Gwen’s life is all but falling apart. She’s lost her boyfriend, is having troubles at work and now has to spend the holidays at her childhood home with her entire family and a smile pasted on her face. If all of that wasn’t enough, her hot next door neighbor, who she’s secretly had a crush on since childhood, is back in town…

Kelk has constructed a world with relatable and likable characters who are embedded into the storyline spectacularly. You have the not-so-perfect main character, the overbearing mom, the out-of-touch father, and the seemingly perfect best friend, and next door neighbor, from her childhood. While these characters are a tale as old as time, Kelk writes them in a way that makes it seem like it’s the first time you’ve ever encountered characters of this construct. The most likable character? Gwen’s cousin, Mateo. He is the cheerleader you never knew you needed, the rock Gwen needs in the disaster that is her life, and is the absolute perfect comedic relief.

If you are expecting an effortless read, some laughs and a book that reads like a warm hug…you came to the right place. I mean, who doesn’t want a retelling of Groundhog’s Day, but with Christmas? The book draws you in with banter, between Gwen and Mateo, and doesn’t let you go until the last page. The way Kelk is able to maintain this feeling throughout the whole book is what made this book for me. The flow of conversation, the perfected banter, and the “oh my gosh” moments Gwen was constantly thrown into had me cackling from start to finish. This is a feel-good, happily ever after and is the perfect Christmas read.

Gwyn, a 32 year old corporate lawyer returns to her childhood home for Christmas and gets stuck in a seemingly endless time loop. Trying to escape the loop, she reconnects with every member of her family in ways she hasn’t done in years. A heartwarming story of the importance of family, friendship and being true to yourself. The Christmas Wish was a delightful read to start the Christmas romcom season.

Great read to get me excited for Christmas!! I was initially apprehensive of the “Groundhog Day” aspect from the description, but it was actually fine. The romance was cute & I loved how chaotic and fun the story was! A December must read for sure.

Think Groundhog Day — but Christmas For newly single Gwen, Christmas never ends. Yes, that’s the plot. But the book is warm hearted with a great message about family. The book was both laugh out loud funny and touching at the same time. My only gripe is that as a British book I had to look up a word or phrase about every page or so. Usually I don’t find British books quite so hard to understand! Now I plan to look up the author’s back stock and see what I have been missing. This book was provided to me by NetGalley and the publishers in exchange for my honest review.

3.5 stars // Eventually ended up cute, but it started so chaotic and awkward I almost didn't make it to the part when the plot even started!

But I pushed through and was rewarded. I was a bit scared of the groundhog day premise, but each Christmas day Gwen experienced was different enough that it made for a fun story and kept the story moving.

It was definitely less of a romcom, and more of a family dramedy. The tiny bit of romance was cute, though, Dev was a sweet guy. Tons of pop culture references, good side characters, good main character growth!

Thanks NetGalley for an arc!

So cozy, perfect Christmas escape! I loved it. Loved the uk setting (most I’ve been reading have been in the US) and enjoyed the pop culture references!

I admittedly don’t usually like the groundhogs day concept in books and movies but this one was done pretty well. The beginning dragged a bit and I found myself getting a little bored but the end made up for it! I loved the character development throughout the book and that it wasn’t solely focused on the romance. I would have liked a little more interaction between Dev and Gwen to make it more believable though. If you enjoy plots that involve time loops and getting stuck reliving the same day, I’d recommend this for a light holiday read.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steam Level: 🔥🔥 (kissing and closed door sex scenes mentioned)
Trigger Warning: brief mentions of cheating (side character) and death of a loved one

Gwen Baker usually loves Christmas, but this year she just can't muster up any holiday cheer. Not only has she been put on leave from work after attacking an awful client, but she's also still recovering from a painful break-up. On top of that, spending Christmas with her family isn't very appealing. So when Gwen wakes up the day after Christmas to find that she's forced to relive the same day over again, she's unsure what to do. As Christmas repeats on an endless loop, she's determined to fulfill her family members' holiday wishes until the timeline is set right. And maybe along the way she'll also figure out how to turn her own life around as well.

I'm so glad I took a chance on this book, and I'll definitely be reading more by Lindsey Kelk in the future! This book was like a mix of Groundhog's Day and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and I enjoyed every minute of heart and humor. I really liked how Gwen became closer with her family with each repeat of Christmas and learned that everyone has issues they're struggling with despite how perfect their lives may seem. While this definitely falls into the women's fiction category, there was a bit of romance included as Gwen reconnected with her childhood crush Dev. I really loved their chemistry in the few moments they shared. As the book got near the end it did drag just a bit for me, but I was still just as eager to see how everything would be resolved. And the epilogue did a great job of wrapping things up while giving plenty of detail about how the Baker family fared after the seemingly neverending Christmas. If you like women's fiction and are looking for a fun, holiday read with a great lesson, then I'd definitely recommend checking this one out!

