Escape to a tropical island where the only traffic comes from slow-moving golf carts driven by eccentric retirees, the commute to work involves getting sand between your toes, and happy hour means salty margaritas with a view of the ocean… her neighbors (mostly eccentric retirees puttering around the island on golf carts) that progress is a necessity. Amid family secrets and surprising revelations, Holly battles her mother for control of the island that her grandparents left behind. Throw in her hunky ex-boyfriend–the island’s only cop–and some magnetic chemistry with a fisherman who’s visiting the island, and you’ll see why Holly realizes that (in life and in love) There’s Always a Catch!
“This book is such a joy to read. It is witty, quirky and well written. I challenge you to not fall in love with this island, the inhabitants and the visitors. Heartwarming without being sappy, this story gives a well rounded plot to keep readers of many genres satisfied. Can’t wait to see what happens next!” —Amazon Review
“I loved this book. I grew to love Holly Baxter and friends, and loved the vibe of Christmas Key. If there really were such a place, I’d be visiting for sure, and would probably never leave!” —Amazon Review
Women’s fiction for fans of Debbie Johnson, Holly Martin, and Jenny Halemore
enjoyed it so much I bought all the sequels – great story line in a light fun read
A light easy read. Perfect beach book.
this book is a great book to read about. The person who was a little girl was the best person ever. The best thing about the book was the story of the girl life
An easy read that makes you also want to live in a beautiful island as the one described in the book where only a few really remain because they adapt and they become “family”. It´s the ideal scenery for a love story but it also shows the the main character as a woman who has a strong character and a force that not only she does not initially recognizes but also doubts she will be able to continue her grandad´s legacy. The plot – besides romance – includes a stranged mother and her sudden intrusion in the island´s life, an unexpected uncle, more friends than expected, a new love and an old one. The rest of the characters are funny and keep on gossiping and giving their unsolicited opinions in very loud and mischiveous ways. Entertaining!!!
Great details both in setting and in characters. Drink makes you want to read the next book to find out more about the outcome of Christmas island.
Only fair . Half step up from harlequin romance
The story is great. It needed a lot less detail. Author needed more research in operations of a B&B.
This just wasn’t the type of book I enjoy. There were too many curse words and people jumping into bed after meeting a couple of days before. This was the first book of the series and I did manage to finish it, but it wasn’t a stand alone book. I received the series as a free download, but decided I didn’t care enough to even try to read the rest of them.
Good book for teens for encouragement, inspiration and positive and minimal useless slang. This book has some fun characters and enough of them to stay interesting.
Cute and fun romance in the Florida Keys Good mix of supporting characters.
Sweet story that keeps you on your toes.
This one holds your attention throughout and leaves you wanting more. Perfect!
This easy-to-read story has a quirky cast of characters and the author does a fine job describing the location for the book’s setting. It is the first in a series and, at some point, I may read book number two. It is entertaining but with all the other options available, it just didn’t grab me enough to immediately read the next in the series.
Nice imagery
I read about 8 chapters and I just couldn’t finish it. It just wasn’t holding my attention.
I am In love with this series. I can’t wait don’t ok the next book comes out! The characters are fantastic. I wish I could move to this fictional island!
Fyi, part of a series but a fun read.
Trite. Could not get into it. Painful to read.
Really cute book; enjoyable and kept my interest. Love the author’s witty and chatty style- excellent characters and interesting plot.
Made me want to read more in the series.