I didn’t see where it said that this was just a preview when I downloaded this book from Netgalley and unfortunately the sample really didn’t tell me much. Had the story continued I would have kept reading but from what I read, it didn’t compel me enough to want to buy the book.

"Bo, 26, has always been cautious, but having just been made redundant and her love life in a quandry, her flatmate Kirsten persuades her to take a holiday with her to Denmark to her mother's summerhouse. With nothing else to look forward to on the horizon, a few clicks later and there is no going back, and Bo's life plan is about to be entirely rewritten."

I have had this book on my shelf since last winter, but with lockdown number 2 coming into force I felt I was more than ready to embrace some Danish "hygge" and snuggle up with a good book. For those who don't know, the art of "hygge" is appreciating what you have, living in the moment and being grateful. This book was a truly uplifting story about appreciating what you have, forgetting all the stresses of life, and just be thankful to be alive and well.

Bo learns, along with the other people she meets up with in the summerhouse in Denmark that the winters is Aalborg are cold, and dark for 17 hours a day, (so you appreciate the sunlight more when the days are short) and there is nothing to do, so you enjoy the small cosy things like being warm, together with friends, hot chocolate or a glass of wine, board games and easy chatter. The feeling of contentment seeps into your bones and spirit and makes you stop, breathe and be grateful for the small things in life.

I took a lot of comfort from this easy to read novel and watched with wonder as Bo's life unravelled then came back together again in a better, stronger more purposeful way and the ending was perfect in my opinion.

Hygge is defined as a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture). Clara Christensen's novel captures this perfectly and has the reader yearning for a slice of hygge for themselves.

Bo is at a crisis point in her life. Disillusioned with both her job and her relationship, when both go wrong, she decides to take the advice of her close friend Kirsten who thinks that a stay at her mother's summer house in Aalborg in Denmark will be just the tonic she needs.

The descriptions of Aalborg transport the reader to Denmark and give a true sense of hygge, from the scenery to the food and how, eventually, it allows Bo to see what she really wants and needs.

A great, feel-good read!

Warm cosy read. Very easy read. Fee unanswered questions though but really enjoyable. Easy to curl up with a cuppa and just dig in

Hygge for me is curling up with a good book and this book amplified that feeling for me. The preview I was able to read had me excited to dig into the character but I wish I had full access to the book to give it a true review. It was definitely a cozy romance that I could recommend.

A really nice easy read with lots of "hygge" and cake.
Thanks to Netgalley for the chance to read it.

This book was very confusing for me initially. Bo is 26 years old and in a job that's become tedious and boring to her. She has a boyfriend whom she met at her job, but he doesn't want anyone to know about their relationship. Rumours start flying at work about him getting involved with someone else, and Bo becomes jealous. She loses her job, whines to her boyfriend and loses that relationship too.

Bo's roommate invites her to go to Denmark to regroup and determine her path. Unfortunately, her roommate cannot go with Bo initially, so Bo puts on her big girl panties and goes on her own. There, she makes new friends, learns about Hygge, falls for one of the guests and decides to start a new career path. When she gets home, that's exactly what she does.

I found the first part of the book to be totally confusing, and I found Bo's character to be immature and very needy. It really bothered me that she was willing to go along with a boyfriend who wanted to hide their relationship even though she didn't like it. I kept reading, hoping that the book would improve. I found the characters and plot in the second part of the book much better. I looked forward to Bo maturing and learning how to enjoy other people's company and to learn not everything is about her. The third and last part of the book where Bo decides to start a new career to be a brace, gutsy move (which was unlike her personality in the previous parts)! I felt the ending was rushed and abrupt.

Carla Christensen is a new author and this book is a stand alone. I found this book to be a difficult read, and perhaps geared to a younger, immature audience. I was disappointed initially, although I did feel it improved as I read further.

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

The book started off slowly but then drew me in. Bo works in a job that she doesn't particularly enjoy and is kinda dating a coworker. She loses her job, suspects her boyfriend of cheating and feels pressure from her family to find another job that will use her education. Struggling to find employment, Bo travels to Denmark and meets and makes some new friends. During her week of vacation, she finds the courage to pursue her dream of selling her baking. She buys a food truck and sets up shop. It's slow going at first but then she starts to make a name for herself.

I was disappointed to finish the book. The ending seemed very rushed. I'd have liked to see more of the story devoted to her baking and her new relationship. I felt it ended half before its time.

There was no way I was going to be able to resist the opportunity to read this one! It's a hygge novel! And set in Denmark! And look at that cover! I loved the Danish aspects (natch) of the story - it really did feel so hyggelig!
Again, I had a bit of trouble at times with the protagonist - because I'm not comfortable being inside the head of someone who is so negative about themselves, and let's others treat them as appallingly, as Bo does. As her story unfolded, however, I found myself liking her more and more.
This had a great 'coming of age' feel to it, and I would definitely pick up a sequel if it was a series.

I gave it 3 stars.

Cute chick lit story. It reminded me of some of Jenny Colgan's stories, perhaps due to the baking aspect.

