Hello! :) I really appreciate having been given an ARC of Christmas with the Knights. On its surface this was a fun book to read at Christmastime (pre-Christmas when I read it). Christmas often symbolizes a time to revisit and re-establish family relationships, and this book presents that relationship mending and bonding in a sweet light. The romance between Fallon and Alexander was a slow build, but it was exactly that slow build-slow burn that enticed me to keep reading chapter after chapter. I feel like there is nowhere better to set a Christmas-themed romance novel than at a manor house at Christmas. Whilst the time period is that of contemporary/current, the themes and issues as well as setting could easily have been those of two centuries ago. These issues are all around us and heightened at Christmastime - characters and readers, regardless of time period, seem to deal with and manage similar challenges. And similar resolutions. This was a lovely offering. Thank you! :)

Great romance book by a great author. Loved the story and plot line. The cover is beautiful and will definitely read from this author again

Fallon is exhausted and feels running her London business has taken its toll, she agrees to spend Christmas with her mother and new man. The stress she’s feeling multiplies with her tumultuous relationship with her mother who is a prominent soap star.
She navigates her relationship with her mother with the help of Alexander the son of her mothers man and his grandson
Theo.
Brilliantly written as we join in the journey with love and laughter this is the feel good Christmas element we all need. Loved it.

Christmas with the Knights is a okay read. I guess I was expecting more of a holiday love story. This book has little to no romance. That said this is a cute read. The FMC is in desperate need of a vacation, that she doesn't end up getting. Her mom is a bit over the top. The MMC is the mom's boyfriends son who has a son of his own that is still struggling to deal with the loss of his mother. He makes a bond with the FMC's dog, and eventually with the FMC. Even though this book was a bit slower in progression I am interested in the next book.

This is a heartfelt story that really raised my spirit. An emotional tale,
full of warm, believable characters and festive charm. A delightful, happy, and very enjoyable read.

Already one of my favorite romantic authors after her third book and they just get better every time. Packed full of heartwarming romance with enough drama to keep you hooked it’s one not to be missed. I will definitely be reading it again!

To say I LOVED this book really would be an understatement

From the first page I was well and truly hooked! I adored getting to know the characters on a deeper level throughout, and the setting in which this story takes place is simply dreamy!

A beautiful, heart warming read.... I loved everything about this story.

This is a cosy, clean, Christmas romance. The writing style is well paced with lots of Christmas imagery. I would have liked more romance within this 'romance' book however, the slow burn led to no burn.

The characters were likeable enough however, Fallon’s mother was unbearable, and despite Fallon’s insistence that she could handle her narcissistic behaviour, the reality was quite the opposite—she often became a doormat. Her mother constantly hurled insults, and instead of standing up for herself, Fallon simply accepted them, going along with whatever her mother wanted to keep the peace. It was infuriating to witness.

The mother’s exaggerated, backhanded remarks were tough to stomach, and while I usually appreciate unsavoury characters for adding depth or driving the plot, in this case, they did neither. The lack of development in their relationship left me frustrated, making it hard to buy into the conclusion.

Overall, I wanted to enjoy this book. I loved the Christmas theme and thought the concept was fun. Unfortunately, it just didn’t resonate with me.

Fallon Honeywood is a workaholic entrepreneur who collapses after a difficult event. Fallon's mother is a soap opera actress and they have a strained and difficult relationship. After Fallon's collapse she begrudgingly agrees to go to Blakeney Hall for the Christmas season to relax and meet the family of her mother's soon to be fiance.

While on first glance this book seems like just a forced proximity love story, I think it is truly about the healing relationship between a parent and a child.

This was a feel good holiday novel that helped put me in the holiday spirit. I enjoyed the main character Fallon and especially enjoyed the supporting characters especially Runcible and Theo. Exactly the type of story I am looking for in a holiday read.

Thank you Storm Publishing for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Was here for the Christmas/holiday vibes in Christmas with the Knights, but Fallon's mother honestly ruined the book for me lol

After the first book i read of Langdon's was Christmas with the Lords, I was so excited to get a similar one. Fallon is a party planner in London who is burnt out right before Christmas. Douglas and his son swoop in to try and help. This is such a lovely read and it is just as amazing as the first one I had read.

Fallon is a successful but exhausted event planner whose health forces her to take a break from her work life over the festive season. She has a challenging relationship with her soap star mother, Jacqueline, but agrees to accompany her to Yorkshire to meet her lover and his family. The setting for this wonderfully festive story is North Yorkshire, and whilst the manor house's appearance echoes Wuthering Heights, the story is cosy, gentle, and romantic. I like the cast of characters, the exploration of Fallon and Jacqueline's relationship, and the wintry country house setting and events. Fallon likes her mother's friend, Douglas, who seems to encourage Jacqueline's best traits. Meeting his son and grandson unexpectedly affects Fallon as she wonders if kisses under the mistletoe and motherhood are possible for her. I like the cosy style of this Christmas story, the family dynamic and the wintry festivities.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

Cozy Christmas cheer in a book.

Fallon is a London party planner who has hit her limit and burned out right before the Christmas season. An invitation from her mother to join her at the York-area estate of her boyfriend seems too good to be true, especially when she arrives to find the handsome Alexander and a delightful village.

The book is well-paced and laced throughout with delightful Christmas imagery, evoking feelings of both nostalgia and wanderlust.

