This book is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone novel but there are a lot of characters and it is easier to understand and follow them if you have read the previous books.
Although this book features three characters that we haven't previously known a lot about, there are also some of the characters from the previous books. It is always nice to catch up with them.
This is an enjoyable read and I hope that there will be more books in this series. Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.

The whole series of Shetland books have made exceptional reading with each one being better than the last. Well done Erin.

Erin Green has written another cracker of a book, this is so beautiful, and you want to go to Shetland to make friends with all of the characters we meet, and read their point of view.

As this is part of a series, it is worth reading the first book, but isn't entirely necessary as you learn enough to understand exactly who everyone is, and very glad that Crispy is back.

I certainly want to go to Lerwick, and have a chat with everyone - from Isla's cafe, to Dottie, and Ned and Jemima, and even Ebeneezer, especially after the last chapter of the book.

This is also an encouraging story about debt, and how it can affect the person involved, and the people around them. There is a way out, and people can always change.

Go take a visit, and snuggle up with a hot chocolate and cake to read it.

This uplifting read is set on the beautiful island of Shetland and immerses us in the lives of the Lerwick community in the run up to Christmas. It works perfectly as standalone, although it is a part of series by Erin Green, and having finished this, I am annoyed that I have not discovered it and the author earlier. We are immersed into the lives of 3 women, living with her parents, Callie has a troubling personal history and is working hard all the hours she can at numerous jobs, frenetically trying to juggle and keep ahead of her never ending debts, she is trapped by her inability to control her retail addiction. It all comes to a head when she returns home drunk late one night, only to learn later with horror of a shopping spree she cannot remember . She is envious of what she sees as the fortunate marriage and financial circumstances of her pregnant cousin Jemima at Lerwick Manor, and is not close to her other cousin, Pippa, either.

Heather Henderson is proud of her 2 daughters, Ellie and Isla, she has raised as a single mother, and runs her successful dog breeding business with love, insisting on vetting all the families and recipients of her beloved Sheltie puppies. She is close to her older sister, Iona, and her husband, Clyde, and their son, Magnus, is like a brother to her, their tragic history ensures their strong family ties mean they are there for each other. However, Heather feels unsettled, feeling she has missed out, she wants some adventure. This has her joining the local dating app, going on numerous dates, the only thing is no second dates follow, that is until Isla introduces her to the kind and considerate Kaspar. Tabitha makes her own soaps and balms that are in great demand, her business is thriving, but her true passion is acting, she is desperate for the role of Mrs Cratchit in the local am-dram Chrismas production of A Christmas Carol at The Garrison, directed by the aloof Ebenezer. She is giving her all to the part she eventually secures, although she can't help being distracted by Rabbie.

All 3 women face a series of challenges and setbacks amidst the joy in each of their lives, I really felt for Callie and what seems like her insurmountable financial problems, only to find matters exacerbated when she comes under suspicion when an item goes missing. It was a great to see her stumble into the role of a care worker for the elderly Happy Days residents, introducing them to the alpacas she is besotted by. This is a delightfully engaging and utterly entertaining festive read, with characters you cannot help caring for, of friendship and community, and all set in the magnificent location of Shetland. I recommend this highly for those readers wanting to lose themselves in a wonderful feel good escapist read. This will particularly appeal to those who love the likes of author Trisha Ashley. Many thanks to the publisher for an ARC.

I wanted to love this book, because the idea of a Christmas story set in Lerwick really appealed to me.

There are just too many characters, with too many issues, and too many subplots. The amateur theater group's production of A Christmas Carol got lost in the sauce and that was disappointing. A few of the story lines could easily stand alone as separate books.

I'm not a fan of constantly switching narrators from chapter to chapter, either. I find it annoying, but maybe that's just me. I don't really need to know what every single character is thinking all the time.

Thanks to NetGalley, Headline Review, and Erin Green for an ARC of this book.

Another great book set in Shetland, with different main characters. Although the local amdram group are putting on a performance of A Christmas Carol, the seasonal theme only comes through towards the end. I have enjoyed all the books in this series, and this one doesn’t disappoint. There is a strong sense of place, and I feel like I know Isla, Heather and Tabitha as friends.

Thanks to NetGalley and Headline Review for the ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.
This just wasn't for me. I'm not sure I've ever read a book with so much dialogue and so little action. I requested it on NetGalley simply for the title, as I love all things Scotland, but this could have been set anywhere. There was nothing that screamed "Shetland" so that was a bit of a disappointment.

I received a free copy of, A Shetland Christmas Carol, by Erin Green, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Callie, Heather, and Tabitha, have a lot going on. I really liked the characters Callie, and Tabitha, but not Heather. Callie is accused of something she did not do, and it weighs heavily in this book. A nice Christmas story, all around.

