Library Journal (10/15/2014):
Last year's “Nantucket Christmas” from Thayer featured Nicole Somerset, her
family, and a charming dog. This year readers get to meet Nicole's friends and
neighbors, Jilly and George, along with their family and a recently adopted cat.
Jilly and George's daughter, Felicia, is getting married on the island at
Christmastime as a concession to her mother, who has never understood
Felicia's free-spirited, adventurous lifestyle or her decision to live out
West. Felicia knows her mom wishes she were more like her sister Lauren, who has
followed a much more traditional path. Jilly is also convinced that
Felicia's childhood friend Stephen would be a much better match for her than
the hulking, outdoorsy Archie. Despite several mishaps and misunderstandings,
the family manages to have a joyful Christmas. VERDICT For fans of domestic
fiction, Thayer vividly depicts the joys and frustrations of family life against
the beautiful Nantucket backdrop. Copyright 2014 Library Journal, LLC Used with
permission.
Biographical Note:
Nancy Thayer is the “New York Times” bestselling author of “Nantucket
Sisters, ""A Nantucket Christmas, Island Girls, Summer Breeze, Heat Wave,
Beachcombers, Summer House, Moon Shell Beach, "and "The Hot Flash Club.” She
lives in Nantucket.
Review Quotes:
Praise for Nancy Thayer's “A Nantucket Christmas”
“A wonderfully inspiring story of Christmas and the warmth of the season .
. . a beautiful book for the keeper shelf.”–“Romance Reviews Today”
" “
"A heartwarming tale that pulls you right in from the very first page and stays
with you long after you have finished reading.”–“Fresh Fiction”
" “
"Thayer's descriptive writing style and charming characters make her books a
delight to read, and this Christmas tale is no exception.”–Wichita Falls
“Times News Record”
" “
"As sweet and warm as a fresh-baked cookie . . . heart-twisting moments and a
Yuletide miracle will get readers in the holiday mood.”–“RT Book
Reviews”
“Thayer gives readers of women's fiction another enjoyable foray to Nantucket.”–“Library Journal”
Review Quotes:
Praise for Nancy Thayer's “A Nantucket Christmas”
“A wonderfully inspiring story of Christmas and the warmth of the season . .
. a beautiful book for the keeper shelf.”–“Romance Reviews Today”
" “
"A heartwarming tale that pulls you right in from the very first page and stays
with you long after you have finished reading.”–“Fresh Fiction”
" “
"Thayer's descriptive writing style and charming characters make her books a
delight to read, and this Christmas tale is no exception.”–Wichita Falls
“Times News Record”
" “
"As sweet and warm as a fresh-baked cookie . . . heart-twisting moments and a
Yuletide miracle will get readers in the holiday mood.”–“RT Book
Reviews”
“Thayer gives readers of women's fiction another enjoyable foray to
Nantucket.”–“Library Journal”
Publisher Marketing:
In this enchanting holiday novel from “New York Times” bestselling author
Nancy Thayer, family and friends gather on Nantucket for a gorgeous winter
wedding with plenty of merry surprises in store.
As Christmas draws near, Felicia returns to her family's home on the island to
marry her adventurous, rugged boyfriend, Archie. Every detail is picture-perfect
for a dream wedding: the snow-dusted streets, twinkling lights in the windows, a
gorgeous red and white satin dress. Except a lavish ceremony is not
Felicia's dream at all; it's what her mother, Jilly, wants. Jilly's also
worried that her daughter's life with daredevil Archie will be all hiking and
skydiving. Wondering if their handsome neighbor Steven Hardy might be a more
suitable son-in-law, Jilly embarks on a secret matchmaking campaign for Felicia
and the dashing stockbroker.
As the big day approaches and Jilly's older daughter, Lauren, appears with
rambunctious kids in tow, tensions in the household are high. With the family
careening toward a Yuletide wedding disaster, an unexpected twist in Nancy
Thayer's heartwarming tale reminds everyone about the true meaning of the
season.
Praise for Nancy Thayer's “A Nantucket Christmas”
“A wonderfully inspiring story of Christmas and the warmth of the season . .
. a beautiful book for the keeper shelf.”–“Romance Reviews Today”
" “
"A heartwarming tale that pulls you right in from the very first page and stays
with you long after you have finished reading.”–“Fresh Fiction”
" “
"Thayer's descriptive writing style and charming characters make her books a
delight to read, and this Christmas tale is no exception.”–Wichita Falls
“Times News Record”
" “
"As sweet and warm as a fresh-baked cookie . . . heart-twisting moments and a
Yuletide miracle will get readers in the holiday mood.”–“RT Book
Reviews”
“Thayer gives readers of women's fiction another enjoyable foray to
Nantucket.”–“Library Journal”
Review Citations:
Romantic Times 11/01/2014 pg. 39 (EAN 9780553393873, Hardcover)
Library Journal 10/15/2014 pg. 85 (EAN 9780553393873, Hardcover)