A comforting Christmas read, set in the charming world of Middledip. It's always enjoyable to return to the world Moorcroft has created, and nice to check in on characters from previous books.

Perfect read again by Sue. Uplifting and feel good. The writing is witty and does pull you in. Thought provoking, with real social issues intertwined with the romance between Joe and Georgine. As well as the Middledip setting, I also enjoyed the background of the FE college, the students and the Christmas show Georgine is working so hard on.

Many thanks to both NetGalley and to Avon Books UK for letting me see an advance reader's copy of A Christmas Gift. Apologies for the delay. (I'm still catching up!)

Meet Georgine. She has a lot to deal with in the run up to Christmas, such as:  trying to make ends meet after her ex ran away and threw her to the bailiffs, even though they weren't her debts; looking after her dad who has suffered a series of strokes and who now lives alone, which is a worry in itself; and co-ordinating, producing and putting on a major Christmas production.

On top of all of that there's the mysterious Joe who, as far as Georgine is concerned, doesn't seem to like her. But they have to work together.

This is the second book I've read by Sue Moorcroft, as well as the second Christmas book, and I loved this one as much as I loved the first one. I also enjoyed learning more about Sue's fictitious Middledip. And in this story, I thought the nod towards debt management and pre-death gifting made it even more interesting.

I was a little confused with Raf, Ralph and Randall, but once their characteristics were settled, it became much easier.

This is another feelgood story for reading in the depths of winter while curled up in a comfy chair in front of a fire. If the Christmas decorations are up, then all the better.

Five stars.

I’ve always been a Sue Moorcroft fan and I have a few of her books and audio books. This is by far the best one so far. I love the story and got that festive buzz that starts this time of year., I’m ordering two copies for friends.

Lovely Christmas story. Good characters, a bit of intrigue from the past. Good reading for a winter's day

A Christmas Gift is a wonderful, cosy, romantic read. It makes you feel good and it was such a treat to curl up in my favourite chair to read this story. It's a beautiful modern day romance set at Christmas and I loved it.

Georgine France is in a spot of trouble. Her ex boyfriend, Aidan, has left her with mounting debts and she is struggling to pay them. Ever cheerful and resourceful, Georgine throws herself into work at the local college as they prepare for their Christmas production. Now, Georgine is a fabulous character There is so much to like about her. She is clever, resourceful, giving and cares about her local community. I couldn't help but like her.

We then have Joe Blackthorne, who comes into her life as the new assistant director and oh my, I fell in love with him. Here is a man who on the surface appears to have it all, but he too has his own secrets. His storyline I found quite emotional, and I think Ms Moorcroft got his back story spot on. There is an obvious attraction between Joe and Georgine that simply fizzled on the page. I loved their interactions.

Although a beautiful winter romance, this book does touch upon serious issues, like those of financial debts. This is incredibly relevant to the world we live in today, with food banks, and austeerity. This issue was dealt with gently and with compassion and understanding. It's a book for our modern times.

A Christmas Gift is the perfect read for those cold winter nights. It restores your faith in humanity as you read about this close knit village community. A pure joy to read.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital review copy.

An utterly charming Christmas read once I'd picked it up I couldn't put it down!
Unexpected surprises, there were moments I was crying with laughter and others where I was crying with sadness along with the characters. It all culminates into an uplifting read with true heart - I think this is my favourite Moorcroft book & it is one you certainly don't want to miss!

Thanks to Avon Books UK & Netgalley for sending me this in exchange for an open and honest review.

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A wonderful festive treat. I thoroughly enjoyed this book fro start to finish. This is great fun to read and a book I could not put down. perfect Christmas reading.

Adored this book. My first by Sue, but I have since read a few others. A gem of a book. Something very different in the amateur dramatic theme of the book and the historical relationship which became apparent was a treat to read. Didn't hurt that the male lead was devastatingly handsome but also very flawed. Loved the backstory. Will read more by this author

I’m a big fan of festive rom coms and A Christmas Gift by Sue Moorcroft did not disappoint. It serves up everything you could hope for in a book with this title and is true to the genre. A lovely, easy read for those looking for a Christmas romance!

