Mrs Clutterbuck's Christmas Emporium by Nicola May #Review #Giveaway
When Mabel Clutterbuck opens a Christmas shop in sleepy
Merrycombe Bay, she has no idea how much her little emporium is about to change
the hearts and minds of the people who live there.
Mabel Clutterbuck reluctantly returns to the seaside town she grew up in to be closer to her ailing mother. However, the old woman’s fading memories keep confusing Mabel with her sister Clara - the sister who sacrificed everything to care for their mother before recently disappearing without trace.
Determined to breathe new life into the old shop Clara used
for her crafting endeavours, Mabel transforms it into Mrs Clutterbuck's
Christmas Emporium, a magical haven filled with vintage decorations, festive
treasures, and a little bit of wonder.
As Christmas approaches, an unexpected romantic encounter gives Mabel a glimpse of a future she never thought possible. And while she helps others find happiness, she begins to heal the parts of herself she thought would remain broken.
But beneath the sparkle of fairy lights and festive cheer, old wounds refuse to stay buried. Why did Clara leave Merrycombe Bay? And if she returns, will Mabel lose everything she's finally found - including the future she never thought she deserved.
Heartwarming, uplifting and sprinkled with Christmas magic, Mrs Clutterbuck's Christmas Emporium is a story of family secrets, second chances, unexpected romance, and the power of kindness.
My Thoughts
I took my time warming to the character of Mabel Clutterbuck but once she had returned to her childhood home, I found that I was enjoying her character a lot more. She is a complicated person who has spent years away from her family but shows her kindness and care for them once she returns home. One glance at the cover sums up all the festive touches that you sense and the Emporium oozes with Christmas cheer and above all kindness.
There is a feeling of magic about the place and you can tell by Mabel's actions that she appreciates those around her and that she is longing to be settled amongst her friends and family. There are plenty of lively characters in the story. Family and friendship, community and caring for each other despite any flaws are central to the tale. This is a heartwarming story with plenty of humour but some emotional moments too. In all, a it is a fun and festive read for Christmas.
In short: a real Christmas gift
About the Author
Nicola May is a bestselling author renowned for her
heartwarming and humorous romantic comedies. With twenty-three books to her
name, her work has captured readers' hearts around the world, has been
translated into fifteen languages and consistently ranks in the top 100 of
Amazon's Kindle bestseller charts. When she’s not writing, she enjoys cream
teas in her beloved Devon, hikes through nature, and occasionally places a bet
on the horses.
Thanks to Nicola May, Nowell Publishing and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a place on the tour and a copy of the book.
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