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Saturday, 19 October 2024

πŸ‰ 2024/091 | HOLLY MARTIN - “ONE HUNDRED CHRISTMAS PROPOSALS” | 4★

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Synopsis

The eagerly anticipated follow-up to One Hundred Proposals.

If you thought Harry & Suzie’s life couldn't get anymore sweepingly romantic than Harry asking her to marry him at the end of One Hundred Proposals – think again

It’s Christmas in a snow-kissed London, and the.PerfectProposal.com have vowed to carry out one hundred proposals in December. No easy task at the best of times - made even more complicated by Harry & Suzie trying to plan their first Christmas and a visit from the dreaded in-laws. But one hundred deliciously Christmassy proposals later they find themselves asking if everything is still perfect in their own relationship….

Welcome back to the divinely warm world of One Hundred Proposals – with a sprinkling of pure, joyful, festive magic.

Have yourself a very merry Christmas indeed with Holly Martin’s Christmas novella.

 

Chapters In Total

Prologue

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-

Chapters

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6

Epilogue

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-

Pages

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-

 

Note(s)

·       100 Proposals #2

 

Destination

1.    Alnwick Castle

2.    Australia

3.    Bondi Beach

4.    Canada

5.    Cheshire

6.    China

7.    Disneyland

8.    England

9.    Hong Kong

10. Ice Rink, Hampton Court Palace

11. Iceland

12. Japan

13. Leicester Square

14. London

15. London Jewellery School

16. Mosaic Glass Studio

17. New Zealand

18. River Thames

19. Snowdon

20. St Dunstan in the East Church Garden

21. Tower Bridge

22. Tower of London

23. Trafalgar Square

24. Vegas

25. Westminster Bridge

 

Song(s)/Band(s)

1.    Prince – The Most Beautiful Girl In the World

2.    Beyonce – Single Ladies

3.    Bruno Mars – Marry Me

4.    Slades – Merry Christmas Everybody

5.    Chistina Perri – A Thousand Years

6.    Here Comes The Bride

 

Main Character(s)

Male

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Harry James Forbes

Female

:

Suzie McKenzie

 

Other Character(s)

Harry James Forbes

:

Chief IT

Suzie McKenzie

:

Chief Proposal

Sausage

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Harry and Suzie’s child

Steve

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Badger

Harry’s best friend

Suzie’s cousin

Jules’s boyfriend

Jules McKenzie

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Steve’s girlfriend

Bella McKenzie

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Jules’s daughter

Jake McKenzie

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Deceased

Died of Leukaemia

Suzie’s brother

George McKenzie

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Suzie’s father

Beryl McKenzie

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Suzie’s mother

Abigail

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Harry’s sister

Alexander

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Client

Cassandra

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Alexander’s girlfriend

Kelly

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Registrar

Marv

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Harry’s rugby friend

Lurch

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Harry’s rugby friend

 

Quote(s)

1.    ‘Have I told you today how much I love you?’

I smiled hugely. ‘You tell me every day, several times a day in fact.’

‘I only speak the truth.’

2.    He had been like this ever since he had proposed to me six months before.

3.    This was Jules’s coping mechanism. When things went wrong she made cake or she served cake.

4.    Firstly, the comment you made about me not wanting to marry you, couldn’t be more untrue. I do. I can’t wait to marry you. I want a big, all singing, all dancing with the full bells and whistles affair. I want the big white dress and the candles and flowers, I want the music and the dancing afterwards.

5.    I was turning into an emotional sap.

6.    I want this – I want to be that great dad who plays with his kids in the park, teaches them things and spoils them rotten. I’m going to be the dad that does all the feeds and the nappies and the late night drives to get our kid to sleep. We’re going to make mistakes, we’re going to cry and scream with tiredness and frustration, but we’re going to do this together and I cannot wait to travel this part of my life with you. We’re strong but we’re even stronger together and when either of us fall, the other will be there to pick each other up.

7.    And now they’re to gether and they’re happy, who are we to argue with the way that fate has brought them together. it sucks, it really does that your brother died, but we can’t change that. “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.”

8.    Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue

 

BOOK JOURNEY

Thoughts

(1)

I’m so glad that there is a second book of the series. I was hoping to see the wedding and the happily ever after!

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(2)

Aww! You guys have been together for six months! Yayyy!

