COMING SOON AS THE HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIE NANTUCKET NOELA Nantucket shopkeeper discovers that Christmas is the perfect occasion to make unexpected friendships . . . to warm the coldest of hearts—and maybe even find love. Christina Antonioni is preparing for the holidays at her Nantucket toy shop, unpacking last-minute shipments and decorating for her loyal Christmas shoppers. But when her … Christmas shoppers. But when her Scrooge of a landlord, Oscar Bittlesman, raises her rent, it seems nearly impossible for Christina to continue business on the wharf.
Even so, Christina hopes there is a warm heart underneath Oscar’s steely exterior. When she bonds with Wink, his sweet, young granddaughter who frequents the shop, it becomes clear that perhaps he isn’t so cold after all. And with the help of Wink’s uncle, who happens to be a charming and very handsome bachelor, this may be the best Christmas any of them could have ever imagined. Nancy Thayer’s enchanting Nantucket setting provides the perfect backdrop for this holiday love story.
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“Let It Snow” by Nancy Thayer
Another Nantucket adventure you do not want to miss. Yes, I loved this story of friendships, new and old, with a twist of romance, too. A truly clean sweet holiday story. I was granted an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley. This review is an attempt to share how much I enjoyed this story… so glad I was able to spend time with “Wink” and Christina and the rest of the characters in this story. Happy Reading !!
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Ballantine for the ARC of this in exchange for an honest review.
Wonderful. Whimsical Christmas story about a Woman who uses her inner strength to find love and success to keep her business going.
A genuine heartwarming read with likable characters.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see this as a Hallmark movie someday.
Thinking about Christmas yet? This book is sure to get you in the mood and get your Christmas spirit soaring!
Christina Antonioni loves her toy store located in one of the sheds on the wharf in Nantucket. Sure it’s very rustic, cold in the winter and not real close to the restroom but, yes, she still loves it. It’s fun having lunch every day with her friends who run stores in the other three sheds on the wharf. They stick together. Especially when the Super-Scrooge new owner of the sheds sends notice that he intends to raise their rent 10% in the new year. It’s Christmastime. What could be more scroogier than that? Even after Christina befriends nine-year-old Wink and Christina learns she is Scrooge’s granddaughter she won’t let him change her affection for Wink. Not her affection for Wink’s uncle, Andy Bittlesman either. Their attraction can’t be denied. Will they be able to mesh their different worlds and find happiness? What will it take to melt the heart of Scroogey Oscar Bittlesman?
Let It Snow by Nancy Thayer is a charming Christmas tale that lovingly displays the true meaning of Christmas. The community comes together when a neighbor needs help. The sights and symbols of Christmas are abundant and there’s lots of Christmas activities to enjoy. This is a well-written escape to a very enjoyable Happily Ever After. I really liked the feeling of the Christmas spirit evident throughout the story. The characters are very realistic and I’d like to have them as friends. Nine-year-old Wink is a very sweet little girl and her character added greatly to my enjoyment of the story. This is a fabulous Christmas read!
Let It Snow by Nancy Thayer
Oct 29, 2019
Ballantine Books
Kindle, 288 pages
Fiction, Romance, holiday
Rating: 4/5
8/14/19-8/25/19
I received a digital copy of this ARC from NetGalley and Ballantine Books in exchange for an unbiased review.
This is a delightful, feel-good novel just in time for the holidays. Fans of Nancy Thayer will enjoy yet another story based in her beloved Nantucket.
Christina Antonioni inherited her parent’s Nantucket home where she runs a toy shop in one of the sheds by the shore with her fellow “Shedders”. Mimi runs a souvenir shop, Harriet has a couture shop while Jacob enjoys his interest in science selling kites and other aeronautical items.
As the group prepares for the busy holiday season they are informed that their rent is due to be increased dramatically making it impossible for them to maintain their businesses. Soon they plan and scheme to convince the landowner, Mr Bittleman, that an increase is unreasonable given the present unsuitable conditions.
Coincidentally, Christina develops a friendship with “Wink” a 9 yo girl who Christina confronts when caught shoplifting in her shop. They soon work out a plan for Wink to help out in her shop. That’s when to her surprise she discovers the girl is Winifred Bittlesman Lombard, the granddaughter of a wealthy family. Oscar Bittlesman has retired to his mansion on Nantucket where his family had come to visit and assist him.
Christina begins to have feelings for Andy Bittlesman, Wink’s uncle who lives in Brooklyn running his father’s brokerage firm. Meanwhile, Wink’s parents are going through a divorce leaving her mother Delia preoccupied.
The Shedders are determined to keep their shops open and productive during the holiday season. They also take on the task of spreading their optimism and good cheer to the elder Bittlesman who is dead set in his business decisions.
The group hope that Christina’s budding relationship with Andy will help persuade the curmudgeon to change his mind. Will they be successful in softening the crusty old man’s heart during the season giving?
It’s Christmas time on Nantucket! This was a super sweet and magical holiday read. The books plot revolves around Christina’s toy shop and the friends she meets while running her business. Let it Snow is a Christmas love story all about happy endings and new relationships. Get into the holiday spirit and add Nancy Thayer’s latest to your reading list!