Happy
December! I know it’s already the 2nd of December, but still ;) It’s Christmas
time and I thought I’d share some christmassy books with you guys. All these
books were published this year. I might add some authors who publish one every
year, because they are like part of Christmas for me.
Mistletoe on 34th Street by Lisa Dickenson
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 co-workers are stranded in New York
after a work trip, Olivia is perfectly happy spending the holiday season in The
Big Apple.
John, Olivia's friend,
on the other hand is so upset and 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 she adds handsome New Yorker Elijah into the mix, could the magic
of the season finally be working its charm on Olivia? As December 25th draws
closer, Olivia suddenly finds herself with a decision to make: who does she
really want to kiss under the mistletoe this Christmas?
→ I love Lisa
Dickenson!!! I have this beauty of a book on my shelf and will start it soon,
can’t wait!
All I Want
For Christmas by Jenny Hale*
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?
→ Jenny Hale is a MUST
when it comes to christmas books!!! This is another magical one. Read my review
here: All I Want For Christmas - Review
Christmas Under a
Cranberry Sky by Holly Martin*
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 hasn’t forgotten the
golden-eyed girl who disappeared from his world without a trace.
Now fate has reunited
them on Juniper island, can the magic of Christmas heal old wounds? And can
this enchanting town be the one place Piper can finally call home?
→ Absolutely MAGICAL,
ROMANTIC and FESTIVE!!! A def must read for christmas! Read my review here: Christmas Under a Cranberry Sky - Review
Christmas Under a
Startlit Sky by Holly Martin*
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?
→ Book 2 in Holly
Martin’s „A Town Called Christmas“ series and a fab read! Holly Martin is
another one of these authors, who are just perfect for Christmas. Here is my
review: Christmas Under a Starlit Sky - Review
Mince Pies and Mistletoe
at the Christmas Market by Heidi Swain*
Christmas has arrived in
the town of Wynbridge and it promises mince pies, mistletoe and a whole host of
seasonal joy.
Ruby has
finished with university and is heading home for the holidays to save up for
her trip around the world in January. Against her father’s wishes, she takes on
a stall at the local market, and sets about making it the best Christmas market
stall ever. There’ll be bunting and mistletoe and maybe even a bit of mulled
wine.
But with a new
retail park just opened on their doorstep, the market is under threat. So
together with all the other stallholders, Ruby devises a plan to make sure that
Wynbridge is the first port of call for everyone’s Christmas shopping needs.
The only thing
standing in her way is Ruby’s ex, Steve. It’s pretty hard to concentrate on
saving the world when he works on the stall opposite, especially when she
realises that her feelings for him are still there…
This Christmas make time
for some winter sparkle – and see who might be under the mistletoe this year…
→ Really
excited to read this one!!! I adore Heidi’s style of writing.
Miracle on 5th Avenue
by Sarah Morgan*
Hopeless romantic Eva
Jordan loves everything about Christmas. She might be spending the holidays
alone this year, but when she’s given an opportunity to housesit a spectacular
penthouse on Fifth Avenue, she leaps at the chance. What better place to
celebrate than in snow-kissed Manhattan? What she didn’t expect was to find the
penthouse still occupied by its gorgeous–and mysterious–owner.
Bestselling crime
writer Lucas Blade is having the nightmare before Christmas. With a deadline
and the anniversary of his wife’s death looming, he’s isolated himself in his
penthouse with only his grief for company. He wants no interruptions, no
decorations and he certainly doesn’t appreciate being distracted by his
beautiful, bubbly new housekeeper. But when the blizzard of the century leaves
Eva snowbound in his apartment, Lucas starts to open up to the magic she
brings…This Christmas, is Lucas finally ready to trust that happily-ever-afters
do exist?
→ ADORABLE!!! And so
gripping!!! Sarah Morgan writes the most wonderful Christmas stories! Here is
my review: Miracle on 5th Avenue - Review
Lizzie’s Christmas
Escape by Christie Barlow*
Every Christmas Lizzie promises herself that things will change and she will leap into
the new year a new woman. And yet here she is again, at the beginning of
December and nothing is different. Her girls have grown up and left home, her
husband Henry is slumped in front of the TV and she is
alone in the kitchen, seeking refuge in the cooking sherry and talking to her
Gary Barlow calendar. She’s also been very diverted by handsome new neighbour Marcus and she knows she shouldn’t be …
So when best friend Ann suggests a weekend away in the country, Lizzie jumps at the
chance. Will this Christmas escape give Lizzie some much needed perspective and
allow her to mend her marriage? Or will Marcus prove to be too much of a
distraction?
→ Very excited to read
this one!
A Year and a Day by
Isabelle Broom*
Welcome to a city where
wishes are everywhere
For Megan, a winter
escape to Prague with her friend Ollie is a chance to find some inspiration for
her upcoming photography exhibition. But she's determined to keep their
friendship from becoming anything more. Because if Megan lets Ollie find out
about her past, she risks losing everything - and she won't let that happen
again . . .
For Hope, the trip is
a surprise treat from Charlie, her new partner. But she's struggling to enjoy
the beauty of the city when she knows how angry her daughter is back home. And
that it's all her fault . . .
For Sophie, the city
has always been a magical place. This time she can't stop counting down the
moments until her boyfriend Robin joins her. But in historic Prague you can
never escape the past . . .
Three different women.
Three intertwining love
stories.
One unforgettable,
timeless city.
→ INCREDIBLE story!!!! I'm still in love with everything about it! Here is my review: A Year and a Day - Review
And here are links to
some other Christmas books out this year:
Of course there are many more books out there, this is just a selection. The books marked with a * have been or will be featured on the blog.
What are your fave
Christmas books?
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