Christmas at Harrington's

 

I believe I got Christmas at Harrington's from the free library earlier this year. I knew I was saving it for Christmas time. One of the best parts is that the story was to the point but still held tender hearted moments. I actually miss books being around this length, not every book needs to be a five hundred page plus beast filled with non needed fluff. 

Lena is eager for a new start after being released from prison for a crime she did not commit. Trusting the advocate to have set her up with a chance at a new life Lena blindly gets on a bus and finds herself in a small town where she hopes to forget her past. 

The story is complete and leaves a feel good on your heart. It does have a plot but not much fluff and despite their being several characters I felt like I got to know all of them. A delightful Christmas story and I see why it is a classic. 

The Senator's Wife

 

I really do not know why I stick with books I do not like but for some reason I managed to read all of The Senator's Wife.

Sloane is worried about her his replacement surgery and how the foundation she runs will cope without her to be at the helm. Her husband, a powerful senator, suggests a home aide who can help her with her recovery and working with the foundation while she recovers for six weeks. All is going well until Sloane just does not get better, instead she continues to get worse. 

A great premise and for a bit I was thrown off who the cuprite was but the majority of the book was fluff that did not move the story forward. The last handful of chapters was where the suspense kicked in and when things got interesting. 

The Spare Room

 

I have no clue what I was thinking when I stuck with The Spare Room. Interesting concept but horrible execution. 

Kelly needs an escape from her relationship after having a fight with her fiancé. Luckily for her a friend from high school has rekindled their friendship and invites her to join her and her husband at their mansion. Soon Kelly and her cat arrive at the mansion and it is like a dream. Having to quarantine is a not fun but being able to do it in a mansion with a pool, library, and wine cellar makes it a bit more bearable. All is not as it seems though and suddenly Kelly finds herself trapped in a mansion with two people she cannot trust and if she it not careful she will disappear just like their last houseguest. 

Great premise, a pandemic and a loves spat forcing someone to stay with essentially strangers. I am not really why this was marketed as thriller since the thriller part was non existent for most of the story except for the last handful of chapters. The characters were consistent with their personality  and their faults but I found I did not like any of them at all nor do I care about them. All in all was a boring read for me with constant parts repeating and a highly unbelievable ending.