Book Review: A Little Christmas Charm by Kathryn Freeman

Would you swap sea and sunshine for tinsel and turkey?

Gabby Sanderson is used to being let down – even at Christmas. Which is why she’s happy to skip the festive season completely in favour of a plane ticket and sunnier climes.

But this Christmas could be different, because this time she might not be spending it alone. Can Owen Cooper charm Gabby into loving Christmas in the same way he’s charmed his way into her life, or is he just another person who’ll end up disappointing her?

This book is part of the Christmas Wishes series but it is also perfect as a standalone.

Gabby is used to being disappointed and let down so she has built up a few walls around her. Instead of celebrating the season, she goes as far away as she can from the festivity. I empathise with her.

Gabby is an interesting character. She has a confidence to her but she’s also vulnerable when you dig deep enough. I wanted it to work out. Whether it’s with Owen or not, I am not going to tell. I actually warmed to Gabby a lot quicker than I did to Owen. I could tell that there were reasons she was so guarded and the more you get to know what happened to her, the more I just wanted to reach in and give her a hug.

One of the things I love about this time of year are Christmas themed novels like this one. It has put me fully into the festive feeling. There are buckets of charm, romance and of course, all things Christmas. It has certainly helped put me into a Christmas mood.

This book also deals with some sensitive issues surrounding family dynamics and relationships and it’s done well.

This is a lovely addition to the festive to read pile. A beautiful cover, a wonderful story and great characters.

About Kathryn:

A former pharmacist, I’m now a medical writer who also writes romance. Some days a racing heart is a medical condition, others it’s the reaction to a hunky hero.

With two teenage boys and a husband who asks every Valentine’s Day whether he has to buy a card (yes, he does), any romance is all in my head. Then again, his unstinting support of my career change proves love isn’t always about hearts and flowers – and heroes come in many disguises.

For more information about Kathryn, visit her website:  http://kathrynfreeman.co.uk

or say hi on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/kathrynfreeman

or Twitter:  https://twitter.com/KathrynFreeman1

A Little Christmas Charm is available to buy. Click to view on Amazon UK.

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