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(4)

Awww… that’s so sweet!

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(5)

Are you pregnant?

 

Reading Experience

Aww! That’s what I’m talking about. Life after the One Hundred and One proposal, the wedding and, of course, the little addition to the family! But that’s not enough! I.WANT.MORE! If only I can read their story until they go back to the land of their Father.

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Why given only 4 stars, you asked me. I’m not sure. I feel that something is missing but I cannot pin it out.

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The part where I feel kinda sad is the part where Beryl said something hurtful towards Harry. I mean I understand that no one is good enough for her son and daughter but is that necessary to say something so hurtful and spiteful to her son-in-law and daughter-in-law? Argh. What if the situation is in the reverse, where your mother-in-law do that to you? This is sad.

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Anyway, once again, Congratulations to Harry and Suzie. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness.

 

Question(s)

1.    -

 

Three Most Important Concepts in This Book

1.    The determination to stay together in a relationship is very important.

 

Suitable For People Who

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Reading Start and End Dates

Start

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19.10.2024

End

:

19.10.2024

 

Total Reading Duration

4

Hours

36

Minutes

 

Reading Timeline [In Chapter(s)]

19.10.2024

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1

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6

 

Tags

Fiction; Contemporary; Romance; Christmas

 

Pace

·       Medium

 

Spiciness

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Rating

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Social Media

Goodreads

Instagram

 

Notes

Reading Experience

·       Plot and Content: The appeal of the storyline, the depth and interest of the content, and the relevance and accuracy of the information presented.

·    Language and Style: The fluidity and beauty of the writing, and whether the author’s style aligns with the reader's preferences and expectations.

·    Characterization and Development: The dimensionality and vividness of the characters, and whether their development feels deep and credible.

·     Pacing and Structure: The appropriateness of the pacing, the coherence of the structure, and whether the plot progresses smoothly.

·       Emotional Resonance: Whether the reader can connect with the emotions, themes, or viewpoints presented in the book.

·       Visual Presentation: The book’s design, including layout, font, illustrations, and cover design, and how these elements enhance the reading experience.

·       Personal Impact: The influence of the book on the reader’s thoughts, emotions, or life experiences.

·       Reading Comfort: The comfort of reading, considering factors like paper quality, book weight, and the reading environment.

 

 

Pace

·       Fast Pace: The plot progresses rapidly, with frequent events occurring, creating a sense of tension and urgency for the reader. Typically, these books have short paragraphs and chapters, with concise and brisk language, and frequent conflict and suspense. Examples include thrillers or action-adventure novels.

·       Medium Pace: The plot develops at a moderate speed, neither too rushed nor too slow. These books usually feature a balanced progression of story and character development, with a relatively even writing style. Many literary or commercial novels may have this pace.

·       Slow Pace: The plot advances slowly, often focusing on the characters' inner worlds, environmental descriptions, or nuanced emotional portrayals. These books typically have longer paragraphs and chapters, with a more complex writing style and a lot of information. Literary classics or works with intricate psychological depictions often exhibit a slow pace.

 

Spiciness

0 No Spiciness: Completely non-romantic and non-suggestive; suitable for all ages.

1 Very Mild: Occasional flirtation or light hints; very tame and appropriate for most readers.

2 Mild: Some romantic tension or innuendo; suitable for young adult readers but no explicit content.

3 Moderate: Noticeable romantic or sexual themes; suitable for mature readers with some emotional depth.

4 Spicy: Frequent and more explicit romantic or sexual content; intended for adult readers with significant emotional stakes.

5 Extremely Spicy: Highly explicit content with detailed sexual scenes or intense emotional drama; strictly for mature audiences.

 

Ratings

·       0.0: Unreadable or offensive.

·       0.5: Extremely poor; frustrating and unenjoyable.

·       1.0: Poorly written with little redeeming quality.

·       1.5: Very weak; minimal positives, mostly disappointing.

·       2.0: Some merits but overall disappointing.

·       2.5: Slightly above disappointing; some redeeming qualities.

·       3.0: Solid but flawed; enjoyable but forgettable.

·       3.5: Good; has engaging moments but still some flaws.

·       4.0: Very good; well worth reading with a few minor issues.

·       4.5: Excellent; impactful and nearly perfect, with just a few minor flaws.

·       5.0: Exceptional; a must-read that stays with you.

 

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