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shamrockshelf's review
5.0
4.5 *stars*
Thanks to HarperCollins UK and Netgalley for providing and advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
This is a "Christmasy" book!!!
It would have been 5 stars but the first chapter was hard to get into. It was unnecessary, too descriptive. Every other word was just too much for my liking. That's why it will be 4.5 stars from me.
My thoughts:
Finally a good Christmas themed book. Despite the first chapter the rest of the book was amazing. When I was reading it I felt like it's Christmas time already. The snow, the moment of grief, the family relationships, the freshly baked goods and of course Hot Jack! It's a perfectly balanced romance book.
Brief synopsis:
All you need to know: the main point is dealing with grief and how to live your life after losing someone you really love and not feeling guilty/bad about it. But there is a cute romance aspect as well. Timeline is shortly before Christmas and you can definitely feel the vibe of it. And you can't imagine Christmas time without freshly baked sourdough bread, mince pies etc.
If you are looking for a Christmas book, pick this one up!
Thank you!
#NetGalley
Thanks to HarperCollins UK and Netgalley for providing and advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
This is a "Christmasy" book!!!
It would have been 5 stars but the first chapter was hard to get into. It was unnecessary, too descriptive. Every other word was just too much for my liking. That's why it will be 4.5 stars from me.
My thoughts:
Finally a good Christmas themed book. Despite the first chapter the rest of the book was amazing. When I was reading it I felt like it's Christmas time already. The snow, the moment of grief, the family relationships, the freshly baked goods and of course Hot Jack! It's a perfectly balanced romance book.
Brief synopsis:
All you need to know: the main point is dealing with grief and how to live your life after losing someone you really love and not feeling guilty/bad about it. But there is a cute romance aspect as well. Timeline is shortly before Christmas and you can definitely feel the vibe of it. And you can't imagine Christmas time without freshly baked sourdough bread, mince pies etc.
If you are looking for a Christmas book, pick this one up!
Thank you!
#NetGalley
annarella's review
4.0
A heartwarming, fun and entertaining Christmas novel that made me smile and escape reality in a good way.
The characters are fleshed out and relatable, the setting is lovely and the atmosphere festive.
It's the first book I read by this author and won't surely be the last.
Can't wait to read the next book.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
The characters are fleshed out and relatable, the setting is lovely and the atmosphere festive.
It's the first book I read by this author and won't surely be the last.
Can't wait to read the next book.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
brewtifulfiction's review
5.0
This book is oh so cosy.
Filled with festive feels, Alex has written a story that is a pure delight to read.
Simple in its delivery, it was just the uncomplicated type of story that I needed to really put me in a relaxed state of mind.
Bridget herself as the protagonist is fantastic. She's brave, determined and above all else, selfless. Always putting others before herself and I truly admired her for that.
And a quick shout out to Henry and Sinead, we all need some loveable dog characters in our lives.
Friends and family come together to make one unforgettable Christmas in this wonderfully wintery tale.
Filled with festive feels, Alex has written a story that is a pure delight to read.
Simple in its delivery, it was just the uncomplicated type of story that I needed to really put me in a relaxed state of mind.
Bridget herself as the protagonist is fantastic. She's brave, determined and above all else, selfless. Always putting others before herself and I truly admired her for that.
And a quick shout out to Henry and Sinead, we all need some loveable dog characters in our lives.
Friends and family come together to make one unforgettable Christmas in this wonderfully wintery tale.
ssp_mtp's review
3.0
Thank you NetGalley, HarperCollins, and One More Chapter for the gifted copy.
This is the sweet little Christmas tale of Bridget and her children who move back to the little beach village she grew up in the year after her husband passed away. It is a new spin-off series from Alex Brown’s Carringtons series.
While the book touches on grief and loss, it focuses more on picking up the pieces, opening yourself up to new beginnings, and a welcoming, close-knit community.
This is the sweet little Christmas tale of Bridget and her children who move back to the little beach village she grew up in the year after her husband passed away. It is a new spin-off series from Alex Brown’s Carringtons series.
While the book touches on grief and loss, it focuses more on picking up the pieces, opening yourself up to new beginnings, and a welcoming, close-knit community.
suzannefine's review
4.0
If you are looking for the perfect Hallmark Movie in a novel, look no further than Alex Brown’s latest - A Cosy Christmas…
This wonderful holiday story has all you are looking for in a feel-good, happy ending novel. Sprinkle in a hot Jack, a little humor, and you have yourself a winner!
Wishing it were December already!
Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
This wonderful holiday story has all you are looking for in a feel-good, happy ending novel. Sprinkle in a hot Jack, a little humor, and you have yourself a winner!
Wishing it were December already!
Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
shankl's review
4.0
A cozy Christmas at Bridget's Bicycle Bakery is such a heart-felt story about heart break and moving forward. Bridget Carrington has come back to her hometown with his teenage twin boys and young daughter after the tragic passing of her love, Ted. Baking has provided the necessary salvation in her times of grief. She soon finds the village welcomes her delicious delicacy as she cycles the seaside making deliveries.
