When Sky Terran's foster brother Freddy takes his fiancé Minnie's side over hers in a business matter, when Minnie is Sky junior, she resigns on the spot. Freddy had spotted a large house in the Cambridgeshire village of Middledip up for auction which he wanted to develop into four luxury apartments for his property development company, Sky wanted to restore the house as a single dwelling, but had no intention of bidding against Freddy. However, when the bidding exceeds Freddy's maximum limit, but is well within Sky's personal limit she decides to buy it and restore it herself. Sky and Freddy were fostered together in Middledip for one brief year by a lovely woman called Nan Heather, then Sky's alcoholic mother claimed she was able to look after Sky again and Nan Heather retired so she never went back. Still Middledip holds very dear memories for Sky and with a rift between her and Freddy she flees back to the only pace she truly called home.

With her chaotic childhood Sky learned very quickly never to rely on anyone else and that education and hard work were the key to escaping her circumstances, this led to the breakdown of several relationships and Sky lost touch with friends over the years as she concentrated on her career. Now, with no current employment she is realising how isolated she's become and determines to make an effort to make friends in Middledip, and what better way than helping Winter Street with its bid to win the annual Cambridgeshire village street decoration competition for charity.

Sky's rival bidder for the house at the auction was Darragh (Daz), he and his friends wanted to convert the house into a hostel for disadvantaged children, but Daz doesn't bear a grudge and soon he's helping Sky cut back all the overgrown trees in her garden and joining her in the local pub quiz.

I loved this classic Sue Moorcroft Middledip Christmas romance, although Sky could be a bit preachy with her teetotal, vegetarian, ecological ideals (albeit she only bangs on about the eco-stuff, the rest is just what she is). Overall however, a lovely feel-good, heart-warming, Christmas story. Perfect for those cold, wintry evenings (and not the 32 degree heat I'm currently sweltering in!).

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

A White Christmas on Winter Street by Sue Moorcroft is a wonderfully festive contemporary romance that I really liked.

I have been a fan of Ms. Moorcroft for a while now, so of course I jumped at the chance to read her new book. I was definitely rewarded!

I always love her ability to craft a beautiful village or town as the perfect backdrop to the overall plot. Her ability to create warm, realistic, and identifiable characters also always hits the mark.

I like how Sky and Daz had to work together for the greater good of the village and overcome their obstacles internally and externally to be able to find common ground and to evolve in regards to their own selves and in regards to their respective parts in their own relationships. I always like a good character growth concept.

Another great addition to the author’s books!

4/5 stars

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As much as I wanted to live this book I found the writing disjointed and the prose bland, for a seasonal chicklit novel it simply didn’t flow well

This is a quick fun read sent to me by Netgalley for review…the characters are likable and the story moves at a pace that is easily enjoyed…the author is talented at telling a tale that is intriguing…enjoy