Much like other women have experienced, successful songwriter Jenny Collins has had her heart broken. Only this time, her heartbreak came in the form of singer Caleb Green, and his betrayal with another woman was all over the magazine covers. Not wanting to spend another holiday alone even more than not wanting to return home, Jenny heads to Chesapeake Shores. While there, she starts to slowly remember why she used to love Chesapeake Shores, but when Caleb shows up there asking for her back, she has to figure out what her heart is trying to tell her more than ever.

A SEASIDE CHRISTMAS by Sherryl Woods is a perfect book to read on a beach or while sitting outside on a lazy day, whether it's during the holidays or not. The narration does explore very seriously the struggles of overcoming betrayal, learning how to forgive, and what really makes a family, but it also is full of humor, sweet smiles, and gorgeous descriptions. I love how within that, the story primarily focuses on Jenny and Caleb, but you do get occasional looks at what some of the other characters are thinking. It rounds the story nicely and helps paint a bigger picture.

Though this is part of a series, Woods puts in enough back ground information to keep you clued in. It gives you nice detail on some of the other characters' stories, and you don't feel lost or confused during it. However after reading it, I do want to go back to some of the previous novels and read what happens for myself, because it sounds so interesting and well tied in.

Overall, Woods has a way of sweeping you up in the story and feeling what the characters feel. I felt wrapped in not only the spirit of the season, but also the spirit of warmth and happiness that comes from reading a great book. A SEASIDE CHRISTMAS is not one to miss if you enjoy contemporary romance with holiday flavor.