Another delightful installment in the charming Little Duck Pond series! This time, we dive deeper into Maddy’s life as she prepares for her dream Christmas wedding and embarks on a magical hen do in Lapland. As someone who’s always dreamed of visiting Lapland, I found every description a joy to read—it was almost like being…
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Christmas at Holly Tree Cottage by Eliza J Scott | Book Review
This heartwarming story weaves together two timelines, exploring Romy’s past and present as she returns to her childhood village and rents her former family home. It’s immediately clear that she and local farmer Finn Tindall share unfinished business. Despite the twenty-one years since Romy left, their undeniable chemistry lingers. Romy’s return reveals the struggles she…
A Cranberry For Christmas by Charlie Dean | Book Review
From page one, this festive story pulled me right in! The push and pull of the “will they, won’t they” romance kept me glued to the plot, and the twists along the way truly surprised me. Alisha is a standout character—her determination to get to the bottom of things while hoping for a chance with…
A Modern Midlife Christmas Carol by Alana Oxford | Book Review
In this story, Eliza, her husband Jacob, and their two teenagers typically spend Christmas with Eliza’s widowed mother. However, this year, Jacob insists on taking the family to his brother Edward and sister-in-law Dymond’s house for the holiday—a five-hour trip that only Jacob is excited about. The story is narrated by Eliza, a midlife wife…
The Next Step by B R Maycock | Book Review
The Next Step is the third book in B.R. Maycock’s Abbeyglen series, but it easily stands alone as a delightful Christmas romance. The story centers on two women, Rachel and Natalie. Rachel is navigating the dating world and feels the pull for a fresh start, while Natalie, a mother of two, faces new possibilities when…
One Winter at the French Chalet by Mandy Baggot | Book Review
Orla Bradbee, a travel writer, is sent to the remote village of Saint-Chambery, France, just before Christmas to cover a story about a pregnant reindeer and a mute man. The timing couldn’t be worse! Her parents are going through a rough patch and her younger sister, Erin, is in a relationship with someone the family…
Mistletoe Moments by Stephanie Wood | Book Review
Veronica and Owen are nearing their fortieth birthdays and are eager to celebrate these milestones in grand style. However, when they start discussing their plans, it becomes clear that they have very different ideas. Owen’s suggestion is a big ask that would significantly disrupt their lives, and Veronica can easily find plenty of reasons why…
Army Girls: Operation Winter Wedding by Fenella J Miller | Book Review
Army Girls Operation Winter Wedding by Fenella J Miller is part of her engaging series that highlights the experiences of women serving in the British Armed Forces during World War II. The story follows Clara Felgate, who has just completed basic training and is eager to begin her career. Ambitious and determined, Clara hopes to…
A Christmas Gift for the East End Library Girls by Patricia McBride | Book Review
A Christmas Gift for the East End Library Girls is the third installment in Patricia McBride’s World War II saga, set against the backdrop of the Blitz in London’s East End, one of the hardest-hit areas during the bombings. The story picks up in October 1941, with London still reeling from the relentless German air…
Big Nick Energy by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Review
This is exactly what it says, a compilation of stories from during the pandemic. Although we do get Banner and Perry’s birth story. I love that their daughter got her grandparents’ eyes. During that one there is a moment with Trance (Banner’s father) that made me yell NO! Thankfully things work out. Of course the…
