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sarahs_bookish_life's review against another edition
5.0
Christmas at Fox Farm is set during winter time at Fox Farm in an idyllic village.
Fox Farm is a wonderful setting and the author's fabulous descriptions brought it to life in my head. Alex and Daisy are quite different people but their love of the farm brings them closer in wanting to help Jean as well as make a success of the failing business. There are a couple of unlikable characters but on the whole, I loved the rest of the cast of characters as there is a real sense of family.
The path of romance is certainly not smooth between Alex and Daisy and I enjoyed reading of them getting closer and the chemistry between them was electrifying at times! It certainly had me develop a little crush on Alex and I was envious of Daisy more than a few times!
This is such a wholesome and delightful story that makes for a highly enjoyable read. The cold and wintery time of year meant it was perfect for snuggling up on the sofa with a hot cuppa and my Kindle whilst I was whisked away from the real world and transported into the fictional world of Fox Farm. A story that will leave you felling uplifted and a big smile on your face.
Fox Farm is a wonderful setting and the author's fabulous descriptions brought it to life in my head. Alex and Daisy are quite different people but their love of the farm brings them closer in wanting to help Jean as well as make a success of the failing business. There are a couple of unlikable characters but on the whole, I loved the rest of the cast of characters as there is a real sense of family.
The path of romance is certainly not smooth between Alex and Daisy and I enjoyed reading of them getting closer and the chemistry between them was electrifying at times! It certainly had me develop a little crush on Alex and I was envious of Daisy more than a few times!
This is such a wholesome and delightful story that makes for a highly enjoyable read. The cold and wintery time of year meant it was perfect for snuggling up on the sofa with a hot cuppa and my Kindle whilst I was whisked away from the real world and transported into the fictional world of Fox Farm. A story that will leave you felling uplifted and a big smile on your face.
ladyreading365's review against another edition
5.0
Wow I loved this book so much it was amazing. I just adored the storyline. I even asked the author will she do a second book I loved this story i wanted to read more . I didn't want this book to end it was so good. I couldn't put this book down its definitely a real page turner. Its so beautiful, heartwarming and full to the brim with Christmas cheer. Just the perfect type of Christmas books that I love to read. I really enjoyed the great sense of community spirit that pour out of this book. There are so many ups and downs in this book you will be kept on the edge of your seat and didn't know whats was going to happen next. The characters you really connected with straight away and both loved them and hated some aswell. There was a great diversity of characters to enjoy each was brilliant in their own little way . I thought the author wrote so well creating a mesmerising sense of atmosphere that just wraps you up like a nice warm blanket you can snuggle up to. This is a perfect holiday read and was just what I needed to put me in the mood for Christmas. I really enjoyed the fact it was so family oriented aswell. With plenty of family feuds.
I will definitely be looking out for more books by this author on netgalley. She is definitely one to watch out for.
So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for bringing this spectacular heartwarming, edge of your seat holiday romance to life.
I will definitely be looking out for more books by this author on netgalley. She is definitely one to watch out for.
So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for bringing this spectacular heartwarming, edge of your seat holiday romance to life.
bell_books_and_coffee's review against another edition
3.0
It's not my favorite but it was a simple cute romance book. The farm sounded delightful. However the characters fell a little flat for me. The pace was a little slow. However I liked the emphasis on family, friends and traditions.
thesassybookworm's review
2.0
⭐⭐
I am chalking this rating up as a "me" issue and not that this book wasn't great. I've been off the romance genre for a while now, but I thought maybe a holiday themed one would hit the mark. Alas, it didn't. I struggled to get into this one. I found it dull and the characters flat. I seem to be in the minority in my feelings, so again...chalk it up to mood!
**ARC Via NetGalley**
I am chalking this rating up as a "me" issue and not that this book wasn't great. I've been off the romance genre for a while now, but I thought maybe a holiday themed one would hit the mark. Alas, it didn't. I struggled to get into this one. I found it dull and the characters flat. I seem to be in the minority in my feelings, so again...chalk it up to mood!
**ARC Via NetGalley**
seadaz's review
4.0
Daisy is an artist living for a year at Fox Farm, as an artist in residence.
For Farm is owned and run by Jean, an older woman, who loves to do pottery and crafts and has a cafe and gallery on her farm.
Her nephew Alex lives nearby on his own plot of land where he runs a nursery type place and other such gardening and plants endeavours.
Alex helps Jean on his days off. He feels he ‘owes’ his aunt Jean as she helped him a lot when he younger.
One morning Daisy goes to Jean’s house and finds Jean unresponsive, having suffered a major stroke. This resonated with me as my dad suffered a major stoke too. Alex takes on a lot of the day to day responsibility for running Fox Farm while Jean is in hospital recuperating.
