’s much more to her story.
York becomes a magical place for Eva, filled with unexpected events. Eva’s journey in York is just beginning, and she’s about to meet a grumpy Yorkshireman who might just change her life.
Eva discovers that Margaret never took the plunge with the soldier and went along with the planned marriage. To fill the void in her life she spent her life helping others. There are so many people who have a story to tell about her. Most of the time she hated praise and denied the help she gave. The magic is about her legacy and the things that she did. She constantly tried to fill the hole in her life and she never forgot the American soldier.
More revelations come to fore in the form of notes, letters etc most of it came to Eva in various ways and she sees there is a story to be told, especially when one of Margaret’s legacy properties comes under threat.
Can Eva turn things around with what may have to be the best story she has ever written to help the community filled with people who owe their lives and livelihoods to Margaret…. A certain Yorkshireman is not happy but Eva living in her new self grows a backbone and stands up to him….
This also made me think that Eva knows like Margaret what it’s like to make a sacrifice about life for different reasons. There is a line that Eva calls it ‘Catastrophizing yourself out of joy’
October 26, 2025
Every once in a while, a book comes along that feels like it was written just for you — and Mistletoe and Magic is exactly that kind of story. Helene Sula weaves a tale that is both enchanting and deeply touching, filled with heart, hope, and the kind of gentle magic that lingers long after you’ve turned the last page.
From the very beginning, the story sparkles with warmth and festive charm, but what truly makes it special is how effortlessly it captures the beauty of human connection, love, and second chances. The writing feels like a soft snowfall — calm, graceful, and quietly powerful.
Mistletoe and Magic isn’t just a holiday read; it’s a story that wraps around you like a cosy blanket and reminds you why we fall in love with reading in the first place. Truly magical in every sense.
From the very beginning, the story sparkles with warmth and festive charm, but what truly makes it special is how effortlessly it captures the beauty of human connection, love, and second chances. The writing feels like a soft snowfall — calm, graceful, and quietly powerful.
Mistletoe and Magic isn’t just a holiday read; it’s a story that wraps around you like a cosy blanket and reminds you why we fall in love with reading in the first place. Truly magical in every sense.
November 7, 2025
Nice story, I just found the dialogue clunky in places. The amount of times they mention Margaret Wells being upset at the 4th of July seemed very silly and not something anyone in the UK would say.
December 1, 2025
3hrs17 and I read it all. The magic of York really came alive in this story and it’s not your typical romance. It’s full of heart but the romance is almost secondary to the plot. It’s about falling in love with yourself, choosing your own path and finding lost stories and trails.
December 26, 2025
Cute and predictable, with some really good one liners and descriptions thrown in. Was pleasantly surprised by the content, especially because it wasn’t overly gushy. It was a very sweet story shedding light on one woman’s past, and her impressive impact on those who needed hope and happiness; her story wasn’t just a tragic love story.
There were a few editing errors/grammar that snagged my attention.
Overall 3.5 ⭐️
There were a few editing errors/grammar that snagged my attention.
Overall 3.5 ⭐️
December 10, 2025
Really enjoyed this book. It was like a breath of fresh air, especially after reading a bunch of dystopian science fiction this year. This book is somewhat like a Hallmark Christmas movie (meaning the plot is a little bit formulaic,) but more thoughtful and nuanced. (Plus, I love a Hallmark Christmas movie!)
The prose is well-written, and I loved all the “notes” throughout. I highlighted a bunch of little moments in the text that I thought were totally on-point. I thought the ending was rushed, but no large complaints.
Travel to York was a hope for 2026; now I am going to make it happen!
The prose is well-written, and I loved all the “notes” throughout. I highlighted a bunch of little moments in the text that I thought were totally on-point. I thought the ending was rushed, but no large complaints.
Travel to York was a hope for 2026; now I am going to make it happen!
November 21, 2025
What a great Christmas story! I follow Helene's adventures on Instagram (and you should too) so when she said she wrote a book, I had to read it. I love a good "starting over after my life goes to crap" story and this one checks all the boxes. I will pretty much read anything set in Europe because I'm dying to go there, and since she and her husband and dog lived there for several years, everything was very authentic.
I very much needed an uplifting holiday story full of hope and a little romantic tension after a rough year. Bravo, Helene! Please keep writing.
I very much needed an uplifting holiday story full of hope and a little romantic tension after a rough year. Bravo, Helene! Please keep writing.
November 15, 2025
This book is the perfect cure for anything that ails you. It’s a holiday pick me up wrapped in a UK adventure that you’ll start to plan as soon as you’re done reading. Loved it and can’t wait for Helene’s next book!
November 19, 2025
Voelde als een Hallmark Christmas movie, maar dan in boekvorm.
December 6, 2025
sweet holiday book that was even more special to read while on a river cruise to some magical Christmas markets with the author.
