Heiress Caroline Dixon is a hot mess. Her life and alcoholic antics provide plenty of fodder for the tabloids, but also hide a troubled and vulnerable young woman. Two people from her past are sufficiently concerned by what they read to reach out to her and help her in recovery.

I like Lorna Landvik's writing. What I remember most about the books by her that I've read is the way she draws her characters. They are unique and colorful, and find themselves in outrageous situations, yet behave normally.

This novel is a bit of a departure because it's written in an epistolary format, and as a result it takes a while to figure out how these characters interact with one another. Eventually, however, Landvik gives us all the puzzle pieces and we are able to fit them together. I knew there would be a romance but it wasn't what I initially (or secondly) expected.

This is a nice, fast, holiday read that reminds us to be kinder to one another.
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Wonderful. Some of my favorite Lorna Landvik. Told in letters and emails. Heiress gone wild finds a new life. ( )

When I checked this book out, I had no idea it was oneo f those annoying books told through correspondence (letters, emails, etc). I'm not a fan...I always feel like I'm missing part of the story. Despite the format, it's a cute story about finding yourself. ( )

I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this book, because when I first opened it I noticed that it was compiled of letters, emails, magazine articles, and invitations only. This is my first experience with this type of book, and maybe it is just the madness of the holiday season, but I found that I really enjoyed it. I am also pleased to share that my entire book club liked this book also.

Caro Dixon is a young starlett, who like so many of her peers finds herself living the party lifestyle and not really caring about those that get in her way. She just wants to know when the next mind-numbing experience will be so she won't miss it. Unfortunately for Caro, a writer from a gossip magazine happens to find out about every mistake she makes in the world and adds a spin to it that keeps readers intrigued.

When things have finally gone too far, Caro finds herself in a rehabilitation clinic hoping to change her ways. She reaches out to people from her past as she makes amends to as many individuals as possible. She is thankful when she finds that she can confide in her former nanny Astrid, and Cyril who owns a dude ranch where she spent time at as a young girl. Cyril and Astrid don't condemn Caro for her recent mistakes, but only remember her as the young, innocent girl that they both cared for. When things become a little rocky after Caro leaves the clinic, and it appears that she may give in to her weaknesses once again, Cyril decides to invite both her and Astrid to his ranch to spend Christmas.

Even though this book consisted of correspondence you can feel the love and strength that Cyril and Astrid both provided. The Christmas that they spend together was really a magical time that brought the most unusual people together. There were a couple of other surprises in this book that I won't reveal, but I will say that this was a very quick and enjoyable Holiday book. I have come to not expect a lot out of Holiday books, but this one kept me engaged and it only took me a couple of days to read, so in the Holiday genre I definitely recommend it. ( )

I have read all of Lorna Landvik's books and this is the least interesting of them - not nearly as fun as "Angry Women Eating BonBons".
In tis book all of the action takes place in the form of e-mails and a few newspaper articles - so all activity takes place before it is recorded. It is about a rich heiress who decides to stop drinking and step out of the limelight. characters are not very well developed. ( )