Alex’s cousin, Sebastian, is a selfish greedy so and so, he wants to sell the farm out from Jean, and makes things quite hard for Alex and also Daisy who has been helping out and also falling for Alex.
Alex, Daisy and the other characters need to come up with a solution instead of selling Fox Farm and sending Jean to a aged carer’s home.
I really enjoyed this story.
For Farm is owned and run by Jean, an older woman, who loves to do pottery and crafts and has a cafe and gallery on her farm.
Her nephew Alex lives nearby on his own plot of land where he runs a nursery type place and other such gardening and plants endeavours.
Alex helps Jean on his days off. He feels he ‘owes’ his aunt Jean as she helped him a lot when he younger.
One morning Daisy goes to Jean’s house and finds Jean unresponsive, having suffered a major stroke. This resonated with me as my dad suffered a major stoke too. Alex takes on a lot of the day to day responsibility for running Fox Farm while Jean is in hospital recuperating.
Alex’s cousin, Sebastian, is a selfish greedy so and so, he wants to sell the farm out from Jean, and makes things quite hard for Alex and also Daisy who has been helping out and also falling for Alex.
Alex, Daisy and the other characters need to come up with a solution instead of selling Fox Farm and sending Jean to a aged carer’s home.
I really enjoyed this story.
thatbookmom's review
4.0
3.5⭐ rounded up.
"Because she loves you for who you are. She doesn't look for anyone else within you."
This book takes place from Halloween to Christmas (so it's not all about Christmas!) So it's perfect to read this holiday season. If you're looking for a heartwarming holiday read (or are a fan of Hallmark Christmas movies), I think you'll be a fan of this one. I liked Jean and Daisy, but I didn't immediately love the other characters. However, I really appreciated the wonderful descriptions of the beautiful farm and it made me want to visit Fox Farm ASAP. I also liked how this book revolved around friendship, family and traditions. I really admired Daisy, the main character, for all that she did for Fox Farm and for Jean. I will say this book had more stress (mainly annoying characters lol) than I usually like in my sweet romance books, but I did still enjoy it.
Thank you so much to Bookouture and Netgalley for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review! This book is due for publication September 29, 2021.
"Because she loves you for who you are. She doesn't look for anyone else within you."
This book takes place from Halloween to Christmas (so it's not all about Christmas!) So it's perfect to read this holiday season. If you're looking for a heartwarming holiday read (or are a fan of Hallmark Christmas movies), I think you'll be a fan of this one. I liked Jean and Daisy, but I didn't immediately love the other characters. However, I really appreciated the wonderful descriptions of the beautiful farm and it made me want to visit Fox Farm ASAP. I also liked how this book revolved around friendship, family and traditions. I really admired Daisy, the main character, for all that she did for Fox Farm and for Jean. I will say this book had more stress (mainly annoying characters lol) than I usually like in my sweet romance books, but I did still enjoy it.
Thank you so much to Bookouture and Netgalley for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review! This book is due for publication September 29, 2021.
kkecreads's review
4.0
Christmas at Fox Farm by Helen Pollard
Published: September 29, 2021
Bookouture
I received a copy of this book for free, and I leave my review voluntarily.
As a child, Helen Pollard had a vivid imagination fuelled by her love of reading, so she started to create her own stories in a notebook. Now a bestselling author of contemporary romance, she believes that good characterization is the key to a successful book and loves infusing her writing with humor and heart. Helen is a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and The Society of Authors.
“Christmas is a magical time of year.”
Jean Fox owns Fox Farm and is a big piece of her tiny village. Her holiday festivities are legendary, and her passion, talent, and heart are well known. When Jean suffers a sudden stroke, Daisy (this year's live-in artist) and Alex (Jean’s devoted great-nephew) are thrust together to try and keep Fox Farms going. Will the challenge be too great?
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… sigh. This was a very charming story. I enjoyed the characters, the scenery, and the love between dreams and reality.
Jean was such a feisty character. I enjoyed getting to know her. It was quite fantastic the role she played throughout this novel, and I love how every other character adored her. Alex was a sweet character. I love the bond he and Jean have. And that Fox Farms played such a big part in making Alex who he is. Daisy was every part the lovely leading lady. She was so sweet yet sassy, talented, and intelligent, but she also had such a vulnerability about her.
Fox Farm was also a prominent character in this novel, and the descriptions were beautiful. The descriptions are so detailed that the imagery leaps from the pages. Your imagination will have no trouble visualizing the beauty that is contained within the walls of Fox Farm.
