This is a book about a girl wishing to grow from an ugly duckling into an improved swan. But it is also a book about being true to yourself, or as the protagonist puts it "It's better to embrace it (her flaws) and make the most of the benefits it confers - the sensivitiy and empathy and kindness - rather than trying to shoehorn my personality into a whole other one that doesn't fit." And Liz Eeles brings this message across very beautifully.

I don't remember the heroine - Becca - from the first book (maybe she wasn't even in it?), but warmed to her immediately. She is just as nice as Callie, and I liked her just the way she was at the beginning of the book. At the same time I can understand her wish to be more like her glamorous twin sister, who is more succesful in her job, with men and even with their parents. Or so she thinks...

I liked visiting the Cosy Kettle once again, I liked the flow of the story, I liked the characters, I liked the ending (and the epilogue one year later).

Aww I loved A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss at the Cozy Kettle. A great Christmassy read and a great ending to the Cozy Kettle series. Another great book by Liz Eeles and I’m looking forward to her next book.

‘A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss at the Cosy Kettle’ by Liz Eeles

This fun Christmas novel is the 3rd in the Cosy Kettle Series. It’s not necessary to read the first two to enjoy this one.
Becca, 25 years old, has just moved in with her best friend, Zac, in Honeyford, after a failed relationship and job. She’s working in the Cosy Kettle Cafe making drinks and coping with the local bookclub members. She’s feeling nervy, lost, and like a disappointment to her parents and new boss, when she decides to make some Christmas wishes and turn herself into someone resembling her beautiful, successful, fraternal twin sister. Through it all, she figures out that sometime making changes helps you find yourself.
Perfect for Debbie Macomber fans! Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC - this was published on November 7, 2019.

A really enjoyable festive story. There is a lot of humour in this book, especially from the members of the book club. This is the perfect relaxing read for the Christmas holidays.

A charming festive book that will give you the Christmas feels.

The last of the Cosy Kettle series, Becca loves managing The Cosy Kettle, with it's tacky, over-the-top Christmas decorations and loyal but a little nutty customers. She is starting to feel better about herself, but there is still a lot of room for improvement.

As Becca struggles to make decisions for the cafe's sake and her parents seem to always be disappointed in her ever since she left her corporate job, she looks to her ever-constant best friend/roommate, Zac who appreciates her for who she is and introduces her to the hunky Logan.

As Zac and her stumble across an old well, Becca makes a wish to become more like her successful, glowing and beautiful twin sister. She sets out to make a list of what she wants to accomplish. including landing a date with Logan.

This story was just enough romance that it didn't become cheesy, and just enough Christmas magic that makes it a wonderful read.

If you enjoy Hallmark Christmas movies, you'll enjoy this one!

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

I was looking forward to return to the Cosy Kettle! This time it was time to follow Becca.

Becca left her life in the big city after a horrible break up and is now trying to make a life for herself together with her best friend Zac. But every day she is confronted with her insecurities and her past. She is now the manager of the Cosy Kettle, but she feels like she isn't really adding anything to the cafe or making good business decisions. Apart from the she feels like her sister is the eternal golden girl and she can never live up to the expectations her parents have of her.

So for Christmas she wants to become a new and improved Becca. And she wants a date with Logan, the guy she has been attracted to for quite some time.

I am afraid to say but I like this third instalment a lot less than the other books in this series. And I think the main reason why I disliked this book so was Becca as a main character. I understand she is insecure, but I just couldn't relate to her. Apart from that I think the character of Flora was so badly written. I absolutely loved her in the two previous books. But this time she was so negative and she just didn't act her age. She is supposed to be in her forties, but she acts like she is 20 years older.

And then there is the romance... This book is all about romance, but I just couldn't feel any chemistry going between the two people involved.

Such a shame... a missed chance for me.

This was a cute book, sweet and nice. It is a part of a series and it can be read as a standalone, however I didnt feel as connected to the side characters as much as I think I would have been had I read everything else. It is a nice Christmas story about finding love in the right place and staying true to yourself.

Nothing makes me happier than a book (or series) that will bring me into a small British village, and let me live alongside the residents and experience their lives, even if in a book. The Cosy Kettle has come into its own, thanks in no small part to the manager, Becca and the ‘book club’ that spends hours there keeping everyone under watch and within their circle. And they are very protective of those they care for – and Becca is the fortunate recipient of their caring, advice and meddling. All well-intentioned, of course, and particularly slapstick ideas and help from Stanley. See, Becca is an overthinker and prone to ‘anxiety’. And, she’s always felt compared to her twin – but when a job that she thought she wanted turned out to be just the opposite, a relationship went south and her confidence was shattered, it broke her. A bit of time feeling like she’d disappointed everyone and they were convinced she was always going to need their support, and she moved to Honeyford and ended up, after a series of fortunate events, as the manager of the café. Still with the crippling overthinking and worries about being enough – but her housemate and best friend Zac have her mostly on an even keel.

And then, she decides that a wish list of ‘things to change’ will be the answer to her every problem – and she’s determined to do it all by Christmas. From securing a fancy ‘work do’ for the guy she’s crushed on since arriving in Honeyford, and remaking the café to a more ‘upscale’ (and heartless think many) venue, to suddenly being the focus of the crushed-upon boy’s focus, things are moving in the direction she wants- all to be more like her twin. But she’s not happy and often it’s more stressful suffering from the after-effects of the changes.

