I received a copy of this book through Netgalley. This is my honest review.

In true holiday story fashion, the plot of this story centers around saving a small town landmark, in this case an inn, from ruin. Rosie sets out to get her aunt and uncle's inn voted the best Christmas themed inn in the US, which is kind of a tall order. But it's a small town, and everyone pulls together to make it a reality.

Enter the big shot from the city trying to buy the inn to turn it into a luxury resort. Because this is a holiday story, he and Rosie keep ending up bumping into each other, with building romantic tension.

My complaint is that there seemed to be some plot inconsistencies while I was reading. It's possible these were cleared up before publication, but I don't know.

I could easily see this becoming a holiday movie on like Hallmark or Netflix because it definitely played into some common holiday tropes.

Overall I give Christmas at Corgi Cove 3.1783 out of 5 stars.

If you’re craving a mug of cocoa, a seaside escape, and more corgi cuteness than your holiday-loving heart can handle, "Christmas at Corgi Cove" by Maisie Thomas delivers a cozy escape that feels like a Hallmark movie wrapped in festive ribbon. The story follows Lily, who escapes the big city for her family’s charming Cornish inn, hoping for a peaceful Christmas to heal her heart. But—surprise!—her ex-boyfriend shows up with his own holiday baggage. Throw in some corgis prancing through the snow, a sprinkle of family drama, and just the right amount of mistletoe, and you’ve got yourself a warm, fuzzy read.

While the romantic tension between Lily and her ex sometimes feels predictable (cue the will-they-won’t-they trope), the setting and those adorable corgis absolutely steal the show. Corgi Cove is painted so vividly you can almost hear the waves crashing and the jingling of doggy collars. The festive traditions, small-town charm, and a cast of quirky characters bring enough seasonal cheer to keep you turning the pages, even if the plot occasionally feels as light as a snowflake.

Ultimately, "Christmas at Corgi Cove" gets 3.5 Christmas stars for its predictable yet heartwarming story, but—because, let’s be real, corgis make everything better—it earns a solid bump to 4/5. It’s not perfect, but it’s delightful, whimsical, and brimming with holiday spirit. So, if you’re a sucker for festive reads and dogs in sweaters, this one’s for you.

Christmas at Corgi Cove by Annie England Noblin is a 2023 Avon publication.

This is a cute story about a family-owned B&B in deep trouble. Rosie is outraged to discover the inn could be sold to a chain hotel and then demolished. She’s prepared to do whatever it takes to try and save Corgi Cove- including waging war with Everett St. Claire who has traveled all the way from New York to Texas to convince her aunt and uncle to sell the property. Everett thought this would be a piece of cake transaction… until he met Rosie….

This holiday tale is made adorable mainly due to the two Corgis named Bonnie & Clyde. Otherwise, unfortunately, the story is just a little bland. Predictability is fine, really. I mean, who are we kidding? We know the formula and that’s what we like about these stories- it’s what we expect and are looking for when we settle in for a heartwarming holiday romance. But there just wasn’t enough emotion- nothing that stirred me, or had me on the edge of my seat. It is just a little too ‘paint by numbers’ to evoke the ‘warm and fuzzies’ I was hoping for. The chemistry between Rosie and Everett was a bit flat, too, but I did like both characters. I did find myself smiling and even laughing a few times at one of the secondary characters and the antics of the adorable Corgis, though.

This is a nice and easy holiday story- nothing heavy or too complicated- and while there’s nothing here that really stands out or will be especially memorable in the long run, it’s an enjoyable enough story to usher in your seasonal reading this year. Tune in just for the rather...er... unusual 'Christmas Carol' play if nothing else.

3 stars

*Content: sporadic foul language- open door sexual content-

Although this content may be standard in an author’s regular publications, it would be nice to make an exception for holiday themed stories, so that all ages can enjoy it. Somehow, it just doesn't feel right to stick language and SC into a Christmas setting considering the true meaning of the holiday.

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Christmas at Corgi Cove
Annie England Noblin
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This book absolutely drew me in from the very beginning. I absolutely loved the storyline detailing Rosie growing up with her aunt and uncle from the age of 15 at a quaint bed and breakfast, Corgi Cove, in Texas. Despite her initial hesitations, she grew to love the Cove and the small town of Turtle Lake.

She finds out when real estate developer, Everett St. Claire shows up to the Cove that the Cove is in financial trouble. Rosie does everything in her power to save the Cove and possibly take a liking to the guy trying to ruin it all.

This book had so many good tropes, enemies to lovers coupled with small town romance and complicated family dynamics. I enjoyed getting to know Rosie who is resilient and tenacious. Everything I love about a strong FMC. I would be remiss to not mention the other main characters, Bonnie and Clyde, the Cove’s corgi mascots. I truly loved everything about this book. It reminded me of a warm holiday Hallmark movie in book form. I think this will be one of my holiday favorites for a long time!

