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Review for 'Christmas At Polkerran Point' by Cass Grafton.

Another beautiful book from the amazing Cass!!! This one will definitely put you in the Christmas Spirit and makes a birthday Christmas gift for any book lover This is the third book in 'The Little Cornish Cove series' but can be read as a standalone.

What another absolutely stunning read by the extremely talented Cass Grafton!!! A perfectly gorgeous book!!! The vivid descriptions left me feeling the fresh air of Cornwall and feeling the sea breeze. The title, synopsis and cover suited the storyline perfectly.

I absolutely adored this festive feel good addition to this gorgeous series. It felt like returning to a favourite holiday destination during Christmas and wrapping up with your favourite blanket!! This book is the third book in a series and it can be read as a standalone. I am not usually a fan of reading books out of order but if you have not read the previous books now is the perfect time to get stuck in to this one with Christmas creeping up on us quickly. There is also the mega silver lining that while you are waiting for the next book in this stunning series to be released you can go back and read any books you have missed!! Speaking of which the next book in the series is available to preorder now on Amazon ready for its release on the 24th April 2025 and is called 'A Fresh Start at Polkerran Point'. If you are anything like me you will also discover a new favourite author and series while you are at it!!! I was over the moon when this book came to my kindle after I fell in love with Polkerran Point and all the amazing characters in the first book in this series which is called 'New Dreams At Polkerran Point'. In this festive addition we meet 38 year old Gemma Merriott at Paddington Station where she is getting on a train to Par, Cornwall. She was, however, meant to be heading to Venice as part of her 6 month sabbatical from her job working at a bank. However, these plans had to be put on hold after an accident and a lost passport!! She is now on her way to her Aunt Jean's home in Polkerran Point where she is staying until her passport has been processed. While she is in Polkerran point she decides she needs a temporary job until her previous plans can continue. Jean introduces Gemma to her friend Anna who in turn introduces Gemma to her brother Matt Locksley. However, Gemma and Matt had already met when they both got a lift from the train station with the same person and first impressions were not the best!! When Anna gets fed up of Matt treating her home as a hotel expecting her to cook for her she tells him he needs a live in house keeper and that Gemma is the perfect solution!!! Needless to say neither are best impressed with this idea but they go ahead with it anyway. Matt has just moved into a secluded and newly renovated mill and is preparing for his band's big reunion tour. The plan is for Gemma to deal with the housework and cooking so he can concentrate on writing new music. Gemma has no idea how to cook but Anna is more than happy to help teach her. With Anna's happy and outgoing sunshine personality and Matt's grumpy and reserved personality what could go wrong?? Well, I will let you find out for yourselves when you grab your copy of this stunning book and I can promise that you will not regret it. I can also guarantee that you will be addicted so make sure you clear your schedules before starting!! With a stunning storyline absolutely ram packed with friendship, community, stunning settings, festivities, family, secrets, traditions, bickering, humour, romance and everything you could ask for and so, so much more what on Earth are you waiting for?? This book has got to be one of the most heart-warming and beautiful books I've read in a long time. It made me laugh, cry, smile and fall in love with Polkerran Point all over again. I absolutely loved the gorgeous atmosphere and surroundings being based in the beautiful Cornwall. Cass's evocative writing talents ensures the reader is flown away on holiday where they feel the community spirit, see the beautiful scenery and absolutely fall in love with everything and everyone around them!! It will leave you tingling with warmth, smiling with happiness and light hearted!! It is one of those stunning books that it is impossible to say just one more chapter to. I gave up even trying to lie to myself saying just one more in the end as every time I came to the end of one chapter I just HAD to know what was going to happen next and this ended up happening so many times I ended up devouring the whole book in a several hour sitting!! I just could not put my kindle down and I was absolutely gutted when I came to the end of the book! It genuinely felt like I had escaped rainy Wales for a few hours and was soaking up the air in the beautiful Polkerran Point. I've not long come back from holiday in St Ives, Cornwall, myself and found myself back there in the blink of an eye. The storyline was sweet, romantic, uplifting and everything you want in a heart warming romance and I completely fell head over heels in love!!! This book is an uplifting breathe of fresh air!!! It ended absolutely perfectly!!!

Clear your schedules before picking up this stunning page turner as you won't be able to put it down and will get lost in this gorgeous escapism!!!

The characters were all strong, well defined and realistic. I fell in love with the majority of them, even if some took longer than others!! I was gutted when I came to the end. This book is a gorgeous addition to a stunning series and I cannot wait to meet most of the characters again in the fourth book. I love meeting the old, familiar and friendly faces in Polkerran Point again such as Anna, Oliver, Dee and many more. Matt has made an appearance in a previous book but in this one we get to see more of him being the focal point of this storyline and obviously our new character and main protagonist in this book Gemma who I absolutely adored!! I loved watching her form friendships and find happiness. I became really invested in her and she was such a happy and unique person who I loved seeing in the gorgeous Polkerran community! She is definitely a character I cannot wait to meet over and over again. I'm not going to say anything about the other main characters as I don't want to give anything away but I loved how everything turned out. I really enjoyed learning more about all the different members of the community and as I have said previously Polkerran Point really does reflect a small town community perfectly. There were so many other characters that I really enjoyed meeting again and who I cannot wait to meet over and over. I could go on and on but I best stop there as I don't want to give anything away and potentially spoil it for future readers!. Needless to I'm looking forward to meeting them again!!

