'The perfect festive read!' Debbie Johnson The Little Knitting Box has been in Cleo's family for nearly four decades, and Cleo's to manage for four years - ever since she arrived in New York, fresh off the plane from the Cotswolds. But instead of an early Christmas card in the mail this year, she gets a letter that tips her world on its axis. New York was supposed to be her second chance, do people get third chances? Dylan has had a tumultuous few years. His marriage broke down, his mother passed away and he's been trying ...
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'The perfect festive read!' Debbie Johnson The Little Knitting Box has been in Cleo's family for nearly four decades, and Cleo's to manage for four years - ever since she arrived in New York, fresh off the plane from the Cotswolds. But instead of an early Christmas card in the mail this year, she gets a letter that tips her world on its axis. New York was supposed to be her second chance, do people get third chances? Dylan has had a tumultuous few years. His marriage broke down, his mother passed away and he's been trying to pick up the pieces as a stay-at-home dad. All he wants this Christmas is to give his kids the home and stability they need. But when he meets Cleo, he begins to see it's not always so easy to move on, especially when his ex seems determined to win him back. When the snow starts to fall, both Cleo and Dylan realise life is rarely black and white, and both have choices to make. Will Dylan follow his heart or his head? And will Cleo ever allow herself to be a part of another family when her own fell apart at the seams? Full of snow, love and the true meaning of Christmas, this novel will have you hooked until the final page. A cosy, festive read from bestselling author Helen Rolfe, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jessica Redland and Kate Forster. Praise for Helen Rolfe: 'Full of festive spirit and intriguing family secrets!' Heidi Swain 'Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!' Sue Moorcroft 'I really loved this book. I fully intended to save it for the long bank holiday weekend, to be enjoyed leisurely over a few days, but I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings...' Jo Bartlett 'A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it' Jessica Redland 'A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart' Shari Low 'Beautiful, magical and incredibly moving' Reader Review 'It's a book version of a Hallmark movie' Reader Review 'A warm romantic feel-good read' Reader Review 'The perfect festive romance' Reader Review 'What a wonderful festive read!' Reader Review 'Festive, cosy and enchanting . . . just ticks all the boxes' Reader Review *Please note this is a re-release of Christmas at the Little Knitting Box, previously published by Helen J Rolfe*
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Christmas at the Little Knitting Box by Helen Rolfe is the first book in the New York Ever After series. I found Christmas at the Little Knitting Box to be a satisfactory story. It has your standard romance scenario with two people who are drawn to each other, but there is something standing in their way. In this case, Dylan owns the building where Cleo has her knitting shop. Dylan needs to sell the building to pay expenses while he gets his new business off the ground. The two are attracted to each other. Cleo is hesitant to become involved because he has children and Dylan�s ex-wife still seems to be in the picture. There was chemistry between Cleo and Dylan in the beginning, but, as the book progressed, it seemed to dissipate. Cleo focuses on her issues and Dylan on his. The two took their time to work on their individual issues before diving into a romance. I had trouble liking Cleo. Her mother died when she was a child. When her father remarried after a few years, Cleo resented her new stepmother. It is natural for a kid to resent a new stepparent, but it is not natural to dislike the person over ten years later. I liked Cleo�s grandfather. He is a sweet man who is getting a second chance at romance. I enjoyed the descriptions of the yarn Cleo sold in her shop. I cannot imagine someone using expensive vicuna yarn for a pair of socks ($300 for one ounce 28 grams). There are some details that are dubious. There were British terms used throughout the story (flat and nappies are two examples). I understood Cleo using them, but they would not be normal for the other characters. I tried to get into the story, but I could not. Christmas at the Little Knitting Box is nice story, but it is forgetful.
