An Island Christmas

An Island Christmas

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)