A great book to read, featuring Lottie and her, at times, somewhat dysfunctional extended family.

She tries to celebrate one last family Christmas in the traditional way at the Manor, but not all things go to plan. Relationships, misunderstandings, cooking disasters, pets and lost and found items are all involved in this unputdownable book.

With our own Christmas this year looking to be very different this took on a poignant edge as Lottie tries to have a family christmas herself. It was such a well written sweet story with some amusing and emotional moments. Lottie was simply adorable and I found myself truly liking her and rooting for her throughout. Beautiful festive read with an engaging well written storyline.

I received this as an ARC, having read Bella Osborne before I knew that I would enjoy her writing. The story is lovely as always very festive with the normal cliche show up of Snow. But who doesn't want snow on Christmas. Well written characters who at times frustrate the hell out of you (sign of the being very believable and well written)
Definately worth a read and recommendation. This will get you into the Christmas spirit and will help you realise that the perfect Xmas day is a figment of the imagination and your family isnt the only insane one out there 😜

Lottie is living with her grandmother (Nana), “Bernard” an elderly Great Uncle, a cat called Duchess, and a dog called Dave in an old mansion located in a small English town.
Every Christmas nana is hosting a big family Christmas reunion, where all the family members get together and celebrate Christmas.
Unfortunately, Nana has passed away before celebrating this year's Christmas, leaving everything in Lottie's hand.

Lottie finding a hard time to gather her family at Henbourne Manor before it is sold and to have one last big family Christmas at the home she grew up in – just like her Nana would have wanted.

Having plenty on her plate while missing her favorite person, will Lottie be able to host the Christmas party? Can Lottie make their last family Christmas one to remember… for the right reasons?

This story is one fun reading and I enjoyed the story. After seeing the beautiful cover and reading the prologue, I was immediately drawn to the book. This story will remind you of that hallmark Christmas movie with lots of family drama, chaos, fun, laughter, and the Christmas vibes.
Also, I liked the plot, twists and turns, the ending, and how Lottie handle the family reunion.
Overall, this is a quick fun holiday read and I recommend to anyone who is into the holiday spirit!

Thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this e-book in exchange for an honest review.
I Highly Appreciate it for giving me a chance to read One Family Christmas.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me a review copy of this book
This is definitely a laugh out loud Christmas Read. It is written about Lottie who lived with her Nan in her huge old Manor House. However when her Nana unexpectedly passes away four weeks before Christmas so Lottie takes it upon herself to plan one last family Christmas at the manor just like her Nana would have wanted. But as soon as her dysfunctional family starts to arrive she gets more than she bargained for. Which is definitely what you get when you read this book, there are so many twists and unexpected surprises that just keeps you hooked. Throughout the book though I did start to wonder whether Lotties family were worth the effort as not one family member seemed to want to help Lottie in the festivities. However her brother brings home his girlfriend Emily, a first since his wife passed away several years ago and Lottie soon finds herself with a new friend and someone to talk to throughout this (disaster) lovely Christmas. There was one part of this book that did make me feel ill (Involving Mulled Wine) and I had to skim read through this as the thought of it made me feel sick. However I still definitely would recommend this hilarious Christmas read. I will also be looking at Bella Osbornes’ other books.

What an absolutely delightful book. I loved the cast of characters and more importantly I cared about them all right down to the dog and cat! Laughed out loud and shed a tear, Loved the whole thing. I would go as far as to say that this is the best Bella Osborne yet!

This is the second book I've read by this author and I have enjoyed both books. I loved the main character. And the book was such a lovely, heartwarming Christmas story.

A perfect Christmas read. A real feel good book that I will read every year. Lottie is hosting the last family Christmas at her grandmother's manor house before it is sold. But things do not go smoothly.

Enjoyable read from Bella Osborne.

After her grandma unexpectedly dies, Lottie wants to honour her by hosting the usual family Christmas. And so she does, with many twists and turns along the way!

If you’re looking for a Christmas read that will make you laugh then this book is for you. This is a wonderful family feel Christmas book.

One Family Christmas by Bella Osborne, follows Lottie as she is hosting one last family Christmas in her family’s old home, just the way her Nana would have liked. But this year all the long held secrets are going to make an appearance, along with the man who broke Lottie’s heart nine years ago. I think the most important part of the reason why I enjoyed the book so much was the fact that Lottie was such an adorable character and I had to know how things happened out for her. This book had a bit of everything- there was drama, sadness, love, loss but there was also a large dose of humour and some parts of the story literally made me laugh out loud..

