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POLES APART
Writer's bloc and a looming Christmas deadline have romance novelist, Sarah Jones, heading for the other side of the world on a whim. Niklas Toivonen offers cozy Lapland accommodation, but when his aging father falls ill, Niklas is called upon to step into his father's work clothes to make children happy. Red is quite his colour.
Fresh off the airplane, a visit to Santa sets Sarah's muse into overdrive. The man in red is not only entertaining, he's young -- with gorgeous blue eyes. Much like her new landlord's, she discovers. Santa and Niklas quickly become objects of research -- for her novel, and her curiosity.
Though she's written countless happily-ever-afters, Sarah doubts she'll ever enjoy her own. Niklas must find a way to show her how to leave the pain of her past behind, so she can find love and faith once more.
My Review:
published in 2015
Okay, so you know how some Christmas romances actually have very little seasonal aspects to the story? So it could easily be switched to another time of year without taking anything away from the plot? Well, this is NOT that book!!!!
'Poles Apart' lives and breathes Christmas -- from the magic to the spiritual and everything in between. Hello!!!! We get to travel to Lapland! And meet some reindeer!! And there's tons of snow and a Santa's Village unlike any other!!!! Not to mention a hero named Niklas!!!! If you're looking to get into the holiday spirit, this is the story to help you get there.
And I love the way the author packs so much of the Finnish culture and language into this novella! Definitely a high-calibre armchair traveling kind of read.
So we have an author not only struggling with the dreaded writer's block but who is also soured on love (and yes, she's a romance writer!) but experience has taught her that fact definitely isn't as sweet as fiction...until she meets Niklas, that is.
He is a dream of a hero! His faith shines through in everything he does -- gentle, kind, teasing...and my, oh, my, but doesn't red make his eyes pop?! Cue the toe-curls and practice your swooning techniques, 'cause Niklas is worthy of a legion of 'em.
Squealll...there's also just the lightest touch of Christmas magic. The kind that gives you a little spine tingling thrill and warms you from the inside out. Puts me in mind of that 'cup of hot cocoa and a plateful of snickerdoodle' afterglow.
'Poles Apart' (awesome title!) has earned a spot on my keeper shelf and is destined be a traditional favourite in my house.
Goal Update: #1 Read more Indie Authors, #5 Diversify my reading.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Poles Apart , leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday October 8 2022 . Offer open to International Readers.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Poles Apart , leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday October 8 2022 . Offer open to International Readers.
Oh my! "POLES APART" definitely sounds like the book to get one in the holiday spirit any time of the year. Definitely going on my TBR list. I might just have to have that cup of warm cocoa with melting marshmallows and some fresh out of the oven snickerdoodle's ready when I sit down to this one. I'm so ready for some inspirational, uplifting, holiday stories to cool off the heat of summer and to warm up the heart.
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It really is the perfect Christmas read. Good luck, Kay!
DeletePoles Apart is a cute novella. I need to get back to reading some of Marion's other books waiting for me on my kindle :-)
ReplyDeleteAhhhh ... it's good to be back again. I haven't read any of Marion's books. Will need to check her out but most of all this is a story from another part of the world, somewhere that I probably will never see in my lifetime and now I get to see through the eyes of an author. It's that as "real" as it can get.... love it. rrwalter34atgmaildotcom
ReplyDeleteYes, and this is a really good armchair travel kind of read. You really feel like you're there. At least I did. Good luck, Becky!
DeleteAw, sounds so sweet!! cilydav at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteIt's such a great story -- would make a great holiday movie too. Good luck, Cindy!
DeleteI’m getting in the mood for a Christmas read. Thank you for sharing. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDelete'Tis the season...or close enough in fiction land. :-) Good luck, Lucy!
DeleteI'm intrigued if it's going on your keeper shelf, Kav. Count me in! :)
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Counted Cheryl. Good luck!
DeleteNew author for me! I agree with Cheryl; a keeper-shelf story of yours can't be passed up.
ReplyDeleteKathleen ~ Lane Hill House
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I've just discovered Marion's work recently. Plan on reading more. Sadly she passed away due to COVID a year or so ago so that makes her books all the more precious. Good luck, Kathleen.
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Good luck, LSA!
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