Get wrapped up warm, put the fire on, make your self a hot chocolate and clear your schedule ready to get lost in this unputdownable festive filled heart warming, gorgeous romantic!

Well done Cass on yet another absolutely gorgeous book. This is exactly why you are on my favourite romance authors list!!! I am thoroughly looking forward to reading more of your books and cannot wait until April when 'A Fresh Start at Polkerran Point' is released. Congratulations on another stunning success!!

Overall an absolutely stunning festive page turning romance that will make you smile, laugh and keep you up all night absorbing the pages.

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Christmas at Polkerran Point by Cass Grafton

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Blurb

Fate may have brought them together, but secrets seem destined to keep them apart... An accident and a lost passport mean Gemma's six-month sabbatical to go travelling is not off to a strong start. She heads to Polkerran Point to stay at her aunt’s while her new passport is processed and to find temporary work in the meantime.

Enter musician Matt. Newly moved into a secluded, renovated mill – complete with a recording studio – Matt is preparing for his band’s big reunion tour. Focused on writing new music for the album, he needs a live-in housekeeper.

Even as sparks fly, Gemma can sense Matt's keeping secrets and with her role ending once Christmas is over, will there be anything to keep her in Polkerran?

My Opinion

I started this series earlier this year and I have to say that I have enjoyed all three books. This was a fabulous visit to Polkerran Point and it was nice to catch up with some familiar characters. Gemma is temporarily in Polkerran Point whilst she waits for a replacement passport and whilst she is there, she finds herself working for Matt who needs a live-in housekeeper.

Cass has once again written a delightful book with a heart-warming romance. Pack your bags for Christmas in Cornwall.

Rating 4/5

"Christmas at Polkerran Point" by Cass Grafton is a heartwarming and festive romance set in a charming coastal village, perfect for fans of cozy holiday stories. The novel follows a protagonist seeking solace and a fresh start, only to be drawn into the warmth of the local community and the magic of Christmas. With picturesque descriptions of the Cornish seaside, a blossoming romance, and the spirit of the holiday season, Grafton weaves a tale filled with charm, love, and second chances. The book is a delightful blend of feel-good moments and festive cheer, making it an ideal read for anyone looking to escape into a cozy Christmas setting. It’s a lovely, uplifting story about healing, hope, and the joy of new beginnings.

What a cosy read Christmas at Polkerran Point is! I really enjoyed it. I liked the way it was written, the story flowed really well and I felt like I got swept away in it. I loved the development of the characters. Gemma felt naturally created and Matt was the perfect partner in this trope for her. I loved how everything played out and although I felt it somewhat predictable, though I don't say this as a bad thing. It still gives the cosy vibes a will they won't they trope gives and I thoroughly enjoyed the journey of it.

Such a fun read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

I love this world and this cast of characters which Cass Grafton has introduced me to and truly planted the love for a good romance in my wheelhouse. She creates characters who are real and that you could imagine being your friends that you meet for coffee. The world she has put them in is so well thought of and immersive that you need the two of the as only having one of the elements wouldn't work. I need more from Polkerran Point and Anna, Oliver, Matt, Gemma and all the others. I would and have done put Cass Grafton down as an auto-buy author and I never thought this would happen in the romance genre - Thank You Cass Grafton.

A “Will They Won’t They” Romance

It was lovely to revisit Polkerran Point and spend more time with some of the characters from the first two lovely books, such as Anna and Oliver. This book features Gemma with her thwarted travel plans and Matt, a troubled musician. It took me a while to get into Gemma and Matt’s story but I thoroughly enjoyed it once I did.

I love the chapter heading quotes in this book.

Looking forward to more visits to Polkerran in the future.

Gemma's travel plans are delayed, leading her to work as a housekeeper for the reserved and troubled Matt at an isolated mill. Despite their initial clash, Gemma's cheerfulness gradually breaks through Matt's guarded exterior. Their relationship evolves from friendship to a heartwarming romance, complicated by Matt's hidden struggles. Set against the festive backdrop of Polkerran, the story captures the warmth of community, the magic of Christmas, and the joy of new beginnings, including a touching wedding. This charming and festive romance, filled with well-drawn characters and a touch of mystery, makes for a delightful read.

Cosy Christmas read. Just what you want at Christmas to switch off for a little while.
I liked the characters the location and plot were interesting.
It kept me reading. Not taxing but enjoyable all the same.
Thanks Netgallery

I love books set at Christmas and this one ticks all the boxes for me. It has a good storyline, excellent characters and is well written.

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

I loved being back in Polkerran Point.

