Written by Katlyn Duncan⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Firstly, I would like to thank Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for the invitation to join this blog tour for Wrapped up for Christmas, and Netgalley and author Katlyn Duncan for a free digital copy of this book to review.
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To accompany this tour, there is a raffle, open internationally, to win a book of your choice from The Book Depository to the value of US$25.
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The blurb:
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… but not for Angie Martinelli…
Having lost her boyfriend, job, and apartment all in the space of a week, Angie has no choice but to leave California and return to her family in New England.
Determined not to let life weigh her down, Angie finds work at the local mall where she worked as a teenager. After an embarrassing run-in with a handsome stranger, Nick, she’s convinced her luck is about to change.
But Nick has secrets of his own… and as the first flakes of snow begin to fall, Angie can’t help but wonder if she’ll ever find love.
Christmas Fiction
My thoughts:
I chose to read this book because the blurb appealed to me, and the cover absolutely screamed 'Christmas Romance' at me. This is the first time I've read anything by Katlyn Duncan, and she is certainly an author I will look out for again. I'm a sucker for a Christmas love story, and this charming romance ticked all the boxes for me.
Angie Martinelli is without a job having exited a relationship with her ex-boss, who it transpires, was using her. She goes back to her family home and all things familiar where, with the support of friends and family, she is persuaded to take a lowly job at the mall while she waits for a better job to come along.
A stranger, Nick, helps her out in the coffee shop, and they both feel the magic, but go their separate ways. He is able to help her a second time, and hopes this will be an opportunity for him to get to know her better.
Whilst working at the mall, Angie comes up with an idea to help shoppers and support the local homeless shelter. It is approved and implemented, and proves a big hit with shoppers.
The characters in this story are interesting and likeable. I particularly liked Maya, who, in the beginning, I expected to loathe; and Reece, who despite being in the late stages of pregnancy, is still protective, and ready to do battle on behalf of her best friend.
This will-they-won't-they Christmas romance has it all - a grumpy, controlling workaholic; two people newly out of bad relationships; supportive family and friends; a sibling and his family who have been sidelined by the controlling workaholic; the old high school enemy; a social issue; a baby, a darling dog; snow, and of course a happy ending!
A lovely, romantic, seasonal read!
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| Author Bio – Katlyn Duncan |
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 Coming from a small town in Western Massachusetts, Katlyn Duncan always had her head in the clouds. Working as a scientist for most of her adult life, she enjoyed breaking down the hows and whys of life. This translated into her love of stories and getting into the minds of her characters. Currently, she’s a full-time author and freelance writer. When she’s not writing, she’s obsessing over many (many) television series’. She currently resides in Southern New England with her family. Check out more about her writing and current TV addiction in her newsletter, and on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! SCBWI & RWA Member. |
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Thanks so much for taking part in the tour and for the lovely review of Wrapped Up for Christmas. Happy Holidays!
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