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A Heart for Christmas
by Sophie Jomain
A pleasant, festive read that shines in its structure more than its storytelling
I really loved the advent-style format of this book: reading one chapter a day in the lead-up to Christmas was such a cosy, festive experience and definitely the highlight for me. …
★★★☆☆
28 Dec 2025
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All I Want for Christmas
by Maggie Knox
A cosy festive romance that is sweet, familiar and satisfying
All I Want for Christmas is a warm, festive read that delivered exactly what I wanted from a cosy holiday romance. I especially enjoyed the Nashville setting; those musical referen…
★★★☆☆
07 Dec 2025
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Autumn Chills
by Agatha Christie
Cosy but dated in places
A cosy little collection of mysteries from the Queen of Crime, Autumn Chills delivers a handful of short stories filled with intrigue, secrets and that classic Christie charm. The …
★★★☆☆
02 Nov 2025
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Fearless
by Lauren Roberts
A mixed but satisfying conclusion
I went into this final instalment of the trilogy hoping for a satisfying conclusion to Pae and Kai’s story; in that sense, it delivered. Their arc was wrapped up in a way th…
★★★☆☆
17 Jun 2025
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Iris Kelly Doesn't Date
by Ashley Herring Blake
A charming and enjoyable queer romance
Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring Blake is a fun, easy-read romance with plenty of charm. As someone who doesn't often pick up LGBTQ+ romances, this was a refreshing change…
★★★☆☆
30 Mar 2025
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The Strawberry Patch Pancake House
by Laurie Gilmore
A cosy romance that feels a little too familiar
Laurie Gilmore's latest cosy romance delivers exactly what you'd expect, a charming small town, a sweet love story, and plenty of delicious food descriptions. But while it's a comf…
★★★☆☆
23 Mar 2025
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