This is the time of year when I’m already getting into the Christmas spirit and Christmas at Conwenna Cove was the perfect read to start off the holiday season. 

Set in the small Cornish village of Conwenna Cove, the story centers around a writer named Grace Phillips who is helping her parents move there. While in Conwenna, Grace meets Oli Davenport who is the local veterinarian. He is a widower and a single father of two young children whose wife passed a way from cancer two years ago. Oli resembles Tom Hardy so *insert heart and flames emojis here*.

When the two first meet Oli initially seems stand offish but as the story flows and they get to know each other the magic happens. Oli is still mourning the loss of his wife and Grace has never gotten over losing her brother Sam, so the two of them share a connection over the loss of a loved one. Grace gets to know Oli’s two children, who were adorable by the way, and the interactions with the kids made me smile. I liked both Grace and Oli and that there were stray animals being rescued in the storyline was a plus. This is part two in the Conwenna Cove books but it reads perfectly as a stand alone.

Author Darcie Boleyn writes small town life nicely, I felt like I was visiting Conwenna and I’d love to go back. She creates characters you can care about and this is a cozy small town holiday romance to be enjoyed. The goodies that they were eating and drinking set the mood just right as well.

Christmas at Conwenna Cove is perfectly sweet romance that put a smile on my face and even had me tearing up towards the end. I recommend this one if you enjoy nice Christmas romance, small town settings and second chances. I feel like this one needs to be made into one of those Hallmark channel holiday movies.

I really enjoyed this book.  Excellent storyline and great main characters.  I would recommend this book.

I enjoyed this book. This was another fab book by Darcie. I was hooked from the first few pages and could not put it down.
A great read for these cold dark nights with Christmas just round the corner.

A good easy read and very predictable but enjoyable although I think there are some parts of the book which could be improved. The boy who woke to go to the toilet would have not been sufficiently awake to overhear a conversation happening downstairs. Also, I really doubt that he would have left home in such weather in the middle of the night. Then it was so improbable that he would have been found so easily and quickly. I think the book would benefit for this part to be changed.

At first, Grace Phillips thinks her parents are a little foolish for upping sticks and moving to the little village they spent their honeymoon in 30 years earlier. But once Grace gets q look at lovely Cowenna Cove, she understands completely. It’s nearly Christmas, and the little village is decorated to the nth degree, upping the charm factor. The she meets the local vet, Oli Davenport. He may be easy on the eye, but his attitude leaves a bit to be desired. It’s not until Grace sees how much Oli loves his kids and the animals he treats, that she sees the good man underneath the gruff exterior. Grace wants to get closer to the widower, but can he get over the death of his wife and find a way to see a future with another woman? A lovely Christmas story with all the trimmings, a lovely village, a handsome but trouble hero and a smart, caring heroine.

Really enjoyed this book not too many different story lines loved the characters and could see them as a lovely family enjoyed the location of the novel also emotional aspects first book I've read by this author but will definitely read more

Darcie Boleyn is now one of my go to authors, one I know will never disappoint me and that I can pick up one of her books and be transported immediately to another world. I have to say that world normally causes me to put on a few pounds though as there are always the most delicious and lavishly described foods in her books and Christmas at Conwenna Cove is no different! From the cafe’s to the Christmas markets, there were goodies galore on the menu for the characters here so if you aren’t hungry before you start, you soon will be!

I loved being back in Conwenna Cove and as soon as I saw the authors signature greyhound on the front cover, I knew I was back amongst friends. Grace has come to Conwenna Cove with her parents to help them settle into their new home. They have had a family tragedy that has made them all much closer to each other and, although Grace plans to go back to Cardiff eventually, she is lucky that she can work from home. But then she meets Oli and his adorable young family and suddenly those plans don’t seem so desirable, unlike the captivating veterinary surgeon!  My heart ached for both our main protagonists here. Oli had lost his wife and was trying to be the best parent to his kids but love second time around seems to be filled with guilt even though his children would love to see him happy again. Grace was facing her own demons, and from a personal point of view her story really did touch me deeply. Her lifestyle choice was a very difficult one to make and as one who has to make a similar decision (all be it in a different direction) I felt her situation was handled very positively but realistically. In fact, I don’t know how Darcie does it but she always seems to write very emotional scenarios that speak to me in a very personal level. Which means I am forever reading her books with a permanent lump in my throat which leads to plenty of snotty tears by the end!