Gemma was meant to be going on a holiday that she was really looking forward to. But, it didn’t go as planned and now she’s come to her aunt’s house to stay and is looking for a job.

She meets Matt when she is visiting Anna, he needs someone to live with him as a housekeeper, as he is in the process of writing music for his band tour.

Gemma agrees to the job on a temporary basis and settles into her role. But, she thinks that Matt isn’t being honest with her. There is something between them happening, and as her stay in the house is only until Christmas, she’s thinking whether this chemistry between them will become something more or whether she’ll be leaving Polkerran and romance behind.

The new characters were lovely and it was great to read about how the characters from the previous book were doing.

I loved how Gemma looked forward to Christmas and decorating the house.

I also loved the wedding of Anna and Oliver.

I highly recommend this book.

I love a sweet Christmas story, and this was it! I recommend everyone getting this book for a sweet holiday story. Wonderfully done.

Gemma’s dream holiday starts off rocky with an accident and a lost passport, forcing her to wait in the charming village of Polkerran Point. Staying at her aunt’s place and seeking temporary work, she crosses paths with Matt, a musician who needs a live-in housekeeper while preparing for a big band reunion tour. As Gemma settles into her new role, chemistry sizzles between them, but Matt seems to be hiding something. With her stint ending at Christmas, Gemma wonders if their growing connection will be enough to keep her in Polkerran or if she’ll have to leave her holiday romance behind.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Christmas at Polkerran Point in exchange for an honest review.

I am all about romance at Christmas! This book was festive and had a charming sea side town that celebrated Christmas like you would expect in a Hallmark movie. I loved Gemma's Christmas spirit and appreciated the setting.

The characters and romance part was what fell flat for me. It started with Matt's eating disorder. He barely ate. I know that is one of the reasons that Gemma was hired was to cook for him, but his lack of eating was such a strong focus that it was concerning. He also drank way too much and was really dismissive and rude to Gemma majority of the time. It wasn't until all of HIS problems were resolved (which was all Gemma) that he could focus any time or energy on her and what she had gone through. Everything was about him.

I feel like Gemma had a bit of a Savior complex and that was the only reason she fell in love with him because he honestly did not have a single thing going for him until the last few pages. Like I said all his troubles were fixed, and he actually gave a crap about Gemma. He said he had been in love with her since the beginning, but there was no indication of that at all.

Their "we" and "us" and "our home" shtick at the end seemed unreal rather than invoke feelings of festive, romantic cheer unfortunately. I want to love the male main character or hate-to-love him, but Matt did neither for me.

Gemma goes back to Polkerran to stay with her auntie after having to come home early from her travels for a recuperation break.

Matt is writing music in an isolated location, and when Gemma is introduced to Matt by his sister, Anna, she soon finds herself with a job as a live-in housekeeper for Matt.

Gemma is confused by her feelings for Matt, she thinks she dislikes him - but also likes him! As sparks fly between the pair, will they admit to each other how they feel?

This is the third book in this series and I’ve enjoyed this latest book as much as the first two.

The characters were believable and it was like being back with old friends.

A well-written Christmas story, that left me wishing it was Christmas now!

The chapter titles were well thought out and did make me chuckle at times.

Fantastic to be back but you can read alone . Another book that proves fame is not all it is cracked up to be. Read in one sitting. You met some lovely new characters and old ones. I love how everyone gathers at Anna's for coffee. Funny how you don't see love coming. Gemma was a great character. Her love of Christmas was fantastic. Her family were amazing. You can't imagine losing every thing. The wedding and ending were great. Poor Matt at times. Read it.

An enjoyable and cozy Christmas romance. I enjoyed the plot, location and characters though the wrap up was a bit rushed for me. Overall though a good story.

3.5⭐️


Gemma estaba disfrutando de viajar en su año sabático hasta que todas sus cosas se quemaron, incluyendo su pasaporte, dinero, ropa y su más precisada posesión: el collar de su abuela. Como no podía seguir viajando hasta obtener el repuesto del pasaporte, tuvo que quedarse con su tía en Polkerran por unas semanas y conseguir empleo. Ahí conoce a Matt, un músico que formaba parte de un banda famosa, la cual se separó hace años y ahora quieren hacer su reencuentro. El libro gira en torno a lo que Matt está escondiendo y como Gemma intenta descubrir por qué él recibe amenazas. Tengo temporadas en las que necesito este tipo de libros en los que sientes que estas poniéndote al corriente de la vida de una amiga, en donde no hay drama entre los protagonista, donde te enteras de los chismes del pueblo y hay romance, pero no demasiado. Gracias a NetGalley, el editor y el autor del ARC a cambio de una revisión honesta.

I know it’s still summer, but I am so glad to see the Christmas books coming out. Christmas at Polkerran Point was a great start to the holiday season. Pick this one up.

Canelo is such a beautiful imprint. Always a privilege to read one of their stories. I loved this forgives cozy romance and finish it in one sitting! I loved the rockstar aspect and of course how our main works as the housekeeper and finds love along the way. It goes to show that even when things aren’t going the way you want something better is in store just around the corner