A Holland Kiss

This is a charming story about Lily, a resident of small town Holland, Indiana, and her quest to save Holland’s huge landmark Dutch and Tulip statues from being sold. I especially like how each chapter begins with an imagining of what the pair of statues might be saying to one another, about events unfolding in the plot, as well as about Dutch’s hungering for a kiss and Tulip’s wanting her flowers. The plot follows the statues’ imminent sale, which would deprive Holland of its most famous landmark, underneath which many couples have kissed and married. Lily feels passionate about keeping the statues in Holland, but a council member has another idea. The story follows Lily’s work gaining the public’s support and raising money for the statues’ restoration, as well as her being targeted by nefarious forces who have other plans for the statues. Meanwhile, a love story also unfolds between Lily and her lifelong crush, Jay, who she is madly in love with. Overall, this was a pleasant read, I found myself wanting to return to the small town world of Dutch and Tulip to continue the story.

This is a charming tale-I like the cover too!

Enjoyed reading this book!

I really enjoyed this, something different.

Always nice to see free books that are written well!

Stars speaks louder than words.

One of the best writing styles that I saw in a long time - keep them coming Dawn I can't wait to read your next book!

For a very long time I've been bypassing this book. I'm not sure what I expected but definitely not this. Lily was a very funny character and most times I couldn't help laughing cos of the kind of thoughts that go through her mind. Ruth was another funny charcter, she might be old but she certainly loved having fun. Overall, it was a great book with wonderful characters, by the way, I actually loved Jay and Jonas and right now I'm craving A Holland Furst. Great job Dawn.

When I saw that it was about statues I ignored it for the last two years. But I finally gave in and read and it is the best modern fictional writing style I have seen in a long time - you become so consumed with the characters- not just one narrating. There were points when I wanted her to be with Jay then points when I thought maybe Jonas and points when I wanted her with neither. The book actually had be so emotionally conflicted and interested in these characters. I'm looking forward to the overdue Holland Furst. I want to know about every other character in the book and their own stories.

I love your writing style. The story was sweet for both Lily and Dutch and Tulip and I ended up with a goofy grin for ages after finishing it. This is also one of the few books that have actually made me laugh out loud due to Lily's descriptions and thought processes! Altogether, a thoroughly enjoyable read.