I enjoyed the build-up and the way things played out. This wasn’t a fast-paced read, but it also wasn’t a slow burn. It moved along at a realistic pace; the emotions, stress, anxiety, fear were all so realistically written. This was such a sweet story, with so many moments that tug at your heart.
Christmas is coming early this year, and this novel is a brilliant gift! A heartwarming romance, and the power of forgiveness and acceptance, wrapped neatly with a happily ever after.
Published: September 29, 2021
Bookouture
I received a copy of this book for free, and I leave my review voluntarily.
As a child, Helen Pollard had a vivid imagination fuelled by her love of reading, so she started to create her own stories in a notebook. Now a bestselling author of contemporary romance, she believes that good characterization is the key to a successful book and loves infusing her writing with humor and heart. Helen is a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and The Society of Authors.
“Christmas is a magical time of year.”
Jean Fox owns Fox Farm and is a big piece of her tiny village. Her holiday festivities are legendary, and her passion, talent, and heart are well known. When Jean suffers a sudden stroke, Daisy (this year's live-in artist) and Alex (Jean’s devoted great-nephew) are thrust together to try and keep Fox Farms going. Will the challenge be too great?
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… sigh. This was a very charming story. I enjoyed the characters, the scenery, and the love between dreams and reality.
Jean was such a feisty character. I enjoyed getting to know her. It was quite fantastic the role she played throughout this novel, and I love how every other character adored her. Alex was a sweet character. I love the bond he and Jean have. And that Fox Farms played such a big part in making Alex who he is. Daisy was every part the lovely leading lady. She was so sweet yet sassy, talented, and intelligent, but she also had such a vulnerability about her.
Fox Farm was also a prominent character in this novel, and the descriptions were beautiful. The descriptions are so detailed that the imagery leaps from the pages. Your imagination will have no trouble visualizing the beauty that is contained within the walls of Fox Farm.
I enjoyed the build-up and the way things played out. This wasn’t a fast-paced read, but it also wasn’t a slow burn. It moved along at a realistic pace; the emotions, stress, anxiety, fear were all so realistically written. This was such a sweet story, with so many moments that tug at your heart.
Christmas is coming early this year, and this novel is a brilliant gift! A heartwarming romance, and the power of forgiveness and acceptance, wrapped neatly with a happily ever after.
kirstyreviewsbooks's review
4.0
Christmas at Fox Farm - Helen Pollard
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture and I am leaving this review voluntarily
Living at Fox Farm, with its cosy café, beautiful pottery studio and charming gift shop, is a dream come true for thirty-one-year-old Daisy. The kindly owner, Jean, and the close-knit village feel like the home and family Daisy has never had. She’s been looking forward to her first magical Christmas in the countryside.
When Jean suddenly falls ill, Daisy is the first to lend a hand. She ropes in Alex – Jean’s handsome but stubborn nephew – to help her. When the pair discover the farm is almost bankrupt, it seems like the annual Christmas celebrations will be cancelled. Alex and Daisy need a plan, and quickly, if they are to pull off Christmas against the odds and save Fox Farm.
This book starts at Halloween and ends at Christmas, so perfect for reading at the beginning of festive season. It is a heart-warming holiday read filled with community spirit. Set in a beautiful location with fantastic descriptions I could clearly picture Fox Farm.
I thought this was an enjoyable, easy read. A delightful read, perfect for anyone that enjoys uplifting and festive romances. Unusually for me this book managed to hold my attention even with the slow pace as it is was just so well-written.
Rating 4/5
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture and I am leaving this review voluntarily
Living at Fox Farm, with its cosy café, beautiful pottery studio and charming gift shop, is a dream come true for thirty-one-year-old Daisy. The kindly owner, Jean, and the close-knit village feel like the home and family Daisy has never had. She’s been looking forward to her first magical Christmas in the countryside.
When Jean suddenly falls ill, Daisy is the first to lend a hand. She ropes in Alex – Jean’s handsome but stubborn nephew – to help her. When the pair discover the farm is almost bankrupt, it seems like the annual Christmas celebrations will be cancelled. Alex and Daisy need a plan, and quickly, if they are to pull off Christmas against the odds and save Fox Farm.
This book starts at Halloween and ends at Christmas, so perfect for reading at the beginning of festive season. It is a heart-warming holiday read filled with community spirit. Set in a beautiful location with fantastic descriptions I could clearly picture Fox Farm.
I thought this was an enjoyable, easy read. A delightful read, perfect for anyone that enjoys uplifting and festive romances. Unusually for me this book managed to hold my attention even with the slow pace as it is was just so well-written.
Rating 4/5