Ah I enjoyed Christmas Wishes.

We meet Hannah who is living in Stockholm, Nate her brothers childhood friend comes into her store after Rob has asked him to check up in her.

Hannah has a boyfriend and Nate has a daughter and step daughter in tow, they both meet back up at Rob's wedding.

Can friendship develop into love?

A feel good read with a topping of sparkles

There are so many things that I love about this book! Above all, is that the characters range in age from 2 to 90 years old. All the characters are intricately involved in the plot. They are not just in the background. I enjoy reading books that imitate life and in life people of various ages interact all the time.

The book plots are woven together in such a wonderful way, being intertwined yet hold strong independently also. The character development is done so well that I know these people and I cared about them.

The story took place in several different areas and they were described in excellent detail that I felt like I was there. Even though I am reading this in the summer, when the weather is pretty hot, I want to snuggle up in a warm blanket with some hot tea, since I am reading about snow flurries falling and making snowman.

There are several serious subject matters in this story. The author handles them with grace and love, and it is heartwarming to see the way that adults can deal with difficult situations.

I enjoyed this book so much! I am a huge fan of Sue Moorcroft and she created another gem with this story. I recommend this book and also her other Christmas and Summer books.

I want to thank NetGalley and Avon Books UK for giving me the pleasure of reading the advanced reader copy. My review is my own opinion not influenced by receiving the ARC.

I had never read a book by this author but love Christmas books so dived in. I loved the concept of it being set both in England and Sweden and especially that the leading male character was divorced, bringing up his daughter and dealing with his own personal issues. I have never read a romance that has packed so much stuff that is never normally mentioned in a romance book and that needs to be talked about. I commend Sue Moorcroft for highlighting that these things happen to men too. I liked the main characters and also had a soft spot for Nan Heather, a spring chicken at 90 with a wealth of experience and a boyfriend! I will be definitely
recommending this book to friends and may actually buy it to put into stockings. I will be looking for more Sue Moorcroft books. Thank you

This book was magical. It felt weird reading it in later summer but I know I will come back to it near Christmas.

This is a really loved festive read and would be perfect to sit down with the Christmas tree lights in the background.

It is lovely to read a story with a male character who is a genuine nice person and stays a nice person! I loved the end!

A wonderful cozy read, perfect for the Christmas season!!

Escape to Middledip and Stockholm with Hannah and Nico if you want a heartfelt tale of romance, friendships, and family. Christmas Wishes is a lovely book to get you into the holiday spirit. , Perfect for fans of Trisha and Ashley and Debbie Macomber.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for sharing this brilliant little treat!

Festive Escapism.....
A festive read from Sue Moorcroft. The author always succeeds in providing some guaranteed escapism and this is no exception. Is it simply fate that is keeping Hannah and Nico apart? Are they truly meant to be together? As the pair find themselves in Middledip for different reasons can they overcome the obstacles that seem to be in their path? A Christmas delight.

Christmas Wishes is a great book with wonderful chemistry between Hannah and Nico. I could really tell the struggle of each character, and felt for Hannah as she deals with losing her business, her boyfriend and having to return home.

The kids are great and charming in the story, and though I haven't read Sue Moorcroft's books before, this definitely has me wanting to read more.

I highly recommend for anyone wanting to discover different customs or a feel good book
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**Thanks Netgalley and Avon for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review

I love Sue Moorcroft’s seasonal books and this one lived up to my expectations.

Hannah is living in Sweden when she runs into an old childhood friend, Nico. There is just something about Nico that Hannah likes; however, she already has a boyfriend and Nico has major complications in his life. But when Hannah is dumped by her boyfriend and is forced to move back to Middledip to take care of her nan, she discovers Nico has also relocated to the village. Can a relationship develop between these two old friends or will Nico’s family responsibilities prove too difficult to overcome?

Another great book by this author. I look forward to the next one.

This was cute, I loved Nico, it was nice for once to have a hero with issues but not one who was turned into a bit of a douche.

