Reviewed by Danielle
![Setting for Eight, Dinner for Two (2019 Advent Calendar - Homemade for the Holidays) by [Thomas, B.G.]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/513qvSXIXpL.jpg)
TITLE: Setting for Eight, Dinner for Two
SERIES: 2019 Advent Calendar – Homemade for the Holidays
AUTHOR: B.G. Thomas
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 4731 KB
RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2019
BLURB:
To overcome the bad ending of a relationship, Charlie Brooks and a friend plan to decorate his home for the holidays—including elaborate table settings like those made by local ceramicist Tory Phillips. The pieces are exquisite, but Charlie’s on a budget. So Tory convinces him to take his classes and try his hand at making his own dishes for the dinner party Charlie dreams of hosting. As they work together, they grow closer, and the fantasy gathering feels less important than what’s happening between them. When the big day arrives, it might be more magical than Charlie ever imagined.
A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2019 Advent Calendar “Homemade for the Holidays.”
REVIEW:
I have to admit I really struggled getting into the story. I love this author’s work so for me it was an easy pick out of the calendar but it felt different when I started this story.
The beginning is very chaotic and it left me struggling to get a grip on the characters and what was happening. It really took me a bit to get into this. It is a bit much and should I say over the top at the start.
There is no denying the charming writing style from Mr Thomas and the love he has for his characters and you can sense that through out the complete story.
When the story started to focus more on Charlie and Tory I got more involved. I liked the way they drifted towards each other, the shyness the sweetness…it made my heart warm.
As always I love the little note inside character that this author brings around in his stories it makes me smile to see familiar names appear even for a second.
So overall I would say if you can get past the beginning you will fall into a very sweet love story between two lovely men. It brings you a wonderful warm holiday feeling and leaves you smiling at the end.
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Thank you for the warning. It’ll keep it in mind while reading.
Good to know!
I think some of these will have to wait until next Christmas.