Winter Solstice
Elin Hilderbrand
Available: October 3, 2017
Thank you to NetGalley.com for the opportunity to read an Advanced Reader Copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
A trilogy that turned into a quad – Christmasy Nantuckety Fluff. Nothing of real substance – but in the author’s defense it IS a novella AND she had to whip it up pretty darn quickly so kudos for integrating a few other Nantucket characters (why hasn’t she done this before???), making me shed a tear
What I loved: Its all wrapped up in a Christmas bow. Time to move on – hints are in the book as well as if you read the Q&A with the author at the end. If you’ve read all of her books – its kind of earthshattering!
What I didn’t love: Kevin’s wife Isabelle has never been my favorite (perhaps because we’ve never been inside of her head?) and I think she’s secretly jealous of the entire Quinn family because larger families can require more time and attention.
What I learned: Maybe its time to take a little break from New England and head somewhere warmer.
Overall Grade: B

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And so it ends. adore this series. I heard this is the last one, and she all but confirmed it in an author's note at the end, which makes me sad. Kelly does die (I was worried he would in my review for book 3) but the family soldiers on, the characters continue and everything is moving forward. They're all fleshed out and wonderful. There are resolutions but also loose ends. The story could easily continue and I hope it does. Yay for Christmas in August!

A nice ending to a series that will forever hold a special place in my heart. Elin Hilderbrand is one of the top authors to read for women's fiction and sweet romance novels as the characters are realistic, the plots mature and intriguing, and the overall story-line addicting. While this one felt a bit abrupt for the last one in the series, it didn't take away from my overall enjoyment of the book. I very much recommend this one, and frankly, anything that Elin writes. Her books stand apart from other others as she has a unique flair in her writing.

We're gathered with the Quinn family once more for the holidays, and it's a treat. Elin's characters are always richly nuanced which makes for wonderful storytelling.

Hilderbrand has given her readers a truly beautiful ending to the QUinn family. What started as a Christmas story in Winter Stroll, has come full circle in WInter Solstice.
ALl the Quinn regulars are in attendance plus some a few favorites from The Rumor, all blended together few final story of The Quinn family.
Kelly and Mitzie are still together, although Kelly now has terminal cancer and Mitzie wants to sell the Inn
Jenn and Paddy are finally back on ground financially - almost - and now Jennifer is offered a job that will change their family forever and may impact her marriage in a way she would rather it not.
Ava is In Ny and Potter is still around, although he is having trouble with his son PJ who lives in California and is an obnoxious boy to the say the least.
ANd last, Bart, the war hero come home is still trying to adjust to his freedom.
And from the RUMOR, the Panciks, Eddie, Grace and Allega are back. Eddie is out of jail, Allegra is reforming, but Grace may still be harboring feelings for the man she had an affair with.
In all, this was a heartfelt ending to a family story that touches anyone' life.
I hightly recommend it

Elin Hilderbrand does it again! Fun visiting with some previous characters