A quick and delightful comfort read.
I love reading Christmas books all year round and if they have dogs added that's such a fun addition. Rosie Reynolds is the niece of the innkeepers, and their inn is called Corgi Cove. Two corgis' live there, Bonnie and Clyde. They all reside at Corgi Cove with Rosie's aunt and uncle who adopted her as a child when her mother left her.
Corgi Cove, located in Texas is beautiful but struggling financially. Nearby a big-name developer is buying up property and turning it into vacation spots.
Everett St Claire comes to Corgi Cove looking to make a quick sale and be back home in time for Christmas. He doesn't count on getting to know the family and falling for Rosie. The family doesn't want to sell the inn but if they don't, foreclosure will happen in the new year. With the family of course not wanting Everett around, especially Rosie how will this problem resolve? Now I've seen this plot before, failing family inn leaking money, the family doesn't want to sell and somehow it gets saved. You know what though I like the premise of this, especially with the dogs, it's such a charming read. Rosie is so upset her family's inn needs to be sold or it'll go into foreclosure. When Everett is there on day a family emergency happens and he saves her uncles life. The family warms up to him after this, but Rosie seems to be running hot and cold. I think you'll be charmed by this Christmas book with the mischievous corgis. You'll want to see how things turn out with the inn; can it be saved? Will Everett continue to get the cold shoulder from Rosie or will her heart melt as the temperature warms? Cute, fun read.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

I am not a romance fan, but I AM a Corgi fan (shout-out to the love of my life Daphne). I enjoyed this cutesy story at Christamstime, and of course all of the Corgi shenanigans.

When the towns bed and vbreakfast is not doing well, and a big realtor is trying to buy it, what is a family to do? THey enter a contest to win a makeover to get everything fixed and marketing for the bed and breakfast.

This was a great story it had laughter, sadness, and of course romance all wrapped around some holiday fun.

Christmas At Corgi Cove by Annie England Noblin is a sweet contemporary romance about a young woman who needs some Christmas magic to save the place she considers home. Rosie Reynolds lives in Texas in a cottage on her aunt and uncle's property. Her aunt and uncle have a rundown bed and breakfast called Corgi Cove - named for the two pups who roam the ground corgis Bonnie and Clyde. Unfortunately, there's a big resort which has essentially taken their business. As we get into the story, we see that the resort is trying to buy Corgi Cove. They've sent Everett St. Clair to try and convince them to sell. 

Of course, Rosie absolutely does not want her aunt and uncle to sell. Nor do the quirky residents of the small lakeside town in which they live. So, Rosie enters a contest that will give her family seed money for repairs. However, winning is a long shot. Also, it turns out that Rosie and Everett really vibe -- particularly as she is giving him a dose of life in a small town. This story is a quick read and very low stakes. I found it so easy to just relax into the pages of Christmas at Corgi Cove. There is a particular scene involving the annual Christmas play of A Christmas Carol which is hilarious and worth reading the whole book just to get to. 

On A Scale Of One To Buddy The Elf, How Much Christmas Spirit Does Christmas At Corgi Cove Have?

Annie England Noblin's Christmas At Corgi Cove has so much holiday joy. There's hope. There's a quirky small town. We have decorations and a carnival. Also, we get to see some resolution to family issues. There isn't any snow as this is set in Texas, but overall, I think had I read this around Christmas, it would have immediately put me in the Christmas spirit.

As a corgi lover, this book was perfect for Christmas! This is the perfect feel good Christmas book to read with a hot drink by the fire. When Rosie comes to the Cove as a lost girl, she finds her home. As she grows up into a young woman, she discovers her home is now struggling and she creates a plant to save the inn at the Cove. Her beloved corgi's will help her win!

This was a delightful read! Rosie and Everett were an adorable couple, and I love the other characters in the book, too. I would definitely recommend trying this novel!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

Christmas at Corgi Cove reads like a holiday Hallmark movie waiting to happen. Very cute, very heartwarming, and there’s CORGIS. I read it in one day and although this isn’t my usual genre, I would suggest this book for a quick light-hearted read.

"Christmas at Corgi Cove" is a heartwarming and delightful Christmas romance that will leave you feeling happy and festive. The story follows Rosie, a young woman who works at her aunt and uncle's struggling inn, Corgi Cove. When a handsome businessman named Everett arrives with plans to buy the inn, Rosie is determined to save her family's legacy.

As Rosie and Everett clash and then bond over their shared love for the inn and the charming town of Corgi Cove, the spirit of Christmas works its magic. With the help of the townspeople and the inn's two adorable corgis, they race against time to save Corgi Cove and discover love along the way.

Noblin's writing is warm and engaging, and her characters are both relatable and endearing. Rosie is a strong and determined heroine, and Everett is a charming and complex hero. The corgis, of course, steal the show with their playful antics and heartwarming loyalty.