The setting of Conwenna Cove lends itself just as well to the cold and darkness of the festive season as it does the summer sunshine -it actually made me want the snow and frosty mornings to arrive even though I’m much more of a summer girl myself! This gorgeously written and perfectly pitched love story is filled with such sensitivity and understanding of the issues raised that I just couldn’t put it down. It’s a heartwarming tale that comes across with a genuine interest in the characters and the stories they have to tell and that is why I love this authors books so much! She makes me laugh and she makes me cry and every single time I finish one of her books I feel like I am leaving behind real people. Make sure you have tissues at the ready, a hot chocolate with all the works (marshmallows, squirty cream, a flake….) and then snuggle down into the cosiest, squishiest chair you can find because you’re off to celebrate a Conwenna Christmas and you aren’t going to want to leave!

Highly recommended by me!

A "feel good" Christmas book to get me into the festive spirit. Loved it.

Cozy and nice but not my cup of tea :( Unfortunately I was unable to be involved by the plot

This was the perfect story to curl up with especially on a cold winter night.

Gracie helps her parents move to Conwenna Cove in cornwall and meets up with local vet Oli. First off she doesn't like him but over time things change. She gets to meet his lovely children. Oli lost his wife two years previous.

A lovely Christmas heartwarming story. 

Now that we are only a couple of months away for. Christmas I just love 'readiing these kind of stories to get me in the mood

I've never disliked a book by Darcie so I was really looking forward to this one. It's the second in the Conwenna Cove series but can easily be read as a stand alone. (Although you're missing a treat if you don't read Summer at Conwenna Cove as well!) 

I loved this one - you never disappoint, Darcie!.

I'm not going to summarise the story - that's what the blurb is for. Suffice to say there's a lot more to it than the blurb indicates. The children are lovely - Oli, the recalcitrant vet is a wonderful character and Grace is very, very human! And there are animals, particularly a gorgeous greyhound!

Really hope there are more to come in this series - I so enjoy the warmth in these books!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I don't normally read Christmas books in October, but I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, so here goes.

I have previously read one other book by Darcie Boleyn, Love at the Italian Lake, and I enjoyed that. Christmas at Conwenna Cove was even better. I noticed also that this is book 2 in the Conwenna Cove series, but it works as a standalone.

I loved Grace, the main character. I liked all the other characters too - there's no-one to dislike - everyone's nice. There is a lot of love and warmth, but also poignancy in this story. It works beautifully as a feel-good Christmas read, but it does have some depth too, when you discover Grace and Oli's back stories. Add to that the work Oli does as a vet in rescuing abandoned pets, there is quite a lot going on. 

Darcie has written a very good story, and sprinkled some glitter on top. The descriptions of Cornwall are beautiful, and the Christmas details are enough to make me excited about Christmas even though it's a couple of months off yet.

I would definitely recommend this book. One thing, I did think the donkey scene was a bit too cheesy, but it's a minor point and hey, it's nearly Christmas!

This is a lovely evocative tale about the magic of conwenna cove and its healing properties.  I loved the characters and thought that they were well described and full of life.  I particularly warmed to Grace, who had lots of sadness in her life.

I hadn't realised that this was the second in the series, but Darcie Boleyn wrote a story that works well on a standalone basis.  The relevant elements of the previous tale are woven in so i didn't feel that I'd missed out.

Romance at Christmas,set in Cornwall. Nothing too complicated,a pleasant read.

