About the Book
For fans of Jojo Moyes, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Stacey Ballis." —Booklist
Nestled in rural Vermont’s snowy landscape is Maple Sugar Inn, the boutique hotel Hattie Coleman and her husband, Brent, lovingly restored. But when Brent died a month after the opening, it was left to Hattie to carry on alone. With its historic charm and picture-perfect library, it’s considered the winter destination. And as the holidays approach, the inn is fully booked with guests looking for their dream vacation. But widowed far too young, and exhausted from juggling the hotel with being a dedicated single mom, Hattie dreams this winter only of making it through the festive season.
But when Erica, Claudia and Anna—lifelong friends who seem to have it all—check in for a girlfriends’ book club holiday, it changes everything. Their close friendship and shared love of books have carried them through life's ups and downs. But Hattie can see they're also packing some major emotional baggage, and nothing prepares her for how deeply her own story is about to become entwined in theirs. In the span of a week over the most enchanting time of the year, can these four women come together to improve each other’s lives and make this the start of a whole new chapter?
The Arlington Hotel, is truly a one-of-a-kind hotel located in picturesque Paris, Ontario. Our boutique hotel offers a collection of 23 rooms, all totally updated with comfort and tranquility in mind. Our guest rooms are definitely not typical hotel fare — each room was completely updated in 2018 with unique decor and furnishings that evoke the personality and spirit of some of our favourite authors and creative minds.
Every room features contemporary amenities, playful quirks and all of the character and charm you expect from a hotel that’s older than Canada. The end result is a night’s getaway from reality that will leave you feeling inspired and relaxed. From our classic Ernest Hemingway executive suite to the eclectic Monty Python room, our guest rooms are certain to capture your imagination and transport you to a new world. Because a night away should be anything but boring.
Our passion for hospitality and amazing cuisine intersects with a deep appreciation of literature and creativity — and a pretty active imagination. The result is a one-of-a-kind stay that blends refined hotel comfort, impeccable service, culinary excellence, and our love affair with history’s greatest authors, transporting you to a timeless world of rich experiences and endless nights. (And a lot of fun.) Whether it’s spent savouring an elegant chef-prepared meal, trading conversation over classic cocktails, or relaxing away from the world, every night at our place is destined to become a lasting memory.
