December 1st…A time to reflect and remember for Georgia, and also, she’s decided, this year will be a time for change.Starting with high emotion on the anniversary of the day that changed her life and ending on a loud, raucous and raunchy Christmas night, we get a little dip into the lives of some of the Carnage Series favourite characters.This is book 5 in a series.Carnage Book One. The Story … series.
Carnage Book One. The Story Of Us.
Carnage Book Two. The Story Of Me.
Marley.
The Letters, should all be read first to best enjoy this short story.
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December 1st marks one of the worst days in Georgia’s life, but it’s time to finally move forward. Both Sean and the letters he wrote have helped her to take a positive step and make the most of her life without him. A time for reflection and embracing what we have. Nobody celebrates Christmas like the crazy Layton family and extended friends.
Oh! The tears are flowing again! As always Lesley knows how to make a woman cry. This whole series is one of my favorite series of all times. And to read about seventeen years later, to see how their lives have changed but not changed at the same time.
I have always been Team Sean but after reading The Letters and A Different Kind of December I see a total different Cam (Tiger) than in Carnage one and two. Although I love I of the characters in these books. I am looking forward to reading A Definition of Insanity and getting to know the kids lives now
I am such a fan of this series . This was such a heartwarming look into how Georgia is doing , how eveyone is doing. You HAVE to have read the series to understand don’t ruin it for yourself .
We get everyone and I’ve missed them. We get closure , it’s hard it’s emotional and it’s beautiful. Oh the fun they still have! I’m not surprised! I’m looking forward to what’s coming we get a little sneak peak. Thank you for this I’m like an addict I’m already wanting more.
It was lovely to see Georgia all those years after tragedy struck, face December differently. I loved reading about present day events and catching up with the whole ‘Carnage’ family. I loved how we had POVs from many characters albeit snippets, but it was great to hear from them nonetheless. It appears that this isn’t the last we will see of these characters and I’m delighted at this. A great read!!
I absolutely love Christmas stories
Again Lesley Jones has given us a beautifully heartbreaking read that left me in complete tears.
Georgia is facing yet another December first which we all know is that day that she lost the loves of her life. For sixteen years Georgia has spent the day either a sobbing mess or a complete manic state.
But on the seventeenth anniversary of the most traumatic day of her life, Georgia makes a stand to change her ways. It’s time for Georgia to change the way the day is spent. It’s time for Georgia to face the hurt and pain and remember the ones that she loved without the guilt that has consumed her for years. And why?
Because Sean needs and wants her too?
But how can that be when he’s been gone for so long?
How can Georgia know Sean’s wants and needs?
And where does this leave Cam?
A beautifully written heart-felt and all consuming read that again brings us all that much closer to the Carnage family, and reunited with the family that has changed us all. Simply perfect.
5 stars
I loved the Carnage series in fact it is my all time #1 series of all time. It was great falling back into familiar characters and settings as we get a glimpse into their lives once more. This book follows on from The Letters in terms of time span but is a completely independent story.
This is an emotional book as with the rest of Carnage; the only thing for me was it didn’t feel like it was written in the same way as Carnage. Carnage was raw, the language / writing colloquial and it actually did feel like the Essex way of life. ADKOD felt more like Lesley’s writing now and I get that, her writing has evolved as you would expect. Aside from that it was a great story and there is no such thing as too more Georgia, Cam and Crew. Love the vibe between Georgia, Marley and Lennon. I was laughing at repartee between them all.
Oh and I liked that ConnorFuckingReed made an appearance too. Nice inclusion LJ!
I love that Lesley Jones wrote this surprise short story. Her Carnage series is one of my favorites and for her to give us a peek into the present lives of this crazy crew could not have been more wonderful.
I just adored the fact that none of them have changed one bit with Georgia being at the crux of this insanely loving family once again. They are all there for her on the 17th anniversary of the biggest loss of her life. But with her Tiger in Cam being by her side and her siblings, best friends and offspring taking turns making her smile and angry all at the same time, this is one raucous reunion. And yet it is Cam who steals the show more than once, showing their family and the world just how much he adores his wife. The man is one sexy beast, no matter his age and Georgia is one lucky woman and thankfully she knows it.
As a springboard for what is to come next with Georgia’s niece Paige in the next book in the series called The Definition of Insanity, the wild times will continue since this spawn is way too much like her dear Aunt. Let the madness commence!
5 sigh-worthy stars!
Yes indeed, it took 17 years for Dec 1st to change, but change it did….for the better!!
I can’t even begin to imagine being in Gerorgia’s shoes. Or wish it on anybody for that matter. But what doesn’t break us, makes us strongerAin’t it . If Sean hadn’t died, Georgia might never have married Cam and we wouldn’t have had the gorgeous, TDH Tiger to ogle over, would we !!
The story is very carnage , very tears unleashing, but bitter sweet and Happy-sad. Georgia finally realises , nudged by Maca , to let go of the past , she’s been clinging on to, to honor Cam’s dedication and her kids’ love.
She’s matured , relatively, is dealing with teen and their moods in the house , like a typical mother.
But I’m only their mum, no one ever bloody listens to me. The whole world thinks I’m some kind of superwoman who’s battled on through tragedy to build an empire and become a world-renowned philanthropist. My kids and my dogs, though, couldn’t give a monkey’s about any of that and have very selective hearing when it comes to listening to anything I say. I sometimes wonder if they would listen if I stamped my feet and shouted, “Do you know who I am?” Probably not. They’d all be wearing their noise-reducing headphones and not hear a word.
I smother my snigger ,(karma baby!) Cause she is self confessed, selfish, whiny , stubborn bitch aint she ( I can see Lesley fuming )
I loved revisiting the story and spending December leading to Christmas with my fave family, but my heart can’t take no more crying. And I did cry. Mention of Maca is like a hook in my heart still. When pulled my heart travels up the thread , all the way up and back to 17 years ago (or 3.7 in literary years) to the beginning when i got slayed by lesley. No amount of tears I’ve shed will wash away the pain. I’ve shed enough to trigger global warming, trust me
It’s strange NO book has ever effected me like this, EVER!
That’s the mighty pen of Lesley that worked like a tattoo gun , etching this story permanently on our hearts.
Phew **deep breath** .
I would’ve loved the story more about Georgia and ghost of Maca interaction , but then i’d be setting myself up for more slaughter , wouldnt i ?
I love you les, for writing this epic story and I love all the Looney Toons characters you created.
You say , five stages of grief –
Denial.
Anger.
Bargaining.
Depression.
Acceptance.
But now there’s 6th. RECOVERY , and I hope every grieving widow has Tiger in her life. Rock Solid, Loving, Patient.
I love ya Lesley Jones, show us yo tits !⊙⊙
4 G&S TWIMTB Stars