What a lovely heart warming book. There was so much love and Christmas spirit in this book and my love for nutcracker has grown i be getting myself one :). This is the first time reading a book by Jamie Adams and I am so greatly for NetGalley to letting me read this book I can't wait to read more by this author. I was interesting to see if nia was going find her Prince charming with the bloke from.accros the road. In this book there was so much Christmas spirit and love from the first page to the very last. I given the book 5stars but would give more of i could

Thank you to NetGalley and HQ for the opportunity to read this Christmas story by Jaimie Admans.
First time reading one of her novels and although at the beginning it sound very classical and all, it's worth reading it. My only "but" would be that I was expecting something more related to the Nutcracker story.

It made me remember Lifetime 2018 movie "A Very Nutty Christmas", about the idea of a Nutcracker coming to life, but in this one James is the one who hates Christmas and Nia, our protagonist is looking to safe Christmas and her job, thinking in between that James is a Disney prince. This would be the type of book I'd have read as a teen, specially with all the details of an English Christmas in a town with snow, Nutcrackers, tea and mince pies; so now as an adult maybe this book is not my type.

This cosy festive read was the perfect companion to my mulled wine. It is a super easy and cheerful read with lots of romance and magic to ooze with Christmas spirit. James appears in nutcracker Lane overnight and seemd like the perfect gentleman... too perfect. Some would say Prince like. Nee has had her heart broken one to many times and is looking forward to her first year at nutcracker Lane but things just are not what they used to be. Can she save her dream?

I don't think I've ever been immersed in as much Christmas fun in a book before I read this one.
This book has Christmas dripping from every page, seriously.
Nutcracker Lane is a bunch of shops that sell stuff pertaining to Christmas obviously and it's been a life long tradition for Nia to visit the shops every Christmas season with family and now on her own/ There are so many shops selling toys,decorations,jewelry,flowers,baker goods,confections and much more. Nia makes hand made ornaments and has tried to get a spot at one of the shops for years and she feels so fortunate that a spot has finally opened up for her this year.
After opening her shop with her best friend she realizes this year is different. no one knows who the owner is this year but they call him Scrooge and he's tightened the budget and is trying to get rid of the traditions including the magical nut cracker wish tradition.
Shop keepers that were best friends in the past now don't talk to each other as they feel the other shop keepers are in competition with them.
Nia just wants things to go back to the way they were when she was younger,everyone got along and the Christmas magic was kept alive.
Meeting the shop keeper the next shop over well he seems like her prince charming but she is in for a big surprise that blindsides her.
Very Christmassy. I enjoyed this one a lot!

Pub Date 16 Oct 2020
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.

I'm so conflicted over this book! On the one hand, it's delightfully festive, has a couple that I adored and a supporting cast of random characters that made me giggle. I enjoyed the slow burn of the romance, the hope and magic of Christmas that the author captured perfectly, and the simple joy it brought. However, it was so long-winded that it felt like a slog to get through it... I feel that it could have been shortened by a good amount and been a better, punchier, story.
I'd still recommend it though. Admans knows how to write Christmas. Her love for the holiday season bleeds through on every single page and I'm convinced that she could make the biggest grinch feel festive.

Okay so first things first lets just jump into all the Christmas goodness first, since my tree is up and I'm feeling very festive. In fact, I wasn't sure about putting my tree up so early, but after reading the first few chapters of this book on Saturday, there was no stopping me! Nia's cottage sounded so cute and cosy that I knew I had to get all the decorations out and light up the house with all the twinkly lights and tinsel, which makes it extra magical right now. I love it! Honestly, I couldn't help put smile every time Nia went home, her cottage wrapped me in a warm, festive hug and I adored the nights she spent watching Christmas movies and cooking delicious meals. This is me not giving too much away, but these were some of my favourite scenes.