November 12, 2025
Wat een heerlijk boek om in deze tijd van het jaar te lezen! Je wordt in het verhaal gezogen en leeft mee met Eva:-)
December 19, 2025
I devoured this book in one night - on my first night of winter vacation. It was the perfect way to escape the 9-5 grind and ease into holiday festivities. Can’t wait to watch the movie when this inevitably gets picked up.
November 4, 2025
Mistletoe and Magic by Helene Sula (the Queen of Christmas Markets), has arrived just in time to get you in the mood for the holidays! The combination of a journey of self discovery, a mystery, romance, and an idyllic English town at Christmas made this book a very magical read. A fiction book that also contains aspects of the author herself, her husband and beloved dog (if you know, you know). It contains both heartfelt moments along with witty banter. Eva's journey shows us that if you are willing to move outside your comfort zone, and take a risk for what you really believe in then you can be rewarded beyond your dreams. A great book for anyone looking for a quick read full of heart!
December 1, 2025
The perfect story for the season. So much to connect with in this heartfelt story and enough mystery to keep interest piqued throughout the story. Helene captivates with regaling tales, and intricately woven details that bring this tale to life.
Each character shares similar fears of rejection, hurt, pain and loss but it’s in their ability to step beyond the pan and creat beauty from the rubble that makes this a refreshing and exciting tale.
Each character shares similar fears of rejection, hurt, pain and loss but it’s in their ability to step beyond the pan and creat beauty from the rubble that makes this a refreshing and exciting tale.
January 31, 2026
Christmas magic
Was like reading a Hallmark Movie. Beautiful story about a girl really truly finding herself. Finally doing something just for her.
Was like reading a Hallmark Movie. Beautiful story about a girl really truly finding herself. Finally doing something just for her.
November 17, 2025
Sweet story line and I loved the setting in York, England but the plot was just boring and I wasn’t a fan of the male love interest who was whiny 🤷🏼♀️. I wanted something festive but this wasn’t it…
December 27, 2025
A cute and sweet Christmastime story, but quite a few plot holes and repeated lines throughout the book. Needed a better edit.
January 3, 2026
I follow the author on social media and while this book wasn’t perfectly edited and had a couple of weird plot misses, it’s a cozy little Hallmark movie in a book that I read in just a couple of hours. 4 stars because it met my expectations exactly, not because it’s going to win a Pulitzer.
One weird thing - the copy I got through Libby was definitely the UK version. Lots of u’s in words like “colour” and referenced “jumper” instead of sweater which someone from Nashville would not. Not sure if there is a US version (or if it was only published in the UK), but the author is from TX so it seemed strange.
One weird thing - the copy I got through Libby was definitely the UK version. Lots of u’s in words like “colour” and referenced “jumper” instead of sweater which someone from Nashville would not. Not sure if there is a US version (or if it was only published in the UK), but the author is from TX so it seemed strange.
January 11, 2026
I really liked this book. It spun a classic romance with historical context and a touch of Christmas magic. I loved the storyline and everything that went into it. Definitely a cozy on couch Christmas read.
November 18, 2025
Classic hallmark love story, and I enjoyed all of it!
October 27, 2025
I will read this book religiously every Christmas!!
This book is what I didn’t know I was searching for!! I had been actively seeking out a good festive story, that had lots of meat on the bone. This story found me & it was so worth the wait! I can’t describe how fulfilling this story was, but let it be known, that this author has a fan for life. I will eagerly await any future story she wants to tell. The only minus was, that there were some editing gaffs, in the last third of the book, which I found distracting, other than that, it was utter perfection!
This book is what I didn’t know I was searching for!! I had been actively seeking out a good festive story, that had lots of meat on the bone. This story found me & it was so worth the wait! I can’t describe how fulfilling this story was, but let it be known, that this author has a fan for life. I will eagerly await any future story she wants to tell. The only minus was, that there were some editing gaffs, in the last third of the book, which I found distracting, other than that, it was utter perfection!
January 10, 2026
This was such a delight. It’s a sleepy 5 star because it is gentle and fun but was just what I needed. It has the intrigue and clever plot of the da Vinci code on a small, British cozy setting, enhanced by literary references, history, and small town community. I enjoyed this book immensely. It was light, but heartfelt.
December 18, 2025
Sweet, heartfelt Christmas story without too much cheese
January 31, 2026
This isn’t a four star worthy book, but let me explain why I give it 4. I’ve followed Helene (the author) for years on instagram, so reading this was like being inside her head. And I oddly get proud of her for writing this!
This book is a written version of a Hallmark Christmas movie. Which isn’t to say it’s bad. Big city girl. Small town at Christmas. She needs to save the small town. But it’s all sweet and enjoyable.
I did think, because of the title, and something that happens early in the book there was going to be “magic”… but there is nothing sorcerous about the story.
