ROMANCE

A December To Remember

Putnam. Sept. 2023. 416p. ISBN 9780593422243. pap. $18. CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
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In the latest holiday-themed romance novel from Bayliss (Meet Me Under the Mistletoe), readers meet the North sisters, Maggie, Simone, and Star, estranged in recent years, who have returned to the idyllic English village of Rowan Thorp to settle their father’s estate following his recent death. However, in order to receive their inheritance, they must band together to throw the village’s traditional winter solstice festival by searching for clues hidden in the antiques shop that has been in their family for generations. The sisters are each coping with romantic and personal struggles of their own: Simone and her wife are dealing with infertility, Star is reeling from a recent breakup, and Maggie is facing eviction and must decide whether to commit to friend-with-benefits Joe. Their family dynamics are one of the most compelling parts of this closed-door romance.
VERDICT Readers will be captured by the charming setting and the three unique and captivating love stories, as richly drawn characters, dynamic storytelling, and one possibly magical shop cat truly make this a December to remember for both the North sisters and readers of this delightful, heartfelt holiday romance. Perfect for fans of Sophie Cousens and Josie Silver.
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