Not Ashley's best.
I'm trying to figure out where the four weddings come in because three of them didn't actually happen.

Likeable main characters and we'll written but highly predictable.

This is a lovely festive read and has all you would expect from Christmas with expectations high and outcomes both good and bad.

Freya and Travis come from single parent homes, Freya’s dad died when she was young and Travis’s dad has been in and out of prison all his life. They have also been involved since school and when they were 7 they were the bride and groom in a school mock wedding, where Freya almost threw up in terror and both of them were ridiculed for years after. A teenage relationship developed and once again Freya cut and run, making Travis leave and follow his love of photography. Years later they meet again, can they try again and make a success of it?

A well written and easy to read story which has the reader hoping for the best for the featured couple and the friends and family as they are brought to life so well. Highly recommend for those readers who enjoy a festive family feel good book.

Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

The perfect read for a cosy Christmas. I am in love with the festive winter vibes of this book!! It just shows that you can never separate people who are in love as they always find their way back to each other. All the events that happen where Freya and Travis keep bumping into each other are just perfectly written and it feels like I am stood beside them with their every move. I did not manage to finish this read on time, which I am gutted about, but can confirm it is definitely worth a read!!

Another hit from Phillipa Ashley, I haven't read a bad book by her yet!
I loved the second chance romance, the rebuilding of familial relationships, and the beautiful setting.
All the characters were really well written, had great voices shared, and played their part in the process. There were no extras just clogging up space.
It was a wonderful festive read. Fans of Christmas romcoms are in for a treat.
It has a lovely epilogue a little further down the line, which I loved to complete the story.
It is a really lovely little read.

I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters and thought the storyline was good. It was set in the lake district which was a lovely backdrop to the story. I would recommend this book.

If you're looking for a lovely, second-chance festive read
This is definitely the book that you now need!
Freya Bolton is determined to give romance a miss now
After troubles from the past affect her relationships somehow.

She's been the bride in scenarios before
But has always escaped, running out the door.
Now her first love is back in the village once more
And the attraction is something neither can ignore.

With family history, their past and dramas, too,
It keeps you guessing how things will work through.
A lovely Lake District setting to add to the mix,
Making this a glorious festive romance fix!

The feelings, the setting, and relationships, too,
Just add to the page turning all the way through.
I really enjoyed this fab festive read
And hope it is also a book that you need.

For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.

Four Weddings and a Christmas by @phillipa.ashleyauthor a NetGalley review. Freya Bolton has a thriving business In the Lake District, at Christmas she has to think of everything as well being part of the community. However her first love arrives surprisingly back in town and as much as she tries to fight her feelings, it doesn’t work out that way. I finished this a couple of days ago and for me it was bit of a slow burner but by the end of it, again the author didn’t disappoint. It’s incredibly predictable but as always that’s part of the charm for me with Christmas books. I would say if you are reading it keep with because it does get better, for me not an instant hit like some of the other authors previous books. I fell in love with the characters, Freya has a heart of gold, scared of getting hurt and people leaving her but she’s kind, determined, stubborn at times and at time naive. I love the community that this book is set in, all out to help one another, capturing the spirit of Christmas within the community and within the pages of this book. A lot of the authors books are set in Cornwall and as much as I obviously love Cornwall, the Lake District is always somewhere I’ve wanted to visit and actually it was not to ready something from this author, set somewhere different yet somewhere she equally enjoys writing about because that comes across off the pages. Another character in the book is Travis and he’s a professional photographer and Freya first love. I love the parts when Travis is out photographing the Lake District and the way it which it’s described. My other hobby apart from books is photography and the way the scenery was described makes be want to go more just to embrace my hobby more, I could imagine the pictures I could get. This book isn’t the best by this author (sorry) yet it’s a good Christmas book to have on your TBR pile, it’s festive, fun and romantic and I will be recommending the book and the author. Also at the moment on Amazon kindle it’s only 99p so at the price certainly worth a read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I enjoyed this book by Phillipa Ashley, it’s not the first of her books iv read and it wont be the last. I enjoyed the back story the most and getting to know the characters from their student days. I did find the ending a little far fetched with who turns up at the house but it’s didn’t spoil my enjoyment. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this early copy.

A stunning romantic comedy from Phillipa Ashley and her latest Sunday Times Bestseller! This is absolutely spot on with the right amount of romance and festive-ness. Phillipa has fine tuned that balance and she does not disappoint! The setting in itself - a wonderfully snow Lake District in December, is perfect.

For a book that has buckets of community support and love, festive cheer, a fair amount of spanners in the works but that ultimate happy ending… look no further than this book. You won’t be disappointed!