This book was a bit of an emotional rollarcoaster. Full of festivity and chaos it’s a page turner for sure, it was refreshing to read a story where christmas is not perfect because let’s face it whose life is so perfect anymore!!

Lottie is hosting one last family Christmas in her family’s old home, just the way her Nana would have liked. But this year all the long held secrets are going to make an appearance, along with the man who broke Lottie’s heart nine years ago.

This was a great Christmas read, I loved that the story took place over the space of a few days and that the wold family were central to the storyline.

It occurred to me, whilst reading this book, that there’s a significant chance we won’t be able to experience the traditional family Christmas we are all used to. In other words, the Christmas that Lottie is trying to share with her family. Consequently, whilst this was a lovely, festive read, I also found it quite poignant and encouraged me to reflect on what I wanted from Christmas 2020.

I was pleased to be able to read Osborne’s festive treat and this book certainly did not disappoint. The writer has encapsulated everything we have come to associate with this festive time of year, from family and family bickering, to the stresses of The Big Dinner, and even unexpected guests. I guess what I am trying to say is that all readers will recognise elements of their own past Christmases in this novel, making it all the more enjoyable.

This book was a bit of an emotional rollarcoaster as well. It was not all about the love and comfort you expect from this time of year. The loss of Lottie’s Nana was really very touching and it reminded me of the importance of close family relationships. Everything that Lottie is trying to achieve by recreating Nana’s Christmas was admirable and courageous, especially in the face of grief and mourning. However, Osborne creates the perfect balance of emotions by adding drama and comedy along the way. On reflection, I imagine this range of feelings is what many can encounter at Christmas time; it isn’t always the squeaky, perfect time of year that the media would have us to believe.

I loved how this story was so warm and inviting. The cast of characters is unique and they all added their own identity to the plot development. Lottie’s family is diverse and broad and, despite this, I felt like I was part of their Christmas celebrations. Indeed, Osborne provides plenty of detail that it felt like you knew each character personally, without this detail distracting you from the main plot.

With Christmas hanging in the balance of an invisible virus and the deciding politicians, this was the pick-me-up that should be prescribed to all. I enjoyed this book so much that it was a pleasant distraction from the doom and gloom all around, that doesn’t seem to want to go away any time soon. I felt invested in Zach and Emily’s secrets; I felt emotional towards Lottie and her uncertain future; and I wanted there to be reconciliation between her and Joe. All in all, I wanted the Christmas that Osborne portrays.

If there is one festive read you choose this year, then this book should definitely not go unnoticed. Although I haven’t read many of Osborne’s books, I am certainly a fan and this Christmas book was heart-warming from head to toe.

With thanks to Avon books, NetGalley and Rachel’s Random Resources for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I am speechless! It is a known fact that miracle hands are needed to manage a festive family gathering, but to manage Collins family . . . we need something more. Talk about a crazy family, and adorable in their own ways too.
To honour her grandmother's last wish, Lottie is hosting the last Christmas in the manor. Her career and love life is in shambles and she is going to be homeless soon, but she can handle one Christmas right? How naive she was!!!
On the one side, there are the pets, Duchess the cat and Dave the dog, turning everything topsy turvy (I was planning to buy a puppy for Christmas, now I am not so sure). Then the family secrets which decide this the perfect timing to come out of the closet; and yes, Lottie's old flame is back too. What is not to go wrong?
Did I scare you enough? Aren't you curious how Lottie survive this messiness? Go ahead then. This hilarious, unforgettable family story will definitely bring back memories of bygone Christmases and anticipation for more.

This is a wonderful family feel Christmas book with plenty of characters (including animals) which everybody could at least relate to one of them!
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Full of festivity and chaos it’s a page turner for sure, it was refreshing to read a story where christmas is not perfect because let’s face it no ones life is perfect!