As for Nutcracker Lane itself, it sounded idyllic. Imagine the Christmas markets we know and love, but under a roof, so you can stay warm and dry. That would be like the Trafford centre only with a glass roof and every shop being related to Christmas!! How amazing would that be? Each time I picked up the book I was fully immersed into the lane. The descriptions were so vivid I felt like I knew every detail of every shop, it's position and every corner and bend of the lane. Just thinking about it now makes me feel like I've actually been there on a holiday and back. It was wonderfully magical, with the right about of Christmas cheer, which made my heart happy.

I loved that Nia was so creative and that she could make whatever she wanted. Woodwork has always interested me, so everything she created for the shop sounded really cool. I'd love to be able to pick up a saw or operate machinery to make my own wooden ornaments or signs. The fact that she and her best friend had joined forces to combine their creative genius was lovely and I definitely wanted to visit their shop.

James I warmed to from the moment Nia met him. Not least because the Flynn Rider reference I could totally get on board with - Tangled is my favourite! :) James' humour had me giggling into my tea and half the time, I wanted to reach out and give him a hug myself. His cheekiness and one liners were definitely swoon worthy, which made me love the interactions between him and Nia that much more. I loved that they built this friendship and easy going relationship with each other over all things Christmas! :)

Jaimie tied in the story of the Nutcracker so well too. Reading about all the different kinds and the way she weaved in magic and wonder was perfect for a holiday read. I really must read the actual Nutcracker story now! If you're looking for new festive reads to curl up next to the tree with a hot chocolate with, then 'The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane,' must definitely be added to your list. Jaimie delivers heart, romance and wonderful Christmas messages in this magical tale.

Thank you #netgalley for a copy of this book for my honest review. I had really high hopes for this one but unfortunately I didn’t love this one. It was just a little too sweet and I love sweet in my holiday reads. I didn’t connect with the love story. I didn’t feel the chemistry. There were also some parts of the story that felt boring and unnecessary. I would still recommend this book to people who love Hallmark and Lifetime Christmas movies.

I can't say i enjoyed this book, i didn't like that main character and the story was to far fetched that i expected which was a shame.

The Little Christmas Shop On Nutcracker Lane by Jaimie Admans is really the most delightful contemporary novel that will warm your heart and put a smile on your lips. It is the essence of Christmas in a book.
Christmas is a time for believing in miracles but sometimes they need a little push to come true.
The novel shows that together we are stronger. When we all work towards a common goal it is closer than if we all work as individuals.
There is a wonderful air of love and festive fun over the whole book as we witness a character falling in love with all things Christmas.
Frozen hearts need warming up. Trusting and letting others into our lives is the order of the day.
If you like Christmas then this is the book for you. If you do not like Christmas, give this fun-filled book a go, you may surprize yourself and mirror a character!
I adore Jaimie Admans novels. They are feel-good reads that warm my heart.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.

The perfect Christmas book in my opinion. Just the right mix of Christmas magic and sparkle. A beautiful read indeed

Jaimie Admans’ The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane was super cute! A little predictable, mixed with a bit of the unexpected, this book had me, who loathes nutcrackers, actually kind of leaning towards the thought of purchasing one! If you want a little bit of magic, some romance and nostalgia, this would be a cute book for you. Thanks to Netgalley for the e-copy in exchange for review.

Lovely festive story - love the idea of Nutcracker Lane and all the festive shops. Didn’t want it to finish.

I read this book in one sitting, on an afternoon where it was pretty rainy and I needed some escapism, which I absolutely got with this fabulous read! The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane was magical, SO festive and completely heartwarming.

I'm pretty sure my dream job would be Nia's, running my own Christmas shop on such a wonderful little street. This book had everything: romance, the full sense of community spirit, and enough Christmas sparkle to keep my going right through to 2021! I would absolutely recommend.

