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Jack and Lucy are back in this second installment of the Campervan series. Their romance seems to be growing and both their businesses are doing well, so why does there seem to be hesitation on Jack’s part to move forward. Events of the past play a part in Jack and Lucy’s developing relationship.

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This is the sequel to 'The Seaside Cocktail Campervan', and if you enjoyed that then you willl definitely enjoy this book.
It continues the story of Lucy and her mobile pizza horse box business and her relationship with Jack who runs the cocktail campervan.
This book is a must for all of the author's fans and also for anyone looking for a romantic christmassy read.
I definitely enjoyed this book and loved how characters from the author's other books made an appearance.
Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for this advance read.

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Beautiful. I can’t stress enough how much I love this series, especially as it’s so local to me and I know the places personally that are being written about, trips to Rothbury remind me of childhood visits to my Gran.

I’m so pleased Jack finally listened to his brothers life mantra ‘carpe diem’ and sorted out his feelings for Lucy. It was wonderful to see characters from other books by Caroline Robert’s and see them all helping each other and being supportive.
I really hope there is more in this series of the cocktail camper van, and that Ruby gets lovingly restored… again.

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This is the second book in the cocktail campervan series. I loved the first book, which was an enemies to lovers, following Lucy and Jack through the events circuit with her pizza horse box and Ruby, the cocktail campervan. Now they're serving all of the festive events of the holiday season and they've been dating a few months. Lucy's best friend Becky who knew Jack before warns her against his rocky dating history and fear of commitment. When he starts acting distant she wonders if they'll make it through the holidays or if it'll be New Year, new girl.
I love Lucy and Jack together and while I can understand why he had a fear of commitment I still just wanted to shake him. But the last scene was just so perfectly romantic and the poem he wrote her was beautiful. Ruby was such a big part of these books I just wanted to cry at what happened to her! And Becky just made me furious. It's OK to give advice, but to refuse to talk to your best friend when she doesn't take your advice is childish and cruel. It made me wonder why Lucy was trying so hard to keep her as a friend. At first I was wondering why we were revisiting their story but I enjoyed spending more time at the events and by the end I was happy we got an HEA for this special couple.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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This is a quick fun read. The characters are likable. The protagonist is quirky and fun. The story moves quickly. Love and romance…running a business…friends…this book was sent to me by Netgalley for review.I was a little confused by part of the story…how she accomplished some of her work…one hundred pizzas at once for instance…the story relating to her grandfather also. The author is talented at writing an ingenious romance.

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This book is the second book in the cosy campervan series. It can be read as a standalone novel but I would recommend reading the first book before this one.
This book follows on the story of Lucy and Jack and their relationship. They are looking forward to their first Christmas together. They are having fun at Christmas fairs and markets until someone threatens their relationship.
I loved reading about all of the Christmas markets, they sound very festive and enjoyable. I would definitely love to visit them.
This book is a lovely feel good festive read. It is the perfect book to curl up with on a cold day.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.

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A festive, sweet, and enjoyable Christmas rom-com. Liked the characters and the festive atmosphere.
It's well plotted and the storytelling is good.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

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Great to be back in Northumberland with Lucy & her pizza horse box and Jack & Ruby, his cocktail campervan. An enjoyable book set in the run up to & over the festive period. The story continues the developing relationship between Lucy & Jack, following the previous book. However, this could very easily be a stand alone book for anyone who hasn’t read the first book.
A lovely romance story, with its inevitable ups & downs, but ultimately a feel-good festive read.

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Thank you netgalley for an advanced copy of this wonderful book. So this book is part of a series and even though it can be read as a stand alone, i heartily recommend checking out other books by this author. The first thing I love about this book is the setting, its set in Northumberland and areas in which I've stayed many times, so i can really put myself into the story. We catch up with Lucy & Jack, who are newly in a relationship with each other. Jack runs a cocktail bar from a campervan and Lucy runs a pizza business from a horse box, selling their wares at local events and this is how they met each other. An absolute must read to see the next chapter in their journey. I loved this book and heartily recommend it.

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Set in Northumberland, this festive romance has believable characters, festive settings and a lovely mix of friendship, family, romance and poignancy. This Christmas-time romance is the second in the cosy campervan series. It follows Lucy with her fledgling pizza van business, Jack, the cocktail campervan man, and their developing romance.

Many festive events are wonderfully described, with mouthwatering food and cameo appearances from other characters in this author's other great Northumberland set series'. It's a story of new love, commitment conflicts, previous relationships and family tragedy amidst the sensory delight of a Northumberland festive season.

Gently paced and heartwarming, it's the perfect book to cosy up with on an Autumn afternoon.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

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A lovely, romantic, christmassy read that I enjoyed immensely, curl up with a hot chocolate and dive in, wonderful

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Loved this book, it had a lovely storyline and great characters. I hadn’t realised it was one of a series of books as new author for me but I totally enjoyed it and now to seek out the others. A real feel good book that will make you smile.
Thanks as always to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter for the. Early read

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I haven’t read any other books in the campervan series but that didn’t seem to matter. This worked well as a stand-alone too. Packed full of Christmas fun and delicious romance, it’s simply a perfect choice.

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Thank you NetGalley, Caroline Roberts and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the ARC of Mistletoe and Mulled Wine at the Christmas Campervan This is my personal review.
There is nothing better than the second book in a series that is just as good as the first. The series The Cosy Campervan has another hit book to read and enjoy.
It was so much fun to be back together with Northumberland with Lucy, Jack and Daisy the adorable dachshund.
I want to thank Caroline Roberts for this great book. I am excited for the next book in the series.

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I preferred this one to the first in the series. It was festive, enjoyable and I felt like I related to the main characters a bit better than the first. Would love to see another one in the series

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This is a lovely, cosy seasonal read. Perfect to get you in the mood for Christmas. Don’t read it when you’re hungry though! So many great descriptions of gorgeous food and drinks, so it was a nice surprise to see the recipes included at the end of the book. I particularly liked the chapter when the book club meet to discuss their favourite Christmas books.

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

Lucy and Jack both run different businesses in Campervans, Lucy, a pizza horse box and Jack, a cocktail campervan.

Their relationship is growing when Lucy’s ex Liam appears back in her life. Now Jack is sure that they are back together, and doesn’t know whether to stay or leave.

They both are going to attend a venue, but on the day, Lucy arrives to set up and starts to wonder why Jack hasn’t arrived yet and is really late. She contacts her brother to find out why Jack is a no show.

Her brother informs her that there’s been an accident, the campervan hit some black ice, and Jack is hurt, being taken to hospital. Lucy rushes to the hospital from the venue.

Will they be able to put what’s happened behind them and go forward in their or does Jack decide to leave?

Highly recommend this book.

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Good read. Great characters, enjoyed the setting, lots of side stories weaved into it and it flowed really well. A good read for a rubbish day. Will make you feel better!

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I love what this book was trying to be but the execution was lacking. It is poorly written, with too many characters and an ever changing backdrop- not the book for me

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Love the Cosy Campervan series anyway and this story was a great addition to it. Lucy and Jack are great characters and you can really feel at one with them and what they are experiencing.

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