A Sea View Christmas by Julie Klassen

A Sea View Christmas
by Julie Klassen
Publisher: Bethany House
Series: On Devonshire Shores
ISBN: 978-0764242441

If you saw my shelves, you'd know that I'm a huge Julie Klassen fan. I was so honored to receive her newest book in her On Devonshire Shores series. I loved being able to add A Sea View Christmas to my collection!

Summary:

The holiday stirs up excitement as fondly remembered guests come to stay and acquaintances grow into more. . . . 

With a promise to her youngest sister, Sarah Summers declares that this year's Christmas at Sea View will exceed all expectations. But an upcoming trip to Scotland--and the prospect of becoming reacquainted with dashing widower Callum Henshall--blows a flurry of doubts into her mind. Sarah had discouraged his attentions before yet soon finds herself once again torn between attraction and duty as alluring thoughts of a second chance at love weave their way into her practical heart. 

Meanwhile, seventeen-year-old Georgiana eagerly anticipates the exciting Christmas of her dreams after last year's dull, disappointing holiday filled with endless chores. She enjoys all the promised parties, music, and dancing, but is taken by surprise when young love comes knocking. Does the festive romance of a Sea View Christmas hold the key to a happily-ever-after for both sisters?

Spend the holiday season with the Summers sisters on the charming Devonshire coast, where family bonds are strengthened, love is rekindled, and Christmas joy abounds. 

Julie Klassen's heartwarming Christmas companion to the On Devonshire Shores series holds themes of friends to more, sisterhood bonds, and matchmaking that will fill you with holiday spirit. This novella can be read separately or along with the series and will appeal to fans of Jane Austen, English Regency romance, and Downtown Abbey.

My Review:

The one thing I dislike about Julie Klassen's series is the fact that they come to an end! I'm always excited to read another book, but then they end.

I've been waiting for Sarah's full story since book one! Sarah is the sister my heart ached for the most. Each of the sisters had a different pull on my emotions. I wanted her to finally have a happily ever after.

Her first attempt to see Callum during her sister's honeymoon in Scotland proves to be unfruitful. it was so hard to see her go back home and try to go back to her daily routine. When Callum and Effie show up at their home, Sarah's struggle with her responsibilities with their bed & breakfast, but longing to be with Callum is palpable. 

Of course, Georgiana was an absolute delight as usual. If one could hope for one more full size novel or even a novella, I would hope for one with her story! I love that we get a glimpse of what could be in Georgie's future with Colin on the scene!

The story included all of the characters we've grown to love through the series: the Summers sisters, their mama, Mr. Gwilt, and sweet Mrs. Denby! I'm going to hold onto hope that we'll get Georgie's story one day!

About the Author:

Julie Klassen loves all things Jane--Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. Her books have sold over 1.5 million copies, and she is a three-time recipient of the Christy Award for Historical Romance. The Secret of Pembrooke Park was honored with the Minnesota Book Award for Genre Fiction. Julie has also won the Midwest Book Award and Christian Retailing's BEST Award and has been a finalist in the RITA and Carol Awards. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for 16 years and now writes full-time. She and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota. For more information, visit JulieKlassen.com.