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

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.

Seven years ago Maddy’s husband left, without knowing that she’s pregnant, and no one knows what happened to him,

Since then, she’s and her daughter Lyla have lived with her aunt Ruthie at Nelson's Bar.

One day Ruthie has a visitor, Raff, bringing her past with him in the form of the love letters he has with him.

I loved the characters and the setting, the story was well-written.

I highly recommend this book.

I delved into this latest Christmas story from Sue Moorcroft and wasn't disappointed. In fact, I was surprised at the unusual story of a wife whose husband has been missing for nearly 7 years. Her story entwined with her Great Aunt's was delightful and I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. It was a page turner. Her Great Aunt Ruthie's life story unravelled with Raff turning up on the doorstep, announcing he is the brother of Ffion who is Ruthie's daughter given up for adoption in the past. The story behind that and the story of Maddie and her missing husband Adey all entwine and climax at Christmas. I really enjoyed this book and can see myself recommending t to other Christmas story lovers and purchasing it for Christmas gifts. Thank you Netgalley and Sue Moorcroft.

I absolutely loved this book such a heartwarming story a must read for anyone that likes a Christmas read although this is my first book by this author I do have another Christmas read by her on my pile to read so I'm now looking forward to that one easy 5 stars

I’m usually a massive fan of Sue Moorcroft’s books and whilst I did enjoy this one, I didn’t love it. Yes the plot line was good and it had some adorable characters but I felt it was quite drawn out in places and could have been wrapped up much quicker. I know I’m in the minority with this but whilst it is a well written warm-hearted festive read, it wasn’t one for me. Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books UK and the author for the chance to review.

Another outstanding book from Moorcroft and amazing characters that you can't help but adore. As usual I was pulled in and never wanted to leave.

A lovely Christmas read that has made me want it to be a bit nearer. A book about forbidden love, huge secrets and misunderstandings, Maddy and her daughter Lyla live in Nelsons Bar with her Great Auntie Ruthie and life after this Christmas will never be the same again for any of them.

Sue Moorcroft Christmas books are always worth waiting for with familiar places and plenty of festive food as well as a sprinkling of snow. A fantastic book for when you want to snuggle up with a hot chocolate.

A beautiful story of lost loves, found families, a disappearing husband, and of course the love letters that were discovered after the death of Ffion's father.

I truly moving story involving one family and a lifetime of love!

A must read!!

A lovely feel good Christmas read but a bit of a rollercoaster along the way!

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book.

Maddy's husband Adey disappeared one snowy night nearly seven years previously, leaving her to struggle both mentally and financially bringing up their daughter in her own. Living with her great aunt Ruthie as her carer things are thrown into turmoil by the arrival of a stranger carrying some old love letters.
I really felt for Maddy, struggling on her own as a single parent with little support. Raff gives an interesting insight into how a book develops in the writers mind, but comes across as a complicated character - which is probably true of many of us readers. I've not been to Norfolk in the winter, it manages to feel both bleak and beautiful, but there is that community feel in the village. The run up to Christmas sets the scene for the book, but made me glad that I was sitting in my nice, warm home with the snowy scenes being something that I'm not used to. A thoughtful story for those who enjoy more depth in their books.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

In The Christmas Love Letters, Sue Moorecroft tells a fascinating story with a past romance told through old love letters and a new romance as a result of the letters being found.

Maddie, her daughter Lyla, and her Great Aunt Ruthie live in a remote area on the coast of Norfolk. When Maddie’s husband disappeared almost seven years ago, he left her with a mess. She has managed to dig herself out of the hole by moving her and Lyla in so she could be Ruthie’s caregiver. Life follows the same routine until the day there is a knock on Ruthie’s door by a gentleman with a stack of love letters.

Raff has letters that he and his sister found cleaning out their dad’s home and he thinks they are from Ruthie. Maddie is protective of Ruthie and her fragile health. But as she tries to help Ruthie, much will be exposed, upended, and put back together in an entirely different way.

As Maddie and Raff grow closer, she begins to receive mysterious messages. I loved the mystery of who is sending the messages along with the stories told through the love letters from the past.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I’m a huge Sue Moorcroft fan so was looking forward to this lovely feel good Christmas book. It has all the festive ingredients whilst also showing the different types of love that exist between the characters. Grab a cosy spot and a hot chocolate and enjoy!

I really loved this book as I do with every book by this author. An old and a new love story and the mystery of a disappeared husband.
Maddy lives with her aunt Ruthie and when a stranger Raff appears at their door with a bunch of old love letters belonging to Ruthie they both are shocked.
Ruthie's love story is heartbreaking where she loses something precious to her.
Maddy's new love story is overshadowed by the mystery of what happened to her husband.
A lovely warming story to read before Christmas with a glass of wine and some chocolate.
Sue Moorcroft never ever disappoints.
And it's 5 stars from me !

Fantastic Christmas novel from Sue Moorcroft. I really liked the characters and the setting and loved how the past and present collided. Great read.

Family
Love
Mysterious messages
Long forgotten love letters
Delightful characters
Author Sue Moorcroft shares a delightful and heartwarming story. A very sweet story that will surely warm your heart.
The Christmas Love Letters is a festive and cozy Christmas read that I highly recommend reading. Perfect Christmas gift to share with others that enjoy reading a lovely story full of love.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is the first Sue Moorcroft book I have read but I will be looking out for further books by this author.

