tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post5820428508200414675..comments2024-03-27T06:00:32.186-04:00Comments on Girl Plus Books: Review: Welcome Home for Christmas by Annie RainsTanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-37155134210873850332016-11-14T13:24:42.792-05:002016-11-14T13:24:42.792-05:00I don't usually seek out holiday reads but thi...I don't usually seek out holiday reads but this one happened to pop up. And since I enjoyed the rest of the series it made sense. :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-37739004823746607662016-11-12T15:38:43.401-05:002016-11-12T15:38:43.401-05:00Sounds cute. I always mean to read some sweet Chri...Sounds cute. I always mean to read some sweet Christmas romances every year and fail because my TBR is killing me. So maybe this year I'll actually read some!BrittanyLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10645210938042967995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-58317140611113330682016-11-12T05:51:20.527-05:002016-11-12T05:51:20.527-05:00I don't typically seek out holiday-themed book...I don't typically seek out holiday-themed books but I've been reading this series since the first book so it was kind of a no-brainer. :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-12008911798919625842016-11-11T12:29:42.534-05:002016-11-11T12:29:42.534-05:00I don't mind a holiday theme but it has to be ...I don't mind a holiday theme but it has to be right--because I am a huge Christmas person so, you gotta do Christmas right, ya know?! I don't know that this book is for me but it does sound fairly decent, just maybe not enough.Jazmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14218708787382167027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-67932379751226837212016-11-10T12:57:25.151-05:002016-11-10T12:57:25.151-05:00I totally agree that, to a certain extent, many of...I totally agree that, to a certain extent, many of us want to live up to family expectations. Within reason. I feel like that's just part of the growing up process as we mature and work our way into adulthood and real independence. But I did feel that it was kind of overdone in Allison's case. It seemed she was far beyond the age where those expectations would carry so much weight. Maybe there's a small part that will always want that parental approval but this but even so, this seemed to go above and beyond that. Just my take on it. :) Then again, I always tended to go my own way even as a teen/young adult. Never defiant or disrespectful (ever!) but I knew my own mind and what I wanted and what was best for me. I guess I kind of quietly did my own thing. :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-19446673082455422052016-11-09T07:57:29.051-05:002016-11-09T07:57:29.051-05:00I can totally understand where your irritations li...I can totally understand where your irritations lie with this story and Allison's need to live up to her mother's expectations. You would think that at some point people would grow out of this phase and realize they are free to make their own choices. I will say though, it is easier said than done, not even just where moms are concerned. I can totally see where Allison is coming from because I'm going through similar experiences right now and ESPECIALLY when it comes to dating and being hounded about things of that nature and it is so frustrating! But I feel like there's a part of us that wants to live up to our families's expectations, as much as we say we don't care.<br />Is it weird if I say the cover of this book has me wishing Hallmark christmas movies were out? It reminds me of the book version of a Hallmark romance movie around the holidays! my favorite!<br />great review Tanya!<br />Emily @ www.rabbitholereviews.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00923570666680506256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-87528092080821065282016-11-08T08:26:32.823-05:002016-11-08T08:26:32.823-05:00I hadn't thought of it before but you are so r...I hadn't thought of it before but you are so right, Lauren! This actually would make a perfect Hallmark holiday movie! :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-62118530833829711132016-11-08T08:25:38.816-05:002016-11-08T08:25:38.816-05:00LOL Allison could be that but she was still a grea...LOL Allison could be that but she was still a great character. Thanks Aleen!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-34636358949592321842016-11-07T22:59:44.540-05:002016-11-07T22:59:44.540-05:00I read a couple holiday themed books last year, bu...I read a couple holiday themed books last year, but nothing this year yet. I do have one or two to check out though - they can be fun!<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed this read. The premise sounds fun; like a holiday Hallmark film. I do think Allison listening too much to her mom about her relationships would annoy me a bit too though.<br /><br />-LaurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-14371460405049803562016-11-07T19:43:39.641-05:002016-11-07T19:43:39.641-05:00You gotta love those frustrating heroines lol Grea...You gotta love those frustrating heroines lol Great review!~AleenAleen ~ Lampshade Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992681803294866098noreply@blogger.com