It's a bit unfortunate that the title may keep some folks from reading this great book. Set around Christmas, the story is so much more than that. It's the second installment in the Outer Banks series. New characters show up, old characters are visited and their stories developed. There is movement and romance and personal growth. It's another page turner from Davis. You will be sad it's over and longing for the next installment in this series!

It took me a little while to get into this book, but it ended up being a very good read - it’s a heartwarming story with wonderful characters.

I thought this was an interesting storyline that was different from a lot of different books I have read. I will say that it did take me a while to get into the book so it really dragged in the beginning for me. I did enjoy Brody’s development and growth over the course of the story and I really liked who he became!

If you have not yet read Fortunate Harbor, or if it’s been awhile since you read it and you don’t remember the details well, I strongly suggest you read that book first. This one picks up shortly after the end of Fortunate Harbor, is set in the same location, and has a lot of the same characters. It had been over six months since I read Fortunate Harbor, and I started reading A Sea Glass Christmas. I felt totally lost and was not enjoying the book at all until I went back and re-read Fortunate Harbor. Then I was in the groove and really enjoyed A Sea Glass Christmas. (I also enjoyed Fortunate Harbor a lot more the second time through than I did the first.)

There’s a lot of good insights on facing one’s past, change, what is home, how to open up to love, and healing from brokenness.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. #ASeaGlassChristmas #NetGalley

This book was absolutely marvelous! Oh it gave me every single sweet feel. I couldn’t put it down. It was fasntastic: loved the characters.

Romantic, festive and heartwarming. A sweet and well plotted story
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Are you ready for a heartwarming read? Check out A Sea Glass Christmas. It was a great read. It's available later this year.

Brody and Rae are facing personal problems but this Christmas they are brought together. a sweet quick read.

I wasn’t impressed by book one in this series, but part two is a pleasure to read. The main characters are genuine with issues that readers will be able to relate to. Really enjoyed following Brody’s development throughout the novel. The romance is quite fast, but they had known each other for many years and it’s kind of nice to have two people get together at the beginning of the book. You then get invested in the rest of the story. Favorite character: Emma. Who wouldn’t want someone like her in their life. Wonderful supporting cast and loved the wisdom that came from Cameron. Favorite quote: “If you allow, regret over wrong moves and imperfect actions can crush you. You must learn how to let go.” It’s a fast, clean and relaxing read. A large number of errors, which I assume will be gone at the time of publication.

Many thanks to Kensington Books and NetGalley for making an ARC available to me, I was not required to leave a positive review.

I have enjoyed several of the author’s previous Christmas novellas – my favorite being The Christmas Hummingbird, part of the Miramar Bay series set on the west coast. This latest offering is the second book in a new series – The Outer Banks. I was unaware there was a preceding book and as I read this one, I felt I was missing key elements of the background story. While this did not pose an insurmountable obstacle to enjoying the book, I did feel it detracted from fully engaging with several characters.

Brody Reames lived under a tyrannical father who never let an opportunity go by to diminish his son’s self-confidence and sense of worth. As a result, he left home withdrawing into himself and his passion for sailing to the detriment of his ability to form lasting, intimate relationships. The story unfolds as Broady returns to his hometown as he faces his disillusionment with his life circumstances and his father’s pernicious influence on the family. In the process, he reconnects with Rae Alden, an attorney who was perhaps the only woman he ever loved. If each one can move past their past relationship failures and express their vulnerability, Brody and Rae may have a second chance at love.

The setting for this novella is the week leading up to Christmas and the holiday theme is amply woven into the storyline. However, this is not a light-hearted seasonal book as it addresses terminal illness, a nasty divorce, broken relationships, and bullying. These are heavy topics to be sure, but the overall tone of the story is one of redemption.

My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.

A delightful and heartwarming second-chance romance, A SEA GLASS CHRISTMAS will appeal to many readers. If you are looking for a feel-good story with a sparkling setting and an enduring message, look no further. In this novel, Davis Bunn deftly explores the siren song of place. The connection between Brody and Rae will draw you in right away. Both of them are facing obstacles in their personal lives, but now, this Christmas season, they have another chance at happiness.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance e-galley; all opinions in my review are 100% my own.