A hilarious ho ho ho holiday read. This was such an entertaining and festive story filled with family, humor, and heart. Lottie is determined to have one last big family Christmas after the sudden death of her beloved Nana. Her somewhat dysfunctional family is less than thrilled about this but they all unenthusiasticly oblige. But even before the first family member arrives things start to go sideways. Lottie’s old flame shows up unexpectedly and she has somehow acquired an extra four-legged houseguest. This book made me laugh, smile, and shed a small tear. This family was so messy it was so authentic and real spending time with them. Made my family look somewhat normal. The bulk of the story is told from the perspective of Lottie who has such a big heart and just wants the family to have a great Christmas. We also get a bit of Emily‘s perspective who is new to the family this is her first Christmas with them, was fun seeing it all from an outsider’s perspective. Most Christmas books are all shiny and bright with that big bow on top this book was more like that gift bag you found crammed in the back of the closet. The gift is just as good it’s just a little more Messi and a little more real. If you’re looking for a Christmas read that Will make you laugh so much your belly will shake like a bowl full of jelly, this is the perfect book!

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*** Big thank you to Avon for my gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ***

A funny, emotional, mysterious, heart warming roller-coaster of a book. I really enjoyed it - staying up till 2am last night to finish it.

Lottie hasn't had an easy life - the love of her life left her, and the country, many years before, and since she has had cheating boyfriends and failed jobs. She goes 'home' to live with her Grandmother, who is more like a mother to her than her mum ever was, and her Great Uncle. When her Grandmother dies, her family decide to sell the house to split the profits and Lottie decides to have one more family Christmas in the large house before she has to find herself a new home and a new job.

Throw into the mix a totally dysfunctional family, the fact that Lottie can't cook, a stray dog, and the return of the long lost love of her life, and the resultant story is a joy.

Thank you NetGalley, Bella Osborne and Avon Books UK for the ARC of One Family Christmas. This is my personal review.
Lottie is determined to have one last family Christmas no matter what!
From start to finish this is a book that has everything in it you could imagine in several books, but it is all in this story. Family- friends- cooking- laughter- love – mystery- fun and I could go on and on but you just need to read this wonderfully written book and know you have spent time with a family you want to meet in life.
I am thankful I got to spend time in between the pages of this book.

Another fantastic Christmas read; this is pure entertainment all the way!

Lottie's Nana has provided a family Christmas every year; so on the first yuletide with her - and the last in the family home - Lottie thinks it's more important than ever that they all get together to celebrate for one last time. This year will be very different, however, as Lottie - not known for her prowess in the kitchen - has volunteered to cover all the meals. Added to the family turning up, a stray dog crashes the party and everyone seems to be hiding a secret. Can they survive the annual get-together?

This is a great book on two levels: it's a good solid family drama, plump and ready to burst with everything going on and the mood is constantly lifted by the humour peppered throughout. The family dynamics are completely realistic; the inclusion of the pets gives so many opportunities for laughter and Bella Osborne never misses. We all have our own family issues and I'm sure that this will raise memories for every reader, but the hilarity kept me reading long after I should have laid the book aside last night. Wonderful characters, a great story and giggles aplenty make this one sparkle from first to last, leaving me with a great big grin on my face. Absolutely recommended and worth all five glittering stars!

My thanks to the publisher for my copy via NetGalley and to Rachel's Random Resources for my spot on this tour; this is - as always - my honest, original and unbiased review.

Thank you to Avon for my copy of this book via Netgalley and to Rachel for letting me be part of the tour. I have read a few of Bella’s books and always enjoy the warm fuzzy feeling they give you. As this was her first Christmas story I had to take part in the tour.

Lottie’s family are quite something. Not only do they not want to spend one last Christmas in the family home when they relent and agree they leave everything up to poor Lottie. I just wanted to give Lottie a big hug and make all the rest of the family help out.

If something could go wrong this Christmas it did for poor Lottie. We have all had that Christmas where the dinner goes wrong, someone doesn’t have a present or an argument breaks out. At the time it seems like the worst thing but when you look back it’s just another funny Christmas memory. The Collins family were a tad more dramatic than any of my family Christmas' but they were very entertaining.

Bella has written about such a beautiful location yet again. I always want to dive into her book locations. I would love to visit the village, especially around Christmas time. It sounds rather magical.

This book really gave me the Christmas feels. This year is going to be somewhat different for Christmas but it gave me hope that things will still turn out okay in the end.

A delightful festive treat! It has everything- Christmas, family gatherings, conflict, humour, romance, animals, all seamlessly bound together in a thoroughly enjoyable story. I just couldn’t put it down. Perfect entertainment with a feel good factor which we all need in these difficult times. I can’t wait to get the paperback version to read it again. Highly recommended if you enjoy Christmas books with a touch of romance and humour.