Genre: Christmas

Blog Tour / Review: The Gift of Happiness by Holly Martin

Posted October 27, 2019 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Reviews / 0 Comments

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Gift of Happiness by Holly Martin Series: The Little Village of Happiness #2 Published by Seaside & Sparkles on 25 October 2019 Genres: Chick-lit, Christmas, Romance Pages: 256 Format: E-Arc Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Christmas has arrived in the little village of Happiness, promising snowflakes, hot chocolate and plenty of seasonal romance. So snuggle up and fall in love with the gorgeously cosy new story from the bestselling author of Christmas at Lilac Cottage… Christmas has always been such an important part of Ruby Marlowe’s life and at a time of year that always holds so many memories, Ruby likes to throw herself into the magic of the season head first. So when she is offered the opportunity to open a year-round Christmas shop in the little village of Happiness it seems like a dream come true. Accepting the offer has absolutely nothing to do with sexy Jacob Harrington, […]

Blog Tour / Review: Let It Snow by Sue Moorcroft

Posted October 15, 2019 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Reviews / 1 Comment

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Let It Snow by Sue Moorcroft Published by HarperCollins UK on September 26, 2019 Genres: Christmas, Fiction, Romance Pages: 384 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads This Christmas, the villagers of Middledip are off on a very Swiss adventure… Family means everything to Lily Cortez and her sister Zinnia, and growing up in their non-conventional family unit, they and their two mums couldn’t have been closer. So it’s a bolt out of the blue when Lily finds her father wasn’t the anonymous one-night stand she’d always believed – and is in fact the result of her mum’s reckless affair with a married man. Confused, but determined to discover her true roots, Lily sets out to find the family she’s never known; an adventure that takes her from the frosted, thatched cottages of Middledip to the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland, via a memorable romantic encounter along the way… The Sunday Times […]

Review: The Snowman by Michael Morporgo

Posted December 20, 2018 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments

The Snowman: Inspired by the original story by Raymond Briggs by Michael Morpurgo Published by Puffin on October 18, 2018 Genres: Christmas, Fiction, Retelling Pages: 160 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Beloved children’s author Michael Morpurgo has re-imagined Raymond Briggs’ classic The Snowman for a new generation of readers. One December morning, James is thrilled to wake up to see snow falling. He spends the whole day making his perfect snowman; he has coal eyes, an old green hat and scarf and a tangerine nose… just like the snowman from his favourite story. That night, something magical happens- the Snowman comes to life! He and James take to the skies on a magical adventure where they meet someone very special. Inspired by the timeless tale, Michael Morpurgo and Robin Shaw have created the perfect Christmas story for the whole family. When I saw this book, a retelling of The Snowman my go to Christmas book, my heart leapt into my mouth with excitement. I love Raymond Briggs originally storybook with its beautiful pictures and Christmassy atmosphere. I was intrigued […]

Review: 25 Days ’til Christmas by Poppy Alexander

Posted December 11, 2018 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.25 Days ’til Christmas by Poppy Alexander Published by Orion Books on November 1, 2018 Genres: Christmas, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance Pages: 352 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads ‘a fabulous uplifting, festive, feel-good, joyous read that will leave you smiling from ear to ear.’ Netgalley reviewer Christmas is a time to get together… Kate Thompson used to love Christmas. But that was before her husband went away with the army and didn’t come home. Now she can hardly stand the festive season. But Kate knows there is more to life than this, and her son Jack needs a Christmas to remember. What she needs is a Christmas miracle, and if there isn’t one on its way, she’ll just have to make her own. So begins Kate’s advent countdown to the best Christmas ever. She has it all planned out, but you can’t plan for the unexpected, and when her life […]

Blog Tour / Review: A Christmas Gift by Sue Moorcroft

Posted November 5, 2018 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Reviews / 8 Comments

A Christmas Gift by Sue Moorcroft on 4 October 2018 Genres: Chick-lit, Christmas, Contemporary, Fiction Pages: 400 Format: E-Arc, Hardback Source: Netgalley, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads ‘I love all of Sue Moorcroft’s books!’Katie Fforde A sumptuous, festive read from the #1 bestseller, Sue Moorcroft. Georgine loves Christmas. The festive season always brings the little village of Middledip to life. But since her ex-boyfriend walked out, leaving her with crippling debts, Georgine’s struggled to make ends meet. To keep her mind off her worries, she throws herself into organising the Christmas show at the local school. And when handsome Joe Blackthorn becomes her assistant, Georgine’s grateful for the help. But there’s something about Joe she can’t quite put her finger on. Could there be more to him than meets the eye? Georgine’s past is going to catch up with her in ways she never expected. But can the help of friends new and old make this a Christmas to remember after all? Curl up with the gorgeous new book from the Sunday Times bestseller, perfect for fans of Carole Matthews […]

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