This book was not for me. I didn’t like the pos parents who abandoned their children. Nor the fact that the mmc’s sister passed away at the age of 7. I don’t like to read about children dying. Big no from me.

Review
"Powerful things, those books. Adventures taken, friends made, secrets shared, lessons learned. Why would anyone ever want to live a life without books".

Whitsborough Bay you've held my heart for the longest time and it has been a pleasure to be back. I jumped straight into the pages and back with the wonderful characters I know and love.

Lily and Lars were the perfect addition to a wonderful Castle Street and each of their stories broke me and rebuilt me.

Another stunning book from Jessica and as always I'm excited to read whatever comes next.
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Ah thank you Boldwood and Netgalley for letting me red the ARC for Jessica Redland’s upcoming release. Winter Nights at the Bay Book Shop. Back to Castle Street it is.
This time we follow Lily and Lars’s story. Both showing signs of abandonment issues and separation anxiety due to childhood trauma.
Lily loves books and so does Lars, they were at school together but he has a tad bit aloof and unkind to her. She’s looking for someone who fill in for her father whilst he’s away recuperating. Will Lars fit the bill and be able to make amends?
Lily is heavily into Anne of Green Gables and even names her living quarters after it.
Lars was abandoned by his parents and left to be raised by his grandma, with whom he shares a very tight bond.
The story delves into loss, grief, broken hearts, abandonment, addiction, Christmas, hot chocolate and many, many books. Friendships and trust. Will working through the past least to some love too?
I also learnt that Die is the Singular of Dice. Every days a school day, even when reading romantic fiction. :)
I have listened to or read all of Jessica’s Boldwood releases and this one was an easy to follow read with a lot of emotion and bookish delights.

Brilliant festive read with a lot of heart.

Lily is newly single and is trying to map out her plans for her life and also her beloved bookshop she shares with her dad. Lars has recently sold his business and also finds himself in need of a home and a new job. Lars could be the answer to Lily's problems but will their pasts get in the way of their future.

Told from both perspectives I always love getting in the heads of both characters, there’s so much emotion and thought throughout it really is such a lovely read. I also loved learning about Icelandic culture and traditions throughout.

I found myself really engrossed and willing for their happy ending.

A little unexpected joy since the story is set in a book shop were the references to some of my favourite stories from childhood. Definitely stock up on hot drinks and snacks before you curl up with this beautiful story.

Oh my !!!!!!Jessica gets better and better. This is a brilliant story . There are tears , some very nostalgic movements, romance, memories. The northern lights play a big part. Ace to be back in Castle Street. Old and new characters.Can read alone .Families. It is told in different chapter by the two main characters . Not my favourite way to read but it works. I love the “ duck house” with their memories. As book lover and a fan of Jessica this hits every thing . Read it .