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Pretty much my entire TBR this month is just cute romances and I can’t wait to dive in πŸ“– 
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πŸŽ“ Begin Again by Emma Lord
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

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I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🀎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters πŸ₯Ή It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫢🏼

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Books, Holidays, Reviews · December 12, 2022

Book Review: The Christmas Village by Annie Rains

A huge thank-you to NetGalley and the publisher for this e-arc of The Christmas Village (Somerset Lake #2) by Annie Rains.

Why "The Christmas Village” is a Must-Read This Holiday Season | The Espresso Edition

The Christmas Village is the perfect book to kick-start your holiday reading!

In 2020 and 2021, I gobbled up so many Christmas books and enjoyed every second of seasonal cheer. Now, I’m excited to introduce you to another book that you’ll want to add to your holiday reading list. It was so much fun to dive into The Christmas Village. I sat and read by the light of my Christmas tree and let me tell you, it doesn’t get much cozier than that!

If you enjoy small towns, second chance romance, and holly jolly goodness, you will absolutely love The Christmas Village. It’s the sequel to The Summer Cottage, which I read and enjoyed thoroughly. But there’s no need to read that book first (unless you really want to get familiar with the town). It can definitely be read on its own and you won’t be missing a thing!

This might not be a long book, but every page is filled to the brim with copious amounts of good vibes and Christmas cheer!


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Synopsis:

USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains returns to Somerset Lake, North Carolina, with a heartwarming Christmas story about a midwife and her ex-fiance who face high stakes when they must team up to compete in the neighborhood house decorating contest, in this trade paperback that will help get readers in the holiday spirit.

Once upon a Christmas, she gave him her heart. This year, he’ll have to win it back again . . .

When Lucy Hannigan returned to her childhood home in Somerset Lake, one of the first things she did was join the local book club. And thank goodness, because now that Lucy’s first Christmas without her mother is bearing down upon her, she can use all the help and support she can get. Especially when she has to take in a tenant and the only person interested is Miles Bruno, her ex-fiance.

Lucy’s friends keep teasing her about the way Miles is trying to make up for his mistakes but forgiving and forgetting isn’t coming easily to Lucy. With bills piling up and her mother’s finances in disarray, however, Lucy isn’t in any position to say no.

As the small town prepares for the holidays and competition heats up in the Merriest Lawn decorating contest, Lucy can’t help feeling like a Scrooge. Her mom loved the holidays and won the contest each year, but as much as Lucy would like to carry on the tradition, she isn’t sure she has it in her to deck the halls this holiday.

Yet when Miles shows up with tons of tinsel, dozens of decorations, and lots and lots of lights, Lucy begins to wonder if maybe the spirit of the season will finally mend her broken heart.

Content Warnings: (major) grief, (moderate) death of a parent

What do you get when you combine sweet small-town vibes with second-chance romance and Christmas cheer? You get The Christmas Village!

I had the privilege of reading The Summar Cottage (Somerset Lake #1) over the summer of 2021 and I instantly fell in love with the atmosphere and characters. There’s a certain charm to these books that I just can’t get enough of and I was thrilled to find out that the next story would be set during the holiday season!

Call it intuition, but I just had an inkling that this book would be about Lucy. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that she lives on Christmas Lane. Okay, that’s exactly what it had to do with! Lucy was an instant favorite when I read the previous book, so I was thrilled to find out if she would get her happily-ever-after in this festive tale.

These characters are so dang likable it’s ridiculous! I can’t help but root for them as they stumble awkwardly through romantic encounters and deal with daily hardships. The book starts out with an intrusion in Lucy’s home (that winds up more humorous than anything else) but sets off a chain of events that would be tough for anyone to handle. From debt collectors to property vandalization to questioning the choices made by deceased family members. Thankfully, Lucy has Miles to lean on – or does she?

Miles is another likable character, but liking him comes with a few hiccups. I held a bit of a grudge against him from the get-go, knowing how he once treated Lucy. I felt like I was waiting for the other shoe to drop with his character the entire time I was reading. Sometimes he seemed a little too good to be true (and I think Lucy felt the same way) and sometimes he wound up saying the wrong thing (that made my distrust extend even further). But his good intentions are appreciated – and I love that he’s not afraid to have Christmas spirit!

