I received an advanced copy of this book.

This book is a cozy Christmas story that touches on nostalgia and family history, as well as highlights fresh starts. Mia's grandmother passed away, so she returns to the old lighthouse that her grandmother owned and ran. She helps plan a quick restoration to assist in the sale of the lighthouse, but that churns of many emotions as the family sorts through her grandmothers things - and perhaps uncovers a secret. Mia also gets to know the realtor Will as he assists them with preparing for the sale, the restoration work, and helping Mia solve some logistics challenges for her corporate holiday party.

Be still my heart for a story where a lighthouse is a main character! This sweet story was a perfect holiday read.

Jenny Hale has captured the essence of Christmas and secured it safely between the covers of this delightful book. All the things that we love about Christmas are found in this heartwarming page-turner; the wonderful feeling of being at home with family, the aroma of Christmas baking, the snow-covered streets and bright twinkling lights and the evergreen boughs swaged inside and out. It left me full of festive spirit and in the mood for a Christmas cookie.

Mia Broadhurst has come to the quaint seaside village of Winsted Cape, Virginia to pack up her Grandma Ruth’s home before selling it. The lighthouse home has been in their family since 1870, passed down from generation to generation of Carters. After her grandma’s death, selling is the best option since Mia can’t see herself ever leaving New York. However, while boxing up belongings, Mia finds a black and white photo with a faded inscription on the back. As she starts to investigate, she inadvertently uncovers a family secret hidden for decades. Does this photo hold the answer to Mia's challenges?

The mystery of the people in the photo will draw you into the story and the magic of Christmas will have you believing in second chances and the thought that anything is possible! This hug between the pages features humour, heart and romance and it needs to be on your winter TBR list.

After reading this heartfelt Christmas story, I was not surprised in the least to discover that the author had a Christmas wedding. Her love for this season is evident in her narrative. You need to experience it.

Publishes October 14, 2021.

I was gifted this advance copy by Jenny Hale, Bookouture and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

This is such a cute- heartwarming story! Its another perfect Christmas book to add to anyone's list! Loved the family drama on both sides, family mystery, a lighthouse,Christmas cheer, bakery, cute little kid, hot real estate agent, and that HEA! I couldn't put this one down as I needed to the not only HEA but the little mystery I knew was coming. The flow/plot was perfect! So cute!


5 Christmas stars
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Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book!

I want to thank NetGalley for this advanced readers copy that I voluntarily read and reviewed.

Mia is back home after the loss of her grandma Ruth to help her family sell a lighthouse that’s been in her family for generations. They plan a quick restoration on the lighthouse with the help of the very handsome real estate agent Will however they have a few obstacles standing in their way.


Jenny Hale always has a way of making a reader feel like they are living the story In the book. She keeps me up WAY past my bedtime every time I start any of her titles.

This book has everything you need to get into the Christmas spirit (even if it’s only September). It makes you believe in second chances and Christmas miracles. Mia is definitely a character to aspire to be like and men should take notes from Will.



Ps. Don’t read this book while hungry.

Saddened by the loss of her grandmother, Mia has the unenviable task of restoring the lighthouse that belonged to her family for generations in order to prepare for its sale. This lighthouse is one of the precious memories Mia has of her grandmother. Once the restoration and sale are complete, Mia intends on returning to her life in New York.

All while the work begins to take place, Mia is packing up her grandmother's things, and finds herself saddled with emotions. Finding and old photo amongst her grandmother's belongings brings out Mia's curious side. There is an inscription that alludes to a family secret. Meanwhile, Mia cannot get the last words she heard out of her grandmother's mouth, albeit in whispers, which were, "Tell your sister, hope is where you find it. If you'll look." Mia cannot help but wonder what the inscription means when matched with her grandmother's words.

Mia takes all of the photos and begins to look for deeper meaning. They are like pieces of a puzzle, and this puzzle alludes to a family secret held like a vice for many years. Mia hopes getting to the bottom of things will answer many questions, but more importantly, save the lighthouse.

Mia is not alone in her search for answers. Her sister Riley is there for the journey. There is also Will Thacker, the real estate agent. Despite her sadness and search for answers, Mia finds herself drawn to Will, especially as they find themselves spending a lot of time together. Only there for the holidays - and to deal with the lighthouse - Mia is afraid to act on her attraction to him.

What a lovely story! Part history, part romance, and part holiday. It is a warm story throughout. As the secret that was hidden starts to reveal itself, a strong sense of family is also part of this entertaining read by Jenny Hale. She writes delightful stories, a couple of which have been turned into Hallmark movies. I can easily see this one becoming one such story. Also, lighthouses are my favorite thing, and to have it as the centerpiece of this story truly warmed my heart.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Посредствена и блудкава любовна история. Коледния дух не го усетих никъде.