Happy December!
I can't believe it's almost Christmastime!
I love the holiday season! I love the lights, the music, the scents, the gift-giving, sweater weather, & I LOVE holiday stories!
Each day I'm sharing a holiday read I love & whole-heartedly recommend!
Day 2 is A Partridge in Sunshine Bay by Jeanine Lauren.
This is a new author to me & while I was reading the story, I was really enjoying it and then BAM! Jeanine had me BALLING! The emotions in this book are all over the place. That doesn't hinder the story, it makes it that much better.
I invite you to read A Partridge in Sunshine Bay.
About the Book
Vivian thought she’d lost all her Christmas spirit. After the worst year of her life, marked by the heartbreaking loss of her husband, all she wants is to spend the holidays alone with her grief. But her daughter and grandson have other plans. Along with a few well-meaning neighbors—and the help of a lovable, trouble-making dog named Neville—they’re determined to bring the joy of Christmas back into Vivian’s heart.
Then, something magical happens. One day a mysterious ornament appears on the pear tree outside her window —and others follow for each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas, a tradition started by her late husband. But who’s behind this thoughtful gesture? And why now?
As Vivian unravels the mystery of the ornaments, her daughter faces her own heart-wrenching decision: Should she stay with her longtime boyfriend or take a leap of faith with the man she never stopped loving?
Looking for a heartwarming Christmas tale that will warm your heart and fill you with holiday cheer? Discover the magic of A Partridge in Sunshine Bay today!
My Review
A Partridge in Sunshine Bay is a beautiful holiday read that pulled at my heartstrings and left me a tear-stained mess.
I really enjoyed learning about Vivian and the amazing life and love she and her husband shared. Carrying on after he passed away is the hardest thing Vivian has to do, and she doesn’t want to. Drowning in grief, it takes family, friends, and a few surprises to remind Vivian of her purpose and help recapture her holiday spirit.
The characters are easily relatable and the storyline is heartwarming and hopeful. I’d definitely visit Sunshine Bay again.
While the holiday season brings happiness and joy to many, for others it’s a tough time of year. Whether it’s grieving a loss, remembering a hurtful past, or when loneliness is at its loudest. This story recognizes that pain and repurposes it into hope.
I highly recommend A Partridge in Sunshine Bay to all readers.
FTC Disclaimer: I voluntarily read a copy of the book generously provided by the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influences my thoughts or feelings about the book or the content of my review.
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About the Author
Jeanine Lauren is a USA Today bestselling author who writes women’s fiction and sweet romance that celebrates friendship, love, community, and second chances.
Though Jeanine has been writing most of her life, many (okay, almost all) of her words have been for her day jobs, term papers, volunteer work, or used to make endless ‘to do’ lists she rarely looks at.
In 2019, Jeanine finally published the first book in her Sunshine Bay series -Love’s Fresh Start – followed by seven more so far, and is now writing as fast as she can, trying to make up for lost time.
To find out when Jeanine’s next books are coming out, join her mailing list.
Jeanine lives in the lower mainland of British Columbia, Canada, not far from the fictional town of Sunshine Bay where most of her characters live. Learn more at jeaninelauren.com
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