I must be reading too many mystery and thrillers because the whole of the way through this book I was awaiting death or twists or bombshells, but no, this was just a nice everyday Christmas romance. Following the lives of a tight-knit community at Christmas time.
I think, unlike me, readers should go into this book fully prepared for what they are getting, nothing of any importance happens. This is a light and warm fluffy book with the most minimal peril imaginable. That is not to say i didn't like it... I did love it.
I enjoyed the voice of the main character (although I have no idea what she looked like or how old she was) and the found family feel, as well as the small-town relationships. Unusually, the main couple in the story are already in a loving relationship, I am not sure if this is a series and the start of there relationship can be found in earlier books or not, but it was refreshing to read a romance where half the book isn't angst.
If you are looking for a beautiful romance set in a snowy English village with no consequences and a happy ending this is your book!

This was a really nice and refreshing read ready for Christmas! A nice festive book and would recommend.

I picked this story to listen to on audio as we go up the buildup of Christmas. It is an easy, heart warming story. The narrator reads in a calming tone but not monotone as some can be!

I will be buying this as a gift for family members as soon as possible.

Christmas at Lock Keeper's Cottage - Lucy Coleman

I enjoyed this one as an Audiobook, and thought the narration was very good. The story itself is a steady progression of Immi and Gray's relationship and their past history with both sets of parents. A very nice gentle Christmas read, including all the festive treats that you would expect - plus a good twist at the end.

Many thanks to NetGalley and publishers for allowing me the chance to enjoy and review this story

This book was sadly not for me. But if anyone equates ‘uplifting’ with sweet, they will enjoy it. Though Imogen and people in her close-knit community had not sailed through life without obstacles, quite the opposite actually, it is mostly mentioned in their back stories. Meanwhile, the book starts when things are already on the mend or somehow coming together and everyone is caring and understanding. This slice of life is moreover conveyed via Imogen’s eyes and her being an emotional and easily moved person, it sets the tone for all encounters. 

Personally, had Imogen used some self-reflection ideally combined with humour, I might have liked her more. But this can be an appealing Christmas story for someone not bothered by overtly picturesque setting and affectionate people in it.

* I voluntarily reviewed this audiobook via NetGalley and I thank Boldwood Books UK for the opportunity

I am a person who generally judges a book by its cover, and this one is beautiful. It is a slow but gentle story about family, friendship and life in a rural community. The main character Immie, has been raised by her grandfather Tollie who is such a lovely soul and described just as a grandpa should be. He stepped into care for her after her mother left, and her father passed away, Her relationship with him made the book for me. Throw in a splash or romance with her boyfriend Grey and it is a lovely festive read. Who wouldn't want to visit the picturesque village of Aysbury and it's wonderful inhabitants who seem to step up and help out whenever it is needed.

I was lucky enough to be given a copy of the audiobook, the narrator was lovely but the problem I have with using my iPhone due to a software issue spoils the enjoyment of the book somewhat and it is something NetGalley seriously need to look at. I am having to stop and re-start the app after the end of every chapter.

Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books UK Audio and Lucy Coleman for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A great Christmas read. I normally save my Christmas novels for the first day of December but with 2020 being the year of madness I started reading this in October and it was the best decision I made. This novel wrapped me up in the warmth of the festive spirit. Wonderfully written and narrated this novel was just what I needed on the long drives home along the dark country lanes. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a simple heart warming tale for Christmas. It is 'sugar sweet', a bit like listening to an extended woman's magerzine story. I must admit I found myself longing for the life of Imi, especially as we are in lockdown as I listened to this and just wanted to be part of her life and community. Pure escapism for Christmas!

I started listening to this after
Discovering I loved audio books.I was unable to stop listening and would listen in the car,before bed and at school because quite simply it made me smile and was an easy listen but little did I know there were twists and turns on the way that made the book even more endearing.
An enjoyable,relaxing but riveting read!

The book is probably great, I would definitely give it a solid three stars.

The writing is nice, the narration is of a good quality, however the book itself wasn't to my taste.

I do strongly suspect that it was me and not the book.

This was a lovely story of love, sacrifice and secrets. An idyllic  rural setting is made more attractive by the approach of Christmas. Community rallies around. Long held guilt and secrets are exorcised and snow falls on Christmas Day ...What a lovely story to read during Lockdown when community means something different as we stay apart rather than gather together.

This is the first Lucy Coleman book I have read, but certainly will not be the last. A really heartwarming story of love, community, family, friendship and secrets. A few twists along the way, some of which I didn't see coming. I loved the main characters of Immi, Gray and Tolly, along with the rest of the village. It was actually a welcome change that the story already had a romantic couple in it, rather than a story of finding love. I found that really refreshing. I loved it, and was sorry when it ended, always the sign of a good book!!

After losing both her parents at a young age, Imogene went to live with her grandfather, Tollie. Her new home in a lock keeper’s cottage is filled with the magic created by her very special grandfather, the same man who plays Santa Claus to the village children each year. As an adult, Immi meets Gray Adams, and sure he’s the “one”, the two begin to plan the most romantic Christmas blowout the village has ever known. But as festive flurries turn into an all out blizzard, all their plans are in jeopardy. Scott will whisk you away from the dreary headlines and into a magical world of happily ever after

Adorable story set around Christmas. It's the perfect audiobook to snuggle up with hot chocolate. It was so nice to be transported away to a normal, uplifting place amid lockdown. People of all ages coming together to make Christmas the best ever. Loved the intergenerational friendships. I fell in love with all the characters. They were so relatable. Some tender moments as they discover the history of lock keepers cottage. I loved it.

So.... This is slightly embarrassing but turns out I had already received this ebook a few months a go and until I went into to goodreads to add it I had totally forgotten. The reason I had forgotten is because I marked it as DNF at 27% 

So this time I powered through it and finished it. The story is very mellow and not a whole lot happens. It is not a book I think I will remember again in a few more months time. But I appreciate you sending it to me.

I have just finished the audio book of Christmas at Lockkeepers Cottage and Lucy Coleman has written a heart warming festive read about life in Ayesbury in the Cotswolds. 
We meet Immi who is dealing with a long distance relationship with Gray and who also makes a meaningful friendship with Mrs Price which I found I enjoyed listening to. 
I also enjoyed the Santa Ahoy Christmas Cruises where Tollie  plays an excellent Santa Claus for the children - all very Christmassy indeed! 
This is a charming book that drifts along at a gentle pace narrated by Lucy Scott and David Thorpe who do  a marvellous job at inviting you into Lucy’s world.