One Hundred Christmas Proposals

Ahhhh what a wonderfully romantic, funny read, perfect for any time if year, but even better with Christmas approaching. I loved it. It had the perfect festive feel to it. Infact I am humming Christmas carols as I am writing this.

If you haven't read One Hundred Proposals yet then I really recommend you do before reading this novella, as it takes up where the first book left off. I love Harry and Suzie. They are a gorgeous couple, so in love and unable to keep their hands off eachother (oh, I remember those days, many moons ago). I will keep this brief as I don't want to spoil the storyline for you.....but we rejoin Harry and Suzie in the lead up to Christmas. They are madly in love and the world looks good. The only frustration appears to be Harrys reluctance to set a date and walk up the aisle, much to Suzie's dismay. Their business is booming, and Harry has come up with an idea to offer a one hundred Christmas proposal service to clients.

As with the first book, we get to hear some of the proposal ideas and they are so beautifully romantic. I would love it to happen to me one day (well a girl can dream can't they!!!). We read about proposals on the Thames, whilst ice skating and other such settings. However the biggest proposal they are working is for a client who really wants to push the boat about and propose on New Year's Eve. It melted my heart reading about the plans, but there could be more to it than meets the eye........

We once again meet Suzie's close friends Jules and Badger. They are still together and very happy. I love these two. They paint a picture of love, but in a more routine day to day way.

We are introduced to Suzie's parents who are flying over from Australia for Christmas and New Year. I would quite willingly have punched her Mum at times in the story. What an obnoxious and rude woman! The opposite of her husband who is adorable. This also causes a potential problem when they want to see their grandchild. If you didnt know. Jules was married to their son (Suzie's brother) until he passed away a couple of years ago. They had a child together. Badger was their sons close friend and so it's all very complicated. But as a reader I can see how happy they are, and how lovely they are and so want them to be happy. They didnt set out to hurt anyone, and can't help that they fell in love.

Whilst it is obvious that Suzie and Harry are still crazy in love with each other Harry is acting a bit strangely which leads to some tension between the couple. And events occur which will change their relationship forever. There is so much pressure to have a 'perfect' family Christmas Day that I really enjoyed reading about theirs. It sounded wonderful to me. Perhaps I will get curry on Christmas Eve this year and just reheat it and slob out in front of the tv on Christmas Day. I wonder how many that would upset!!!

This is the third time I have picked up work by Holly Martin, and as with the previous two occasions I am not disappointed. It is beautifully written with such thought wnd feeling that comes through and brings the world and the proposals to life. It is filled with love and romance and it is a feel good read. I loved it and felt totally festive after the final page. I could just imagine One Hundred Proposals and this being snapped up and made into a film for the big screen, it would be wonderful viewing, particularly around valentines day.

I also just wanted to mention the cover...it is gorgeous! Carina have a knack of coming up with eye catching covers and this one is wonderful.

Harry and Suzie are back in this follow up to 100 Proposals. This time around the happy couple are tasked with finding 100 romantic spots to propose in London….in December. Not an easy task for the pair, who are already worked up about an upcoming in-law visit. The stress continues to build and Harry and Suzie find themselves questioning their own happiness.

A delightful, frothy confection sure to soothe away the readers stress during the holiday season.

Review: One Hundred Christmas Proposals by Holly Martin (4/5)

The eagerly anticipated follow-up to One Hundred Proposals.

If you thought Harry & Suzie’s life couldn't get anymore sweepingly romantic than Harry asking her to marry him at the end of One Hundred Proposals – think again!

It’s Christmas in a snow-kissed London, and the.PerfectProposal.com have vowed to carry out one hundred proposals in December. No easy task at the best of times - made even more complicated by Harry & Suzie trying to plan their first Christmas and a visit from the dreaded in-laws. But one hundred deliciously Christmassy proposals later they find themselves asking if everything is still perfect in their own relationship….

Welcome back to the divinely warm world of One Hundred Proposals – with a sprinkling of pure, joyful, festive magic.

Have yourself a very merry Christmas indeed with Holly Martin’s Christmas novella.

When I reached the end of One Hundred Proposals I was left wanting more. I wasn't ready to leave the world of Harry and Suzie behind, so when I heard about One Hundred Christmas Proposals I couldn't wait to read it and I am thrilled to be part of the blog tour. I am also mentioned in the Acknowledgements section of the book which is amazing. At just six chapters, it's a really short read. Holly has been super busy writing this year so we are incredibly lucky to be given this little Christmas treat, and what a treat it is.

