“A Christmas by the Sea” by Melody Carlson

“A Christmas by the Sea” by Melody Carlson

I really liked this charming Christmas story! I loved the main characters Wendy and her son Jackson. I loved how descriptive the author was with describing the Maine seashore and sites of the small town and Wendy’s memories of her grandparents.

The story had a great steady plot that I really enjoyed UNTIL the last chapter of the book. Which is the only reason it gets 4 starts instead of 5 stars. The last chapter was so unrealistic and rushed-it was like the author had to keep the book under a certain number of words so she just quickly wrapped it up to end the story. 🙁 Other than that, I loved it!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
When Wendy Harper inherits her family’s beachside cottage in Seaside, Maine, she sees it as a way to finally pay off the debts that have mounted since her husband died. But before it can be sold, the neglected property must be renovated. She and her 12-year-old son Jackson move in–temporarily, she reminds him–in order to do the work themselves, even though Christmas is coming. The charming town, along with local craftsman Caleb Colton, pulls on both Wendy and Jackson, who even registers himself for school in a bid to get his mom to move them there permanently. Wendy knows that the most responsible thing to do is to sell the cottage and return to Ohio, but the lure of the sea is hard to resist.

Join award-winning author Melody Carlson for a Christmas story that will warm your heart and have you dreaming of your own enchanted seaside holiday.

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