One Christmas Morning, Rachel Greenlaw
One Christmas Morning, Rachel Greenlaw
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One Christmas Morning
A Novel

Author: Rachel Greenlaw

Narrator: Ashley Tucker

Unabridged: 10 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 10/17/2023


Synopsis

For fans of The Midnight Library and One Day in December who love a dash of Dickensian magic, One Christmas Morning is a heartwarming debut novel about a woman’s self-discovery, the strength found in friendship, and the promise of second chances.Eva has spent the past three years burying herself in her work, trying to forget the heartbreaking events of the Christmas that ripped her world apart. This year, the last thing she wants is to attend her friend’s weekend-long Christmas party. But at her husband James’ insistence, here they are.When Eva—overwhelmed by bittersweet memories—tries to sneak back to London in the middle of the night, she is visited by the ghost of her beloved grandmother. Gran tells Eva that if she doesn’t face her fears head-on and stop shutting out her loved ones, she risks losing them all forever.When Eva wakes on Christmas morning, she finds herself living not her own life, but that of her hardworking assistant, Diana, whose overflowing inbox isn’t the only secret she’s been keeping. The next day, she wakes on Christmas morning again, this time in the body of her best friend’s little sister. As Eva lives the same day again and again through the perspectives of her friends, she is offered a glimpse into the lives of those she has been pushing away. With each Christmas Day comes a new lesson—and an insight into the secrets and struggles her loved ones have been hiding. To move forward, Eva must let go of the past. But is it too late to fix her future?

About Rachel Greenlaw

Rachel Greenlaw is the author of One Christmas Morning. She grew up in North Cornwall, surrounded by wild moorland. She studied English with creative writing at Falmouth University before moving to an island in the middle of the Atlantic, where she lives with her husband and two children.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Terrie on December 14, 2023

One Christmas Morning by Rachel Greenlaw is a Holiday and Romance Fiction Story with Magical Realism! I'm torn about One Christmas Morning... At first I thought it was because I wasn't in the mood for a Christmas story several months early, until I realize this doesn't feel fun and festive like Holida......more

Goodreads review by Shelley's Book Nook on December 20, 2023

My Reviews Can Also Be Found On: The Storygraph and The Book Review Crew Blog This isn't your typical Christmas story but, I enjoyed it very much nonetheless. It was gut-wrenchingly sad and I love books that make me feel something. I didn't mind a sad holiday tale because Christmas isn't a magical ti......more

Goodreads review by Rosh on August 17, 2023

In a Nutshell:'Groundhog Day' meets 'A Christmas Carol.' Not as light-hearted or heartwarming as you would expect from the theme. But if you are looking for a more emotionally intense book, this will work well. Story Synopsis: Thirty-two-year-old Eva's life has been all about her new business since t......more

Goodreads review by Melissa (Always Behind) on November 06, 2023

If you are looking for an uplifting fun Christmas book this is not it. Sad and depressing throughout with only a glimmer of hope at the end which came way too late. Eva is married to James and is intensely focused in getting her boutique store completed and ready for launch. She does this to the de......more

Goodreads review by Bonnie on August 26, 2023

Eva is completely consumed with the expansion of her business, so much so that she's neglected every other aspect of her life and is causing pain for others. It's up to her Gran to make her see reason. But Gran has passed away, hasn't she? This novel reminded me of a mashup of two movies: Groundhog D......more