Philippa Ashley is the author of this British based romance book published in November, 2010 . It's about Emma Tremayne who leaves a high-powered PR job and ends up in a slow paced community. She's hoping to mend her broken heart and to move on with her life. Little does she know that life is just starting to get good when she meets Will Tennant. Overall I thought this was a very fun, sexy, and believable romantic book. I liked Emma and a few times wanted her job. I found myself daydreaming over what Will Tennant might look like in the "tasteful" nude calendar that Emma convinced him to pose for and I thought he was completely adorable!!! I didn't like that the book ended!! I loved this little book of pure sweetness. I got this book from Danielle at Sourcebooks. I love reviewing books for this company because they have so many wonderful titles to choose from and I am able to read authors I may have never picked up otherwise, this being one of them. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a fun, romantic, escapade that takes place in the rugged Lake District of England. An extra bonus is that Lifetime TV is currently showing the movie, 12 Men of Christmas, right now!! Do yourself a favor and read the book AND watch the movie....I have it dvr'd just waiting for me to lay my eyes on Will Tennant!!
I rated it 4/5
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Source: Danielle @ Sourcebooks, Inc Publicity
Author: Philippa Ashley
Published: November, 2010Publisher: Sourcebooks Pages: 288Genre: Contemporary British Women's FictionISBN: 9781402241420 © 2010, Staci of Life in the Thumb. All Rights Reserved. If you reading this on a site other than, Life in the Thumb or Staci's feed, be aware that this post has been stolen and is used without permission.
Sounds like a fun holiday read. I think I saw this movie last year at this time. It was cute but I thought Krstin Chenoweth was miscast in the lead.
ReplyDeleteYou are a reading reviewing fiend this week. This sounds cute but not my genre. Great review though. Happy Thursday!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really good. I always think British books are more fun anyway!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like so much fun!!! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteI don't usually read romance books like this because they aren't believable to me, but since you said this one is believable, I'll keep it in mind.
ReplyDeleteI saw the ad for the movie. Glad you enjoyed the book. Great review.
ReplyDeleteI just skimmed your review to see if you liked this one. I'm starting it - I hope next week. I'm definitely in the mood for something like this I think. Glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteI like the plot line of this one and the fact that it's set in England also appeals. You are on a nice Christmas book roll.
ReplyDeleteSounds delightful! I wasn't sure about this one and now I see I should definitely read it. Thanks Staci :)
ReplyDeleteI like this review format too. I'm checking this out.
I watched the movie :) And it was cute, very goo for xmas
ReplyDeleteFun cover. Now I need to find the time to watch 12 Men of Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds like a lot of fun and the perfect holiday read!
ReplyDeleteHi there, I just found this review and wanted to say thanks, Staci! I'm really happy you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving all the comments about the book, film and casting. If you've seen the movie, I'm sure you'd find it fascinating to compare the two and see all the differences.
I think it's fun to imagine casting a book you love. I do it all the time. The most perfect piece of casting ever, I think, is Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle in the 1995 BBC Pride & Prejudice.
I'd love to know who you would have cast in Dating Mr December...
Hi.. I tried to post earlier to say thanks for the review. So glad you enjoyed the book and Will.:)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the comments. Hope those of you who saw the film will enjoy the book and find it interesting to see how it was adpated from Brit lit to Lifetime movie. ;) Would love to know what you think :)
Sounds like a ton of fun.
ReplyDeletethat sounds fun, a book and a movie :)
ReplyDeletefun also that the author stopped by to visit your blog.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteOh, this one sounds good! I will have to add it to my list! I loved the way you did your review!
ReplyDeleteSounds fun, your Will Tennant comment daydreaming got my attention *giggle*
ReplyDeleteOh, this does sound sweet! For some reason, I really like books set in England.
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