Christmas Kisses by Alison May

I love @ChocLituk, there, I’ve said it. And this book by @MsAlisonMay really is a must for all fans of #Christmas #Love and a blooming good old fashioned read. 

I loved this book, its actually three books in one. We get Holly’s Christmas Kiss….Cora’s Christmas Kiss and Jessica’s Christmas Kiss all of which are individual Christmas stories. Each story will get you in the festive spirit I can guarantee it, so get in the loft, grab your tree and decorate it.Who cares that its only October.

Publication Day is November 4th 2016

I rate this book 5/5

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Description

Three girls, three kisses, three gorgeous Christmas stories …

Holly hates Christmas with a passion and can’t wait to escape it – but then the flight to her once-in-a-lifetime holiday destination is cancelled …

Cora has had the year from hell, and faces a bleak Christmas working in Golding’s department store – in the most unflattering reindeer costume imaginable …

Jessica is in denial after her husband’s betrayal, and can’t help but think back to when her life still seemed so full of hope and promise …Three years from hell, three sets of broken dreams, three girls in desperate need of Christmas spirit.

Is the perfect Christmas kiss all it takes?

Includes Holly’s Christmas Kiss, Cora’s Christmas Kiss and Jessica’s Christmas Kiss.

Advance Praise

Cora’s Christmas Kiss was a 2016 Finalist for the Rose Award from the Romantic Novelists’ Association.

Available Editions

EDITION	Paperback
ISBN	9781781893234
PRICE	£7.99 (GBP)

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Christmas at the Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan

When I saw this #book  by @jennycolgan  on @NetGalley and @LittleBrownUK said YES, I was over the moon to be able to read and #review it.

I’ve always loved Jenny’s work and this is another belted. I adore the cover, and having read the other Little Beach Street Bakery titles, it was wonderful catching up with what seemed like old friends too in the well written characters.

Its another great, heartwarming read with the added bonus of some wonderful mouthwatering recipes at the back of the book. 

Jenny never fails to put a glow in my heart 💖💖💖 

Description

It’s Christmas in the Cornish coastal village of Mount Polbearne – a time for family, friends and feasting. When Polly’s not creating delicious treats in the Little Beach Street bakery, she’s cuddled up with her gorgeous boyfriend, Huckle. But when a storm cuts the village off from the mainland, can the villagers work together to save Christmas for everybody?

I rate this book 5/5

Publication Date is 20th October 2016

Jenny’s Website  http://www.jennycolgan.com/

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Christmas at the Cornish Café by Phillipa Ashley

Those lovely people over at @AvonBooksUK gave me the opportunity to #review @PhillipaAshley book from over on @NetGalley. I wasn’t disappointed 

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This was an absolute joy of a book to read, although I fear my waistline may well suffer. I felt  my visit to this gorgeous café in my favourite part of the world, meeting these lovely characters just made me want to jump into the pages and join in the festivities and chomp on mince pies and clotted cream for ever more.

Phillipa’s writing really gets you in the Christmas spirit.

I rate this book 5/5

The festive, feel-good follow-up to Summer at the Cornish Cafe.

Christmas will be slightly less turbulent than summer, won’t it? Demi certainly hopes so.

She and Cal are keeping their fledgling relationship under wraps for now. But then Kit Bannen, a hunky, blond – and somewhat mysterious – writer arrives at Kilhallon Resort, and not everyone is charmed. Cal is sure that Kit is hiding something. But is he the only one guarding a secret?

Demi is busy baking festive treats for the newly opened Demelza’s cafe, but when Cal’s ex Isla arrives to shoot scenes for her new drama, Demi can’t help but worry that things aren’t quite over between them. Kit flirts with both women, fuelling Cal’s suspicions that Kit has hidden motives for staying on at Kilhallon. Then Cal has to go to London, leaving Demi and Kit to decorate the cafe for Christmas . . . all by themselves.

