All I can say is wow! This was like a hallmark Christmas movie in a book! I loved every single part of it and was upset when I was finished

Excuse me studly, bookish, humorous, volunteering to sing to a small child, hunk? We need your name, please. Not me all hot and bothered by an intelligent man referencing classic literature....

This Christmas Rom-Com has equal parts humor and secrets, centering on the importance of community and emotional growth- it's excellent!!

In the tiny town of Babblebrook, Jen mets her college friends to celebrate yet another December birthday. The issue? Her estranged sister lives there, Jen doesn't have a significant other, and she's slightly embarrassed by her lack of career. Feeling less than and constantly on edge, Jen runs into the Train Man and he asks for her phone number! 💃🏻 Slightly hungover the next morning, the group realizes a blizzard is descending and they must get out of town ASAP... Except the trains aren't running and Jen can't return to the city. She's stuck. Can you already guess where she'll have to lodge?

Trying to stay out of the house and make the most of her impromptu vacation, Jen visits and makes new friends, texts and meets up with Train Man, and finds purpose serving those around her. That art show? My nightmare. 🤣 Same, Jen! But that kiss?? Same Jen! 🥰

I loved the drama, character arcs, and slow history reveal. My exact thoughts 50% in "Oh. Not Anthony?", 55% in "HIM?!? What?? Of course!" Y'all! And OH MY HEAVENS THE REVEAL! The drama! The heartbreak! The red flags! Leave, Jen! Leave!!

Before she can, we have the BIG reveal of what has kept Jen pigeonholed for so long- what lead to the big sister riff! Gah 😭💔

Jen is forced to face the past she's been hiding from for years now. A relief for her and readers! Lee lovingly coaches Jen through a healing journey while she tries to save the local Christmas Fair for this sweet town she's grown to love. Can she pull it off last minute or is this one more failure Jen will rack up?

Troupes: meet cute x2, small town, found family, holiday/birthday trip, nostalgia, big secrets, reveal and emotional growth, HEA
Spice: 1/5 🌶️
Gore: 0/5 🩸
Language: 0/5 👀
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Thank you to Embla Books and NetGalley for this ARC!

The Cotswold Christmas Fair is festive, charming, and bursting with cosy village cheer. With twinkling lights, handmade crafts, and a heroine rediscovering joy in the most unexpected place, this story is a warm hug in book form. The romance is sweet, the setting magical, and the community spirit irresistible. A perfect Christmas comfort read.