A Holiday Affair (Holiday Harbor Book 1) by Michele Paige Holmes {Review}

 

A Holiday Affair (Holiday Harbor Book 1) by Michele Paige Holmes

Kindle Edition, 227 pages

Published November 15th 2019 by Mirror Press 

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given

 

 

Welcome to Holiday, Alabama—population 765. In Holiday everyone knows their neighbors—and their business—a Mr. Roger’s look alike leads the local congregation Sunday mornings, and Annabelle, Breanna, and Carson have been best friends for over two decades.

On the eve of Anna and Carson’s wedding, Bree shares a secret and she and Carson embark on a journey that will break hearts and rock the town, where the biggest news is usually the size of the trout pulled from the harbor.

But the force of the river running through Holiday is nothing compared to that of its citizens, whether they’re holding a grudge, or standing behind someone. With both hearts and lives on the line, Breanna and Carson’s love story becomes a true Holiday affair.

 

 

My Review: 5 Stars

 

I'm a sucker for a sweet small town romance and I was captivated, in both good and bad ways, by this story. This read won't be for everyone, as there are triggers for some and difficult content. Small towns can be sticky--everyone knows everyone's business and scandals become a fodder for gossip and grudges, yet they can also be the glue that supports a person in hard times, as is evident in many ways throughout this tale.

 

Anna, Carson, and Bree have been best friends forever and their life-long friendship is challenged by an unforeseen event, throwing these three into the most difficult trials they've yet to face. This story is full of angst, hope, redemption, and forgiveness, and I was completely immersed in the happenings. I admired the dedication and loyalty to the choices and decisions that were made and could feel the hope and pain of these characters. I kept wondering what I would do and this story, although fictional, forced me to consider how I treat others--do I unfairly judge without truly knowing the hearts and intents of others? 

Content: moderate romance (innuendo, kissing); moderate religion