This one fell a little short for me as a deep lover of Holiday stories. I found that it relied so heavily on stereotypes (the clumsy female lead, etc) that I was more annoyed with the story than enjoying it most of the time.

This was adorably cute. A Christmas themed small town all year long. It’s been awhile since I’ve read a love triangle trope and I devoured this book. The moment Abe stepped into the page i felt his pining for Sylvie. Royce was good a good competitor but I was rooting for Abe from the beginning. It did give off Hallmark vibes but not cringey as some of the films tends to feel like.

It is Hallmark in a debut novel....and that isn't necessarily bad. Because while the tropes are all there (namely loving the small town guy right in front of you) it is also a story of female empowerment. And finding the real you from within.

So you could say it had lots of elements that resembled Its a Wonderful Life....and again not a bad thing!

1000% predictable, love triangle, sweet Christmas story. The idea that there’s a cafe that needs saving and the movie star guy swoops in is essentially Hallmark. Then it’s saved by the goat farmer, who is gruff and beautiful. Seriously so predictable, but a fluffy read to get ya in the Christmas spirit. A quick cute read for those who just need something without deep thinking! Thanks for the opportunity to read!

Sylvie works as a baker and waitresses at the Christmas Cafe in Silver Bells, Wyoming. She loves the slow pace of the town and what the cafe means to the local folks. She loves to try new recipes and share new treats with all. Which is why she is devastated to find out that the owner is considering selling. It’s not that profitable any more and he wants to move away. Sylvie wants to show the owner that she can bring in big bucks to help.

Lucky for her, the Holiday Channel is filming a Christmas movie nearby and she has already met the star, Royce thanks to her Crumpet, her chihuahua. She and Royce hit it off and they have a few flirty dates. Royce also films a love video from the cafe and soon they have more business than they can handle! Abe, an old friend of Sylvie’s is also back in town and working at his parents’ farm. He and Sylvie work together, but they also have a good banter and small flirtation. How can Abe compare to a real life movie star? On top of all of this, Sylvie also is helping to take care of her grandfather who is recently widowed.

I really enjoyed this story. It was so genuine and didn’t follow the typical hallmark movie plot. This was one of my favorite Christmas books I’ve read so far. I listened to the audiobook and I thought the narrator did a great job. I especially loved Crumpet the dog who was always escaping.

Thank you so much @prhaudio @putnambooks and @booksbysaraandeliza for my gifted ALC and ARC. The Christmas Cafe is out now!

If you are looking for a cozy, feel good, Hallmark-Holiday romance, this book is for you.

A quick and easy read that will help get you in the holiday spirit, by following our small town baker FMC as she finds herself and maybe...just maybe, falls in love along the way.

Hey you had me with clumsy baker. I'm a sucker for a Christmas rom com, but even more so when you tell me that the heroine is clumsy. I love a good clumsy heroine it makes her more believable.

This book is a Hallmark movie waiting to happen. Sylvie works for the Christmas Café as the baker. When she finds out it’s going to be sold, she’ll do anything together to get more business and keep it open. There’s a movie filming in her small Wyoming town, and she approaches them to film a scene at the cafe. The star, Jake, invites her on a few magical dates. Sylvie knows that could make a difference to the cafe, but she’s been hanging out with her friend Abe who has a crush on her. Can she save the Christmas cafe and get her HEA?

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed as in this review are completely my own.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this ARC

What a cute little story about a local restaurant that needs a little extra love.

Pretty predictable in terms of a “lovers triangle”

But overall very adorable setting

Unfortunately The Christmas Cafe by Eliza Evans just was not for me. I think it could be enjoyable for those that enjoy super cheesy Hallmark Christmas rom coms, but unfortunately I could not connect with the two main characters or the dialogue. Hope someone else finds enjoyment reading this one.

A fun setting, adorable characters, and the most spoiled dog on the planet made up for a very fun Christmas read! Pitting the Christmas movie stud against the rugged goat farmer….perfection. Loved this one and found it to be so fun and charming! Gramps was the icing on the cake and made this book even sweeter.

Thanks for the ARC! This was a perfect cozy book to curl up with this December. It felt like I was reading a Hallmark Christmas movie. The trope was super cute and all's well that ends well. I'll be recommending this for my friends who are looking for a light, quick read this holiday season.

A cute, cozy, small-town holiday romance! I love the "save the small business" trope. I haven't read many love triangles, but this one had a clear right choice (and luckily Sylvie picked him!).

This book has all the best things about holiday romances--a Christmas movie being filmed in town, baked goods, a cute dog, hot guys, and baby goats. I don't love the "I'm clumsy please rescue me" character that Sylvie is painted as, but I noticed it less as the book went on.

The Christmas Cafe was just what I expect and want from a holiday romance, but I wasn't particularly wowed by it.

A very cute, if predictable story of a small town woman finding herself and her own voice. The characters were not very well fleshed out but overall fun book.

This was a cute small town holiday romance full of yummy holiday baking. The cover is adorable and the book was cute and festive for the Christmas season.

I was a big fan of this one! It seems like the perfect happy holiday romcom and one I would love to see turned into a Christmas movie someday! The relationship between her and Gramps was my favorite to read. (Plus that cover is too perfect.)

This was a cute Christmas romance. It definitely gives off Hallmark movie vibes for sure. I did have a problem with the way that Sylvie fed her dog-not a bit of kibble in sight. But other than that, if you are looking for something with no spice (not even closed door), this is for you. I wasn't the biggest fan of the romance either, but it was still a good time. The descriptions of food and cooking were top tier.

Great holiday story! Gives off hallmark vibes without being too cheesy. Loved Sylvia and Abe from the beginning. Great descriptions of the bakery

The Christmas Cafe was cute, a nice holiday romcom set in a small town and featuring baked goods and heartwarming side characters. This would make the perfect Hallmark movie because it contains all the pieces people love. I thought the plot with the movie was underdeveloped and I think it would have just been stronger without Royce honestly and everything around that. But it was cute and fun and touching.

Adorable Christmas novel about a small town cafe in a Christmas themed town in Wyoming. Sylvie is the chef at the Christmas Cafe but doesn't realize how much she means to the town until she has her own It's a Wonderful Life moment.