A Perfect Devon Christmas by Debbie Morrison #Review #BrambletonSeries

 

A Perfect Devon Christmas by Debbie Morrison was published by Prosperina Press  on October 7th 2025.
 

Two old friends. One snowy village. A Christmas they'll never forget.

 

Ivy thought she had Christmas all wrapped up: a peaceful December in her cosy Devon cottage, just her bouncy rescue pup and kind-hearted neighbour Fred for company.

But when a stranger appears on her doorstep asking for shelter, Ivy makes a split-second decision that turns her plans upside down – and sets the whole village of Brambleton buzzing. Who is he? What is he running from? Why does Ivy feel such a powerful urge to help him?

As the snow begins to fall, and secrets start to thaw, Ivy and Fred team up to help their newfound neighbour. Soon Ivy realises that the magic of Christmas has sparked more than just opening her door to a stranger – it has given her the courage to open her heart to love.

Join Ivy in this feel-good festive escape about community, kindness, and discovering that it's never too late to get your happy ending.

 My Thoughts

Brambleton is the perfect setting for a festive story and the community is vividly drawn. Ivy is feeling out of sorts and at a loose end but finds that a mysterious stranger helps to ground her back into village life. This is a hopeful story which shows the best of human nature through Ivy who has courage and follows her instincts . She is wary of starting a relationship and you find out that her experiences in her youth are a major reason for this. She has to learn to take a risk where her feelings are concerned.

    Opening up her home to a stranger, Ivy shows that she has kindness and generosity. There are some interesting characters in the village who supply some humour along the way, as does Ivy's new puppy who is full of mischief. With friendship and love at the centre of the story, this proves to be an uplifting story which captures the season and shows  how characters can develop if they take a chance.

In short: a winter's tale of love and community 

About the Author

Hi! I’m Debbie. Once upon a time, I was a perfectly respectable London professional – a chartered accountant with a law degree, a Blackberry (remember those?), and too many sensible shoes. Then common sense prevailed, romance called, and I swapped London’s Zone One for Devon’s Zero Signal.

I still wonder if leaving the City was brave or simply plot research taken to a reckless extreme.

Currently my “head office” is a polytunnel: no Wi-Fi, but plenty of fresh air and flourishing tomatoes. The plants photosynthesise while I draft havoc; technically off-grid, creatively on fire.

Meanwhile, the dogs run the editorial obstruction department. They possess zero publishing experience yet veto scenes with a single raised paw. Oh, and their union insists on edible compensation only.

These days, I know the real price of life’s essentials: a good haircut, a great friend, and the joy of a proper night’s sleep. I write love stories for grown-ups – warm, witty, stuffed with second chances and the kind of relationships where affection and exasperation create irresistible chemistry – for better for worse

Think of my indie “publishing house” as one woman, no award-strewn empire, no two-legged staff – just me, two obstinate dogs, and a biscuit budget.

I’ve tried not writing. It didn’t go very well. So I need readers. Not many, just the excellent sort who laugh in the right places. I hope you’ll be one of them.

 

You can follow Debbie here:  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Website

Book links Amazon UK  |  Amazon US  

Thanks to Debbie Morrison, Prosperina Press and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.

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