I have read all of Joanna Bolouri’s previous books, so was super excited to get started on All I Want For Christmas.

The author has a great writing style; very grounded, realistic, incredibly funny and relatable. This book was was all of those things.

The first thing I liked was that the book was written from the man’s (Nick’s) POV. I’ve read other books written from the male perspective before, and books written from dual perspectives, but this is the first romantic comedy written in this way that I’ve read...and it was brilliant. I’ve read so many romcoms that it was easy to interpret the female lead’s (Sarah’s) actions and responses. But being privy to Nick’s feelings and emotions was really interesting.

Nick loses his job and, out of desperation, accepts a job as a shopping centre Santa. He meets Sarah and sets her up with his best friend and flat mate, Matt. Over time, Nick develops feelings for Sarah and we see their friendship play out over time. I love how Nick valued his friendship with Matt and ensured this was always in his thoughts. Nick was so well written, you can’t help but fall for him.

I loved this book and devoured it quickly. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a romantic Christmas read that has you giggling throughout.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for my advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review 📚

Beautifully written. Give me all the feels. I love these kind of books because they’re such an easy feel good read. Not read a novel by this author before but il definitely read more.

I wish I could write like Joanna – her ease of writing is evident from the first page. She’s able to describe humour, sadness and loss, and all wrapped up in a festive bow. Nick has lost his job and, grudgingly, accepts a role as a shopping centre’s Santa. It’s not his dream gig and his colleagues aren’t exactly child-friendly but when four-year-old Alfie’s wish is to make his mum happy again, Nick knows how he can help. Arranging a date between Sarah, Alfie’s mum and Nick’s best friend Matt, it sparks a relationship that’s blossoming. Alfie’s happy and so are Sarah and Matt and Nick? Well, he’s thinking he may have made a festive error. It’s so tenderly written in parts, and laugh out loud funny in others. I devoured it in 90 minutes.