Strictly Christmas Spirit by Helen Buckley #Review #SpotlightBook3

 

Here's a lovely seasonal story: Strictly Christmas Sprpit by Helen Buckley which was published by Choc Lit on October 26th.

From disco balls to Christmas baubles …

Ex-dancer Emily Williams turned her back on the sparkle of popular dancing show Strictly Dancing with Celebs to help those in need. Now the only dancing she does is teaching lonely pensioners to waltz, and the closest she gets to disco balls is making baubles with the homeless people in her Christmas crafts class.

She’s certainly not star-struck when Hollywood heart-throb Blake Harris is sent to her at short notice for community service, and has no desire to babysit the arrogant actor with his bad boy antics and selfish ways. Christmas might be a time for miracles, but Blake seems to be a lost cause.

But Emily’s reasons for abandoning her dancing passion means she understands the Hollywood wild child more than she’d like to admit. Could their time together, coupled with a dash of Christmas spirit, lead to a miracle change of heart for them both?

Book 3 in Helen's Spotlight series but they can all be read as standalone stories.

 My Thoughts

This tone of this story feels spot on for a festive read. It has real heart, with the emphasis on improving other people's lives and looking out for the more vulnerable and in need.  There is also real humour in the story so it never feels preachy. Emily's story turns out to be more complicated than first appeared and you begin to realise that she has more in common with the seemingly self-centred Blake than first appeared. 

    There is plenty of festive sparkle about the story. When the story opens, Emily is feeling stressed and over-worked. The last things she needs is to supervise a wayward, pampered Hollywood star. You soon realise that there is a connection between the two and understanding their pasts gives you sympathy for both. There are plenty of lively characters who come in to the centre which Emily manages. Some have serious backstories. Nevertheless, it is a light, gentle read which always entertains

In short: Fab-u-lous!

About the Author

Ever since I was little I wanted to be a writer, to turn daydreams into books. I'm fascinated by fame, in love with Happy Ever Afters, and enthralled by slow-burn romances. I squeeze in time to write around looking after my two sons.

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Thanks to Helen Buckley, Choc Lit and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour. 

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