Holly

By: Jude Deveraux

Narrated by: Jennifer Wiltsie

The New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Summerhouse and James River series brings her signature “enchanting and exquisite” (BookPage) writing to this charming and tender yuletide tale of love and passion.

When Hollander Latham’s parents purchase Spring Hill—a beautiful North Carolina plantation—she’s thrilled that she can finally return to the gorgeous estate where she spent a memorable thirteenth summer. Now a successful architect, she fantasizes about reuniting with Spring Hill’s neighbor, the wealthy heir Laurence Beaumont, whom she fell in love with during that long-ago summer.

But as Christmas fast approaches, her plans for a romantic reconnection turn upside down with the arrival of Nick Taggert, a mysterious stranger who makes her laugh and tempts her with a surprising passion. One man can seduce her with fortune and privilege; the other can promise her the simple gift of love. And on a frost-covered Christmas night, Holly’s choice will unmask astonishing truths and hidden dangers that will forever change her charmed life and her vulnerable heart.©2003 Deveraux, Inc. All rights reserved; (P)2003 Simon and Schuster Inc. All rights reserved.

A beautiful novel by Jude Deveraux

I enjoyed this novel thoroughly as I do all Jude Deveraux novels. The Narrator did an excellent job. It was a nice story that kept my interest throughout.

Every Christmas since 2009

This story is magical. I listen the day before Christmas Eve while I prepare for Christmas. It has become a part of my tradition. My grand daughter was born a few hours shy of Christmas Eve and her name is Holly.

fun but not one fo Jude Deveraux's best...

What did you love best about Holly?

I love the mystery and discovery of legend and that Ms. Deveraux's leading woman are a bit average, but have great gumption. Holly had some fun banter and the idea of the hidden treasure was alluring enough for me to read this book.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The most interesting part was waiting to see how it would all play out. It was predictable in the fact girl gets guy, but the journey was fun, although not extraordinary.

What does Jennifer Wiltsie bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

I'm not sure she brought anything to the story, but she was pleasant enough to listen to.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No extreme reaction. i chuckled a bit, but it wasn't one of my favorite Jude Deveraux stories.

Any additional comments?

This isn't a book high on my list of Jude Deveraux recommendations. There was a lot more sex than substance in this book. There were fun moments, but more story would have been nice. The characters were a bit shallow and unsubstantial which is a change from my normal reaction to Ms. Deveraux's writings.

Great holiday read!

Would you consider the audio edition of Holly to be better than the print version?

I always enjoy having audible versions of great stories. I love this author's work and am glad to have it in audio version.

Cute story

The story is about a guy who loves a girl early on in the book and pursues her by being nice and showing true interest in what she likes. It was a good story. My favorite by Jude Deveraux so far.