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Christmas at Winterbourne: A Memoir in the Making Kindle Edition

by Jen Silver (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 55 ratings
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The Christmas festivities for the guests booked into Winterbourne House have all the goings-on of a traditional holiday. The only difference is that this guesthouse is run by lesbians, for lesbians.
When the guests arrive, tensions are already simmering between the house's owner Wilma (Wil) and very pregnant partner, Gabriella. Wil has a lot on her plate...ensuring the smooth running of the events, looking after all the guests, including her in-laws and business partners. What she hasn't planned for is a ghost from Christmas past.
Wil inherited Winterbourne from her adopted mother, Kim Russell, author of a series of successful lesbian novels. Most of the guests who stay, do so because they are fans of the author.
One guest, Sally Hunter, is on a mission to write Kim's official biography. She meets with resistance from the people at the house she tries to interview, stirring up memories from those who knew the reclusive writer well.
For a bit of extra spice to the festivities, add in an unexpected snowstorm, a disappearing guest, and an imminent birth. Join the guests and staff at Winterbourne for a Christmas you'll not soon forget.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M8PUZDV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Affinity Ebook Press NZ LTD; 1st edition (October 31, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 31, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 831 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 263 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 55 ratings

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Jen Silver

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Jen lives in West Yorkshire with her long-term partner whom she married in December 2014. Reading, writing, golf, archery, and interest in archaeological digs all form part of Jen’s everyday life. She has had 12 novels, 1 novella, and several short stories published by Affinity Rainbow Publications. 4 of the books are also in audio format. For the characters in Jen’s stories, life definitely begins at forty, and older, as they continue to discover and enjoy their appetites for adventure and romance.

Visit Jen's website at: https://jenjsilver.com

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Loek
5.0 out of 5 stars A joy to read and full of warmth!
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2016
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Winterbourne House is a popular retreat. It was a legacy from Kim. Together with Gaby, Wil runs this estate but there is trouble in paradise. A pregnant woman's mind don't work as usual, often they are very emotional and sometimes even paranoia. Wil doesn't know what she has done wrong, she felt abondonment by her partner and is desperate but help is at hand. There are even more problems and Wil has a very tough time of it. Surrounded by sad memories she keeps her feelings deep inside her but someone is poking around. The characters are incredible and unique. They all have their own personalities, strength and weaknesses. A mixture of very different women. Sharing a few days with those characters is pure joy. I loved the whole atmosphere, the warm kitchen, the log fires, the cozy setting. It all felt so real. A story of love, loss, secrets, humor, friendship, compassion and a caring community. Reading this book is like falling into a warm bed on a snowy day. It's excellent written with a lot of details and it will sweep you away. Jen Silver is a gifted writer, capable of producing tender stories with twists and turns that grip the readers. A perfect romance and just what I was looking for and a delightful read to put you in the Christmas mood. I highly recommend this book.
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Ps58
5.0 out of 5 stars One must embrace the past to fully live life.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2019
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Wil, Gaby and the memory of Kim begin the cast of characters you can't help but love. The story of Kim Russell begins to unfold by the story telling of those who loved her. All of this happens during the Christmas holiday at Winterboure. Jen Silver give exquisite details so you feel you are in this beautiful country reteat home. The cast of characters provide so many emotions I could not put the book down. The weaving of past story with present life was so brilliant done I fell in love with many characters. A loving holiday journey to a full life of love embraced.
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Velvet Lounger
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful English situation drama.
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2016
Wil and Gabby own a lesbian retreat, Winterbourne House, previous home of a famous lesbian author. This Christmas they have a full house of guests, friends and relations, as well as a baby due any day. While their extended family are there to enjoy the season and support Wil and Gabby, not all the guests have such innocent motives.

A nosy writer, a long lost lover and a disappearing girlfriend all make this an interesting tale of the interaction of a group of people over the festive season. It is a Christmas story, but not overly so, more an observational drama that happens to be set in the Christmas season.

All of the characters are well drawn and fleshed out. Although some take more centre stage than others, this is definitely not a tale about one couple; in fact the life of the author is as dominant as the current inhabitants. We have the tension of a woman who thinks she is being cheated on, the regrets of a lover who should have followed her heart, and the anguish of a partner abandoned. It is not all doom and gloom however, as we also have happily married and partnered couples whose gentle interactions show the give and take of long-term marriages. Oh and snowball flights and skinny-dipping to lighten the mood.

Jen Silver uses the house and the weather to great effect, making them an important part of the story. The feeling of warmth and cosy hospitality, despite the various stresses of supporting and providing for a large group, are central to the feel of the book, and this is decidedly a feel-good tale of good will and good intentions.

There are moments of romance, comedy, anguish and love. The group, predominantly women and lesbian, provides an interesting mix. And despite the number of characters, rooms and scenes Ms Silver does an excellent job of keeping it all clear in our minds without ever falling into the trap of the constant repetition of names; even the flashbacks are clear and well defined.
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BetsyH
5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful holiday read
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2019
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I wanted to read a well-written lesbian Christmas romance, and this novel filled the bill. The cast of characters drew me in as the women's stories are revealed during their Christmas visit to Winterbourne. The interplay between hosts and guests, as well as between couples, kept this reader's interest throughout. I did wonder about one seemingly dangling plot thread, but it was neatly woven into the fabric of the book by the end. I highly recommend.
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Mary Shafer
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Holiday Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2017
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An enjoyable holiday read to accompany me on my travels.
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Debbie
5.0 out of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed reading a good story where everyone interacted to make ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018
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It was a well written story that brought all the guests personalities into it as well as the owners lives.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading a good story where everyone interacted to make the best of all situations and was not just a "bedroom" story"
I would love to read more books, written with the same mix of integrating all personalities working together to make the best of some bad situations!
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Margaret
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book.
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2016
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I loved reading Christmas at Winterbourne. Excellent book. Excellent writing. Great to learn about Wil and Gaby. The lesser characters add a lot of depth and interest to this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I loved the descriptions of the setting
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2018
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I loved the descriptions of the setting, the food and the rituals around Christmas. The storyline was also very interesting. I loved everything about it.
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Dava
5.0 out of 5 stars How elegant!!
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2017
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How elegant!! How poignant. This is a beautiful introduction to the UK and wonderful characters. So glad I read this book.
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Beni Pardy
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful tender story with just the right amount of humour
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2017
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Although I've read all Jen Silver's books, having had a bit of a reading block, I bought this on a whim hoping to get reading again. I found the characters, not only the main characters of Wil and Gabriel, all had an important role to play and were very much the type of women I come across in my own group. Well perhaps not a famous actress, but you know hat I mean.

The storyline at first seems light, but you are certainly drawn into deeper undertones, which keep you turning the pages. The humour is just enough to keep the storyline comfortable without being ridiculous. It was certainly a story that kept me coming back to read it until I had finished the book and in my opinion is one of Jen Silver's best.
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