• Love, Holly

  • A Novel
  • By: Emily Stone
  • Narrated by: Heather Long
  • Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (92 ratings)

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Love, Holly

By: Emily Stone
Narrated by: Heather Long
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Publisher's summary

A young woman tries to heal a rift in her elderly pen pal’s family in time for Christmas, all while falling in love—and maybe even reuniting with her own family—in this dazzling romance from the author of Always, in December and One Last Gift

Sometimes it takes a stranger to bring you back to yourself.

Ever since a car accident tore her family apart, Holly has been part of a lonely-hearts holiday letter-writing club. Each December, she writes to a stranger who is also spending Christmas alone, and receives a letter from another lonely person in return.

Usually, the letters go unanswered. That’s the point—the letters are anonymous, and the senders write whatever is in their heart. But this year, the letter Holly receives is different; not only is the letter full of a grief she knows all too well, but its writer, Emma, mentions a place that Holly has visited. When she realizes that she might actually be able to find the letter’s author, Holly becomes determined to reunite Emma with the estranged grandson, Jack, with whom Emma is desperate to reconnect.

When Holly finally tracks him down, she remembers that she’s met Jack once before . . . and the connection was electric. The spark between the two of them is still there—until a misunderstanding risks their burgeoning romance and his strained relationship with Emma, too. But Holly is determined; if she can fix Emma’s family, she might also be able to fix her own. Though as it turns out, Holly might have less time to put things right than she thought.

©2023 Emily Stone (P)2023 Random House Audio
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  • Categories: Romance

Critic reviews

"Heather Long shows listeners the complexity of blame and forgiveness in a compelling Christmas-themed audio.... The highlight of Long's narration is its incremental changes in perception: Holly's slightly scattered, impulsive personality is revealed in an ever-shifting light. Long gives listeners an audiobook that is life changing in its reflections on family relationships." (AudioFIle)

“A gorgeous, festive, romantic read . . . highly recommend!” —Sophie Cousens, New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year and Before I Do

“This is a well-written, heartbreaking novel at times, that gets you emotionally involved. Make sure to have tissues handy.” Red Carpet Crash

“A funny, heartwarming romance.” Reviewed

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Destiny.. do you believe?

From start to finish, i was hooked.. Never wanted this to end! I’m in Love with all of Emily Stones books! Heather Long is amazing with her wonderful voice, so perfect for Holly! I always look for books that she narrates.
This one will make you believe in destiny!

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I could not stop listening! Heart warming

Emily Stone is one of my favorite authors and Heather Long is the best narrator. This is the power duo, when I need a good audio book, these are the ones to turn too! This book brought so many emotions from happy, sad, heartbreak to hopefulness! I highly recommend this audio book!

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Lovely holiday themed story with so much heart

I loved this story. I highly
Recommend. I connected with the characters instantly, It’s a lovely story of love, friendship, loss and the struggles life presents to every one of us. I I also do not believe in fate and maybe that’s part of the reason I enjoyed this so much. Because clearly, that notion was laughing in our face.

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Beautiful, Tragic, Wonderful

This book had me all in from the beginning! The beginning made my heart drop, the end had me sobbing, and all of the in-between had me enthralled. Highly recommend.

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Full circle

I Loved everything about this story and the performance. A beautifully Heartwarming novel for Christmas.

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My favorite Emily Stone book so far

I’ve read most of Emily stones, holiday books, and this one is so far my favorite. 4.5/5

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I liked it!

This was a good solid read and I will check out more books by the Author.

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Wow!

That was an amazing story…. It kept me on my toes and touched my heart.

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Not just for Christmas

This was a sweet story, love, grief, family. I really enjoyed this story. It had Christmas undertones but not super Christmas-y at all

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Loved it!

Couldn’t stop, I listened to it in less than 24 hours. Brought me to tears a few times. I loved the growth and change that occurred in the characters.

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