"Christmas at Corgi Cove" is a perfect holiday read that will leave you with a smile on your face and a warm feeling in your heart. It's a delightful combination of romance, humor, and Christmas cheer, making it a must-read for anyone who loves the holidays.

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The setting of Corgi Cove is idyllic and charming, complete with a cozy inn, a quaint town, and beautiful winter scenery.
The corgis add a touch of whimsy and fun to the story, and their antics are sure to bring a smile to your face.
The romance between Rosie and Everett is sweet and believable, and their journey from dislike to love is heartwarming to follow.
The book is full of Christmas spirit, making it a perfect read to get you into the holiday mood.

Small town "characters" pull together to try to save Corgi Cove - a bed and breakfast/lodge competing with a large resort hotel.. Enjoy all of the fun and folly that ensues including keeping up with two adorable corgi pups.

Christmas at Corgi Cove: A Novel by Annie England Noblin has all the markings of a Hallmark movie with the way it starts and the aspect of a small-town Christmas-themed inn on the road to being bought by a big city chain. Enter our female leading lady Rosie and the big-city boy Everett who has come to convince her aunt and uncle to sell. There was a bit more steam than I was expecting, but I could totally see this being made into a movie and I would love to see it, especially for the adorable Corgis! 😍

Marni Penning narrates the audiobook and while I wish there had been a male narrator for Everett, she made a great Rosie, and I loved her narration overall. The parts of the book that really shine through (besides the pups of course) are the wonderful characters and the heartwarming storyline. There was the perfect amount of humor as well and when Rosie goes to see the resort their little B&B is up against, that was one of the funniest parts for me. If you are looking for a lighter holiday read with a touch of spice, I would definitely recommend Christmas at Corgi Cove in any format!

While I was reading Christmas At Corgi Cove I couldn't help but think what a good Hallmark movie it would make. It has everything that makes one of those movies good: bantering main characters, supportive side characters, a "save the inn" plotline within a quirky small town, and two adorable dogs. All of this warmed my heart and put me in the holiday feels.

Everett St. Claire is a big city businessman who has recently been knocked down the totem pole. Trying to get back towards the top he takes on an assignment which on the surface appears to be very easy: convince the owners of the a small B&B right outside Austin to sell to him and the company which he works for. He doesn't anticipate there being any sort of conflict with these negotiations until he meets the owners niece Rosie Reynolds.

Corgi Cove has been Rosie's home since she was a young girl and her mother left her to live with her aunt and uncle. As an adult she now lives in a cottage on the property, helping out with the B&B, owns her own hives, and makes her own honey products. When she meets Everett and finds out his intentions for Corgi Cove, there is an immediate sense of distrust. There is also a bit of attraction there too.

I really enjoyed watching Rosie figure out a way to try and save the B&B. She recognizes that there is work that needs to be done with it but, she still feels that it has something special within the walls. It isn't too long before Everett starts feeling that same sensation. He can't help but be charmed by Rosie and the small community of Corgi Cove. He even finds himself supporting her as she enters the B&B in a contest that may help save the day. Plus the two corgis Bonnie and Clyde are sure known for living up their names and causing trouble while bringing people together.

Christmas At Corgi Cove is one of those Christmas reads that will leave you smiling. It is light hearted and filled with warmth and a face paced but slow burning romance. If given the opportunity I would love to come back and visit Corgi Cove again. I really do think there is potential there for more adventures within this quirky small town and like I said before even a sweet Hallmark movie.

This was such a cute and cozy holiday story that I wanted to continue those vibes into the new year.
I loved the small town, easy reading, family vibes of this book - and of course, adored the town’s corgis!
There’s such a charm to a small town, romantic story where everyone pitches in to save the favorite inn and everything winds up as a happy ending.
I wouldn’t say there was anything particularly stand-out or unique about this story, but it was still an enjoyable Christmas read!

Thanks to netgalley for my e-copy!

The book Christmas at Corgi Cove was an enjoyable read. I would recommend any book written by Annie England Noblin. Happy Reading!

I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely.

This is a sweet winter read that has all the essence of a hallmark story. These are not usually my go-to reads but I had a great time and found myself loving Corgi Cove. It's a sweet, predictable story and I'm here for it. Recommend!

Christmas at Corgi Cove was familiar and basic in the best way possible. It was sprinkled with good tension and drama while also being what holiday romance lovers are looking for. There is comfort in the familiar and this felt like something I have seen or could see on Hallmark. I enjoyed it. Will look out for more titles from this author!

This was basically a Hallmark movie in book form (with just a tiny bit more spice). Hallmark movies aren't to my personal taste, so this was a little too predictable and cheesy for me personally. It was still a a reasonably enjoyable holiday read, but no something that wowed me.

Basically, this was a case of "it's me, not you" because everything about the cover and blurb indicated this would be a Hallmark-esq story and that's not my thing. It IS something that hordes of people enjoy though, and if you're one of those people, you will love this.

Adding a star for corgis!