I love me some Jenny Hale and while this was not my favorite book of hers, it was still sweet with so much holiday cheer! I love stories with women’s friendships and I adore a grumpy hero with a soft side. Eleanor was such a sweet supporting character. I didn’t feel a connection to Lila and her need to help constantly was a bit odd to me! This one has a bit of mystery and I just felt like it took too much away from the romance. If you are a Hallmark movie fan, then this one just might be for you - and for that matter, all of Jenny Hale’s books!

Thank you to @bookouture and @netgalley for the ebook in exchange for my honest review!

I love Christmas stories that deal with love, family, friends and community. I also love Jenny Hale's writing, so I definitely enjoyed this one. When Lila Evans and her three friends decide to get in their girl's holiday getaway in early December, they head off to Pinewood Hills to stay at Fireside Cabins. Well, the cabins definitely presented better on the website, but they do not want to disappoint the owner, Eleanor, who was thrilled to see them when they checked in. Never did they expect that only Lila would remain behind as they all got called away. Lila feels that she has finally found a place where she belongs and with a handsome man, it might just be her happily ever after.

This was a beautiful Christmas story taking place in a small town with an amazingly supportive and loving community. I loved all the activities and businesses that had Christmas activities for the ladies to participate in. As well as the traditions and activities, there is the coffee shop, called Coffee. This is where Theo works and where Lila fell for him. Theo has a lot of baggage and a lot of secrets to deal with. Eleanor was an amazing character. That grandma figure who just makes everything work. One of my favourite characters is five year old Rex. Who wouldn't love a man who charms a little boy, and who earns his trust. With lots of decoration, goodies and gifts the Christmas spirit entered my heart. The story isn't all happy and fluff though. Both Lila and Theo have personal journeys they need to take. They need to figure out what they want out of life and make it happen. Theo has a lot of anger and he needs to forgive a lot of people, but Lila helps him along the way. As everyone rallies behind the couple, they learn to depend on others and make their dreams come true. A wonderful story with a happy ending that is perfect for demonstrating Christmas Magic.

This is a snuggle up book by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate. It is a real Christmassy story and one that you will all enjoy.

The cover is gorgeous and the blurb promised some cozy festive romance. Overall, I thought the writing was very visual and dynamic, as always with Jenny Hale. You can easily picture everything and it would probably render well as a Hallmark movie. However, a couple of things did bother me. First, I had trouble with Lila’s personality and her reactions. She didn’t come across as an easy character to relate to. I also thought that the drama involving Theo took over from the Christmas feel-good mood I was expecting. I mean, it started out as some sort of infused cozy mystery, which was fun and refreshing (a welcoming shift from the usual codes of the romance genre), but it eventually took too much space. You really have to wait until the end to get the Christmas goodness. Also, the drama was rather epic and the resolution felt a bit too easily fixed and rushed.

Overall, I think the novel remains a pleasant, entertaining romance, but I wasn’t as moved by it as I was for, say, the author’s Firefly series.

Christmas at Fireside Cabin is a super sweet holiday romance. This is my first time reading Jenny Hale and I love her writing. Fast pace makes for a fun, quick read with a lot of emotional depth.

Lila Evans is off on her annual holiday trip with her closest friends. They are headed out of Nashville to Fireside Cabins. Lila lost her family and has made a life for herself after a break up in Nashville. She loves helping children in need and works as a waitress.

On the way to their cabin they stop at the Coffee shop and meet the mysterious owner/barista. A grumpy, rude vibe (reminds me of Luke on Gilmore Girls) from a handsome Theo. Lila has an instant connection and one sided banter with him...I will leave you there dear reader because I loved going in blind!

What is special about this book is the it isn’t your typical Christmas town and the character development is excellent. There are character flaws on these folks too. Steam level is low. (Kissing only).

Thank you Netgalley for the fun Christmas read! Looking forward to reading more by Jennifer Hale. #netgalley #jennyhale #christmasatfiresidecabin

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for kindly providing me with a digital copy of this book for review.
Reading this book was like stepping into a lovely bubble bath scented with something sweet and spicy. I don’t mean that this is a racy or saucy novel, I just mean that the story has a few twists and turns that give the story a little bit of intrigue and mystery.
Fans of musician romances or small town romances will enjoy this book and will soon feel wrapped up in the Christmas spirit. I felt the book started out very strongly - with a definite Christmas glow to it. It dipped in the middle if I’m honest but we were certainly in the full Christmas feels by the end of it.
I really really enjoyed this book and gobbled it up in one sitting- the pages are very easy to sail through. Would definitely recommend for your Christmas reading this year .

