Title: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor
Author: Lisa Kleypas
Genre: Fiction
My thoughts: I listened to this holiday romance. It’s a sweet and enjoyable novel about Mark Nolan who seems quite willing to settle for a relationship with the wrong woman and Maggie Conroy, a young widow, who thinks she’s had her one chance at love so she’s not interested in anything more than friendship.
Mark became his young niece Holly’s guardian after the tragic death of his sister. The woman he’s been dating seems to think Holly shouldn’t be considered Mark’s child because he’s not her father. Mark starts to feel not so willing to settle with that woman. He’s becoming more attracted to Maggie anyway but she isn’t interested in dating – ever.
Surprisingly this is the first Lisa Kleypas novel I’ve ever read. I like her easy style as she takes the reader through a not-so-unusual plot but makes it seem fresh, just the same. This is a light, feel-good read that is perfect for the season. It combines Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Why I chose: I read it for the Holiday Reading Challenge.
Recommend? Yes, to fans of holiday romance fiction and Lisa Kleypas. I listened to the unabridged audiobook performed by Tanya Eby. I enjoyed her presentation.
Rating: 3.5/5 stars
Source: Library
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