You really do need to have read One Hundred Proposals to fully appreciate this book. It could perhaps work as a standalone yet knowing the characters, and how they got to where they are now just makes the story all the more enjoyable. Harry and Suzie are perfect for each other. Now they are engaged however I was worried. Part of the enjoyment from the romance in One Hundred Proposals, and other books like it, is always the thrill of the chase, and the will they/won't they scenarios. The characters overcoming the obstacles in their way to find their happy ever after. I didn't therefore just want the book to be Harry and Suzie being all lovey dovey, I wanted there to be a little bit of tension, perhaps a few secrets and again, some hurdles before we reached the ending and luckily we got that here.

Suzie is eager to get married and wants to set a date yet Harry appears a little reluctant to do so. In the beginning he is also hiding something from Suzie which has her worrying he might be up to no good. Then there are some jaw dropping developments partway through the book, and it is huge. Say no more... Add into the mix her parents who still don't know their daughter in law has found a new love and there's so much going on in such a short space of time. Only a talented author can actually make a novella almost as good as a full length novel, Holly is a fantastic author who never fails to enthrall me with the stories she creates and she is more than capable of making a novella just as good as a novel. From the first page I was hooked, and had this read in one sitting.

Once again Holly has come up with some brilliant ideas for proposals, and some people will recognise the names of some of the people being proposed to! It's such a nice touch and as Holly is very involved in the blogging world it's fantastic that she adds stuff like this to her books. The Christmas element is also brilliant and definitely got me in the mood for the upcoming festivities. Waking up on Christmas morning is always a magical feeling and I love how that was the case here for Suzie and Harry. There's so much more I want to say about the book but it's hard to review novellas because they are so short. This is though the perfect Christmas read, and the perfect sequel to what was one of my favourite books of the year. Suzie and Harry's story is still not complete, and there's so much to still explore with these two characters that I hope Holly returns to them in the future, either with a novel or another short. Either way I'm once again thinking about these two characters nonstop and really want to read about what's going to happen to them next.

One Hundred Christmas Proposals, Holly Martin Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews I loved  One Hundred Proposals and was wary of this follow up. So often I find the magic has gone, the couple are together and really the story is over, and I’m disappointed, but...not here! Its another funny, magical read, full of fascinating, imaginative proposals. Holly makes it all feel so real, I can “see” the settings. I read Kat and Stone Bastions series recently, where there’s an events company which do incredible, unusual parties and innovative cakes, and there’s a similarity in that both books are able to take me out of the real world, and into one they’ve created. That what I want from a read, to lose myself for a few hours. Harry is just so adorable, so deeply in love with Suzie and I was so happy when it finally worked out for him. Now its December, they’ve been together for six ( I think) months and Suzie wants to talk about their wedding – but Harry seems reluctant to get into dates and details, only talking in the abstract. The December proposals are keeping them busy, and once again they sound so perfect, and I love Harry’s blogs about them. Snow on Christmas day – I’d love that, somehow it never seems right to have bright, sunny days or grey, rainy ones – it needs to be bright, crisp snow! I wish...happens every now and then :-) Its not hard to work out what's going on, but that doesn’t spoil it, it’s like being a participant in the secret. Suzie's mum is a real horror story, but her dad is lovely and even her mum seems to get into the Christmas spirit eventually. Stars: Five, its a great read once again, and perfect for Christmas reading.
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And Holly Martin did it again! I haven’t read 100 Proposals #1 (shame on me!), but that didn’t stop me from enjoying this festive read. I absolutely adore Ms. Martin’s unique style of writing and this novella was truly such a delightful read.

Suzie and Harry are together for what seems like an eternity. They run a successful business, providing help with marriage proposals. Their love for each other knows no limits. But Suzie starts having second thoughts. The big proposal seems very far away, and seems like Harry is having some secrets. He starts disappearing and making some secret phone calls. Is he having an affair?

Suzie and Harry’s story is very romantic and beautiful, for a hopeless romantic like me it was just perfect. They love each other very much, but there is trouble even in paradise. Can Harry keep Suzie’s love while keeping secrets from her?

With Christmas around the corner, people, especially the ones hopelessly in love, plan popping up the big question to their partners. And OneHundredProposals.com is there to help them. There are many Christmas themed proposals that will restore your faith in love, if you’ve ever lost it. Each proposal is so unique, and so full of love. Nothing is more important than the sparkles in your loved one’s eyes when they are looking at you and see the person who want’s to spend the lifetime with them.

