Bella's Countryside Christmas by Claire Huston #Review #HaileybrookVillage2

 

Goldcrest Books published the second in Claire Huston's Haileybrook Village series on 18th September. Bella's Countryside Christmas is a gentle romance with a mystery at its heart.

Fleeing her heartache and horrendous job, Bella stumbles upon a December wedding in the beautiful village of Haileybrook and the spirit of the season moves her to act as a fake date to handsome stranger Jack.

Jack and Bella hit it off, but Bella has to leave in a hurry and their magical evening soon becomes nothing more than a blissful memory.

A year later, Bella is returning to Haileybrook, seeking a fresh start and a quieter life. With a new job close to her cosy cottage home, a peaceful Christmas is surely only days away.

But it’s not long before family surprises, small-town feuds and romantic drama disrupt Bella’s plans, and she has to wonder if being alone is what she really wants for Christmas …

An uplifting festive romance perfect for fans of Hallmark Christmas movies and authors such as Phillipa Ashley, Trisha Ashley, Sue Moorcroft, Rebecca Raisin and Donna Ashcroft.

 My Thoughts

This festive romance feels like a story in two parts. There is the part where Bella first meets Jack and then their reunion a year later. Bella is re-evaluating what she wants from her career and is dissatisfied with  her life in a high powered firm. Her decision to relocate confuses some in her family but she is quite sure that she needs a change.

    There are plenty of new friends to make in Haileybrook of all ages and those friendships bring with them some funny moments but also a mystery which threatens Bella's new found happiness. This slow burn romance has many festive touches. Bella turns out to be an extremely loyal friend who is determined to see that a wrong is put right. If you are looking for a light read with festive details, romance, friendships and humour, this is the book for you this winter.

In short: second chances

About the Author

Claire Huston lives in Warwickshire, UK with her husband and two children. She writes uplifting modern love stories about characters who are meant for each other but sometimes need a little help to realise it.

A keen amateur baker, she enjoys making cakes, biscuits and brownies almost as much as eating them. You can find recipes for over a hundred sweet treats at https://clairehuston.co.uk. This is also where she talks about and reviews books.

As well as her website, you can find her on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Goodreads: | https://linktr.ee/clairehuston_author

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Thanks to Claire Huston, Goldcrest Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.

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