tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post6022542312189061061..comments2024-03-02T14:54:21.802-05:00Comments on The happily ever after . . .: REVIEW: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa KleypasChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-1211108168496763272010-11-11T10:50:05.242-05:002010-11-11T10:50:05.242-05:00Ciara, you will definitely enjoy the setting of th...Ciara, you will definitely enjoy the setting of this book! It takes place in the San Juan Islands area... which we didn't get the chance to visit while we were in the PNW over the summer! Next time. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-15965808779047982072010-11-03T18:24:11.139-04:002010-11-03T18:24:11.139-04:00Well...Lisa Kleypas PLUS the beautiful Pacific Nor...Well...Lisa Kleypas PLUS the beautiful Pacific Northwest??? I'm practically drooling already. ;)Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976497239726167676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-28263024241043100582010-11-01T12:53:08.461-04:002010-11-01T12:53:08.461-04:00Hi Lisa! This would be a good library book for you...Hi Lisa! This would be a good library book for you. Something light and sweet to read when you're up with the baby at 3 am! ;p <br /><br />This book's plot arc and that of Roberts' Cheasapeake Saga do indeed sound very similar! :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-49091934996171185332010-10-29T11:14:56.763-04:002010-10-29T11:14:56.763-04:00I'll probably try to get it at the library, if...I'll probably try to get it at the library, if the new library carries it. The plot arc sounds a lot like the Cheasapeake Saga by Nora Roberts though- 3 brothers living together to raise a kid, big old house.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401807675546808620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-33027684643872647082010-10-29T10:05:29.041-04:002010-10-29T10:05:29.041-04:00nath, I did enjoy this one a lot, but it is rather...nath, I did enjoy this one a lot, but it is rather short and sweet. I almost want to say that <i>Christmas at Friday Harbor</i> is chick lit because it is mild if not fluffy. But I don't think it fits. Firstly because it isn't focused on the female protagonist at all, which I think is more indicative of chick lit. This story is actually more the male protagonist's story. The couple's HEA is also the main, if not singular, "purpose" of the story, so to me, that implies it's a romance.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-11431226030731952672010-10-29T06:21:25.456-04:002010-10-29T06:21:25.456-04:00Great review Christine. Seems you enjoyed it a lot...Great review Christine. Seems you enjoyed it a lot :P So what do you think? Women fiction or contemporary romance? :Pnathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-27146360028287277102010-10-27T12:52:46.230-04:002010-10-27T12:52:46.230-04:00Brandy, you should definitely stalk your library f...Brandy, you should definitely stalk your library for this book. It's very sweet. <br /><br />Lover of Romance, I would say this book is definitely one of Ms. Kleypas' mildest romances, but I enjoyed every minute. I just wish it was longer... <br /><br />Kristie, Kristie!!! It's LISA KLEYPAS! You have to read it!! There's actually more page time on Thanksgiving than on Christmas if that makes a difference! LOL! <br /><br />orannia, the book is super adorable, too short, and not at all heavy. Almost borders on chick lit. (ouch!) LOL! I hear you on the why a novella is releasing in hardcover at full hardcover price! I don't get it... other than the fact they know Lisa Kleypas fans will buy it. <br /><br />firepages, you got it right! This story is exactly a curl-by-the-fire story. I hope you enjoy it if you get the chance to read it. <br /><br />Leslie, it would also be perfect to read this over Thanksgiving weekend! ... errr... Thanksgiving evening. It's that quick of a read. But oh so sweet. :D <br /><br />I actually don't know for sure when the next book comes out, but thought I read something on Twitter about waiting until late next year to for the next one. I certainly shouldn't put huge stock in something I think I read on twitter of all places. LOL!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-82818835681170984162010-10-27T11:59:03.105-04:002010-10-27T11:59:03.105-04:00Nice review Christine. I've got this requested...Nice review Christine. I've got this requested from the library so I should get it before Christmas. :) Too bad about waiting a whole year for the next book.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12055116610295076439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-8426375688274679802010-10-26T14:35:35.520-04:002010-10-26T14:35:35.520-04:00This sounds like a great curl-by-the-fire story. S...This sounds like a great curl-by-the-fire story. Sometimes our biggest obstacles are ourselves! I'm interested to read this as well as the upcoming books about the two brothers! Thanx for a great review Christine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-87553458145125961192010-10-25T19:55:10.389-04:002010-10-25T19:55:10.389-04:00Lovely review Christine - thank you. I do like Chr...Lovely review Christine - thank you. I do like Christmas stories - I might have to save this until Christmas.<br /><br />I am curious though as to why the publisher is releasing this book, a novella, in hardback. That seems...a little unfair.oranniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-12558864871236367152010-10-25T17:17:31.732-04:002010-10-25T17:17:31.732-04:00What a great review. I don't normally read Ch...What a great review. I don't normally read Christmas stories but after reading your review here, I just might make an exception for this book. Plus, it is a Lisa Kleypas book - heh, heh, hehKristie (J)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15743921647882733738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-58193475265324085892010-10-25T16:50:44.334-04:002010-10-25T16:50:44.334-04:00Lovely Review!!! I am eager to read this one, and ...Lovely Review!!! I am eager to read this one, and I can hardly wait for it to be available at the library!!!! Lisa Kleypas is by far one of my favorite authors to read from and I hope to read this for the holidays!!! Sounds like a keeper!Lover Of Romancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815249440754171341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-30714688799323850102010-10-25T15:37:46.666-04:002010-10-25T15:37:46.666-04:00I'm going to have to stalk my library for this...I'm going to have to stalk my library for this one. Sounds like a good read. Thanks for the great review! <br />Blessings for a good day!Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738504696243512495noreply@blogger.com