The character of Fallon is realistic, battling with her own perceptions and insecurities throughout the book. I mean, who in the world has no self-doubts or misgivings? The entire cast of characters is written thoughtfully, seamlessly being involved in one another's lives. The underlying theme of family relationships is heartfelt, and will leave you wanting to know more about the future of the characters.

Do yourself a favour: grab a cup of hot chocolate and snuggle under your favourite blanket to enjoy this holiday treat.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read this book for free in exchange for my honest review.

If you love the idea of spending Christmas in the UK as much as I do, reading this wonderful story is the next best thing to being there. I really enjoyed Langdon’s 2023 Christmas offering, Christmas with the Lords, so I was excited to read this one. Although there isn’t as much humor, it’s still another heartwarming romance between the lord of the manor and a Londoner who desperately needs the escape and joy that a celebration of the holiday in the English countryside can provide.

Fallon is a highly successful, workaholic event planner who’s burned out and in need of a restful vacation. Instead, she accompanies her self-absorbed, neglectful soap opera mother to her soon-to-be stepfather’s country estate for three weeks around Christmas. There she meets his gorgeous son, Alexander and precocious grandson, Theo, who are both dealing with their own issues. Rather than taking it easy, Fallon agrees to plan her mother’s engagement party and work with Alexander to help launch his artisanal gin business at the annual village Christmas Fayre. As the days pass, Fallon begins to fall for this father and son but doesn’t see a future since she doesn’t want children, believing she’ll be as bad a mother as hers was. However, the appealing beauty of the Yorkshire moors, the warmth of the quirky extended Knight family (including eccentric Aunt Constance and effervescent sister Coco), and her mother’s apologies and efforts to heal their relationship help ease her loneliness and make her question if the frenetic pace of London is sustainable or even desirable.

Overall, I really enjoyed this story which checks all the boxes for a cozy, clean Christmas romance. The only problem I had was Fallon’s negativity and hurtful decisions she made out of fear. All’s well that ends well, though, so I definitely recommend this charming holiday offering.

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Storm Publishing through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

This book reads like a Hallmark movie and is perfect for the Christmas season!

I loved all of the characters so much! I especially loved how the relationship between Fallon and her mind changed throughout the book. And of course I loved Alexander and Theo!

If you love Hallmark movies, the single dad trope, and Christmas vibes, then you'll love this book!

*Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the eARC!

What a beautiful love story. Surely a follow up could follow. Simply stunning writing. I loved every word and was sad when it ended...

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this ARC.

Fallon Honeywood is an overworked events planner who gets invited to her mother's fiancé Douglas Knight's manor Blakeney Hall on the Yorkshire Moors for the Christmas period.

Mother Jacqueline is a soap actress in a soap called Mayfair Mews. Throughout Fallon's childhood she has been largely absent, making Fallon feel abandoned. She is still manipulative, used to getting what she wants, roping her daughter into organising an engagement party for her with extremely short notice. However, it looks like Douglas is softening her.

At Blakeney Hall Fallon and her small dog Runcible soon get sucked into the Knight family - Douglas' son Alexander, a widower, and his son Theo, Alexander's gay half-sister Coco and their aunt Constance, plus Douglas' ex-wife Estelle who fronts a popular baking show and unexpectedly bonds with Jacqueline.

Fallon is not one to sit idle - she packs a lot into her day, likes bracing country walks and soon helps Alexander with the marketing for his artisanal gin at the Christmas Fayre.

She is also, against her better judgment, getting involved with nine year old Theo, even though she does not want to have children or look after other people's, largely because she thinks she would be as bad a mother as her own was.

This is predictable and sweet, largely conflict-free and sufficiently Christmassy. It reads well, has a clean romance and lovable supporting characters. The mother-daughter conflict is explored well. If you don't want to engage your brain too much, this is for you.

Christmas with the Knights is a heartwarming story about healing, family and creating the life you want (with the family you make). This was a lovely story and puts you in the holiday spirit.

Thank you netgalley for an arc of Christmas with the Knights by Hannah Langdon

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read an E-Arc of Christmas with the Knights. Everything in this review is based on my opinion and my opinion alone.

I liked that there were actual Christmas vibes in a Christmas book. About the characters, I did not like Fallon's mother. She was insufferable and annoying. Now, I understand that there will be characters in each book that I do not vibe with and that's one thing that I like about books. But she was that way all through the story and then at the end she tries to make everything right and tells Fallon she wants to be a better mom - Yikes! Wanted to pull my hair out. Then there's Fallon who is just a doormat for her mother's insults and insufferability. She takes it and never stands up to her. Fallon has a very negative attitude about everything and thinks that all is wrong with the world and there's nothing good.

I would have loved more in the romance department. There wasn't really any sparks that flew between our MMC and our FMC. I love a good slow burn, but there wasn't any burn at all. They went from nothing to kissing and then it was over. I would have loved some romance, some burn, anything other than what it was.

Overall, there was a want to like this book. I loved that it was a Christmas book and the concept was fun. It just didn't do it for me unfortunately.

Review was posted to Goodreads on 10/25/24. Amazon review was posted on 10/25/24, and Barnes & Noble review was submitted on 10/25/24 and will take a few days to go live. Review was not shared on IG due to the nature of the review.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Storm Publishing for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

This was enjoyable but I think I prefer Christmas with the lords.