I am rattling through the festive books this year and I'm loving them. They are really getting me in the festive spirit and this one is no different.

I've read a few of Phillipa Ashley's books before and have enjoyed them all. And so I had high hopes for this one. Just looking at the cover makes you want to be cosy. And it really matches my Christmas tree 🎄

I loved this book. I enjoyed that the lead characters had previous history and that they had to go on a journey before making their way to each other.

I think a lot of people can relate to Freya as she was so afraid to take the leap of the faith she was afraid of the unknown but I found that really realistic for the book.

Travis was just great character. He was rough when he needed to be but was also not afraid to be vulnerable. The relationship with his brother was also a great plot in this story. And having a sister myself I could relate to the sometimes disagreements and frustrations but deep down having that love that you will do anything for each other. It was great to read about.

All the Christmas parts in this book were just really heartwarming. It had everything, love, heartbreak, self discovery, coming of age and also dealing with mistakes of the past. A great read. I would recommend it.

This is a delightful Christmas story, about Freya and Travis, and how they meet again after many years. Both of them knew each other when they were young, and while separated, they both built up successful businesses. Now they are reunited, and catching up on old times. Will they be able to heal their wounds from the past and open up to each other once more?

This is a beautiful, easy to read story, with likeable characters, and a lovely Christmas setting and theme. I loved it. Highly recommended!

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.

Really charming story, gorgeous setting, very well written, flowed well, great characters that i could really connect too, and it was a lovely read.

I really enjoy Phillipa Ashley's books.

This one didn't disappoint, it's got drama, happiness, sadness, romance, love and so much more.

I love a good wedding so reading about 4 was like heaven. Weddings come on all shapes and sizes and I love the representation of different ones in this book and potential for things to go wrong.

I love the relationships in this book (no spoilers so I can't mention names). There are also some really good 'What ifs' in this which I loved.

Phillipa Ashley never fails to deliver a feel good romance. This one was no exception and a perfect feel good festive romance

Freya Bolton lives in the pretty Lake District village of Bannerdale where she has a thriving holiday homes business. Everything is running smoothly in Freya's life, with just the occasional hiccup when something goes wrong with one of the holiday lets, that is until Freya's ex-boyfriend Travis returns to the village. With so much history between them Freya and Travis have lots of wrongs to put right before they can each move on with their lives.

This lovely festive story goes right into what makes relationships successful, past secrets and misdemeanors come to the surface but ultimately what shines through is the love and friendship of close family and special friends. The Lake District setting adds an unashamedly romantic element to the story as who could fail to be emotionally reactive to the sweeping majesty of the hills, lakes and fells of this magical place.

Four Weddings and a Christmas is a warm and wonderful story with a hefty dose of Christmas cheer which is the perfect antidote to festive stress.

There are lots of things to love about this cosy Christmas romance set in the Lake District. Freya is a likeable and strong character and I felt invested in her and Travis from the beginning.
There are some lovely sub-plots with Travis's brother Seb and Freya's Mum as well as both characters' family background and history.
The setting and landscape also shine through in the book giving it and extra Christmassy feel which was lovely.
My only minor quibble was, I felt the story slowed down in the middle and I would have preferred a slightly faster pace.
All in all though it was lovely gentle Christmas read that will fill you with seasonal cheer and romance. I would definitely recommend.

This was a very cute Christmas read which filled me with all the Christmassy feels. Set in the Lake District, the setting was perfect. I loved the story between Freya and Travis, and the will they won’t they plot. Both characters were really likeable, Travis had an adorable but vulnerable quality to him, whereas Freya seeming had her life together, was vulnerable too for other reasons. This was a truly lovely book.

As always with Phillipa Ashley's books a lovely tale of escapism. I loved the characters and it was heart warming how the story developed. Freya sounds such a lovely person and it was great to see her happy. Not been to the Lakes for years but this story set there has made me want to visit again soon.

A lovely book to curl up and read over the winter or Christmas time.

Look forward to the next book

Phillipa Ashley's books are always a real treasure.
Freya runs a business that cleans and 'sets' holiday lets. They sound absolutely wonderful, making you want to book a trip. She is getting a house ready when she comes face to face with an old flame. Just what has gone on, unfurls throughout the book.
Travis is a photographer who is setting up a new business selling his prints and organising photography trips and courses which sound like a real treat. He has a real job getting his studio ready in time, and Freya steps up to help make it happen.

I loved every page.

Phillipa Ashley is one of my favourite authors in this genre and once again she has given readers a wonderful feel-good story, perfect for the festive season.
Perfect setting, interesting characters & a storyline full of hope, romance and new starts.
A wonderful winter read