It may only be November, but with so many lovely glittery books out there I have started the Chick Lit Advent Calendar nice and early to allow maximum time for you to get snug with my festive favourites.First on my list was A Season to Remember by Sheila O'Flanagan.
If you think November is a little too early to start feeling festive, can I suggest you step through the Tiffany coloured door of The Sugar Loaf Lodge. Do it wearing a onesie, carrying a hot chocolate and with every intention of turning the heating up and your electric blanket on.
A Season to remember promises ‘A special book of touching and poignant stories, guaranteed to warm your heart on a cold winter’s night’ – I’m expecting you are already fairly warm, due to the stifling amount heat I suggested you read in, however if your heart is too icy to be melted by the Sugar Loaf Lodge, I’m not sure you even deserve a Christmas anyway….
Sheila O’Flanagan’s characters range from the heartbroken Holly Gallagher (be prepared to be jealous of her Christmas Eve outfit. Especially if you took my advice on the onesie) right through to the unexpected Louisa.
Fans of Sheila’s will also enjoy a guest appearance from Andie, Jin and Cora from 'Anyone but him.'
She covers every topic imaginable including affairs, debt, adoption and even a sneaky lottery win – with each and every one, the magic of Christmas can always be relied on.
Don’t be fooled though. This book is not just about Christmas. Oh no, it has other angles covered . The history of the Sugar Loaf Lodge is such a sad tale and really does set the scene for the place which so many people find happiness within.
As each character’s chapter comes to an end, you are left waiting to see how they blend in with each other – and you will not be disappointed with the results.
As for the ending – all I can say is, please don’t get too over excited and accidentally look at the last line before you have finished. Wait….. savour it….. don’t even turn the page until you have finished your hot chocolate and you are ready to have a happy little cry (nobody wants snot and tears in their chocolate, not even happy ones).
Now….. turn over and enjoy.
What a book, what a cast of characters, what an ending.
Sheila O Flannagan has truly kick started my Christmas in November – starting the Chick Lit Advent Calendar early was the best idea I’ve had all year.
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