Book Review: The Christmas Book Flood by Roseanna M White

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What is this book about?

Iceland. December 1944. Tatiana Eliasdottir is looking forward to welcoming her niece Elea for Christmas. She’s determined to give the little girl a joyful holiday and take her mind off troubles at home. Soon, however, the publishing house where Tatiana works is flooded with orders thanks to the first issue of a seasonal book catalog. With the war causing so many shortages, Icelanders are eager to give their loved ones something that isn’t rationed, and books are the perfect solution to their dilemma.

Anders Johannsson is an editor who shares Tatiana’s love for stories. While he wishes to know her better, he’s never dared pursue more than friendship. They are first and foremost colleagues. But when Tatiana’s attempts to cheer Elea fail, Tatiana recruits him to help, a plea he can’t refuse. He is, after all, not only an editor but a beloved children’s book author and devoted uncle to his adoring nieces and nephews.

As the two creatively bring Icelandic Christmas traditions to life for Elea and frantically work to meet the demands of the publisher’s holiday rush, Tatiana finds herself increasingly drawn to kind, thoughtful Anders. But if a love is to grow between them, she will need to reveal her closely held secret: she is the mysterious author of a popular new novel . . . and Anders is her editor.

My review:

Oh my goodness! I just adored this novella! It was a wonderfully sweet romance at a beautiful time of year. As someone who has fond memories of catalog ordering, I really enjoyed the historical aspect of the seasonal book catalog. I absolutely loved the interactions between Anders and Tatiana as they discovered their feelings for each other.

What I enjoyed most about this book: 

All of it!

What I didn’t like about this book:

Nothing

Would I recommend this book to others? Definitely. Wonderful characters, fairy-tale romance, and perfect historical/geographic setting. This is a standalone story.

Where can I learn more about this author and their books?

Roseanna M White, author website

-Loraine Nunley

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