This is a delightful holiday romance. The characters are sweet and entertaining. It's just the kind of light story that's perfect for the holidays.

There is nothing more romantic than a cozy Christmas story and this one is it. It was sweeter and more comforting than a Hallmark Christmas movie. Loved everything about it and the setting of Stokholm was perfect. I devoured this in 24 hours!!! It definitely put me in the holiday mood- something we need now more than ever!

What a very special book!! Hannah is living in Stockholm, with a family wedding coming up back in the UK. Her brother's best friend Nico drops in to see her, and their old friendship is warmly felt.
The story takes us from Islington in London to the country village of Hannah's family, to Sweden and Stockholm with Nico's family.
The amazing warmth and festive traditions from country English village to Sweden are wonderfully atmospheric.
After finishing the book I was inspired to make Swedish cakes, and only I could carry on in their world.
The characters and descriptions are really good, and will immerse you in a quite surprising and very real world.
Highly recommended for a fantastic Christmas read or present.

I so enjoyed this story and the setting of between Stockholm and Middledip was perfect! The perfect cosy Christmas story!

Another fantastic Christmas book by this author. I loved that we were transported to Icy cold Sweden during the festive season and back to the loveable town of Middledip and lots of previously loved characters from the town. It was nice to have a single dad character suffering an eating disorder. Sue is wonderful at her characterisation, creating relatable and unique characters each story.

I really enjoyed this book, it was a fabulous story, with characters that I found myself becoming attached with. Nico was so endearing, you couldn’t help but fall for his kind and gentle heart!
I loved the travelling between Stockholm and Middledip, seeing the different customs .
Hannah was inspiring too, and it was mesmerising watching her re connect with Nico.
Some very emotional themes, but written in such a thoughtful and honest way, it brought a very different dimension to the story that created a positive and uplifting end.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. Although it is autumn and early (for me) to read books about Xmas but saying that I really enjoyed this nice easy cosy read. Great storyline and nice characters.

I loved the growing relationship between Hannah and Nico. The children were adorable. The only thing I found hard were the unpronounceable place names in the Swedish scenes. I much preferred the sections of the book that took place in lovely familiar Middledip.

I love Sue Moorcroft books and this one was no exception. It did take me a couple of chapters to acclimatise to this one, but once I'd got into it I couldn't put it down, sneaking off to read at every opportunity.

This book deals with some difficult issues, but with care and compassion. I liked it that these issues touched the hero too, as so often in novels it is the woman who has the problems.

Lovely to be back in Middledip and to see the character Ratty again. The chemistry was special between Nico and Hannah. Enjoyed the secondary characters too, especially Josie and Maria. Twists and turns galore to keep you reading.

Yummy Christmas Read.

This was an enjoyable story and an engaging Christmas read. The writing flowed nicely and it kept me turning the pages from beginning to end. I found the Swedish Christmas traditions fascinating to read about and they definitely added to the Christmassy feel of this book.

I did like that characters of Hannah and Nico, as well as the two sweet children, Josie and Marie. Although at times, I did feel they needed a bit of a kick, but still, they worked well together. Add in a villain in the form of Hannah's boyfriend and Nico's ex, a loving family, some misunderstanding and there is a really good cast of players.

Overall, I really enjoyed this story. I felt some scenes were a little awkward and maybe overworked but I still thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

Christmas Wishes is a cozy holiday read about second chances that captures the essence of the holiday season. Hannah and Nico had great chemistry and the added elements of their back stories made them all the more interesting. Love that this book transports you to Sweden with pepperings of Swedish words and traditions.

A charming Christmas story from Sue Moorcroft! The whimsical cover suggests a fun holiday tale but there is so much more to the story! It took a while to get into, but I'm glad I stuck with it. Each character had their own set of struggles, but there was also laughter, warmth and a whole lot of love! Josie and Maria were adorable and I ended up loving their relationship with Nico and Hannah. Overall, a good holiday story!

Christmas Wishes, Sue Moorcroft


Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews

Genre: general Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romance

* sigh * women's fiction, I seem to have been moaning about this genre for ages now. Its 2020, men write romance, men read romance, lets stop with the sexism.

Anyway, its Sue Moorcroft, an author I only discovered recently and I adore her writing style. This book was the usual well plotted, cleverly laid out story, that kept me reading right to the end. ( Sometimes I get impatient and skip bits when authors waffle...doesn't happen with “good” - for me - books)

I loved the characters, loved when Hannah first met Nico again and thinks he's fallen on hard times. She tries to help him by taking him for a meal, and it turns out she chooses the worst place for him ;-) How easily good intentions have the wrong result.
Albin, Hannah's boyfriend was deliciously wicked, one of those folk you're happy to thoroughly dislike, he was cold, calculating, cruel, and I wondered what Hannah ever saw in him. I guess he presented his best side to her then. I like a character like his in a novel, it adds to the drama. Manipulative described him well, and also Nico's wife and mother in law. Its a treat to get some truly unpleasant characters in a novel ;-) Set against that Hannah's family were lovely, close, accepting and encouraging. I adored Nan Heather, a loving and practical lady. There were a mix of other characters, some really lovely, tenants of the new shopping courtyard, others were not so much, like the owner of said place.

