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Honeymoon for One by Rachel Bowdler: a Christmas romance!

 Honeymoon for One by Rachel Bowdler




Honeymoon for One is a sapphic (female/female relationship) Christmas romance novel. It follows our exhausted heroine Robin who failed to cancel her honeymoon after her fiancee was caught cheating and has to decide whether to go solo. Her intended honeymoon was a ski trip to Canada, something she has no interest in and was going ahead just to please her soon-to-be wife. After frustrating talks with her mother and dread slowly consuming her, Robin impulsively decides to go to Canada and seize the day!

Saying Robin is clumsy is a bit of an understatement. She reminds me of a golden retriever in human form. She is harmless and lovable and over time she has lost her independence and confidence. 

Neve is a ski instructor in the hotel Robin is staying in. She's grumpy and closed off, living day to day taking care of her husky Juniper and her grandfather Artie. 

After a rocky start to their acquaintanceship, the two get to know each other better as friends before slowly realising they're attracted to one another. 

Although the romantic plot is at the forefront, the individual development of each character is built upon throughout, including side characters like Nick (Neve's brother), Hazel and Artie. I honestly did not like Robin's mum. I found her to be really manipulative towards her daughters. I know this was a motivator for Robin but it was hard to read at points.

Overall, this was a wholesome and romantic read perfect for the lead-up to Christmas. It was refreshing to read a FF romance, especially one that focused on Christmas.

Thanks so much for the eARC, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

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