A storm is brewing in more ways than one. As surprises unfold and truths are uncovered, can Demi and Cal finally open up to each other about their feelings?

This second novel in the bestselling Cornish Cafe series is the perfect book to curl up with this Christmas.

Available Editions

EDITION	Ebook
ISBN	9780008191870
PRICE	£1.99 (GBP)

Phillipa’s Website http://www.phillipa-ashley.com

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Willow Cottage by Bella Osborne

Those lovely people over at @AvonBooksUK and the great @NetGalley gave me a preview copy of @osborne_bella Willow Cottage part 2 (Christmas Cheer) and it certainly has just that. It is a lovely heartwarming book which was a pleasure to read.You can easily curl up by the fire with this book and get lost in Willow Cottage and all of the characters in the book. 

I rate this book 5/5

Publication date is 20th October 2016

Description

A cosy and heartwarming seasonal romance, perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley. 

Beth is running away. With her young son Leo to protect, Willow Cottage is the lifeline she so desperately needs. Overlooking the village green in a beautiful Cotswolds idyll, Beth sees a warm, caring and safe place for little Leo.

When she finally uncovers the cottage from underneath the boughs of a weeping willow tree, Beth realises this is far more of a project than she bargained for and the locals are more than a little eccentric! A chance encounter with gruff Jack, who appears to be the only male in the village under thirty, leaves the two of them at odds but it’s not long before Beth realises that Jack has hidden talents that could help her repair more than just Willow Cottage.

Over the course of four seasons, Beth realises that broken hearts can be mended, and sometimes love can be right under your nose…

EDITION	Ebook
ISBN	9780008180997
PRICE	£0.99 (GBP)

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Bella’s Website http://www.bellaosborne.com/

Christmas Under a Starlit Sky by Holly Martin

Once again I must thank @bookouture and @NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to review @hollymartin00 2nd book in the series “A Town Called Christmas”

I adored my first visit to Juniper Island ( here is my review of book one     http://wp.me/p7gcnx-7f )  and hoped I would get a chance to visit again and here we are again with lots of love,laughter, drama and Christmas spirit.

This book has the feel good family Christmas I have craved since losing my parents 20 years ago
Its great catching up with characters from the first book, and seeing what they’ve been getting up to.

This really is a funfilled enjoyable Christmas Baubleicious read which should be on everyone’s #Christmas #Bookmas list

I rate this book 5/5

Description

(This is Book 2 in the A Town Called Christmas series)
Step inside a beautiful winter wonderland where love, laughter and cosy nights by the fire will make this Christmas one to remember. 

Neve Whitaker loves managing the Stardust Lake hotel. She gets to work alongside her wonderful family and she’s spending Christmas on the most enchanting, snow-covered island in Scotland. So why is her heart so heavy this festive season? 

It might have something to do with the gorgeous actor Oakley Rey, the man she finished with before he left for California and the man she loves more than anything. With Oakley’s career in Hollywood soaring, Neve is convinced she’d only hold him back. She had to end it with him – at least that’s what she keeps telling herself. 

But now she has a secret she’s struggling to keep, and when Oakley arrives on Juniper Island determined to win her back, Neve is thrown off balance. Will Neve’s fear of having her heart broken again push Oakley away for good, or is it time for her to take a leap of faith? 

Get swept away by this deliciously sweet and heartwarming tale, and spend an unforgettable Christmas on Juniper Island. 

Publication Date 19th October 2016

Holly’s Website http://viewauthor.at/HollyMartin

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The Christmas Cake Café by Sue Watson

The wonderful @bookouture gave me the opportunity to #review @suewatsonwriter upcoming #book from over on @NetGalley.

This was yet another of Sue’s books which I absolutely adored. It had me choking on my hot chocolate on more than one occasion with laughter. It also had me reaching for the tissues too. This is an all round feel good cosy heartwarming book which I was sad to see come to an end. 

