Today's festive read is absolutely brimful of Christmas cheer. If Everyday was Christmas was published on 8th October by Bookoutre.
Snow is falling, fires are crackling merrily, and
Lockton tradition has everyone hanging a promise they’re determined to keep
this Christmas on the tree in the village square…
Meg Scott has promised to make a success of her first solo Christmas. She
runs a year-round Christmas shop in the little Scottish village, and is a fan
of all things mulled, sparkly and festive. So when her warring family shows up
on her doorstep, ready to spread discord and tension, Meg is determined not to
let them ruin her favourite time of the year.
Meanwhile, Christmas-hating Tom
Riley-Clark has been called to the Highlands to help his old friend at
The Apple Cross Inn. He’s ready to work hard and has no time for mince pies,
tinsel or hanging a promise on the tree: the thought of every day being
Christmas is his worst nightmare, and you wouldn’t catch him dead buying a
bauble. So everyone is surprised when Christmas-loving Meg and grinch Tom start
to get cozy under the mistletoe.
But Tom has a big secret about his past, and in
a small town like Lockton it’s hard to keep anything hidden for long. Will
everything fall apart when Meg discovers who he really is? The pair are about
to learn the hard way that some promises are impossible to keep…
It’s time to curl up for an
enchanting festive romance about learning to trust yourself, taking
chances and not being afraid to fall in love. Perfect for fans of Nicola May,
Debbie Macomber and Milly
Johnson.
My Thoughts
This is a delightful festive read, full of all the details which make up a heart-warming, festive reads. The pace of the story is just right and I also found the characters likeable and well drawn. There is a real community feel between the villagers. There are one or two who are not immediately so symppathetic but you come to understand why.
With a beautiful snowy, Scottish setting, the stage seems set for the story to unfold. As some wrestle whether they can trust again, you are willing them to take a leap of faith. Meg seems to embody the Christmas spirit with her optimism and sparkly costume. She doesn't take herself seriously and immerses herself in all things festive. Her relationship with her family is far from straightforward but friends and family are centre stage in the story. This is a great Christmas read and one of my favourites this year - so far!
In short: Christmas promises.
About the Author
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Donna Ashcroft was born in London and grew up in Buckinghamshire. She went to
university in Lancashire and, among other things, worked as a copywriter,
buyer, waitress, secretary and marketing manager.
Donna wrote novels for over ten years before
being published. She is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association and was
a joint winner of the Katie Fforde Bursary in 2017.
Donna loves a happy ending and is never happier
than when she's escaping into a romance novel or movie. When she's not reading
or writing she'll probably be found hoovering ... or negotiating with her
teenagers about who is doing the washing up.
You can follow Donna here:
Website: www.donna-writes.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DonnaAshcroftAuthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Donnashc
Book link: Amazon UK
Thanks to Donna Ashcroft and Bookoutre for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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