This book would make an excellent movie, I think! It felt like a cheezy Christmas flick but had just enough depth and heart to it to make it stand out in the crowd. Sometimes holiday romances fall really flat for me, but this one didn’t at all! In fact, I can definitely see myself reading it again next year.

If you’re looking for something lighthearted and jovial with great emotional balance for this holiday season, you will definitely want to pick up The Christmas Village.


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  1. Neely Moldovan says

    November 24, 2021 at 2:44 PM

    Adding it to my holiday reading list! Love a holiday book so much. Like a warm hug.

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  2. Jaya Avendel says

    November 24, 2021 at 3:27 PM

    Aww, this book sounds like it is packed with holiday spirit and the small town vibe that I love! Given that it is a little series set in the same town, I enjoy the idea that each new book will pick up a side character from the town and give them a story of their own.

    Your reading experience of the characters is so relatable! I feel like I read the same way and root line by line.
    Thanks for sharing! <3

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  3. Amanda says

    November 24, 2021 at 8:23 PM

    This sounds like such a cute read! I am here for ALL the holiday reads this year!

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  4. Jenny in Neverland says

    November 30, 2021 at 4:18 AM

    I love books that would make good movies because when I read, I always try and imagine which actors would play the characters so I have something concrete to picture in my head! This sounds like a lovely Christmassy read, great review!

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  5. Deborah says

    December 2, 2021 at 12:40 PM

    What a timely book to read for the holidays! I have a soft spot for Christmassy books and I’m definitely adding this to my list! Great review!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      December 2, 2021 at 2:50 PM

      It’s such a cheery book and it made me feel so warm inside! πŸ™‚

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  6. Malia Reed says

    December 2, 2021 at 1:26 PM

    Wow – 15 Christmas books in a year! I can’t wait for my winter break so I can start reading leisurely again! This sounds like a lovely book! Although, I will say, being in northern Indiana right now is really making The Summer Cottage sound like a fun escape from the grey, chilly weather!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      December 2, 2021 at 2:50 PM

      Haha, well I read somewhere between 10-20 books per month, so it just made sense to have an entire month dedicated to festive Christmas books πŸ™‚ And I love the cold, so I’m all about all the winter vibes! Buuut you could always do a beachy read to escape if that sounds nicer for you!

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  7. Neely Moldovan says

    December 2, 2021 at 2:35 PM

    well this sounds like something I need to grab! I love love love Christmas books!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      December 2, 2021 at 2:50 PM

      Me too!! I have so many on my list this year and I can’t wait to really dive in!

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  8. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    December 3, 2021 at 2:24 PM

    I don’t think I’ve ever read a holiday book like this before! Usually, I just stick to movies. But after you described reading by the Christmas tree, now I want to do the same!

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  9. I'm All Booked Up says

    December 13, 2022 at 11:29 AM

    The Christmas Village sounds so cute. We’ve also been in a holiday reading mood.

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How would your favorite book character take their How would your favorite book character take their coffee? β˜•οΈ
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My favorite fictional character of all time is Genya Safin from the Grishaverse 🀍 This badass Tailor has a taste for the finer things and would absolutely drink a deliciously dark roast with notes of cherry, walnut, and rich chocolate 🀀 I think she would enjoy a café au lait -- drip coffee with steamed milk -- that David prepared for her in a drip coffee contraption of his own making 🫢🏼
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Did I go way too in-depth on this just because I love these characters and coffee a little too much? πŸ™ˆ Maybe I did, but it was fun πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ
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How do YOU take your coffee? 🀎
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

It was absolutely wonderful to end 2022 with Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 😍 I don’t like to pick favorites when it comes to my top authors, but this adorable fake dating romance may very well be my favorite book by her! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🀎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters πŸ₯Ή It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫢🏼

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? πŸ“– Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? πŸ₯°

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What was the last book you read in one sitting? πŸ’

Honestly, it’s not very often that I finish a book in one day - either because I find myself too busy or I just can’t concentrate for such a long period of time πŸ˜…