A sweet charming read full of warmth, heart and the sprit of friendship and Christmas that has left me feeling very satisfied and full of love. A group of friends set out to spend their customary Christmas week together at a cosy cabin in a charming town a few hours outside Nashville. Things however are not exactly the way they were led to belive yet they choose to make the most of it and enjoy every minute together. Lila has no family left and her girlfriends mean the world to her. One by one they will be moving on with their lives and she again feels alone and adrift in the world with no idea who she is and what she wants for herself in life. The reclusive, dismissive coffee shop owner Theo however has caught her eye, even though he is pretty much always surly and short. She is intrigued and can't help but want to help him. The small community is full of wonderful, loving characters. It's got charm and more Christmas spirit then meets the eye! Such a lovely read and it's definitely put me in a preemptive Christmas spirit!

This got archived before I could read it, but I will download elsewhere and come back and provide a full review.

Is there anything better at this time of year than a Christmas romantic read and this one was adorable ! Makes you want a hot chocolate , a warm fire and fuzzy slipper socks. This book has a cast of loveable characters, it’s addictive reading and such a fun and romantic story full of love and family, perfect wintry read

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Christmas at Fireside Cabins by Jenny Hale is a romantic comedy, that is a perfect escape from life's worries. I loved this book it has everything you want in a romantic comedy book. This book is easy to read, fast-paced, that kept me reading page after page. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author, if they are as good as this one. The chemistry between Lila and Theo jumps out of the page it is so strong. I highly recommend this book for any one who enjoys a sweet romance.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I really would have liked to have reviewed this title and was very excited about it. Unfortunately it was archived the very same day I was approved to read it, and I wasn’t able to download it. I’ll base my review on her previous works which I have always loved.

This is my second novel by Jenny Hale. The attractive cover design of this one caught my eye and I thought the premise of the book sounded wonderful. Christmas at Fireside Cabins was a charming story and I especially liked the main character, lonely Lila Evans, to whom I could really relate. She was caring, determined and rather sweet and I loved the author's descriptions of the town and the various holiday events on offer in Pinewood Hills within the Tennessee hills.

Christmas at Fireside Cabins was a wonderful story about friendship - both old and new - and love. Lila and her small group of friends welcomed Eleanor Finely, the widowed owner of the Fireside Cabins into their circle of friendship, and that made for a heartwarming holiday story. Jenny Hale continued to impress me with her wonderful writing style, helping to bring this festive story to life. All of the characters were well created and developed and, aside from Lila, I liked the passages that included the grumpy and enigmatic coffee shop owner, Theo Perry. The Christmas theme was enchanting with its festive allure and the story's overall tone was so snug and uplifting. This was a beautifully articulated, glowing story of community spirit, dreams, taking risks, enjoying life and living in the moment. Dashes of sparkling romance kept things fizzing and everything was wrapped up very nicely in the end. A wonderful read with a really strong Christmas feel, this is a festive novel that I will certainly be recommending to friends and family.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Bookouture via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley. Jenny Hale, and Bookoutre for the ARC of Christmas at Fireside Cabins. This is my personal review.

What a beautiful story this was to read. It gave me everything a Christmas story should have in it.
Lila and her friends - Piper, Edie and Charlotte are going to spend the holidays together before their lives all go in different directions. They head to a small town of Pinewood Hills Tennessee to stay at Fireside Cabins. The brochure they saw showed everything they wanted to have a wonderful holiday together.
When they arrived it was not what they expected. Instead it was a bit rundown but they all decided it was going to be a magical holiday together.
After things popped up for her friends and they had to leave early Lila decided she was not going to go back to Nashville and stay in her apartment alone.
Meeting Theo at the coffee shop in town he owned would change the entire holiday for Lila.
This is a sweet story filled with friends, community, love and family.

I absolutely love Christmas stories and this one was amazing! You will wanna curl up by a fire, sip hot cocoa in a warm fuzzy robe and never leave until you read the whole book! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Christmas at fireside cabins
By: Jenny Hale
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Christmas time is tough for Lila. With no family, she leans heavily on her best girlfriends to get through this time of year. Every year, they go on a holiday getaway together. This year it’s to the quaint town of Pinewood Hills, staying at a countryside resort called fireside cabins.

When they arrive at fireside cabins, they are met by the owner, who is also a widow, named Eleanor. Eleanor’s husband used to to keep the cabins in tip-top shape, but she’s struggling to keep up with everything on her own. Needless to say the cabins aren’t in as good of condition as the pictures stated. For a split second the girls want to bail, but they don’t have the heart to do that to Eleanor, especially Lila. She understands what it’s like to be without a family and lonely.

On the first day of vacation the girls go out searching for holiday festivities and fun. And nothing says festive like a peppermint latte. At the local coffee shop they meet owner, Theo, who’s a serious grump and gives them an ice cold reception.

But, Lila falls in love with Pinewood Hills and is determined to thaw out Theo and help Eleanor with the cabins.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love author Jenny Hale. This book is definitely for fans of The Hallmark Channel. My only complaint is Theo’s secret and the reason he was so cold and secretive was a little dramatic.

