Book Description
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…isn’t it?
Summer Hastings HATES Christmas. She loves sunshine, the beach and running her travel agency, sending people off to their dream destinations – even if she doesn’t get to see the world for herself. For Summer, Christmas sucks!
So, when handsome and charming Noel Pritchett moves his pop-up Christmas shop in to the store next to hers, Summer sees red. Noel loves Christmas…and he quite likes Summer too, if only he could break through the anti-Christmas armour she has surrounded herself with.
Just why does Summer hate Christmas so much? And can Noel be the one to prove to her that it really is the most wonderful time of the year?
An enemies to lovers, grumpy sunshine, rom com from bestselling author Rachel Dove.
Please note: this is a re-issue of Summer Hates Christmas by Rachel Dove
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'Summer Hates Christmas' by Rachel Dove.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Rachel Dove, Book And Tonic, Boldwood Books and Rachel's Random resources Tours.
Publication date 19th August 2023.
This is the first book I have read by this author but it most definitely won't be my last!!
This novel consists of 17 chapters. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is beautifully written with vivid descriptions setting the picture perfectly in the readers mind. The title, description and cover works perfectly with the storyline.
If you are looking for a stunning romcom then this is the book for you!! Rachel's evocative writing skills sucks the reader deep into the pages bringing the absolutely beautiful Bridlington to life along with all the amazing characters. I have never visited Yorkshire let alone Bridlington in my life but it felt like I was on holiday there throughout this gorgeous read and when I closed the pages it definitely makes me want to pack my bags and visit it for myself!!!! I absolutely loved the plot of two people who have the complete opposite personalities working in shops next to each other, selling contradicting things and clashing big time, and boy did they clash!!!! Along with the stunning storyline of enemies to lovers there is also the deeper storyline of Summer's relationship with her mum Angie who is seriously suffering mentally and also physically after something happened with her husband, Summers father. Summer wants to jet off on holidays but feels she can't leave her mum alone even with the help of her 'adopted mum' Jean. This book had so many emotions packed in it was like being on a rollercoaster and as well as going from laughing to annoyed to heartbroken to bliss there's stories of waffle stealing seagulls, Santa bashing, holiday making, one legged seagulls, dancing elf's and so, so much more!!! This is one of those rare books that are perfect to read regardless of where you are or what season it is as it has a bit of everything from Summer Loving to Forever Festive!! While reading this book you will be swept away and left feeling the fresh air, hearing the seagulls and seeing and hearing the festivities come alive. It is a stunning escapism read and it genuinely felt like I was dropped into the middle of this beautiful place that I absolutely loved exploring. I was absolutely devastated when I came to the end and had to pack my mental suitcase to return to rainy Wales. It is ram packed with emotions from tears of sadness to tears of happiness, friendship, love, community, new beginnings, breaking free, supporting friends, mental health, festivities, family and everything you could ask for in a beautiful page turner!!! This is one of those gorgeous books that I just could not book down. I lost count the amount of times I promised myself just one more chapter but with just 17 I thought there was no point in just one more and ended up devouring it in one sitting!! This book is an absolutely stunning read that is perfect to lift your spirits!! I felt like I was next to Summer and Noah throughout the book from their first meeting to the absolutely beautiful ending!!!
Grab your copy of this stunning page turner today and clear your schedules as there's no way you will be able to put this down once you start!!!
I absolutely loved these strong, larger than life and realistic characters!!! I was gutted when I came to the last sentence and had to say goodbye to them so my fingers and toes are crossed that Rachel is, at the least, thinking of making another book to follow on what happens with Noah and Summer. I absolutely loved these two characters along with the majority of the others who all played their parts perfectly. There wasn't any characters who were just 'floaters' who are there but have no involvement with the story at all. I definitely took a while to warm to Summer, especially after the way she was towards Noah but warm to her I did!!! In fact by the end of the story I absolutely loved her!!! I'm not going to say too much about the characters as I don't want to spoil it for future readers but I will say my heart absolutely went out to her and I could see why she was the way she was at the beginning by the end. I absolutely loved Noah from the start!!! What a sweet, romantic and gorgeous character!! I had to admit I had no idea who Poldark was and ended up googling him but strangely enough who I had pictured before I googled him wasn't that far off so it just goes to show how fantastic and evocative Rachel's writing skills are as she created the characters perfectly using her fantastic writing skills and they all came to life in front of my eyes!!! I started off feeling sorry for Angie but my feelings for her definitely fluctuated through the storyline, the same with another character who I won't name. I adored Noah's mum Sheila, Summer's second mum Jean and Avril who were also amazing characters. That's all I am saying about these fantastic group of characters apart from they will stay with me for a long time and you will regret it if you don't meet them so grab your copy today!!!!
I absolutely loved this amazing and gorgeous uplifting page turner!!! A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO RACHEL on this stunning read!!! I cannot wait to read more of your books as if this is anything to go by I just know I will love them already. I'd like to welcome you to my favourite authors club and here is to your next success 🥂!!!
Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the first chapter of Rachel's 'Mr Right Next Door' which promises to be just as gorgeous as this book and is one I'm definitely looking forward to reading myself!!
Overall an absolutely gorgeous, laugh out loud page turning romcom!!! Absolutely LOVED ❣️ IT!!!
218 pages.
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle, free with kindle unlimited and £12.99 in paperback (at time of review) via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Author Bio
Rachel Dove lives in leafy West Yorkshire with her family, and rescue animals Tilly the cat and Darcy
the dog (named after Mr Darcy, of course!). A former teacher specialising in Autism, ADHD and
SpLDs, she is passionate about changing the system and raising awareness/acceptance. She loves a
good rom-com, and the beach!
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