Its a fun story, hot and cold in that neither Hannah nor Nico really know whats happening to the other, and their attraction is there but the action hampered by misunderstandings and bad timing.
The real star of the show for me was Maria, “ Yozee! Snow!” Poor little girl. Sadly there are many like her, with unwilling or incapable parents, and Nico showed just what a big and caring heart he had.
The happy ending comes but there's a long and angst filled journey to it – perfect for me. I love the drama of some angst and heartbreak....

Stars: 5 A fabulous romance, with realistic characters and a heartbreaking story line at times.

Arc via Netgalley

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

The perfect Christmas book to get you ready for the festive season.

It’s set in the locations of Middledip in UK and Sweden, where, in wintertime we are treated to local traditions.

Hannah lives with her boyfriend Albin a nasty person in Stockholm, he really is a horrible person and I was happy when Hannah finally realised that their relationship was not what it should be, especially after the way he treated her which was appalling.

At the same time, her brother Robs friend Nico flies to Sweden on business, he visits Hannah at her shop and a spark is felt by Hannah.

But Nico comes with baggage, he’s living a life, juggling a demanding job, childcare and a eating disorder, not to mention an alcoholic ex,

It seems a new romance is never going to be plain sailing.

The children Josie and Marie in this story were cute and their innocence a delight, which made for a lovely family feel.

Another lovely book from Sue.

This didn’t work for me. The relationship between the leads felt Really forced. The romantic scenes made me cringe with embarrassment. Hannah referring to her store in full name all the time was irksome. It was pretty obvious to the reader what her ex was up to, why do the female leads in these stories act like airheads most of the time? It’s uncomfortable.

The whole eating disorder storyline didn’t seem to fit in either.

Overall just not for me.

This book was very sweet but I found some bits a tad long-winded. Once I persevered I enjoyed the conclusion, Josie and Maria are adorable - and loved how Nico’s help brought Hannah back to Middledip and her new life.

I'm a sucker for anything Christmas related and yes I'm saying the C word in September.

Anything festive puts me in a good mood.

Xmas vibes plus a sweet romance, what could be better?

Sue Moorcroft has written a simple yet satisfying read.

My only real complaint was that Nico's daughter Josie sounded too grown up for her age, the dialogue felt less natural because of the words used.

Over all a feel good book perfect for the winter season.

Thanks to Netgalley and Avon books for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.

Set in Sweden and Middledip this is a delightfully festive read - I enjoyed being in the characters lives for a short time and actually felt like I was a family member with them during the story!. I have a tiny complaint though... I want to know what happened next?!

Right, where do I start?

I have just had the honour of reading the latest novel by Amazon #1 author, Sue Moorcroft, 'Christmas Wishes'. I'm a strong believer that there comes a time in every author's career where they bring out 'That' story. 'Christmas Wishes' is 'That' story. I've been left, in particular order - breathless, doubled-over in laughter, in tears, seething with anger. I don't think I've ever 'seethed with anger' at a character? Wait until you meet Albin!

This story has a detectibly simple premise (IMHO) - can Hannah ever trust another man? More to my opinion, can any man deserve her trust, let alone her love? Is Nico, her Swedish protagonist, that man?

Wonderfully written from start until finish and chock full of storylines you will find in few other romance authors lexicon. Food and alcohol disorders, substance abuse, you name it, it's pretty much here.

Set in equal parts in both Sweden and Sue's own, Middledip. Yes, Ratty does make an appearance! Happy, Ratty fans?

I refuse to say anymore about the story. It is simply too special to give any more than neccessary away.

Sue has written a novel that will live long and sit high on my Christmas reading lists each year. Where does she go from here? Onward and upward, I say!

My thanks to Avon and Netgalley for the reading copy.

Firstly, who could not instantly fall in love with this book, just by looking at the charming cover. It invites you in to the cosy house, where there may be a log fire burning to keep you warm from the snow outside. A book cover can often sell a book to me.

Now to the book. This was another captivating and engaging read by the Author. I've never been disappointed by her winter reads, but to me this was the best by far.

Enter Hannah, the protagonist. A real family girl; warm, caring, likeable and hardworking. The sort of friend you would love to have in your life. She's also fall of dreams, living in Stockholm and running her little shop, full of amazing gifts and treasures. The sort of shop I could spend ages in.

The Author's description of Stockholm, makes you feel that you have been there. From the sights and sounds of the shops and cafes with their chatter. From the delicious sounding food, that draws you in to the restaurants.

Then there's her Boyfriend Albin. I didn't like him. Obnoxious, and to me self centred. Hannah was too good for him. He's a partner in the shop but leaves Hannah to run it. Sadly though, Hannah ends up losing her much loved shop, thanks to Albin, and heads back to her old life in England.

Enter another loveable character, Nico, her Brother Rob's best friend from school, who Hannah knows well. Single Dad to Josie, hardworking, and with a complicated ex-wife, who brings a lot of drama with her! However, could there a spark between Hannah and Nico? I hoped so. You'll have to read it to find out!

For any of you that have not read any Sue Moorcroft books, firstly where have you been? For those that have, this is a wonderful return to the fictional village of Middledip, and a visit to some of the wonderful characters we have encountered previously. But don't worry if you haven't visited Middledip before, as this is a perfect standalone read too. I couldn't put this book down, and didn't want it to end.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for allowing me to read and review this book