I rate this book 5/5

Description

Heart-warming and hilarious, a story that will make you laugh, cry and bring a smile to your face. Get ready for another deliciously amazing Christmas treat from Sue Watson…. 

As the Prosecco chills and Bing Crosby croons, Jen Barker just knows that her long-term boyfriend is about to propose. But instead of a diamond ring nestled in her champagne flute, Jen finds cold flat rejection. Her once perfect life and dreams of a husband and family seem even further from reach. 

A working holiday to the Swiss Alps with her younger sister Jody might not be the Christmas Jen had it mind, but it offers her the chance to recharge her batteries and recover from heartbreak. 

When Jen meets handsome ski instructor Jon Zutter her hopes for a happy-ever-after seem within her grasp again. Jon is kind and gorgeous and as they bond over Sachetorte at the picturesque Cake Café, Jen thinks he might just be her perfect man. But a relationship with him comes with a catch – and there are some things even cake can’t fix. 

As the snow falls and Christmas approaches, could this be the place that restores Jen Barker’s faith in love? 

Publication Date 14th October 2016

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Sue’s Website http://www.suewatsonbooks.com/

All I Want For Christmas by Jenny Hale

Here is my #Book #Review of @jhaleauthor latest book. Thanks to @bookouture for sending it over to me from @NetGalley.

This was a heartwarming Christmas read. There are some ups and downs in this story, the characters are likeable and the story well written. Its a Christmas tale full of tension but love is just around the corner.

I Rate This Book 4/5

Description

All I Want for Christmas is a big, cozy Christmas story about the importance of family, the strength of childhood friendships, and learning to trust your heart. 

Fans of Carole Matthews, Susan Wiggs and Susan Mallery – and anyone who likes the glow of Christmas lights and the rustle of wrapping paper – will fall in love with this feel-good Christmas treat. 

Christmas comes once a year . . . But true love comes once in a lifetime. 

Snowflakes are falling, there’s carol singing on every corner, and Leah Evans is preparing for a family Christmas at her grandmother’s majestic plantation house in Virginia. It won’t be the same now that her beloved Nan is gone, but when Leah discovers she has inherited the mansion, she knows she can give her daughter Sadie the childhood of her dreams. 

But there’s a catch. Leah must split the house with a man called David Forester. Leah hasn’t heard that name in a long time. Not since they were kids, when Davey was always there to catch her. 

Now David is all grown up. He’s gorgeous, successful, and certain of one thing: Leah should sell him her half of the house. 

They can’t agree, but as they share memories over wine by the log fire, Leah notices a fluttering in her stomach. And by the look in his eyes, he’s starting to feel it too. 

Will it be Leah or David who must give up their dreams? Or, with a little bit of Christmas magic, will they finally understand Nan’s advice to them both about living life without regrets … and take a chance on true love?

Publication Date is 6th October 2016

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Jenny’s Website http://itsjennyhale.com/

Mistletoe on 34th Street by Lisa Dickenson

Here is my #Book #Review of @LisaWritesStuff soon to be released #Christmas read. Thanks to @LittleBrownUK ad @NetGalley for giving me the chance to take a sneaky peak 💖

I adored the cover, it gave me a fuzzy feeling, a feeling of romance and a blooming good read. As usual with Lisa’s work, I wasn’t disappointed.

This was an absolute joy of a book from beginning to end. We had New York ( Romance Capital in my eyes), Snow, Christmas, Fun and a great set of characters and Lisa’s great way of writing makes us feel we are actually part of the story.

This is a feel good book to curl up on the sofa with. 🎄🎄🎄

I rate this book 5/5

Description

‘A perfect Christmas treat’ Miranda Dickinson

A sparklingly festive and romantic story set in New York at Christmastime,Mistletoe on 34th Street is readers’ favourite Lisa Dickenson at her side-splitting, funniest best! Perfect for fans of Giovanna Fletcher and Claudia Carroll.

