Helpful Score: 2
Its a lazy Sunday morning, and I just finished Sheila Roberts The Lodge on Holly Road late last night. Of course with all of Ms. Robertss books, I loved this one. In case you do not already know, this book is the latest in the Life in Icicle Falls Series. As I sit here, Im sipping a cup of coffee laced with Baileys, which is my preferred way to drink coffee. But of course Im really longing to be at that lodge in Icicle Falls sipping Olivias homemade hot chocolate laced with Peppermint Schnapps.
I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the characters that inhabit and visit Icicle Falls. This missive brings several new visitors together to the town, but of course once they visit, many do not want to leave. The Lodge is owned and run by widow, Olivia Wallace and her (single) son Eric. Visitors to the Lodge are the recently widowed James (retied, who has played Santa in the mall for years, but is now somewhat of a Grinch) along with his two grown children, Brooke and Dylan; another visitor is (single mother) Missy Monroe and her two children, Carlos and Lalla; and lastly, John Truman and his girlfriend Holland. Yes, there are several other colorful visitors to the Lodge. And of course there are appearances from additional inhabitants of the town. Put them all together and you cant help but enjoy the ride.
My husband, having been in retail for pretty near three decades, taught me to hate the hustle and bustle of shopping at Christmas time. I was almost forbidden from playing Christmas Carols. But of course, this book had me humming all the tunes at the beginning of each chapter. My hubby caught me singing I saw mommy kissing Santa Clause... and because it was the 25th, he asked if I was anxious for Christmas. Of course I pointed to the beginning of the chapter in the book I was reading. Its my bet that you will be humming Christmas Carols in October, or whenever you read this, too. So, be sure to pick up this book as well as all of Ms. Robertss books. You are in for a treat!
http://www.sheilasplace.com/the-lodge-on-holly-road.html
In the interest of full disclosure, I'm part of Ms. Roberts's street team and got this book for free.
I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the characters that inhabit and visit Icicle Falls. This missive brings several new visitors together to the town, but of course once they visit, many do not want to leave. The Lodge is owned and run by widow, Olivia Wallace and her (single) son Eric. Visitors to the Lodge are the recently widowed James (retied, who has played Santa in the mall for years, but is now somewhat of a Grinch) along with his two grown children, Brooke and Dylan; another visitor is (single mother) Missy Monroe and her two children, Carlos and Lalla; and lastly, John Truman and his girlfriend Holland. Yes, there are several other colorful visitors to the Lodge. And of course there are appearances from additional inhabitants of the town. Put them all together and you cant help but enjoy the ride.
My husband, having been in retail for pretty near three decades, taught me to hate the hustle and bustle of shopping at Christmas time. I was almost forbidden from playing Christmas Carols. But of course, this book had me humming all the tunes at the beginning of each chapter. My hubby caught me singing I saw mommy kissing Santa Clause... and because it was the 25th, he asked if I was anxious for Christmas. Of course I pointed to the beginning of the chapter in the book I was reading. Its my bet that you will be humming Christmas Carols in October, or whenever you read this, too. So, be sure to pick up this book as well as all of Ms. Robertss books. You are in for a treat!
http://www.sheilasplace.com/the-lodge-on-holly-road.html
In the interest of full disclosure, I'm part of Ms. Roberts's street team and got this book for free.
