A great festive return to Arran with its lovely community. Beth and Callum’s second chance romance was a bit of a slow burn but really heartwarming and it really felt like they were meant to be together after all the obstacles. It was also great to see Margaret again. We all need a Narfaret in our lives. Fantastic feel good read.

Great to be back on the island of Arran catching up with islanders old and new.
Beth is the latest newcomer to the island but she’s not a stranger, she has had a brilliant career as a journalist in London but has come back to Arran for a quieter way of life. She dosnt expect old flame Callum to still be there.
The magical time of Christmas will bring everyone in the island together as it’s as magical as the island itself.
Loving this series and looking forward to more visits.

An easy read, set in November/ December but not super Christmassy.
Definitely my favourite from this author so far.
I would have loved a bit more romance- the 2 main characters don’t really reconnect until quite far through the book, and we never get to see much of their relationship rekindle or progress, but I enjoyed the rest of the story before it and found myself wanting to keep picking it back up. Beth was an easy character to warm to, as was Callum. I’d have loved to see them filling each other in on the past 25 years too as we really only learned about this through conversations with other characters.
There are some very sad elements to the storyline (relating to side characters) so go carefully if illness/ loss of loved ones may be difficult for you to read.

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to netgalley to allow me to review this book. I really enjoyed this book and read it within 24hours. I love nothing more than a cosy festive read and love happy endings. It was a lovely feeling good story and loved the neighbourly vibe and sounds like a fabulous place to live. Will recommend this book to my family and friends.

Beth loses her job in London; she goes back to the island of Aaran to start over. she meets up with her first love. sweet, quick read.

This heartwarming Scottish Christmas romance is exactly the cozy escape I needed as we dive into the holiday season! When Beth Ferguson’s dream career in journalism falls apart, she finds a new start on the Isle of Arran, the very place where she first met Callum—her first love and the man who broke her heart 25 years ago.

I’ve always had a soft spot for Hallmark movies, especially those sweet holiday romances that warm the heart. This book captures that same delightful feeling. The chemistry between Beth and Callum reignites beautifully as they navigate their past, and I found myself rooting for them to find a second chance together. Their story is not just about rekindled romance; it’s about rediscovering the magic of Christmas and the importance of love in times of hardship.

As I read, I felt that familiar warm glow of holiday spirit that these kinds of stories bring, making it a great break from the heavier books I’ve been tackling. The backdrop of a close-knit island preparing for Christmas added to the charm, and I loved how the magic of the season brought Beth and Callum back together, reminding me of the simple joys and hope that come with this time of year.

If you're a fan of holiday romances or looking for a feel-good read, this book is a perfect choice to usher in the season!

This is a lovely Christmas story set on Arran. . Lots of twists and things not as you think. Very well written and thought about. Covered a couple of delicate subjects well. You also got old love. Beth was a good main character . Read it .

I received a free copy of, A Christmas Wish on Arran, by Ellie Henderson, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Beth left her home in Arran, 25 years ago to start a new, but know she is back, after losing her job in London. Beth's first love still lives in Arran, is she over the man who broke her heart? This was a sweet read, I enjoyed the characters and setting.

I had a lovely time reading this! Beth is a little bit lost in life and finds her way back to the island of Arran off the west coast of Scotland, an island she spent time on when she was much younger. Here, she starts afresh and ends up running into ex from 15 years ago, Callum.

I loved the layers of the story: both protagonists were much more developed than just being each other's romantic interests. I liked that for a romance, the romance wasn't the biggest focus for most of the story. In addition, the side characters were well developed, the teenage characters were believable and enjoyable to read. Being Scottish, I think the location really appealed to me but you definitely don't need to have knowledge of Scotland or Arran to picture the location.

That being said, a couple of the plot points made me think "oh, is that it?", specifically after a lot of build up to "why did Callum ghost Beth 15 years ago?". In addition, it definitely felt like more of an autumn into winter vibe, with the Christmas vibe only hitting towards the very end.

I really enjoyed this read overall! I was rooting for the characters and it's a great, simple, cosy story for this time of year!

A cute Christmas read! I’ll admit the ages of the characters caught me off guard, but that’s only because most romance releases these days are focused on women in the mid-to-late twenties. Not a bad thing, just surprised.

This was such a beautiful and heartwarming story of Beth and Callum's second chance at love. There's some assumptions made, a few well-meaning elderly ladies playing at match-making, and plenty of wonderful familial support. The pacing of the reveals for the story were done well with keeping the reader engaged, but not frustrated. I am definitely wanting to read the rest of the stories that take place on this dreamy (okay, very Scottish weather) island!

I recently finished a second chance Scottish romance. A Christmas Wish on Arran was a heartwarming story that made me smile.

This was cute! It was slow paced in the beginning but picked up in the second half. It’s super quick, holiday vibes, def a mood read

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

A sweet story. It's a quick, read it in an afternoon kind of book. Nice characters, lovely setting, but nothing very memorable. Was good to catch up with people from the other books in the series.

A lovely festive read. It's always a pleasure reading a Christmas book even in September. Set in Aaran snowy and cold made me think about presents and cards. A perfect Christmas read. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

This is a very cozy and enjoyable story. The characters were likable and the overall atmosphere was lovely

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.
4 stars book from me. Loved the plot and the storytelling in A Christmas Wish on Arran and relatable, likable characters,. Loved every single second reading it.

Es un libro ligero, rápido de leer, entretenido y con HEA asegurado.

Le faltó profundizar más en las vidas de Beth y Callum durante los 25 años de separación, me hubiera gustado ver cómo fue cuando él tuvo que dejarla ir, los viajes de ella e incluso saber un poco sobre sus parejas y como fue el último año antes de reencontrarse.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Great book!! Realistic characters!! Great plot. I would read another book by this author. It had me engaged from start to finish.

Thoroughly enjoyable read, great characters who literally bring this story to life. Plot and pace just how I like it which encouraged me to continue reading , I could have finished it in one day. Great feel good book.