This book is a written version of a Hallmark Christmas movie. Which isn’t to say it’s bad. Big city girl. Small town at Christmas. She needs to save the small town. But it’s all sweet and enjoyable.
I did think, because of the title, and something that happens early in the book there was going to be “magic”… but there is nothing sorcerous about the story.
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December 18, 2025Another one I’m embarrassed to tag as read but I want the credit. Super cheesy, lots of overly dramatic life lessons/revelations, plot holes/inconsistencies, dissatisfying ending. Read it anyway because it’s cozy and clean and takes place in the UK. Haha
November 15, 2025
Sweet magic
Mistletoe and Magic is a sweet, gentle story that made for an enjoyable light read. I really liked following Eva as she stepped out into the world to rediscover herself—her journey felt heartfelt and hopeful. One of my favourite parts of the book was learning about Margaret Wells. Her quiet acts of kindness, combined with the thread of her lost love, added a lovely touch of depth and poignancy to the story.
Overall, this was a charming and pleasantly uplifting read. While it didn’t fully knock my socks off, it delivered a warm, comforting holiday story perfect for a cosy afternoon.
Mistletoe and Magic is a sweet, gentle story that made for an enjoyable light read. I really liked following Eva as she stepped out into the world to rediscover herself—her journey felt heartfelt and hopeful. One of my favourite parts of the book was learning about Margaret Wells. Her quiet acts of kindness, combined with the thread of her lost love, added a lovely touch of depth and poignancy to the story.
Overall, this was a charming and pleasantly uplifting read. While it didn’t fully knock my socks off, it delivered a warm, comforting holiday story perfect for a cosy afternoon.
December 20, 2025
This is a lovely Chrismas read! It's such a fun book filled with adventure and mystery and I really loved the main character and the settings of the book. Everything fills so christmassy and beautiful and cozy. I had fun following the main character into her adventures in England! I am giving this book a 4 stars out of 5!!!
October 12, 2025
I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley but this review is entirely my own.
I requested this book on a whim and was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed it.
Yes I’m a Yorkshire Girl, even born on Yorkshire Day so it felt cosy and comfortable reading about York and the other places Eve visits. The author has captured the magic of this city with its winding cobbled streets, its amazing history and the hoards of tourists. This book also contains social commentary on the redevelopment of historic buildings into flats and bijou hotels.
I loved the characters, all were real and not stereotypes that the author could have used. Florence the inn owner struggling to make the books balance and ignoring final payment demands is a perfect example.
This is a sweet romance which also fitted the storyline perfectly.
I requested this book on a whim and was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed it.
Yes I’m a Yorkshire Girl, even born on Yorkshire Day so it felt cosy and comfortable reading about York and the other places Eve visits. The author has captured the magic of this city with its winding cobbled streets, its amazing history and the hoards of tourists. This book also contains social commentary on the redevelopment of historic buildings into flats and bijou hotels.
I loved the characters, all were real and not stereotypes that the author could have used. Florence the inn owner struggling to make the books balance and ignoring final payment demands is a perfect example.
This is a sweet romance which also fitted the storyline perfectly.
January 26, 2026
I really wanted to love this book, but it was just ok.
The good:
-the setting! Loved reliving my time in Europe at the holidays and she does a beautiful job of capture that. Christmas magic in her writing and the charm of the old cities in Europe
-the setup. I thought Eva’s life in Nashville and living a life someone else wanted for her was relatable to a lot of people and that struggle is a great set up for a novel.
-the romance. Now this is not all great but I appreciate that it was more about them getting to know each other and wasn’t just sex and the weird ways authors try to describe sex.
-the historical element. I liked that it was weaving a story about the past into the present but I wish it was done just a little bit differently
The not so good:
-the “magic” element. Honestly this just got very annoying and was very unrealistic. There is a way to write magic that is subtle and makes sense and makes your feel it without explicitly telling you, and this was basically just shouting from the rooftops “I BELIEVE IN MAGIC AND FATE AND IM GOING TO WILL EVERYONE TO BELIEVE IT TOO”
-Charlie’s anger with his grandma. This was not detailed or described well enough for me to believe that he was THAT angry all the time. I understand the abandonment from his girlfriend and parents, but he was so protective and mad about Margaret and I was never quite sure why
-saving the inn. Didn’t buy it. They had done NOTHING with 24 hours to spare and then that’s when they decide to start coming up with an idea and do literally anything about it. I didn’t believe it. I see what the author was going for but I feel like the whole book could have been about finding the pieces of Margaret’s history and putting the tour and story all together and then just hoping that people would show up in support in the end. But doing it all at the last minute didn’t seem plausible. Also didn’t buy Aiden’s sudden change of heart about buying it. He was set up to be too greedy to change that quick
-her mom. I LOVED the idea of this character and the tension of their relationship but I didn’t like how it played out. Eva is supposed to grow throughout the book but she never truly stands up to her mom or explains anything about why she was feeling smothered at home. I was really hope for a big blow that leads Eva to truly stand up for herself and put her mom on her place
There’s probably more I could talk about but I am ready to move on to my next read. If you’re looking for an easy holiday read, this will do it, but personally it just wasn’t a hit for me.