This was a lovely heartwarming read - a delight for Christmas!

Maddy - deserted by her husband, Adey, pregnant and in debt, manages to put her life back together and six years on is settled in Nelson’s Bar a career for her great aunt and her 6 year old daughter.

This quiet life is upended as Raff comes into their lives and long kept family secrets emerge. Add to this mix the reemergence of Adey and Maddy has many issues to resolve before she can have her own love story.

I enjoyed seeing the growing relationship between Maddy and Raff as well as the description of the new family dynamics which were very sensitively done.

One I will be recommending.

I am a great fan of all things Christmas and love this time of year, when festive novels from my favourite authors begin to be released. This Christmas, Sue Moorcroft’s seasonal story is set in the Norfolk village of Nelson’s Bar, a setting of some of her more recent books. As I always find with her books, I was immediately drawn into this story, which finished all too soon.



The story centres on Maddy Cracey, who, along with her young daughter Lyla, lives with and cares for her great-aunt Ruthie. Maddy’s husband, Adey, disappeared without trace at Christmas almost seven years ago, before Lyla was born. When Ruthie receives a visit from a stranger called Raff one day, their peaceful lives are turned upside down by his revelations and the bundle of love letters he has discovered. A secret from Ruthie’s past is gradually uncovered with consequences for the whole family. As time passes and Maddy gets to know Raff, it seems that romance may be in the air. However, Maddy still thinks of her husband, more so now that some mysterious text messages have started to appear on her phone.



This was a highly emotional story, filled with mystery and romance and perfect for reading before the fire in the run-up to Christmas. The characters were all strong and with interesting stories of their own. I loved the story behind Ruthie’s letters and love affair. Then there was the mystery over Adey’s disappearance; where had he gone? I was so sorry for Maddy left in a bind and unable to move on. Thank goodness she had a charming little girl to keep her going and that handsome author Raff came into her life. The setting was absolutely perfect for a Christmas story, with a quaint little village cloaked in snow. I can thoroughly recommend this book as one to read this festive season.

The perfect Christmas book. There’s just enough drama to keep it interesting and an awful lot of Christmas cheer and festivities to make it charming.
A definite must read!

That Christmas Feeling…

No, I know it’s only October, don’t shout me down but I just wanted to get a little of that Christmas frisson!
It was rainy and I wanted to curl up with some love and snow and joy and The Christmas Letters by Sue Moorcroft was just the ticket!

Maddy Cracey had called Nelson’s Bar home all her life. Tucked away on the Norfolk coast on the cliffs and sharing her home with her husband Adey until an epic row and he stormed out into a blizzard never to return.
Six years later she is living and caring for her Great Aunt Ruthie and daughter Lyla, when a handsome stranger Raff, arrives with some love letters from the past for Ruthie and their quiet lives are turned upside down by family secrets.
Maddy and Raff grow close and love begins to blossom until a message from Maddy’s past threatens to upend all they have built.

I have to say that this book was just joyous, I loved the characters and the setting, I could really picture Nelson’s Bar, the cliffs and the sea and the wind blowing! It’s full of snow and Christmassiness (is that a word?!), there’s a big dollop of love in it, there’s mystery and drama and it really is uplifting. I think Ruthie was my favourite character, she is just lovely and brought a tear to my eye. Closely followed by Lyla, who made me hoot; the honesty of kids does it every time!

It made me think about letter writing too, it’s gone out of fashion since we all have phones in our hands. But there’s something about a letter and a love letter that is really special. After this I’m bringing back letter writing to my life!

This is a heartwarming, joyous festive read, perfect for winter nights and twinkling lights!

This is a feel good festive read and so heart warming. This wouldn't be my usual choice of book but was drawn in by the title and cover. I enjoyed the concept of the letters and would have liked some more letters as i loved reading them. This is a beautiful read showing the true meaning of the importance of family.

Thanks to Avon books and Netgalley for sending me this arc in exchange for my honest review

Warmed my heart and gave me warm fuzzy feelings, but not without a fair amount of drama in the lead up.

We have long lost family members, secrets, a blending of families, plus friends and family to get to know. There is so much going on in this story, and above all there are some love letters.

I wouldn't even know where to start in trying to tell you how fabulous this book is, but it has to be one of Sue Moorcroft's best, if not the best. Once I got to grips with the characters, I was utterly hooked on the story.

I was thinking about it when I wasn't reading and read most of the second half in one sitting without any awareness of the world around me.

It's just such a gorgeous story and perfect for this time of year, with some of the more serious themes broken up with the lightness which is 6 year old Lyla. Who is mega excited for Christmas.

I loved Nelson's Bar, and getting to know Maddy and her family. And as Maddy is a carer for her great aunt, we get some insight into life with a partially sighted older person who also suffers quite badly from asthma. I loved Ruthie and really felt for her at times.

I really don't want to say too much more other than if you are already a Sue Moorcroft fan, then you definitely need to read this book, and if you have never read her before, then this is a great book to start you off with a new favourite author.

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