Thank you @netgalley and @bookouture for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion. A Christmas at fireside cabins is out today - 10/14! Definitely put this one on your holiday to be read list. There is nobody better at writing romance like author, Jenny Hale!

LOVE! Lila and her three buds are so relatable and Jenny Hale wrote their characters with such 'realness' that it could have been my own set of gal pals!

I love that this novel took place (for the most part) at the beginning of December. Such a fun change from so many Christmas books that take place leading up to and culminating on Christmas Day.

I think we can all learn from Lila's perseverance. Today is always a good day for a good day, and her attitude is contagious!

I wasn't expecting the drama with Alexa and Smash at ALL. So glad I read this!

Woq loved this great plot jenny write was a hook your into plot style I was glue onto plot I did not want story to end it so easy to follow the characters seem so real your fall in love with them I did it a fun plot I did not want story to end a good read

Christmas at Fireside Cabins is another hit for author Jenny Hale! In addition to this story being centered around the holiday season, it is a book that has a bit of everything in it. It covers love and loss, the unbreakable bonds of friendship, and learning to take a chance and follow your dreams.

Lila Evans struggles during the holidays because it is a reminder of losing her dad. Being alone is difficult for her, and she is thankful for the friendship she has with Edie, Charlotte and Piper. These four women are the best of friends, yet they are all so different from one another. Every Christmas, they spend the Christmas holiday together. This year they went online and booked their week at the cozy Fireside Cabins in Pinewood Hills...located a few hours from Nashville. Unfortunately, when they arrive at their destination, they soon realize the pictures must be outdated, because although the cabin is clean, it is definitely outdated. Eleanor, the widow that owns the property, is so excited to have them there that they decide to stay and make the best of it.

The story that unfolds is a wonderful story about friendship...old and new...and of course, love. Family is not always related by blood, and these four women are a testament to that. They quickly welcome Eleanor into their tight-knit circle of friendship, and that makes for a truly heartwarming holiday story. Jenny Hale has a wonderful and descriptive writing style, and that helps with bringing this story to life. The characters are all well-written, and my favorite characters were actually the grumpy and mysterious coffee shop owner, Theo, as well as Eleanor.

Overall, I truly enjoyed Christmas at Fireside Cabins. This is an uplifting story about friendship and love. It is also a story about taking chances and finding the courage to follow your dreams. I would definitely recommend reading this book!

I would like to thank Bookouture, Jenny Hale and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read and review an ARC of Christmas at Fireside Cabins. My views are my own, and are in no way influenced by anyone else.

A lovely cosy Christmas story that made me long for the festive season to begin. Christmas at Fireside Cabins is set in Pinewood Hills and I could picture in my mind this idyllic location as the perfect place to be at Christmas with the snow falling around me.
This story shows just how friendship is important in life and fortunately Lila Evans has a group who support her whole heartedly. Lila has had a rough time as she has no family of her own and a broken relationship, so spending time with her besties in the Tennessee Hills is just what she needs. Lila wears her heart on her sleeve; she cares about everyone so deserves to find happiness and romance among this magical setting.
My thanks to Net Galley and bookouture for the digital copy of this delightful Christmas novel.

Lila Evans has had a hard time in life; her mom died when she was a baby and she lost her dad at 20; she followed a guy to Nashville who cheated on her and she hates her waitressing job. She does have on bright spot; a close-knit group of girlfriends, and this group of ladies love Christmas; they take a trip together over Christmas every year. This year is different, the three other women are starting to move on to their next adventures, so Lila is determined to make this vacation the best on yet. She books a cabin at Fireside Cabins in Pinewood Hills, a small-town with tons of Christmas activities nearby. But after they arrive, nothing is quite as they expected; the cabins are a bit run down, the handsome but standoffish coffee-shop owner is rude and distant and the the ladies start having to bail on the vacation one-by-one. Lila, always seeing the best in everything, starts to form a bond with the cabin owner and the coffeeshop owner, and decides to stay in Pinewood Hills to see what's next; or at least to see the Christmas season through.

This book reminded me a lot of a Hallmark movie. There was an idyllic town setting, a lovely older woman to befriend, mishaps and unexpected changes in plans, a grumpy coffee shop owner, charming townsfolk, and a little bit of mystery and intrigue. Also like many Hallmark movies, it wasn't necessarily an award winning product, but you wanted to see it through and it made you feel warm and happy throughout. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't wished I could escape to Fireside Cabins for a pre-Christmas retreat; it sounds like a lovely place to get into the holiday spirit. At times, the plot seemed to have pacing problems, not much happened for the first half of the book and then all of a sudden, a lot of things would happen all at once and very quickly. This being said, if you're looking for that warm, happy feeling a Christmas book or movie can bring you, this is a book you might consider adding to your list. I give it three stars.