The only thing that did bother me about this was towards the end when the ex mother-in-law stuck her nose in and the heroine decided to take off instead of talking to the hero.

I absolutely loved Josie and Maria, they were definitely the highlight of the book!

I've just finished Sue's Christmas Wishes and I loved it so much I didn't want it to end! It was heartbreaking to read about a struggling mum who asked her ex for help while she tried to sorted herself out and that ex finding love with a girl he knew as a teenager. Of course, it doesn't go as smoothly as that and all the little twists were brilliant.

Set between the familiar setting of Middledip and the less familiar of Stockholm, this is one really enjoyable story.

All the sections in Sweden really appealed to me, as we discover some of the traditions in Sweden of the festive season, and we are even treated to occasional phrases in Swedish, and their translations. It really added a wonderful foreign feeling to the book, and made me feel as though I was in Sweden.

And then there is the part of the book set in Middledip, Sue Moorcroft's regularly featuring village, so fans of hers were able to get glances of some familiar characters, while also getting to know the leads of this book.

We have Hannah, who has a ratbag of a boyfriend, and well I really enjoyed despising and hating Albin, as he really did screw Hannah over (and not in the fun sense). Hannah woman but I was really only interested in her, in relation to Nico, as Nico's story is far stronger.

In fact Nico's story is what drew me in, and had me unable to tear myself away from the book at times. He is having a tricky time with an ex-wife, and his children are adorable. In fact Maria and Josie are arguably the stars of the story and always able to bring a smile to my face.

This is a really fabulous Sue Moorcroft story, filled with her usual warmth, festive feeling in places, great sense of family, and great locations. I love this author so much and this was a sheer pleasure to read. I thoroughly enjoyed Christmas Wishes and was sorry to see it end.

Thank you to Avon and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in return for an original review.
Another lovely little story for the town of Middledip. I find myself wishing that I can move there and meet the characters every time I read one of Sue Moorcrofts books.
I was hooked from the beginning with this book. I absolutely loved all of the characters (apart from Albin). Nico has the largest heart of gold ever, taking in a child a child that he wasn’t the father too.
I won’t spoil the ending but I will say I am so so so happy with the way this book ended. This book made me ready for Christmas with snow, hot chocolates and family times. I would definitely recommend this book.

A wonderful Christmassy read perfect to put you in the festive mood!
Hannah living in Stockholm with her boyfriend and running her own little shop meets up with her brothers friend Nico and instantly they feel a connection! The path of true love never runs smoothly though as Hannah needs to extricate herself from her current relationship and Nicos life is complicated by an alcoholic ex wife and juggling childcare whilst working!
Set in both the gorgeously described winter wonderland of Sweden and Hannah’s home village of middledip this book takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, family dynamics,love and friendship to provide a perfect festive romance.
Thank you net galley for this early read.

With thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest review
This book is the best description of Christmas.
Fabulous characters scenery and plot kept me highly motivated from beginning to end.
Can highly recommend.

Another dip into life at Middledip, this time with a Swedish twist. Moorcroft has crafted an excellent Christmas read with the added depth and impeccable research she's famed for. Tackles an interesting array of themes with insight and perception.

What a treat! Perfect cozy little read-right up my alley! I was a huge fan and will definitely be reading more from this author!

Her life in Stockholm in shambles, Hannah moves to her cozy hometown to care for her grandmother. What ensues is a heartwarming tale of childhood friendships with romance and Christmas spirit in the air.

An enchanting and charming read to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon books for a complimentary advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

A briliant read.. I could not stop reading it. A perfect winter read. Loved how it moved between Sweden and the UK.. The bond between the little girls was lovely. Made you feel for working single parents and how important good childcare is and how employers have to give and take. An excellent book

I enjoyed this quick holiday read. The two main characters, Hannah & Nico have great chemistry and reading about their journey through this book was fun. I did struggle a little with some of the UK language.

Thanks to Avon Books UK & NetGalley for a copy to honestly review.