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cleg11's review
5.0
Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.
Josie hates Christmas. She moves to Sunnycombe and gets a job in a bakery, that Callan runs following the death of his wife the previous Christmas. Can Josie settle in the village, enjoy Christmas again and help Callan and his daughter Mia to see that Christmas can be a happy time.
Couldn’t put it down, read in one day.
Josie hates Christmas. She moves to Sunnycombe and gets a job in a bakery, that Callan runs following the death of his wife the previous Christmas. Can Josie settle in the village, enjoy Christmas again and help Callan and his daughter Mia to see that Christmas can be a happy time.
Couldn’t put it down, read in one day.
thewoollygeek's review
5.0
Such a delightful read, easy and light, with cute and relatable characters. This is a wonderful romcom, very festive, my second read by Kellie and confirmed me as a big fan now, will be reading everything she has written now, it’s a lovely feel good read, gives you warm fuzzy feelings and a big grin while you read. Want joy and happiness read a book by Kellie Hailes.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
meg728's review
4.0
What better does one need to tuck up with on a cold day than a warm and fuzzy holiday story.
Josie, a single woman who never seems to stay in one place for long applies for a job at a bakery run by Callan, the widowed father of young Mia.
The story brings you the love of Christmas in Sunnycombe and how even if you don’t love Christmas it can work its way into your heart along with the people that live in a small town.
Josie, a single woman who never seems to stay in one place for long applies for a job at a bakery run by Callan, the widowed father of young Mia.
The story brings you the love of Christmas in Sunnycombe and how even if you don’t love Christmas it can work its way into your heart along with the people that live in a small town.
claudiafeneley's review
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley for my ARC of this book.
I really enjoyed this book. It is such a cozy, feel-good read - perfect for the festive season.
The chemistry between Josie and Callan is infectious, but it also feels realistic. And Mia - I can't get over her. I loved this character from the start: the sassy personality, they way that she just says what she is thinking. I loved it. I love the cast of characters that the author has created in the fictional town of Sunnydale.
This is such a charming story. I want more of Josie, Callan, and Mia.
I really enjoyed this book. It is such a cozy, feel-good read - perfect for the festive season.
The chemistry between Josie and Callan is infectious, but it also feels realistic. And Mia - I can't get over her. I loved this character from the start: the sassy personality, they way that she just says what she is thinking. I loved it. I love the cast of characters that the author has created in the fictional town of Sunnydale.
This is such a charming story. I want more of Josie, Callan, and Mia.
broomsreviews's review
3.0
A lovely festive read full of hopes and dreams.
When Josie arrives in Sunnycombe she has no plans of sticking around for long. After her mother left the family home on Christmas Eve, from the age of 12 Josie hasn’t been very fond of the festive season.
Keen to avoid further disappointment, Josie is reluctant to make friendships or start relationships until she begins working for the recently widowed and single dad Callan.
As both Josie and Callan spend more time with each other, they realise that they might just be ready to fall in love again. Although nothing worth having was ever easy and straightforward. With his five year old daughter Mia to also consider, is it worth starting a relationship with someone who is likely to run at the first sign of trouble.
I really enjoyed this book and would like to thank NetGalley for a copy in exchange for a review.
The characters are were all well written and I enjoyed the relationship of Margo and Brendon which is explored alongside the main characters. A fun, romantic story of letting go of negative experiences and discovering love and friendship.
When Josie arrives in Sunnycombe she has no plans of sticking around for long. After her mother left the family home on Christmas Eve, from the age of 12 Josie hasn’t been very fond of the festive season.
Keen to avoid further disappointment, Josie is reluctant to make friendships or start relationships until she begins working for the recently widowed and single dad Callan.
As both Josie and Callan spend more time with each other, they realise that they might just be ready to fall in love again. Although nothing worth having was ever easy and straightforward. With his five year old daughter Mia to also consider, is it worth starting a relationship with someone who is likely to run at the first sign of trouble.
I really enjoyed this book and would like to thank NetGalley for a copy in exchange for a review.
The characters are were all well written and I enjoyed the relationship of Margo and Brendon which is explored alongside the main characters. A fun, romantic story of letting go of negative experiences and discovering love and friendship.
linsaysread's review
4.0
I loved The Little Bakery of Hopes and Dreams and it was perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit.
The basic plot is girl moves to a small town, gets job at a bakery (which is run by a good looking guy), has feelings for said guy, their stories come to light, they learn about themselves, and then The End. Nothing in the plot was overly surprising, but the charm of the small town and the main characters draw you in, while Mia (Callan's daughter) helps to keep you hooked. There was enough backstory about the characters that i did truly feel for them and it did make me want to succeed. The biggest criticism is that the plot does feel like a romance novel recipe, but that isn't always a bad thing.
So while the book read like a typical Hallmark movie, it was still fun to get through and I did enjoy reading it.
Ebook provides by and reviewed for NetGalley
The basic plot is girl moves to a small town, gets job at a bakery (which is run by a good looking guy), has feelings for said guy, their stories come to light, they learn about themselves, and then The End. Nothing in the plot was overly surprising, but the charm of the small town and the main characters draw you in, while Mia (Callan's daughter) helps to keep you hooked. There was enough backstory about the characters that i did truly feel for them and it did make me want to succeed. The biggest criticism is that the plot does feel like a romance novel recipe, but that isn't always a bad thing.
So while the book read like a typical Hallmark movie, it was still fun to get through and I did enjoy reading it.
Ebook provides by and reviewed for NetGalley
isabellm's review
4.0
Cake, Christmas and a fluffy romance are three of my favourite things. This was really sweet story. Loved the slow, gentle way Josie and Callan fell for each other despite their individual fears about letting anyone in. Mia was adorable and I loved the mix of Sunnycombe characters like Margo, Brendon,, Lauren and Will that made the little village feel real. Oh and lots of cake talk which is always excellent. A lovely read.
claudia's review
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley for my ARC of this book.
I really enjoyed this book. It is such a cozy, feel-good read - perfect for the festive season.
The chemistry between Josie and Callan is infectious, but it also feels realistic. And Mia - I can't get over her. I loved this character from the start: the sassy personality, they way that she just says what she is thinking. I loved it. I love the cast of characters that the author has created in the fictional town of Sunnydale.
This is such a charming story. I want more of Josie, Callan, and Mia.
I really enjoyed this book. It is such a cozy, feel-good read - perfect for the festive season.
The chemistry between Josie and Callan is infectious, but it also feels realistic. And Mia - I can't get over her. I loved this character from the start: the sassy personality, they way that she just says what she is thinking. I loved it. I love the cast of characters that the author has created in the fictional town of Sunnydale.
This is such a charming story. I want more of Josie, Callan, and Mia.
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