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Review: Christmas Under a Cranberry Sky by Holly Martin

Posted September 21, 2016 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.Christmas Under a Cranberry Sky by Holly Martin Series: A Town Called Christmas #1 Published by Bookouture on September 22, 2016 Genres: Chick-lit, Christmas, Contemporary, Fiction Pages: 322 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads This year spend a wonderful Christmas on Juniper Island, where love can melt even the iciest of hearts… Piper Chesterfield lives a glamorous life travelling the world and reviewing the finest hotels. She calls nowhere home, she works alone and that’s how she likes it. For long ago Piper decided that to protect her heart she should lock it away. So when Piper’s next assignment brings her to the newly opened Stardust Lake Hotel for the festive season, the last person she expects to face is Gabe Whitaker, the man who broke her heart so completely she could never love again. But Piper isn’t the only one who has been frozen in time by heartbreak. Gabe […]

Review: A Winterfold Christmas by Harriet Evans

Posted December 18, 2015 by Charlotte in 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.A Winterfold Christmas by Harriet Evans Published by Headline Review on November 5, 2015 Genres: Christmas, Fiction, Novella, Short Stories Pages: 80 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Sunday Times bestselling author Harriet Evans is taking us back to Winterfold for Christmas with a spin-off tale from her Top 5 bestseller, A Place for Us. Delight in a festive reunion with the Winter family – or meet them for the first time – and enjoy their recipes for the warmest of celebrations around the fire.’A master at creating characters you feel like you know inside out, and wish you could meet in real life’ Heat Winterfold has always sprung to life at Christmas – the purple wisteria might be a distant memory, but in the crisp air of December, the glow of candles at the window and the warmth of the kitchen offer you a warm welcome. As Martha Winter’s […]

Review: Snowflakes on Silver Cove by Holly Martin

Posted November 9, 2015 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.Snowflakes on Silver Cove by Holly Martin Series: White Cliff Bay #2 Published by Bookouture on October 30, 2015 Genres: Chick-lit, Christmas, Fiction, Romance Pages: 352 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Libby Joseph is famous for her romantic Christmas stories. Every December, readers devour her books of falling in love against the magical backdrop of the Christmas season. If only Libby believed in the magic herself… Struggling to finish her current novel, Libby turns to her best friend and neighbour George Donaldson to cheer her up. But George also needs a bit of support himself. Nervous about getting back into the dating saddle after splitting from his wife, he and Libby strike a deal. She will teach George how to win over the ladies, and Libby will in turn be inspired to inject her novel with a good dose of romance. As Libby and George explore the beautiful White […]

Review: The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Lisa Dickenson

Posted October 22, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments

I received this book for free from Netgalley, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Lisa Dickenson Published by Sphere on October 22, 2015 Genres: Children’s, Christmas, Fiction, Romance Pages: 384 Format: E-Arc, Paperback Source: Netgalley, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads *WINNER OF THE NOVELICIOUS DEBUT OF THE YEAR AWARD* At thirty, Claudia’s life is stale and the romance with long-term boyfriend, Seth, has disappeared. Determined to inject some festive spark back into their love life, Claudia and Seth go on their first date in a very long time. But when the night ends in disaster, Claudia suddenly finds herself facing life – and Christmas – alone. Life alone is exciting, scary and full of soon-forgotten exercise regimes and ill-advised attempts at crafting sexy underwear. It’s also filling up with dates, surprisingly. With best friends Penny and Nick at her side, a surplus of festive markets, mulled wine and Christmas tunes, Claudia attempts to face all this change with gusto. […]

Review: Christmas at Lilac Cottage by Holly Martin

Posted September 25, 2015 by Charlotte in 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.Christmas at Lilac Cottage by Holly Martin Series: White Cliff Bay #1 Published by Bookouture on September 25, 2015 Genres: Chick-lit, Christmas, Fiction, Romance Pages: 350 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Welcome to the charming seaside town of White Cliff Bay, where Christmas is magical and love is in the air… Penny Meadows loves her home – a cosy cottage decorated with pretty twinkling fairy lights and stunning views over the town of White Cliff Bay. She also loves her job as an ice-carver, creating breathtaking sculptures. Yet her personal life seems frozen. When Henry and daughter Daisy arrive at the cottage to rent the annex, Penny is determined to make them feel welcome. But while Daisy is friendly, Henry seems guarded. As Penny gets to know Henry, she realises there is more to him than meets the eye. And the connection between them is too strong to ignore… […]

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