Thank you Netgalley and Harper Collins 360 for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was a 5 star read for me, I loved it and it was the perfect book to get me in the holiday spirit.

I really enjoyed the author's sense of humor and really enjoyed the characters.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this e-ARC .

I typically do not love the groundhog day trope but this one was very very well done!

I couldn't stop reading once I got into it and all of the characters had stories I wanted to hear more about while Gwen learned about herself and what she truly needed to be happy and fulfilled.

Highly recommend!

I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley for an honest review.

So while this took me a minute to get into, once I got
Into the book, I couldn’t stop. This book made me
Laugh and cry and have an all around good time. Having to relieve Christmas day over and over would be completely exhausting but learning what you truly need and want most in life is the best lesson. I highly recommend adding this one to your Christmas reads! Enjoy friends!

This was the first Christmas romance I've ever read and it did not disappoint! I absolutely loved the Christmas-every-day theme, especially the hijinks that take place as Gwen is still sorting things out. The book was laugh-out-loud funny on many occasions and just overall heart-warming. I appreciated the focus on Gwen's personal growth and family dynamics. Those, especially, were very well written and genuine. While the romance was more of a secondary theme, the build-up was really well done! I truly enjoyed this book and will definitely be reading others by the author!

This was a fun holiday read. It took me a bit to warm to the main character and it felt like this story had a slow start. Ultimately this book is introspective. Gwen relives Christmas Day on a loop while exploring what is important in life and what really makes her happy. The quirky family dynamics and festive holiday atmosphere make this book a light enjoyable read.

This book is everything you need to is holiday season! Get the fire place going because you def want to snuggle up with this holiday read. Humor. Feel good. A love interest. A Groundhog Day mystery. Character development and growth.

This writing was so fresh with lots of funny references. It also felt real, when reading about the family dynamic and what’s going on in everyone’s lives. Wow. Five Santa cookies approved. Loved it so much!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.* This book was PERFECTION. I feel like the Christmas/Groundhog Day trope has been done a lot, and sometimes not very well. But this was done so so well. I immediately loved all of the characters and the writing was so easy to read. I loved that this book was more focused on Gwen’s personal growth than on the romance (although that part of the story was also sweet). There were zero cringe-worthy moments, which I truly appreciated. I will absolutely be recommending this book to every reader I know and I will for sure be reading more books written by Lindsey Kelk.

Gwen Baker is A Lawyer in London who has hit a pretty big rough patch in her life. She sets off with her cousin Manny to her parents house on Christmas Eve. Gwen has been suspended from her job, dumped, and living in a very small flat holding on to hope that her ex will take her back.
After a not-so-fun Christmas Day, Gwen wakes up to realize she is reliving Christmas over again.... and again.

A Christmas Rom-Com Groundhog Day story.

This story was a quick, fun read. I normally am not the biggest fan of Groundhog Day stories considering they are pretty predicable. However, this story was so sweet and funny I enjoyed it until the very end.

Gwen was not the most likeable character, but that was the point. She just could not see her faults up until the very end.

All together a fun Christmas read.

I adored this fun holiday story but I would warn die-hard romance readers that this leans more women's fiction/chick-lit than full on romance. That being said, the romance aspect of the story was enough for me and the whole premise of a reliving Christmas over and over, à la Groundhog Day, made this a fun, lighthearted read.

The exploration of family dynamics and living your authentic life was written well and in a way that didn't drag the story down but didn't sugarcoat anything either.

This is my first read by Lindsey Kelk but it won't be my last.

*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review

A British Christmas rom-com is just what I needed apparently. It was one of the funniest books I’ve read.. with totally modern-day comedic elements that I very much appreciated. This was such a feel good holiday book that wasn’t necessarily heavy romance, but still checked all the other boxes for me.

The characters are all so fun and interesting.. the messy family dynamic was very well done. I’m also ready to plan my next trip to England. Even though there are lots of laughs, there are important life lessons too, which added to the overall depth of the story.

I would have liked a little more romance, but given the storyline it also made sense. I’ll definitely be looking into other books from this author.

While this christmas story held a lot of promise, it didn't really reach the mark for me. I didn't connect to the main characters at all and I got bored about halfway through.

I just love a holiday book. This was adorable. I’d like this one under my tree this year! Highly recommend around the holidays.