What a delight to be back in Lerwick. I loved catching up with all my Shetland friends, and getting a deeper look at some that we have only met briefly before. I have to say that two things really made me happy reading this. Dotty and Mungo finally being Mr and Mrs and the sheer delight they both show at that, and also Kasper. I am so happy Kasper has finally met someone as kind hearted as him, since we met him in the first book I’ve waited to see him find true love and Heather is just perfect for him, and wasn’t Isla just beautiful with her words or love and romance when trying to help her mum find happiness.
The characteristics portrayed in a number of characters are very relatable, the over obsessing about things and always wanting to be seen as almost perfect by others like Tabitha, and the stress and anxiety Callie feels trying to juggle her debt and not let anyone know about it and finding it so hard to let people in, even when she has people who want to help her.
Such a delight to be back and also sadness that it’s now the end of the Shetland adventures, I’ve really enjoyed my trips to the very top of the country.

I would firstly just like to say a big thank you to NetGalley, who very kindly forwarded me an arc copy of this book, for my Kindle, in return for my honest review.

As Christmas draws near can true friendship save the past, present and future of the Lerwick community?

There are quite a few wonderful characters that make up this story but I really enjoyed following all of their stories and finding out all about them.
I also loved where the book was set - in the beautiful Shetland Isles and was perfect for a little bit of armchair travelling!
It was such a cosy and heartwarming read and I loved being transported to another world just for a little while…..

Having just finished book 3 in this series, I couldn't help but instantly jump straight into A Shetland Christmas Carol while all the characters were fresh in my head. At least all the ones that make up the Lerwick Manor community, who I've really taken to my heart during the series.

Once again this could be read as a standalone as the three main characters this time around, haven't had their stories looked at that much until now, but I'd suggest that due to the sheer number of characters and how everyone is interlinked this really probably is a series best started at the beginning - which has the bonus of you being able to read even more wonderful stories in this setting.

So we have Callie, who is cousins with Pippa and Jemima, and doesn't seem to like them very much. She is big time struggling with her financial situation and it was very interesting having seen glimpses of her in the previous book, to understand just why she has made some of her more dubious choices. She is though a hard worker, and reading her varying jobs was enough to exhaust me.

I loved her guiding Alpaca walks and how much she loves the Alpacas on the estate.

Then we have Heather, who is clearly a dog lover as she breeds Shelties for a living. They are highly sought after and she is determined to keep the breed's bloodline pure and give her three dogs and their pups the best possible care, as well as finding fabulous forever homes for each pup.

In between her caring for the latest litter of puppies, she is slowly stepping into the dating world, much to the mixed reactions from her daughters. I definitely saw a different side to Isla in this book.

Lastly we have Tabitha in a leading role, and such an apt statement that is, given her love of theatre. I absolutely adored reading all the theatre elements to her story, complete with how much research she puts into any role. I also enjoyed hearing about her day job of creating soaps and balms from Goats milk.

However the storylines that made me smile the most involved Dottie and Jemima, as they both take their next steps in their lives. I loved even second hand hearing what these two stalwarts of the series are up to, and couldn't be happier with their outcomes.

It's another good book in this gorgeous Shetland based series, which I really hope hasn't come to an end, but fear it may have done. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Lerwick Manor, and meeting so many fabulous characters.

Thank you to Headline and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

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

This book is number four in the series, and can be read as a standalone, but I’d recommend reading in order to enjoy the stories, and feeling like you’re living in between the characters in the the beautiful Shetland isles.

The story in this book was about three characters heather Callie and Tabitha, how they would find contentment in their lives.

A beautifully written heartwarming and uplifting read.

I recommend this series.

To be honest in the beginning of this book I found it hard to read as it came across a bit disjointed, jumping from character to character but tgen after a few chapters it just made sense and turned into an excellent story.
I should of realised this would happen as the other books in this series are so good. I want to reread them all again I also would like more of the series going forward which is greedy but the story's of all these people make you full in love with them over and over again and because of this I never want the books to end.
Thank you Erin Green for a brilliant story and seies

Another in the Shetland series but can be read as a standalone. A real Christmas read and one to be enjoyed. Good characters and storyline and well worth a read. 5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this ARC

Another really lovely edition to the Shetland series. It was so nice to catch up with all the wonderful characters and to find out what they had all been up to. To experience the ups and downs with them and then to also celebrate Christmas with them.

Great instalment from the Shetland crew, and another enjoyable visit to experience the ups and downs.
Love the characters in this saga and hoping more instalment’s to follow.
Well written and great read highly recommended

This is a beautiful book and it is so amazing, the story is so lovely and very enjoyable to read. i loved everything about this book and i would recommend to anyone who loves reading to give this book a go. it is a lovely book and i will read other books from this author.

The perfect book for those who love the holiday season! I haven't read any of the other Shetland books, but was still able to read this one without feeling lost.

A welcome return to Shetland and it’s small knit community. This story dips into lots of the regulars life’s. We visit the family dynamics of Callie, Pippa and Jemima. The am dram world with its grumpy director who is beginning to feel his age and thinking that this may be his last show? I loved peppers puppies and little boy blue. A throughly enjoyable read and I hope there is more as I feel that I would like to hear more about the wonderful goings on in Shetland

This is the 4th book in the Shetland series but can be read as a standalone although I highly recommend reading all of
Them to be able to enjoy the pleasure and excitement that these stories
Being and to feel like you are being transported to the beautiful Shetland isles from the comfort of your arm chair.

This instalment focuses on the characters of heather Callie and Tabitha and explores how they are going to find happiness in their lives.

This was a cosy feel good heartwarming and uplifting read