I read for a honest review for Avon books UK.I really enjoyed reading this book,very heartwarming book that touches on some serious topics,Love the storyline with Joe and Georgine ,very relatable characters.Will definitely recommend this holiday book.I look forward to Ms.Moorcroft's next book.

This is my first time reading a Sue Moorcroft novel and I'm so happy that I've read this book! It was just such a joy to read full of warmth and Christmas vibes and second chances, new beginnings, old friendships, new love, family, ugh just everything I full on adored this! Such a satisfying Christmas story I'll definitely be picking up Sue Moorcroft a lot more in the future.

I absolutely loved Georgina and Joe they both just warmed my heart. Joe was such a lovely character to get to know and my heart broke along with Georgina reading/hearing about how hard his past was, but seeing him trying to better the community for the kids was just amazing. And poor Georgina I was actually quite angry for her not at her father but at her sister and mother for the unfair blame they placed upon her. Also cannot not mention how much I loved Oggie he was such a fantastic lovely support for both Joe and Georgina at hard times.

For a my first Christmas read this year this was a cracker and will definitely be hard to top, a complete joyous heartwarming read that I urge anyone in the mood for a Christmas read to pick this up you will not be disappointed.

Thank you so much to Sabah at Avon for inviting me to be part of the blog tour.

Georgine is in a mess her boyfriend has left her..... and his debts....... so she is trying to avoid debt collectors after Aidan and sort things out, so organising the Christmas musical is a blessing, and she had a new assistant, Joe, she is not too sure about him to start off with but he begins to grow on her.......... but what is it that is so familiar about him!

Lovely to be back in Middledip and another lovely warm feelgood book from this author. Georgine is a great character who certainly doesn't deserve the mess she has been left by her ex and you are really rooting for her to have her happy ending

Georgine has a job at Acting Instrumental for pupils with acting, or instrumental talents, who would not prosper in a traditional school.The principal introduces her to a new member of staff, Joe Blackthorn, who is going to help her with the Christmas show this year. There is something familiar about him, but Georgine cannot work out what or where she knows him from.
Joe proves to be a great help, and support for both Gerorgine, and Norman Ogden the Principal. Eventually his identity is revelaled, not once but twice (no spoilers!) The story moves along apace and climaxes in the best show the pupils and staff can make it, despite heavy snow, misunderstandings, fights and make up sessions. The characters are well-rounded and the plot is just drawn out enough to keep the reader happy and reading on.
This book will appeal to those who like a mystery being solved, as well as loveable characters, and the ending is perfect.
Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for permission to read this.

i just love sue moorcrfots books, the research and skill that goes into her books is just so real life but so an escapist to real life which can be totally awful at times....
I just loved her scenes and her style of writing, always pick up her book.s

A really good story with strong characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this and it put me into the Christmas spirit. I love the style of writing that Sue Moorcroft has, and look forward to her next book.

Lovely Chrismassy read, a great story, nothing to challenging. It touched on all aspects of human life and had lots of twists and turns to keep it interesting. As always with Sue Moorcroft books the characters are believable and easy to engage with.

The perfect book to feel the festive Christmas mood.

Georgine was the golden girl in the high school and Joe was the troubled boy who belonged to a family destroyed by alcohol. Although they belonged to different worlds, there was a special friendship between them. However, one day Joe disappears. Time goes by and their paths are crossed again, but the life has not treated them equally. Georgine, hardly comes to the end of the month, his father's business ended up bankrupt and his ex boyfriend has left her plunged into a sea of debt. On the other hand, Joe, was rescued from his truculent life thanks to his uncle, giving him new opportunities that Joe knew how to take advantage of, becoming the drummer and composer of a famous rock band. Today, Joe is Georgina's assistant to prepare the Christmas festival. She does not recognize him, but Joe knows who she is just seeing her ...

This is an easy reading totally recomendable for Christmas Time. When you finish of reading the last word of the last page, a good feeling spreads about your whole body and a warm smile settles down in your mouth that doesn’t hardly disappear during all day.

A fantastic uplifting Christmas read. I would recommend to anyone looking for a festive read. I read it in one sitting.