I was given this book by a friend. It's not really my style but I found myself falling in love with the characters and the town.
Home for the Holidays was a fun and entertaining read. Lisa Plumley made her characters likable and fun and threw in a few good laughs.
At first, I wasn't sure how much I would like the main characters. Rachel was shallow and a little bit irritating. Reno was a little too understanding and a bit of a push-over. In the end, they both won me over. More than that, I liked all the secondary characters. Reno and Rachel's parents both bring plenty of laughs. Most of all, though, I loved Nate. I think I might have loved this book more if he were the main character. He was goofy and a little nuts, which made his character totally lovable.
This is the second Lisa Plumley book I have read. The first was good, but not great. This one I thoroughly enjoyed. I liked the setting (I'm from Michigan, so I like the Midwestern homey feel) and all the characters. This book helped me get more into the holiday spirit and has left me with that happy feeling.
At first, I wasn't sure how much I would like the main characters. Rachel was shallow and a little bit irritating. Reno was a little too understanding and a bit of a push-over. In the end, they both won me over. More than that, I liked all the secondary characters. Reno and Rachel's parents both bring plenty of laughs. Most of all, though, I loved Nate. I think I might have loved this book more if he were the main character. He was goofy and a little nuts, which made his character totally lovable.
This is the second Lisa Plumley book I have read. The first was good, but not great. This one I thoroughly enjoyed. I liked the setting (I'm from Michigan, so I like the Midwestern homey feel) and all the characters. This book helped me get more into the holiday spirit and has left me with that happy feeling.