I loved this book it had a great Christmas love story. The book is about Nia who loves Christmas and opens a Christmas craft store in a shopping center that has a Christmas theme called Nutcracker Lane. The hero James does not love Christmas and considers himself a Grinch. He also has a shop in the same center. They meet and Nia has decided to show James the joy of Christmas.
I really enjoyed the description of Nutcracker Lane and it made me feel it was a real place and I wanted to go and visit the place if it was real. One thing that I didn't really like is that I was able to guess the twist that was going to come at the end but even though I knew it was coming it wasn't as bad because some of the solutions I did not see coming which was great
In the end I would recommend this book to anyone that loves Christmas and romance books because it hit both aspects of what I like in both areas.
I would differently read more books from this author.

This is a very cute and festive Christmas story. If you like the Hallmark movies I think you’ll enjoy this one. The descriptions of Nutcracker Lane make you feel like you are there. Then there’s the holiday romance that we all love right?The story moves along a bit slowly but overall I recommend it. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for my review.

After working late one night, in her Christmas shop on Nutcracker Lane, Nia discovers that her boyfriend has been unfaithful. So on her way home, she decides to visit the lanes (supposedly) magical nutcracker and half-jokingly makes a wish to find Prince Charming. The next day, when returning to apologise to another shopkeeper for accidentally knocking over and breaking a human sized Nutcracker in their shop that morning, Nia finds herself face to face with James who just so happens to resemble a Disney Prince - leaving her to wonder if wishes on Nutcracker Lane really do come true?!

I think this is a book that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face, it's two wonderful leading characters and pages full of Christmas magic will leave you with all the festive feels! Everything and anything you associate with Christmas is involved, (including Die Hard, which in my opinion isn't a Xmas film - sorry not sorry!) running alongside the cutest love story.

I particularly enjoyed the wish granting that happens throughout the story and how the smallest act of kindness could make someone's day. I also loved the de-grinching of James and how Nia was convinced he was the broken Nutcracker!

I couldn't wait to read this one as Admans just does romance so well, it's so easy to pick up one of her books and just lose yourself in a happy little bubble. I wasn't disappointed, Nutcracker Lane was funny, feel good and at times a little cheesy - but all the best romances are, aren't they?! (The best guilty pleasure genre for sure!)

This was a really cute read that got me in the Christmas spirit.

The story follows Nia who is so excited to open her Christmas shop on Nutcracker Lane. She has dreamed of this ever since her childhood, but Nutcracker Lane isn't what it used to be. Can Nia save Nutcracker Lane and bring it back to its former Christmas glory?

This is a story about Magic and Hope -- two of the most important Christmas messages. This book is perfect for anyone who needs a festive dose of joy this holiday season!

Thank you to NetGalley and HQ for kindly providing me with a digital copy of this book for review.
This book was absolutely overflowing with everything Christmas- if you want to fully immerse yourself in Christmas then this book is for you.
I did enjoy this book but found it a bit far fetched and unbelievable at times- our leading lady actually considers that our leading man is a nutcracker come to life for instance.
I appreciated the sweet nature of the relationship between our 2 lead characters and thought the characters were well defined. I also love a good redemption of Scrooge type storyline.
Enjoyable. 3.5 stars

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Nia has been going to Nutcracker Lane pretty much her whole life. It’s a magical place where Christmas wishes come true and everyone has the holiday spirit. However, the lane isn’t what it once was and Nia has this last year left to try and save the lane with a little help from a handsome stranger.
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This was a cute, festive romance read. I loved all the Christmas vibes and it definitely got me into the holiday spirit. I wish that Nutcracker Lane was a real place that I could visit because it sounds so magical. It was totally predictable and a bit cheesy at times, but I enjoyed the story.
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Perfect if you’re looking for a fun, holiday romance. It definitely gave me Hallmark channel movie vibes, so if you’re a fan, this one might be for you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
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This book and story are super cute. It just dragged for me. I know holiday stories are predictable and feel-good. This one was just TOO predictable and the characters spent 80% of the book awkwardly (and frustratingly for the reader) dancing around their feelings. Will it do the job of injecting some feel-good Christmas vibes? Absolutely. Just don't ask for more.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for the ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed this title.