Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Synopsis:
After a bad break-up, eternal optimist Evie Miller has moved to the small village of Willowbrook to finally pursue her dream of opening a craft shop. Unfortunately, with money worries and an ex-boyfriend determined to track her down, her fresh start isn't going entirely to plan.
Jake Hartwood is also looking to escape his past. Haunted by the loss of his wife, he's determined not to get close to anyone again - and the last thing he wants is to be celebrating this December.
Hoping to avoid the festivities, Evie and Jake arrange to escape Christmas together as friends in Provence. But will the magic of the season change things between them?
And what happens if one of them starts to feel something more?
Review:
This was a really cute, slow burn romance which I really enjoyed. I ended up reading this book in one sitting as I seriously could not put it down.
I really liked the characters in this book, especially Evie who has been through so much in her life but is still so optimistic. She has flaws, she’s incredibly clumsy but that never stops her from living her dream. Jake is still dealing with the grief of losing his wife and I really enjoyed seeing how much he developed in this book. I loved the interaction between the two and it honestly had me hooked.
This is a story that has you rooting for both Evie and Jake and this book has the perfect slow burn romance that I love. Nothing felt forced or too rushed. Even if this wasn’t a romance I would have still enjoyed how much their friendship helped them develop and move on from their past. The fact that this book was based at Christmas time was just an added plus for me.
Overall, this was an adorable and heart-warming romance which I recommend reading curled up with a blanket and completely immersing yourself into!
Rating: 4/5 stars
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