Christmas on Conrad Street

I picked this up on the clearance rack at a used book store and it was a bargain. I have really enjoyed the book and - while not fantastic literature -- it was been a fun read. Sydney finds herself in Maine after the ending of a long-term relationship that ended badly. She is moving on with her life when in-walks Erik, an immigrant from Norway who is wonderful to look at, kind, and cooks well, too. He manages to sweep her off her feet and we get to go along for the ride. I view this book is a cross between Nora Roberts and Debbie Macomber. The romantic portions are more explicit (along the lines of what N Roberts would write) but there is a sweetness and innocence to the characters along the lines of a D. Macomber novel. The references to the Norwegian culture and Chrismas customs added a lot to the book as well. This will not be a book that I will remember for years to come and think back to it being life-altering, but for a light, fun Christmas read that has an uplifting story, it's perfect.

This is the first of the Misty Harbor books that I read. Since then I have read a few more. They all stand alone fine, but it's fun to see the characters of one book show up as backdrop in another. It's a fun, Christmassy read. Evanick is good at creating likeable characters with chemistry between them. The storyline is not hokey and contrived, like a lot of romances. It isn't great literature or anything, but it's good for a person who just likes to read a love story.

This book is the follow up to Evanick's book, Catch of the Day. It's just as good, of not better than the first book. After reading this one, you won't be able to wait for her next book to hit the shelves. The characters were believable and very likeable. I found myself really rooting for Sydney. Richard is such a louse!I read this book during the summer, but I'll be pulling it out again to curl up wtih on a cold winter night!

I had so much fun reading this book. All the characters are so endearing (except Richard.) Evanick writes with a simple, honest wit that I found so refreshing, I kept laughting out loud! I am a sucker for a great romance with a happy ending, this book surprised me with more than one. I didn't realize this is the second book she has written with some of the same characters, I am on my way to buy "Catch of the Day"!