A feel good read with wonderful characters and a slow-build to a second-chance at loving again. This book will make you believe in Christmas miracles when you don't trust you can overcome a broken heart.
I requested this book not knowing it was part of a series. The good news is that it can be a stand alone in the Carrington's stories. Thank you NetGally and HarperCollinsUK for the complimentary copy of the book.
A feel good read with wonderful characters and a slow-build to a second-chance at loving again. This book will make you believe in Christmas miracles when you don't trust you can overcome a broken heart.
I requested this book not knowing it was part of a series. The good news is that it can be a stand alone in the Carrington's stories. Thank you NetGally and HarperCollinsUK for the complimentary copy of the book.
clarab12's review
5.0
This is such a lovely cosy story for the festive season. I really felt for Bridget, she went through so much and now is trying to do the right thing for her kids. Even though there is a bit of sadness in this book there is also a lot of laugh out loud moments that give a good balance to the story!
So many great characters and it was so lovely being back in Mulberry-On-Sea and back in the Carrington world again!
Highly recommend this perfectly festive story!!
So many great characters and it was so lovely being back in Mulberry-On-Sea and back in the Carrington world again!
Highly recommend this perfectly festive story!!
that_little_drop_of_poison's review
2.0
I wanted to love this book, but unfortunately this was surprisingly medicore.
It's drama-free and I enjoyed that, but everything else was just meh. It was just boring and long-ish, I didn't really connect to anyone and I didn't really care about that happened to any of the characters.
What I found odd was the fact that Bridget was mourning her husband (literally, she was still crying when thinking of him) and then five minutes later she was ready for a new relationship. I don't say one should not start new life in a situation like that, I'm just saying it's odd that on one page she's overcome by grief and on the other she's like "oh he's hot, I'm ready". Like,give a girl some time, really.
I received this book from the Publisher in an exchange for an honest review
It's drama-free and I enjoyed that, but everything else was just meh. It was just boring and long-ish, I didn't really connect to anyone and I didn't really care about that happened to any of the characters.
What I found odd was the fact that Bridget was mourning her husband (literally, she was still crying when thinking of him) and then five minutes later she was ready for a new relationship. I don't say one should not start new life in a situation like that, I'm just saying it's odd that on one page she's overcome by grief and on the other she's like "oh he's hot, I'm ready". Like,give a girl some time, really.
I received this book from the Publisher in an exchange for an honest review
bucolicbookshelf's review
4.0
The second I saw the cover picture, I knew I would like this book (I love when a book prediction comes true!) Can you resist that picture? I couldn’t; it’s so gorgeous and festive.
This title was so much more than just cosy. It was a beautiful story, written with warmth and sensitivity. This one is definitely going on my re-read list.
Thanks to Harper Collins UK / One More Chapter and NetGalley for an eARC of this title. Opinions shared are based on nothing other than my reading experience.
This title was so much more than just cosy. It was a beautiful story, written with warmth and sensitivity. This one is definitely going on my re-read list.
Thanks to Harper Collins UK / One More Chapter and NetGalley for an eARC of this title. Opinions shared are based on nothing other than my reading experience.
kirstyreviewsbooks's review
4.0
A Cosy Christmas at Bridget's Bicycle Bakery - Alex Brown
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK and I am leaving this review voluntarily
Bridget smiled to herself, certain she could see one of the stars twinkling extra brightly in that moment as if to acknowledge her wish and convince her that, yes, Mulberry-On-Sea was just the place they all needed to be. Surrounded by those happy memories of holidays and special times where nothing bad ever happened…
Finding yourself without a home in the weeks before Christmas would break most people, but for Bridget Carrington it’s a chance to start again. Mulberry-On-Sea has always been her happy place and she’s hoping it can work its magic this festive season and heal her family after a difficult year.
I flew through this book, I read the majority of this in one sitting and then couldn't wait to get back to it. I should point out that I have read this book as a standalone and I really enjoyed it. I really liked all of the characters and the added bonus of a recipe at the end of the book.
It is the perfect holiday read - it just creates such a Christmassy feeling. It is an easy and light-hearted read. Bridget doesn't have the easiest time in the build up to Christmas but I think this just adds to the Christmas spirit.
Rating 4/5
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK and I am leaving this review voluntarily
Bridget smiled to herself, certain she could see one of the stars twinkling extra brightly in that moment as if to acknowledge her wish and convince her that, yes, Mulberry-On-Sea was just the place they all needed to be. Surrounded by those happy memories of holidays and special times where nothing bad ever happened…
Finding yourself without a home in the weeks before Christmas would break most people, but for Bridget Carrington it’s a chance to start again. Mulberry-On-Sea has always been her happy place and she’s hoping it can work its magic this festive season and heal her family after a difficult year.
I flew through this book, I read the majority of this in one sitting and then couldn't wait to get back to it. I should point out that I have read this book as a standalone and I really enjoyed it. I really liked all of the characters and the added bonus of a recipe at the end of the book.
It is the perfect holiday read - it just creates such a Christmassy feeling. It is an easy and light-hearted read. Bridget doesn't have the easiest time in the build up to Christmas but I think this just adds to the Christmas spirit.
Rating 4/5