Bo is 26 and in an unofficial relationship with a colleague when she ends up going to northern Denmark on a holiday and experiences 'Hygge' for the first time. Being Danish and knowing exactly what they mean it gave me that cosy feeling while reading this book. For me, 'hygge' is also a good cuppa with a book while cuddled up in the couch.

The part of the book that took part in Denmark had extra meaning for me, as it took part in Skagen, my dad's hometown and where I have been countless times to visit my grandparents when they were still alive. It made me rather sentimental, remembering the town and beautiful places there.

So if you are looking for a book to give you that warm, glowing feel good vibe, look no further.

This book was a lot of fun! It would be the perfect book to read curled up with a warm drink on a cold day!!!!!

Loved this really gentle and adorable story. I wanted to immediately jump on a plane to Denmark in order to experience some authentic Hygge. I guess I'll have to settle for some candles and cosiness in England.

As you would expect from the title this book is a warm, fun romantic read that celebrates the joy of sharing experiences with others, appreciating the little things that make your heart sing and just pure cosiness. It's a perfect read for when the weather is changing and there is starting to be a bite in the air. Enjoy with some hot chocolate, perhaps wearing snuggly pyjamas!

I started reading Hygge and Kisses on the train and knew within just a few pages that I was going to enjoy it. It just had a lovely feeling and grabbed my interest straight away. When it was time to get off the train I was torn between wanting to keep reading and excitement about my plans for the day. I ended up reading the whole book in three sittings.

The section in Denmark left me remembering my own trip there as a child and thinking about going back. Unlike Bo we went in the summer so my experience is very different to hers. I am undecided if I’d like to go in winter like she does. (Nobody ask where in Denmark we went as I was 8 at the time and can’t remember).

Goodreads says this is about 400 pages long. I am surprised by that because I genuinely thought it was shorter (the kindle edition I have has no page numbers). But that might just be because I read it so quickly. Certainly I would have liked it to be longer because some plot elements were brushed over and just got mentioned in passing where I would have preferred to see them properly. And although I thought the ending was good it was abrupt and I was left regretting the fact there was no “six months later”epilogue as I wanted to know what happened next for the characters. I’ve been thinking about that a lot since I finished the book and I have a theory but as it would spoil the book I won’t share.

I would recommend Hygge and Kisses for anyone wanting a relaxing read with a feel good vibe. In the spirit of Hygge, it should probably be read on a winter evening while curled under a blanket.

Bo’s not really into her marketing job at an IT company but the last thing the twenty-six-year-old needs is being made redundant. With her secret relationship with colleague Ben up in the air, she takes off to her friend’s family holiday home in Denmark to regroup. It’s the middle of winter and there she meets artist Florence, writer Simon and chef Emil, who teaches them all about the cosy art of hygge.
True to its hygge roots, this book has a rather simple storyline. Disillusioned with her life, Bo finds herself falling for the Danish way of life and forges a new outlook for her future. It’s an easy read, perfect if you’re looking to take some time out, curled up under a blanket with a mug of hot cocoa.

A good 'happy' book. It was easy to relate to the characters but you did feel like giving Bo a shake - how stupid can a girl be over a man (Ben) who was clearly stringing her along. Although the plot was obvious, it was an enjoyable read. My only criticism is the very abrupt ending. It would have been nice to know what happened to Bo's new relationship.

Bo Hazlehurst is only twenty-six but she's feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders. When we first meet her it's through her inner dialogue, as she ponders an article she recently read about the 'quarter-life crisis.'

Bo is living in soggy London where her IT salary barely gets her by. Her job is both boring and overwhelming, she doesn't know where she stands with the guy she's dating, and she misses the comforts her parents provided in her childhood home.

Bo's life suddenly goes a bit off the tracks and she finds herself in the market for another job, but her half-Danish friend, Kirsten suggests she take a sabbatical in a Skagen summer house.

Bo arrives in Denmark alone, where she is destined to meet a writer, an artist, and a chef. It's there that she discovers the Danish concept of Hygge and gains the skills she needs to regroup and start the next chapter of her life.

Hygge and Kisses is a cute book, relatable to the Millennial Generation's experience. A nice introduction to the Danish lifestyle and practice of Hygge. Best read by candlelight with a warm blanket and a hot beverage.

I would like to thank Simon and Schuster for allowing me to have a review copy of this book.

I had a couple of issues with the overall story the fact that her flatmate is part Danish and has close family that still live in there but never in the 5 years they have been friends mentions Hygge didn't make sense to me. It felt more like the word Hygge was added as an afterthought this book didn't have a warm and cosy feel to it. I have read other books that give that feeling without using the label. I did enjoy the overall story and the thought of travelling to Demark, staying in a little cottage with an open fire in winter. I would recommend the book to others looking for a winter read.

(Netgalley provided an advance copy in exchange for an honest review, but only provided three chapters.)

Seems to be a good start to a solid plot. I’m fascinated by hygge and would’ve liked to see where it fit in to the story. Bo does give a bit of a clue when she tells her anti-committal boyfriend that she’d like to do normal, comfortable things like eat dinner at home. I’m very much hoping I obtain the rest of the book to read more!

Difficult to properly review only 3 chapters!