**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.
The Book
The holiday stirs up excitement as fondly remembered guests come to stay and acquaintances grow into more. . . .
With a promise to her youngest sister, Sarah Summers declares that this year's Christmas at Sea View will exceed all expectations. But an upcoming trip to Scotland--and the prospect of becoming reacquainted with dashing widower Callum Henshall--blows a flurry of doubts into her mind. Sarah had discouraged his attentions before yet soon finds herself once again torn between attraction and duty as alluring thoughts of a second chance at love weave their way into her practical heart.
Meanwhile, seventeen-year-old Georgiana eagerly anticipates the exciting Christmas of her dreams after last year's dull, disappointing holiday filled with endless chores. She enjoys all the promised parties, music, and dancing, but is taken by surprise when young love comes knocking. Does the festive romance of a Sea View Christmas hold the key to a happily-ever-after for both sisters?
Spend the holiday season with the Summers sisters on the charming Devonshire coast, where family bonds are strengthened, love is rekindled, and Christmas joy abounds.
Julie Klassen's heartwarming Christmas companion to the On Devonshire Shores series holds themes of friends to more, sisterhood bonds, and matchmaking that will fill you with holiday spirit. This novella can be read separately or along with the series and will appeal to fans of Jane Austen, English Regency romance, and Downtown Abbey.
The Author
Julie Klassen loves all things Jane--Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. Her books have sold over 1.5 million copies, and she is a three-time recipient of the Christy Award for Historical Romance. The Secret of Pembrooke Park was honored with the Minnesota Book Award for Genre Fiction. Julie has also won the Midwest Book Award and Christian Retailing's Best Award and has been a finalist in the RITA and Carol Awards. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for 16 years and now writes full-time. She and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota. For more information, visit JulieKlassen.com.Book Review
A Sea View Christmas is a companion novella to the One Devonshire Shores series. I missed this prior to reading, but despite not having read that series, I did find I was able to enjoy this one just fine as a standalone. I imagine those who have enjoyed the series will appreciate this holiday story all that much more, as it sounds like Sarah and Callum's story started in a previous book. While this may have been my first introduction, it didn't take me long to be drawn into this family. The romance between Callum and Sarah was really sweet, and I loved watching her let her walls down a bit. Georgiana's POV added a lot to the story as well... this story truly did have such a great feeling of family that is perfect for the holiday season. I also really loved seeing all the holiday traditions mentioned throughout... as someone who loves the holidays, it fascinates me to see how people have celebrated in years past and where some of these traditions we still hold today originated from too. This is a quick read, but perfect for the busy holiday season. If you love Christian Regency romance and holiday traditions, this is certainly one to check out!You can purchase your copy here: https://amzn.to/4lYjySn
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