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I REALLY hate to give up on books but I tried reading this one AND listening to the audiobook and I just...couldn't...do it. The writing is lovely, but the main characters were hardly ever together and Ian's life was beyond frustrating. He's a personal secretary to a British Baron but really he's just a babysitter for a grown man. I liked Sabrina and her storyline, but alas, it wasn't enough to keep me reading. #bookspin #dnf

So excited about #bookspinbingo picks! Yes, I have Christmas books on my list but I'll be writing a Christmas book soon so it helps to stay in that mindset. 🙃 #happyreading @TheAromaofBooks

Well, I can see by the stars n my grid, that I enjoy shedding a tear or two in my holiday reads. However, my favorite was the tagged because Kay Thompson was fascinating IRL person,

5* = Loved It, want to shout out loud about this book! I do/will own/keep a physical copy. A+
4*= I liked it, would love to discuss. Solid B
3*=Meh, no need to discuss. Average C
2*=Nope D
1*=DNF F

I couldn‘t help but get some Fiona Davis vibes since the Plaza Hotel is essentially a character here. The G- rated romance is everything you‘d expect from a Hallmark movie set in NYC - including the miscommunication. But really my favorite part of this, was the second timeline supporting story with Kay Thomas the author of the Eloise books. I‘m now very curious about Kay Thomas!

December #DoubleSpin @TheAromaofBooks

This book was pretty magical ✨ Set at the Plaza Hotel the week of Christmas, it follows Sabrina a struggling journalist as she takes on a ghostwriting job for a wealthy art dealer and meets a handsome British man who is staying across the hall. She and Ian both make assumptions about each other and struggle to reveal their true lives in fear of messing up their blossoming romance. We also get the art dealer's backstory from when he worked as a ↘️

I forgot to take a picture of my #jolabokaflodswap package before I took it to the post office today.
Instead here's me chilling with my boys and a book this afternoon
#readingbuddies #catsoflitsy
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There were a couple of small details about the British aristocracy that weren't factually correct (e.g., the wife of an earl being called a duchess), but they didn't detract from my enjoyment of this book. I adored the setting and the Eloise appreciation, and I'd read another book about Sabrina and Ian any day! #christmasromance #contemporaryromance

I ABSOLUTELY ADORED ADORED ADORED the references of Eloise & Kay Thompson!
👧🏼🐶🐢🎄

I don‘t normally read/listen to Christmas books, but this one has a few nods to one of my favorite childhood books, Eloise & its author, Kay Thompson!
👧🏼 🐢 🐶 🎄 📕

3.5 ⭐️: If you enjoy romance & seasonally set novels, you‘ll likely enjoy this 📖. The descriptions of NYC at Christmastime are enchanting, as are the loosely based references to Old Hollywood. Like I do w/ most 📚 in the genre, the lack of transparent communication between the MCs was 🙄. And 💰is discussed a lot, which was tiring. However, if you‘re needing a light, seasonal, “once upon a time” read, this book is likely to satisfy. 📄: 290 pgs.

I missed the memo where women are supposed to give gifts to everyone they kiss. Many apologies from present me on behalf of past me. My bad. 🤦‍♀️ Oh, romance novels…🙄

I'm working my way through my #netgalley backlog. This was a quick and enjoyable read. I love NYC at Christmastime. The Plaza is breathtaking with the decorations, so that made a perfect setting for this holiday romance. #wintergames #teamgamesleighers @staycurious #dashingdecember #anywayyoureadathon #wintercosy #bfc21 #averymerrybingo #averymerryreadathon

Happy Holiday Season!

Much of this book is set at the NewYork Plaza Hotel, all dressed up for Christmas.Although I have only visited its lobby,this plush setting did lend its magic to the read. Other streets & neighborhoods are familiar to me, especially when Sabrina shops at an outdoor Christmas bazaar,the last thing my family did in the City in 2019. So this book worked its magic on me- I visited NYC vicariously for Christmas in 2021. Romance,the spirit of giving.

#gratefulharvest #enchanted
This Christmas romance is set in NYC. Sabrina,a soon to be penniless free lance journalist, has taken a job to ghost write a wealthy elderly man‘s memoirs. It is Christmas week and the Plaza where her boss is staying & has booked a suite for Sabrina too, is dressed up for Christmas, which adds to its otherworldly magic. Sabrina is #enchanted.

#gratefulharvest #chilly.
Chilly night in T‘ville.

Chose this book to begin my 2021 Christmas reading. Usually we take the train to NYC before Christmas, but Covid has gotten in the way- our last visit was 12/21/2019. So I will be visiting the City vicariously while I read. 🚉🏙💖

Am I reading a Christmas book in October? Yes. Is it the most delightful thing I have read in a while with multiple book references in the first chapter? Also yes. I must say one chapter in and I‘m in love.

#festivereads