Mistletoe Moments ~ The Close #5

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Synopsis:  You are invited to spend CHRISTMAS ON THE CLOSE where each of the neighbors are celebrating in their own special way.

Veronica and Owen are looking forward to a happy Christmas on The Close with their friends and neighbors. Their son Travis, is due to take some important exams, but will he be able to concentrate when a serious crush derails his schedule?

As their fortieth birthday approaches, some significant celebrations will be required, but how can Veronica agree to Owen's life-changing request?

The fifth standalone episode of "Christmas on The Close" shows how sharing a treasured life with someone does not necessarily result in sharing the same treasured dreams.

One (or more) Sentence Summary:  Fast read that will get you ready for the holidays (which are right around the corner).  This is a standalone book, however, it is such a quick read, so why not read books 1 - 4 of The Close beforehand?  

Lots of activities and "issues" are covered and solved in this very short novel, which I appreciated.  I don't like it when books have to add "fluff" to get to a page count.  Likable characters, even though I felt bad for Travis.....to be a teen again!

I will be checking out the rest of the series so I can peak into all the other neighbors' lives!

Stephanie Wood writes contemporary fiction in the form of novels, novellas and short stories and her books explore a wide range of life’s challenges, dreams and responsibilities. The stories are all character based, so she has fun expressing each unique personality and the reasons behind their actions in a setting which always has a strong sense of community.

She published the AEGEAN SUN series of books as a fly-on-the-wall vision of life in a Greek resort during the summer season, using her extensive experience as a holiday rep to bring some unusual incidents to life on the page. The series began as an exploration of the various ways in which tourists make the most of their holidays and how they interact with the locals while they are visiting. The later books in the series have taken a closer look at the locals themselves to show how their lives and relationships are sometimes changed by the regular influx of seasonal visitors.

The CHRISTMAS ON THE CLOSE series is set in a British suburban cul-de-sac over the festive period and visits each house individually to discover how the neighbours who live there celebrate the season in their own special way.

A new series is planned for publication in 2025, so stay tuned for more details.

Stephanie lives in Lancashire where, apart from reading and writing, she loves gardening and cycling and is a huge fan of the soaps Emmerdale and Neighbours.

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