You Make It Feel like Christmas

by Toni Shiloh

Book Overview

Starr Lewis returns home for the holidays, jobless and single, to attend her sister's wedding to Starr's ex-boyfriend. But when her brother's best friend offers to go with her to the wedding activities and she gives his struggling Christmas shop a makeover, she wonders if the holidays could bring her a love to keep all year long.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764242261
• ISBN13: 9780764242267
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Felt lifeless, but maybe I was in a bad mood

Well this was a big pile of nothing. It wasn’t bad, but it kind of wasn’t anything. The banter was pretty cringe. Also the voice acting felt awkward. It just feels lifeless and generic

a great Christmas read

"Praying is easy, but I've always found listening to be the hard part." What a fantastic Christmas book! I love how Toni Shiloh works a little magic (whether it be with royalty, celebrities, or a Christmas store, in this case) into all of her books, kneads them well with lovable characters and a fun plot, and seasons them liberally with down-to-earth faith lessons. And this newest offering, which is actually a revamp of her previously released I'll Be Home, does not disappoint. Starr and Waylon's banter is super fun and their relationship is cozy yet exciting and deliciously swoony. Starr is quite lovable as the baby of five siblings but she does have troubles and issues she must work through. Her path to forgiveness and sisterly love is a difficult one, but so rewarding. I loved Waylon's corny sense of humor, his devoted care of his mom's treasured store, and his gentle tenderness for Starr. Older-brother's-best-friend trope fits perfectly into this Christmas themed story and it was a fast, easy, and fun read. The five Lewis siblings and their crazy antics reminded me of my four children when they're all home so this book struck an extra special chord with me. Whether you read Christmas-themed books all year long or like saving them for the season, you will totally enjoy this book and fall in love with Starr and Waylon. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House Publishing via Interviews and Reviews and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.