I love this series and the support that everyone gives Becca, even when she ‘wrong-foots’ it often in the attempts to ‘be different’. For in and of herself, Becca is lovely, if a bit prone to overthinking ALL the possibilities and never quite feeling up to ‘snuff’. And when she finally takes a clear look at her own feelings for Zac, and the lack of response that she has from Logan (of the crush) it’s a whole other storm of second-guessing. And then, through finally being shown just how marvelous they all think she is – and being honest with herself and Zac – and helping her mother through a crisis of confidence and choices – things work out for the best. And the whole village had a hand in the happy story, even the tricky parts. Another wonderful installment in a series that has come to be one of my favorites.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

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2.75 stars

Ugh, that dragged on forever! It was so predictable and full of so much filler.

The author treated anxiety like it's a personality trait and not a chemical imbalance/mental illness. It bugged me so much. It's not okay to treat it like that.

One good thing about this book was Zac. He was lovely.

A nice , cosy Christmas read!
It was a light, , easy to read book , and the writing style was good. I read this book as a stand-alone book not realising it was the third of a trilogy- I now have two others to buy!
I really enjoyed this book, it was fun and I would recommend this book.
Thank you to Netgalley, Bookoutre, and Liz Eeles for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review

Oh I love a Christmas story, especially when there’s a love story there too! A beautiful book in a lovely setting with some great characters. Really enjoyed it.

Becca moved to Honeyford to get over her heartbreak. Living with her best friend Zac she decides to make a Christmas list with wishes to create the new Becca who is more confident, get a date with dreamy Logan, look more like her sister, get's her parents approval and be successful at work. Just be careful what you wish for not everything is what it seems.

This was a fun book to read. The characters are lovable and I felt sad the story ending. Love the Christmas theme and how somethings we think we want certain things and don't realize we had what made us happy all along.

Do yourself a favor and pick up this book and add to your reading pile.

Slightly predictable in places (if youve read hundreds of romance books) but still a nice cosy christmassy read.
I'd definitely try another of this author's books based on this. Its the sort of book if you arent feeling well, you can snuggle up on the sofa with a hot chocolate and a blanket and enjoy

Becca runs The Cosy Kettle cafe and shares a house with her best friend Zac. She is crippled by a lack of self confidence so writes a list of wishes which she believes will make her happier in time for Christmas.
The festive period provides the opportunity for the plot: Becca’s love interest Logan needs someone to host his work Christmas party so Becca offers to hold the event at the Cosy Kettle. Will their party meetings lead to romance…?
A Christmas Kiss and a Cranberry Kiss is a warm, feel-good festive themed book. Becca is a really likeable lead character and, if I’m honest, quite like me in terms of constantly comparing herself to others and finding herself lacking 🙁
Liz Eeles uses this book to remind us to be careful what we wish for and to appreciate ourselves the way we are. Becca has blinkers on and can’t see herself objectively: she is recovering from heartbreak and a complete change in lifestyle and career yet can’t see how brave she has been.
It was obvious from the start that Becca and Zac belonged together and around halfway through the book she realises this too but by this point her twin sister has asked him out. She tries to feel happy for them but her heart is breaking once again.
There is plenty of humour and pathos as we are introduced to a plethora of peripheral characters in the form of the book club. Whilst their actions are amusing, there is often a sadness lurking in the background and this is sensitively dealt with in the narrative.
I really enjoyed A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss at the Cosy Kettle: uplifting so just right for getting in the Christmas spirit.

I absolutely loved this book! A huge fan of Christmas books, it was light but still had substance, and had the right amount of Christmas cheer! The writing was great, and the story flowed really well.
I found the characters to be very likeable and easy to get lost in their lives. Becca is a character that I feel is relatable and not perfect. I find her flaws to be very believable and I enjoyed following her journey through this story.
Zac is another great main character who has so many qualities I look for in a book boyfriend: good looking, kind, sweet, and not your typical guy. He seems very comfortable in his own skin and he is such a great friend and person for Becca to lean on.
I would love to read more about these two and will definitely read the other two books in the series!!!!

A nice easy reading novel A good festive read loved the characters it's full of warmth and charm and the Cosy Kettle was the perfect place to be at this special time of year A great read

This was a beautifully written easy Christmas read, perfect for the Christmas season.
The story focuses on Becca held back by shyness and anxiety with a polar opposite twin sister. After recently splitting with her boyfriend she has left Birmingham, a high flying career and settled in the Cotswold village of Honeyford becoming manager of the Cosy Kettle. After wishing for a better life and writing a five point checklist we follow Becca trying to change her life with brilliant consequences.
Loved this book, I didn’t realise it was the final book of a trilogy and I don’t think it impaired my review or enjoyment of the book.
Thanks for allowing me to read and review!

Liz Eeles really knows how to pull a reader in. When I realised this was a trilogy, I downloaded the first two and sped through them, this one really did not disappoint, I was left want a 4th book as i feel there are still some many stories to tell for the other members of the Cosy Kettle Cafe.
No spoilers here just go grab the book and enjoy a lovely read with a nice G&T and a big chunk of chocolate.

Ok, first of all, can we please take a moment to admire that cover? It is probably my favourite cosy Christmas cover so far this year, and completely representative of the story inside.

Overall, I thought this one was moderately Christmassy. I mean, it's Christmas time and the Cosy Kettle is decorated, and there were loads of mince pies, but there was just some kind of Christmas spark missing for me. Similarly, I thought the characters were fun, but again something was just a bit flat. I did love the setting though!

I think one of the things that made it hard for me to connect with this one was that I just feel like the storylines about heart broken young women wanting to change themselves (into their sisters) is a bit overdone for me. Becca was so down on herself, and while I understand this is probably meant to make her approachable and relatable, it was just too much for me. I also found it quite repetitive (maybe it was a tiny bit too long?). My favourite parts were definitely the bits where Becca was enjoying herself - for instance shopping and getting her hair done with her book club friends.

This was really kind of "eh" for me, and I gave it 2.5/5 stars.