BUT every once in a while, I have a weekend day where I can just fully sink into a story and enjoy it from start to finish without distractions πŸ“– That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful πŸ₯° I read it when it first came out, but this time, I really got to enjoy it in a new way - and I couldn’t put it down! πŸ™ˆ 

If only I could have more days like that πŸ˜‚ Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? β˜€οΈ

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Why did you join bookstagram? πŸ“– β €β €β €β €β € Why did you join bookstagram? πŸ“–
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Today is my third bookstaversary, friends! 🀎 I can't begin to express how thankful I am for this wonderful community and how it has impacted my life over the last three years πŸ₯Ή
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As many of you know, I was a full-time fashion blogger for over five years and somewhere along the line, I found that I just didn't love it anymore πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ I wanted to find somewhere I could truly be myself and spend more time talking about fantasy novels, crisp autumn mornings, a great cup of coffee, and how to achieve the ultimate cozy lifestyle β˜•οΈ
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I joined bookstagram in 2020, thinking it would just be a fun little hobby to have on the side while I continued my fashionista hustle... and a year later, I rebranded EVERYTHING to The Espresso Edition πŸ™ŒπŸΌ I've made talking about books and coziness my full-time gig and I couldn't be happier about it 😍
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Thank you all for welcoming me to this wild and wonderful corner of the internet πŸ™ˆ Cheers to tons more bookish goodness! πŸ“š
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How long have you been on bookstagram? πŸ“±
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Would you take the protagonist of your current rea Would you take the protagonist of your current read for a cup of coffee? β˜•οΈ
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There have been quite a few characters I've read about this month who I'd love to sit down and chat with over a hot bev πŸ₯°
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However, from my current reads, I would NOT take anyone from Jade Legacy (because you never know who might end up unaliving), I'd definitely take both Kell and Lila from A Darker Shade of Magic, I'm not entirely sure I'd enjoy coffee with Katniss from The Hunger Games (since she's not the most exciting conversationalist), but I'd absolutely love chatting it up with Alina from Shadow and Bone! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Have you read any of the books I'm currently reading? πŸ“š
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What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the originals? πŸ“š

This past year, I either began or finished a few spin-off series that I found myself enjoying even more than their predecessors πŸ™ˆ The Dreamer Trilogy (the first of which is featured here) BLEW ME AWAY even though I just *sorta-kinda* liked The Raven Cycle 😱 But there I was, sobbing my eyes out at the end of Greywaren 😭 So freaking good! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

Typically I’m all about the OG series (like Shadow and Bone), but every once in a while, there’s a really great spin-off or continuation that I wind up just loving! 🀩 I’m excited to discover even more this year πŸ—“οΈ

Have you read The Dreamer Trilogy yet? πŸ’­

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What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy books? βš”οΈ
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Crazy enough, my very favorite book of all time is a stand-alone fantasy 😱 If you don't listen to a single other book recommendation I have this year, that's fine, but *please* read Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer 🌲 It is absolute perfection! 🀌🏼
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Some of my other favorite stand-alone fantasy books:
🌿 THE NATURE OF WITCHES
✨ THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE
πŸ— THE STARLESS SEA (on audiobook)
πŸ’€ THE BONE HOUSES
πŸŒ™ WINTERWOOD
πŸ’” HEARTLESS
πŸ¦‰ WILD IS THE WITCH
πŸ•―οΈ GALLANT
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What is your favorite graphic novel? 🎨 It was What is your favorite graphic novel? 🎨

It was only this past year that I really discovered how much I enjoy graphic novels πŸ’₯ I’ve always liked comic books and graphic novels are just an elevated kind of comic book 🀌🏼

Even though I preordered and listened to the audiobook for Demon in the Wood (blame it on my love for Ben Barnes as a narrator), I also got myself a physical copy because it’s just too gorgeous to pass up 😍 Just like the rest of the Grishaverse books, the naked cover is breathtaking with the most perfect silver embossing on deep purple πŸ’œ I could read this one over and over again (and I probably will)! πŸ“–

Have you read Demon in the Wood? πŸŒ‘ 

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