A beautifully crafted, poignant, & ultimately uplifting story that explores themes of grief, hope, unexpected connections, & the enduring power of friendship.

The writing style is warm & evocative, drawing the reader into the emotional landscape of the story. Samantha handles the sensitive subject of loss with compassion & tenderness, avoiding melodrama while still allowing the full weight of the characters' emotions to resonate.

A profound exploration of how we cope with absence & how new relationships can help us move forward without forgetting those we've lost. It reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always the possibility of light, new connections, & the chance to embrace a future we never anticipated. Readers looking for a truly heartwarming & emotionally satisfying read will find much to love in this touching novel. Another one of Samantha's books that will stay with me long after I've finished it!

Oh this book will pull at your heartstrings.
Two lonely hearts spending Christmas without their loved ones.
Lili Taylor and Dylan Davis meet through the most sereal way.
Remaining there for each other through good and bad time.
Will the relationship flow into something more.
I captured so much love companionship throughout this book that is so special.
Will you stay another day is so unique in a lot of ways.
Found it very hard to put down.

I must say I love Samantha’s books. I’ve never been disappointed with any of them, and this one is no exception.

This story is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. I dived straight in without reading the blurb for this one and literally could not put it down as I began to find out Lili and Em’s stories. The author is very emotive in her writing, you feel for these characters, their losses, their difficulties, but also their love and their smiles as they navigate life.

There is always such a poignant meaning to these books, this one being living your life when you have lost someone very close to you.

The characters are all well developed and you really do want to get behind them and champion their determination to move on.

I don’t want to give anything away, but I loved the idea of what Lili does on a Sunday afternoon, this was really moving and an eye opener for me. It got me thinking deeply and truly understanding how inspiring what she does, is! Cryptic I know, but you need to read it to understand.

There is a wonderful sense of community throughout and the unlikely friendships between generations is something I love to see. Oh and I must mention Bobbin the robin, such an integral and important part of the story, again you need to read it to find out all about her!

The ending is perfect, I couldn’t have thought of a better way for it to end.

All in all another wonderful, memorable, meaningful book from Samantha which will stay in your thoughts long after you have put it down.

This was such a special book. Most of the characters in the book was grieving lost loved ones. The characters are quirky and so very likable. There’s a bit of humor too. It’s a lovely heartwarming story set at Christmas time. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.