One character I didn’t like, was Suzie’s mother. The woman suffers because she has lost her son, and is emotionally shattered, but that doesn’t give her right to treat people around her like that. And why is everyone so afraid of her?

Love, hate, Christmas and magic. This adorable festive read has it all. Adorable characters, unique romantic proposals, and lots of happy endings. Holly Martin did it again. Totally recommended for every time of the year, not just Christmas. Enjoy!

My rating: 9/10

A really enjoyable Christmassy read that is well worth the money. It did not take me long to read as I really got glued to the storyline. I really enjoyed the writing, the author had made a great job of making the novel something really light-hearted and festive. I know this book is the second in the series but to be honest it does really well as a standalone.

I love this author, and I loved her book One Hundred Proposals, and was really looking forward to reading the sequel. She didn't disappoint! You have to read One Hundred Proposals first as it introduces us to all of the characters and their story.
Being able to catch up with the characters I fell in love with was like switching on my TV and seeing my favourite characters back in my favourite show. And even though, I must admit, I caught on pretty quickly to what was going to happen, it certainly didn't disappoint me in any way. A must read for fans of this author, and a must read for fans of simple love stories with a twist!

A delicious Christmas-themed follow-up to One Hundred Proposals, which was my favourite chick lit novel this year. For a novella it was just the right length, with just enough happening. Even though I guessed pretty much from the start what Harry's Christmas present was going to be, I didn't care, although I wanted to see if I was right. I wanted to smack Suzie's mother, though, and her dad was very astute. Having to hide Badger in the pantry made me laugh, as I'm sure we've all been there for various reasons (not in the pantry!) There are a couple of big pieces of news too which only add to the general glow of this quick little read. Would definitely recommend. 4.5 stars from me. Look forward to the next book

It's Christmas in snowy London, and PerfectProposal.com (Harry and Suze's business) have promised to carry out one hundred proposals over the Christmas period. This is a difficult task, made even more tricky by Suze's parents visiting and Harry and Suze trying to organise their own wedding. As things start to pile up, and Harry begins acting suspiciously, Suze is left wondering if everything is perfect in their relationship after all.

I really enjoyed this book. I was a little disappointed that it's a novella, rather than a full length book, as I felt it definitely could have been a full length book. As a result, everything felt a little rushed and stuff wasn't expanded on as much as I would have liked. As a result of this, when Harry begins acting suspiciously, there wasn't enough time for much speculation and I guessed almost immediately what he was up to. That aside, taken as a novella, this really is very enjoyable. I'm glad that Harry and Suze's story got expanded on, as I felt it definitely needed to be at the end of "One Hundred Proposals". This was a great sequel to the first book, and hopefully not the conclusion, as there is definitely more of the story to tell in my opinion. I wouldn't have said this book is as good as the first one, but it was lovely reading how Harry and Suze's relationship had developed and how in love they were. The Christmas theme of it worked well too, and didn't feel in any way contrived. Really my only wish about this book is that it was a full length novel, but I would still recommend it.

Having really enjoyed One Hundred Proposals I was looking forward to reading this. I would definitely read that first if you haven't. It was lovely to catch up with Harry and Suze and I enjoy reading some more fantastic ways to propose to your loved ones. Short and sweet perfect read to pick up when you have some spare minutes during the festive season. Hope this is not the last we have seen of this pair.

This is a really cute follow up to One Hundred Proposals which I haven't read but it didn't really bother me as there was enough in the story to get the drift if you'd read the blurb for the first one.

Six months down the track Harry and Suzie are still madly in love, lust and still romantically attached to the whole proposals thing. Why else would they be doing another hundred proposals in December.

We get a taste of some of those proposals as Harry blogs about them. But the real story is in how Harry and Suzie's relationship is developing. Suzie is worried because after all the excitement of the proposal and engagement, Harry is a bit hard to pin down on the actual wedding thing. They may have bitten off a bit more than they can chew with this 100 Christmas proposals because Harry is running around like a mad chook, unwilling to commit himself to anything until the festive season is over.

I didn't meet Suzie's parents in the first book but the abject terror in the reactions of everyone concerned when Harry announces they are coming for the New Year suggest the mother from Hell...so we have that thrown into the mix along with Suzie's sister-in-law and her relationship.

This wasn't a long read and is very sweet with a well drawn cast of characters. I did have trouble visualizing everyone but that may be because it was done thoroughly in the first book...but their characters shone.