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This Christmas by Emma Heatherington

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  What a cosy feel, good read.   I love Emma Heatherington’s latest book, it combines some of my favourite things, cosy feels, a dog, a suitable love interest, the image of rural Ireland, and of course Christmas.    It is difficult to write something refreshing in the increasingly crowded market of festive fiction, but This Christmas is one of the standout stories of 2023, I highly recommend snuggling up with a mug of hot chocolate and something nice to nibble on whilst you are enveloped in this 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 star read. My thanks to Netgalley and Penguin for allowing me to read and review.  Purchase Links: Amazon UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Christmas-romantic-story-Holiday/dp/1804941859 Amazon US:  https://www.amazon.com/This-Christmas-romantic-story-Holiday/dp/1804941859 Kobo:  https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/this-christmas-33 Waterstones:  https://www.waterstones.com/book/this-christmas/emma-heatherington/9781804941850

The French Chateau Dream by Julie Caplin 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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  It was a little different to the previous books in the Romantic Escape series, but this is not a bad thing, I don’t know if it was intended but I went into it thinking it was going to be different as this was the first cover in series with a person on the front.     I really enjoyed it. Every character was so engaging, even Chris, though I really did not like him, controversial because of his own issues, but he was too lifelike to my ex-brother-in-law (also named Chris). Felicity’s arrival was a pleasant surprise and an excellent companion for Hattie and Solange.   The story spoke to me because Hattie is trying to find her place in the world and escaping the pressure of taking being the the one who is always relied on, with Luc she goes on her journey, not only finding love, but friends to build a family around.    My thanks to the author Julie Caplin, the publishers One More Chapter and Netgalley for allowing me to read this story, it was everything...

Summer Wedding by Sarah Morgan

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  Not your typical romance novel, but that's what makes it so special.  This is a story more of familial love than romantic love, though romance does run through like a subplot.  Summer Wedding explores the family dynamics between a mother and best selling author Catherine Swift and her two daughters, Adeline, who is estranged and Cassie, Adeline's half sister, the family was split in two when Cassie was very young, the eldest daughter sent to live with her father, losing her mother and sister overnight.  Over the years, the gap in their relationships has only widened, but news of Catherine's impending marriage on the island of Corfu will bring the truth out in the open and only time will tell if it mean old wound or drive a permanent wedge between them. A 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 emotional rollercoaster where you feel for every character. Purchase Links: Amazon UK: https://amzn.eu/d/965Jg4V Audible: https://amzn.eu/d/egx9tLK Barnes & Noble, published under The Island Villa: h...

The Christmas Trip by Sandy Barker

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  An absolute joy being reunited with Lucy, Chloe and Jules, this story goes beyond their solo stories and brings the May ladies back together with new partners, their insecurities and shows that the romance is just the beginning.  🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Highly recommend, but must read the other books in the series first. Purchase links: Amazon UK:  https://amzn.eu/d/j1Jjany   Amazon US:  https://a.co/d/9yJKj2g Barnes and Noble:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-christmas-trip-sandy-barker/1142116006?ean=9780008552794 Kobo:  https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/the-christmas-trip-the-christmas-romance-series-book-2 Waterstones:  https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-christmas-trip/sandy-barker/9780008552800

Snowed In For Christmas Sarah Morgan

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Snuggle down with a hot cuppa, a box of chocs and this year’s festive treat by Sarah Morgan and you will be whisked off to rural Scotland for a Christmas with the Miller family.    The Miller’s from the unreproachable Nanna Jean to workaholic Alice are the perfect mix of characters to help bring Lucy and Ross’s focus on what really matters.   Sarah Morgan’s ability to create sure eclectic characters and vivid settings that brings her fans back year after year and her latest 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟  rated release will ensure more readers fall in love with her stories.    As always, my thanks to @Netgalley, @HQStories and @SarahMorgan for allowing me to read and review #SnowedInForChristmas     Purchase Links: Amazon UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09W327MB8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_50J4KSD6TJ2Y8K7ZA3VY   Amazon US:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W327MB8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_50J4KSD6TJ2Y8K7ZA3VY   Barnes & Noble:  https://www.barnesandn...

A White Christmas on Winter Street by Sue Moorcroft

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  There is something quintessentially festive about an English village in the snow and Middledip is the perfect Christmas escape.  As the dark nights draw it, Sue Moorcroft latest release lights up the Winter Street and the soul. From bossy neighbours to some environmentally friends lighting ideas Sky Terran is moved to Middledip to home her home and what she doesn’t expect is to gain a family.  A thoroughly enjoyable 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 festive read, which lightens the heart and warms even the coldest of spirits.  As always, my thanks to Netgalley, Avon and the author Sue Moorcroft for allowing me to read and review A White Christmas on Winter Street. Purchase Links: Amazon UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09WM5SRY8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_dl_T2R74CYQ2THTA1NC6QT6   Amazon US:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WM5SRY8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_dl_T2R74CYQ2THTA1NC6QT6   Barnes and Noble:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-white-christmas-on-winter-street-sue-moo...

The Christmas Castle in Scotland by Julie Caplin.

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  A simply fantastic 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 read. I could sing the praises of the ninth instalment of the Romantic Escape series by saying it is ‘a hug in mug, cosy festive read’, which it absolutely is, but I’d rather say pure and simple that The Christmas Castle in Scotland is a fantastic read. If I could rate it more that 5 stars I would and more importantly, it is a book that I will return to time and time again, which is high praise for someone who reads as much as I do.  I cannot recommend more highly; it is as described a romantic escape.   As always, my thanks to Netgalley, One More Chapter and the author Julie Caplin for allowing me to read and review The Christmas Castle in Scotland.   Purchase Links:   Amazon UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09NZ5BRP9/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_JV6FC706AKR616B996SA   Amazon US:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NZ5BRP9/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_JV6FC706AKR616B996SA   Barnes and Noble:  https://www.barnesandno...