The good:
-the setting! Loved reliving my time in Europe at the holidays and she does a beautiful job of capture that. Christmas magic in her writing and the charm of the old cities in Europe
-the setup. I thought Eva’s life in Nashville and living a life someone else wanted for her was relatable to a lot of people and that struggle is a great set up for a novel.
-the romance. Now this is not all great but I appreciate that it was more about them getting to know each other and wasn’t just sex and the weird ways authors try to describe sex.
-the historical element. I liked that it was weaving a story about the past into the present but I wish it was done just a little bit differently
The not so good:
-the “magic” element. Honestly this just got very annoying and was very unrealistic. There is a way to write magic that is subtle and makes sense and makes your feel it without explicitly telling you, and this was basically just shouting from the rooftops “I BELIEVE IN MAGIC AND FATE AND IM GOING TO WILL EVERYONE TO BELIEVE IT TOO”
-Charlie’s anger with his grandma. This was not detailed or described well enough for me to believe that he was THAT angry all the time. I understand the abandonment from his girlfriend and parents, but he was so protective and mad about Margaret and I was never quite sure why
-saving the inn. Didn’t buy it. They had done NOTHING with 24 hours to spare and then that’s when they decide to start coming up with an idea and do literally anything about it. I didn’t believe it. I see what the author was going for but I feel like the whole book could have been about finding the pieces of Margaret’s history and putting the tour and story all together and then just hoping that people would show up in support in the end. But doing it all at the last minute didn’t seem plausible. Also didn’t buy Aiden’s sudden change of heart about buying it. He was set up to be too greedy to change that quick
-her mom. I LOVED the idea of this character and the tension of their relationship but I didn’t like how it played out. Eva is supposed to grow throughout the book but she never truly stands up to her mom or explains anything about why she was feeling smothered at home. I was really hope for a big blow that leads Eva to truly stand up for herself and put her mom on her place
There’s probably more I could talk about but I am ready to move on to my next read. If you’re looking for an easy holiday read, this will do it, but personally it just wasn’t a hit for me.
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December 11, 2025
˖°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ . 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 ˖°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ .
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: Holiday romance
𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 290 pages
• Self-discovery
• Grumpy x sunshine
• Uncovering a mystery
• Hopeful and inspiring
• Found family
• Set in York
"𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠."
This beautifully captured the essence of love, heartbreak, community, the festive season, the hidden beauty of England, and just LIFE in all its troubled glory!
I don't think I've ever highlighted as many quotes as I have here (I fear it might be the entire book) 😂 They're all so lovely. The writing has genuinely captured the magical wonders of York. I feel like I need to visit again soon!
The story itself was fascinating, and I'm really impressed with how it was crafted perfectly. It wasn't rushed but well-paced. Margaret's story truly tugged at my heartstrings; at first, it seemed like love was lost, but then we realise it really wasn't lost at all. Love doesn't have to exist only between two people but can also be shown through the kindness you extend to others and how you treat them.
The ending wasn't an ending but merely a beginning for our characters. I appreciated how they gradually got to know each other. It wasn't over a long period, but it felt like they had known each other for ages. I'd call it patient love.
This is truly a captivating novel, perfect for curling up with a warm drink and just escaping. It's so full of hope and raw emotion. 🥹💝
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: Holiday romance
𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 290 pages
• Self-discovery
• Grumpy x sunshine
• Uncovering a mystery
• Hopeful and inspiring
• Found family
• Set in York
"𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠."
This beautifully captured the essence of love, heartbreak, community, the festive season, the hidden beauty of England, and just LIFE in all its troubled glory!
I don't think I've ever highlighted as many quotes as I have here (I fear it might be the entire book) 😂 They're all so lovely. The writing has genuinely captured the magical wonders of York. I feel like I need to visit again soon!
The story itself was fascinating, and I'm really impressed with how it was crafted perfectly. It wasn't rushed but well-paced. Margaret's story truly tugged at my heartstrings; at first, it seemed like love was lost, but then we realise it really wasn't lost at all. Love doesn't have to exist only between two people but can also be shown through the kindness you extend to others and how you treat them.
The ending wasn't an ending but merely a beginning for our characters. I appreciated how they gradually got to know each other. It wasn't over a long period, but it felt like they had known each other for ages. I'd call it patient love.
This is truly a captivating novel, perfect for curling up with a warm drink and just escaping. It's so full of hope and raw emotion. 🥹💝
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