Olivia has never experienced a snow-covered, ‘traditional’ Christmas before. Having grown up in a family that chose winter sun over decking the halls, she’s not sure what all the fuss is about. So when she and her colleagues are stranded in New York after a work trip, Olivia is perfectly happy spending the holiday season in the Big Apple.

Jon, Olivia’s friend, on the other hand is desperate to get home in time for his big family get-together. Nevertheless, determined to make the best out of the situation, he sets out to show Olivia how enchanting Christmas in New York can be. And when handsome New Yorker Elijah is added to the mix, could the magic of the season finally be working its charm on Olivia? As 25 December draws closer, Olivia suddenly finds herself with a decision to make: who does she really want to kiss under the mistletoe this Christmas?

Full of romance and festive magic, Mistletoe on 34th Street is the funniest and most charming love story you will read this Christmas!

Publication Date 3rd October 2016

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Lisa’s Website > http://www.lisadickenson.com/

The Christmas Promise by Sue Moorcroft

Here is my review of @SueMoorcroft #TheChristmasPromise which @AvonBooksUK kindly passed over through @NetGalley.

I knew i had to read it as i have been a fan of Sue’s for years and have read all of her books. This one is a very touching book and certainly not all baubles and log fires. There are some serious issues raised and I raise my hat ( no pun intended to Ava here) to Sue on touching these issues and her remarkable writing skills on getting serious points over.

It is heartwarming and makes you feel warm inside and I finished the book with a smile on my face. 

I rate this book 5/5

Description

For Ava Bliss, it’s going to be a Christmas to remember … 

On a snowy December evening, Sam Jermyn steps into the life of bespoke hat maker Ava. Sparks fly, and not necessarily the good ones.

Times are tough for Ava – she’s struggling to make ends meet, her ex-boyfriend is a bully, and worst of all, it’s nearly Christmas.

So when Sam commissions Ava to make a hat for someone special, she makes a promise that will change her life. She just doesn’t know it yet…

Curl up with this gorgeous, festive read – the perfect treat for fans of Katie Fforde, Carole Matthews and Trisha Ashley.

Publication Date is 6th October 2016

Available Editions

EDITION	Ebook
ISBN	9780008175535
PRICE	£0.99 (GBP)

Sue’s Website http://www.m.suemoorcroft.com/?totwid=601

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One Christmas in Paris by Mandy Baggot

Here is my review of @mandybaggot #Christmasread from @NetGalley & @bookouture. Thank You for the opportunity to read it 

Description

They say Paris is the City of Love, so bring your je ne sais quoi and don’t forget the mistletoe! 

Ava and her best friend Debs arrive in Paris just as the snow starts to fall. The Eiffel Tower glitters gold and the scent of spiced wine is all around, but all Ava can think about is Leo, her no-good, cheating ex. 

Debs is on a mission to make Ava smile again, and as they tour the Christmas markets, watch lamplight glittering on the river Seine, and eat their body weight in pain-au-chocolat, Ava remembers there’s more to life than men … Until they cross paths with handsome, mysterious photographer Julien with his French accent and hazelnut eyes that seem to see right inside her. 

Ava can’t ignore the intense chemistry between them, but her fingers have been burned before and she can’t forget it, especially when her ex, Leo, starts texting again. Can Ava really trust Julien – and what exactly is his secret? 

Will Ava go home with a broken heart, or will she find true love amongst the cobbled streets of Paris? 

Join Ava and Julien in the most romantic city in the world this Christmas, as they discover the importance of being true to themselves, and learn how to follow their hearts. 

One Christmas in Paris is a gorgeous, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy – perfect for fans of Jane Costello, Miranda Dickinson and Lucy Diamond. 

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This book had the magic of Christmas written on every page. Been transported to Paris made it even more romantic. I absolutely adored it. The characters were adorable, there were funny scenes too. This was a winters day book with a French baguette in the mix. Totally Scrumcious

I rate this book 5/5

Publication Date 7th October 2016

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Mandy’s Website http://mandybaggot.com/