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The sort of cozy all-the-feels (and yes a little trope-y) novel that's just right for when you need positive vibes. Noelle, William, and Alexander are an unlikely trio at first but you'll enjoy watching the relationships grow. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARc. A good read.

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This was a brilliant read. As soon as I started reading this book I just knew I was going to love it. Highly recommended

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My thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.

It's some time since I grabbed a copy of this story and finally I decided it made a perfect seasonal read for Christmas. Like all Jenny Hale's stories this one was perfect escapism with more than a hint of romance.

I enjoyed this story that told the story of Noelle who was trying to raise funds to save the family business and do some much needed changes to it, as it was in need of a revamp. Noelle found herself juggling this while working in a new job that she had acquired. Life's never easy at all and Noelle was finding that this was the case for her. Noelle finds her new job of caring for William Harrington an elderly gentleman a challenge, but she sets herself a goal of trying to make this man into a kinder more tender hearted person. In her mission to bring about these changes, she finds herself trying to rekindle feelings that William had surpressed many years ago. She meets a good looking young man who turns out to be William's grandson Alexander he has hidden depths that Noelle finds herself drawn to. Can Noelle achieve all that she wants to achieve and will she find romance with Alexander or not?

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I tried some Jenny Hale last Christmas, and this author just doesn't work for me. I know many love her, so it's definitely a me problem.

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I need me an Alex of my own! This is the very definition of feel good and exactly what I look for in my Christmas movies so of course I'd love it in book form. Time to invest in some more Jenny Hale Christmas stories!

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great book love the whole story like the story line whole book good warm characters your pull into the plot i enjoy it so much it was lovely a nice Christmas read it very good

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I already read several books by Jenny Hale and I always enjoy her new books, especially the Christmas books.

"We'll always have Christmas" is another book which I really liked because of the wonderful setting. The book has a lovely and wintery atmosphere which I enjoyed a lot. It is also a very heart-warming story about family.

Noelle is a single-mom and tries everything to make her sons life memorable. I really liked how she tried to teach him the importance of simple things and she did an amazing job. Lucas is a wonderful little boy who stole my heart. Alex Harrington seems a bit distant in the beginning but he is a really great guy and I loved what he did for Lucas.

I also enjoyed all the family stories from the past and the little bakery Noelles family is running. The story is absolutely heart-warming and I had a wonderful time reading it.

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This is a great holiday romance.

This story was predictable and comforting. I could tell what would happen to the main character, Noelle, since it was a holiday romance. Once Noelle met Alex, I suspected there would be some romance between them. However, Alex was a stubborn man, so it wasn’t a smooth ride. Some of the parts were slow because there was a lot of time spent baking treats in the bakery. I would have liked to see more action with the characters so the story moved forward, but that is just my personal preference.

This is a cute story, perfect for reading during the holidays.

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I didnt get to this title in time for the holidays and lost interest now that christmas is over.Im sorry i cant give this book a review.

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I am a big fan of Jenny Hale books and never miss her two releases (Christmas and summer one) but this time I was a bit disappointed by the story which was again the same as the other Christmas stories Jenny Hale write. I have read maybe 4 or 5 of her Christmas novels and they all follow the same patterns and storyline. I felt like reading the same story as her 2016 Christmas book. This is a bit of disappointment. I hope this year she will come up with something totally new and exciting.

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I love any Christmas book Jenny Hale writes and she always puts me in such a feel-good mood! We'll Always Have Christmas is no exception and of course I fell in love with this story just like the others.

Noelle is such a sweet characters and I loved how special and how much she truly enjoyed the most wonderful time of the year. I felt a connection through her character and even really with her whole family. Their connection was wonderful and her love for her son Lucas was the sweetest thing I have ever read about.

This was such a cozy and warm romance and it made me so happy and giddy with Christmas excitement and the joy of the holiday and giving season. I really enjoyed We'll Always Have Christmas and as always I can't wait for the next Jenny Hale Christmas book!

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This is the story of Noelle, a woman whose family has run a bakery for generations - a bakery with a strong connection to her dearly-departed grandmother. She is disheartened and depressed when her parents announce plans to close the business. Extra distressing since Noelle hoped to have the business to help her and her young son to start over.

However, an opportunity comes to help to care for a relative of a potential suitor. And, as Christmas magic does, they end up falling in love.

This is a story of the holidays, tradition, and new beginnings all in a charming package.

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Review: Jenny Hale has the magic touch when it comes to Christmas. With this book she has created great characters and amazing scenes between them all. The plot is about love, loss and re-inventing yourself. Your in for a treat with this.

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Sorry I'm late to the party but I love to read Christmas novels all year round so I can feel the magic whenever I feel down.

Jenny Hale is one of my favorite seasonally authors,her books catch my attention right away with the pretty covers and they keep it with the heartwarming words.

I've enjoyed to read this story so much,I grew attached to all the characters even the grumpy ones.
Noelle,our heroine,feels pretty stressed thinking about the future now that her plan to run her gram's bakery is pretty messed up. I liked her love for her family and friends that will never leave her alone and how thanks to them she finds some hope again.

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Noelle loves Christmas and she really cares about her family and friends. She has a 6-year-old son and she raises him alone. Her grandmother’s bakery that is very important to her faces closure and she’s determined to save it. Luckily enough she gets a job as a carer for an older man in the mansion. It seems a wonderful opportunity, but the downside is that the family itself is the reason why they have to close the bakery. She’s in need of money and decides to take the job. At the mansion she meets the grandson Alex with whom there’s an instant connection. Will the bakery be saved? Is there a romance blossoming between Noelle and Alex?

It was a wonderful, heartwarming story with great characters. I liked how the story progressed and the mystery that fit into the story very well. A great book to read during the Christmas holidays or just wintry time.

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A fabulous feel-good festive read, written by an amazing storyteller. The characters are likeable, the story well crafted. Everything you want from fireside read this winter.

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I was so happy to read this during the holidays, it was a great addition to my year end reading.

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I enjoyed this lighthearted story based around Christmas. The characters were lovable and the story was sweet. Jenny Hale writes well and keeps you engaged. The romance and family dynamics were fun to read. Plus you had a bakery. What more could you want?
I got this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

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A cosy, uplifting festive read that keeps in line with Jenny Hale's previous exceptional examples of Christmas rural romances

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Christmas is a time for family, when traditions are fondly carried out year after year, and held dear in the hearts of all those around.  For Noelle, evenings spent with her loved ones in their family bakery, with memories of her grandmother wrapping them all in a comforting way only they know, is the precious icing on the cake.

Those traditions are in jeopardy though, as the beloved bakery faces closure, and Noelle truly needs a Christmas miracle to save her grandparents' legacy. Noelle tries to revamp the bakery while also taking on her new job, working with the cranky but endearing William Harrington...with the added unexpected bonus of his gorgeous grandson Alexander, who is swiftly finding his way into her heart, and that of her adorable son.

We'll Always Have Christmas is truly an enchanting tale that captured my heart as I fell in love with its story.  Christmas is a special time of the year to me, it always has been, and I will always have a special place in my heart for stories set at this magical time of year.  

I would highly recommend trying out this festive & uplifting read, that is sure to fill your heart with a little magic this Christmas (or at any time of the year!).

*****stars from me!

I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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