This is such a lovely book to put you in a Christmassy mood with just the right amount of poignancy too. One bit did make me cry but overall it's really uplifting with some great characters. I warmed to both Oli and Grace even though they are each coping with grief in their own way. Lovely supporting cast from Grace's parents too and I loved to see what her father would whip up in the kitchen next. This book really made me want to spend Christmas in Cornwall, or rather in Conwenna Cove.

Grace Phillips is a successful author, who has a close relationship with her parents and is more than happy being single.  When her parents move to Conwenna Cove, she follows them to help them settle in, always with the intention of returning to her flat in Cardiff.

Oli Davenport has spent the last three years just surviving.  His beloved wife lost her battle with cancer, leaving him alone with his two young children and his veterinary practice.

I must admit that I have not read Summer at Conwenna Cove - so I look forward to picking it up! At no point did I feel like I was missing any vital details in this novel though, so I can confirm that this can be read as a standalone.  This novel is full of festive cheer, which despite it being only October, I loved!  I really enjoyed both Grace and Oli's characters, and following the journey that they are both on.  Both characters have suffered a great personal loss, and are able to relate to each other in a way that some others cannot.  Grace and Oli both feel guilt at their attraction to each other, something they each have to overcome during their journeys.

As I have said on many book reviews previously, nothing about this novel is a surprise.  You know how it is going to end.  However that is exactly the point.  This novel is a piece of festive escapism, set in a beautiful village with no surprises.  It is a lovely romance, and reading it is the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon with a glass of wine!  So go grab yourself a copy, whilst I go and grab myself a copy of Summer at Conwenna Cove and reacquaint myself with that gorgeous village!

Thank you to Netgalley and Canelo for giving me a copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

When Grace's parents decide to leave Wales and move to Conwenna Cove, the place they spent their honeymoon 30 years ago, she goes with them to help them get settled in, she is a writer so can work from anywhere.  Grace lost her brother to cystic fibrosis and she is a carrier so she feels that she can never have a relationship as there would be too high a risk of any children also having the disease

Oli is the local vet who has still not got over the loss of his wife to cancer and is having to bring up his young son and daughter on his own, he could have the pick of the local girls but he is not ready to think about romance yet, his children must be his priority

Yet when Oli and Grace meet the sparks fly - Oli is completely taken by the red haired warm hearted girl and cant stop thinking about her........and he is definitely spurred on by his children who have also taken a great liking to her

A lovely warm hearted book, perfect for Christmas and it is great to be back in Conwenna Cove with the characters from the previous book......especially the greyhounds!

Ok, so it’s probably a well known fact by now that I am a huge fan of Darcie Boleyn’s books, add in Cornwall (I’m a little biased!) and Christmas what more could I want!

Christmas at Conwenna Cove takes us back to the idyllic place where we spent summer but don’t fret if you haven’t read that one this works well as a stand alone. 

I adore the laid back easy style of story telling that is so gentle but tackles some serious subjects along the way. Grace is helping her parent’s settle into Conwenna with the intention of returning to Cardiff afterwards. However Grace bumps into Oli the Vet, as much as he is a bit gruff there does seem to be a hint of interest between them. Oli is nursing a broken heart though after losing his wife to cancer and he has his hands full being mum and dad to his two kids.

Grace is such a likeable lady, she has her own grief to contend with. Her parents are wonderful, truly loving and caring and still worry about her regardless of her being an adult. 

In Summer at Conwenna Cove my heart was stolen by Gabe the greyhound .. there is another one in this book whose situation will have you in bits. It is abundantly clear the author loves her dogs 🙂 animal lovers are well catered for with some cute kittens, while Oli’s son Tom adds the cuteness factor for Christmas.

Cosy up by the fire with a mug of steaming hot chocolate and drift off to Conwenna Bay you won’t regret it. Another superb book from Darcie who seems to keep getting better and better. All my expectations were surpassed this is a bundle of love, hope and Christmas joy.

Thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for my copy which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

I just loved this book, such a festive treat and what a magical story!! 

I thought that the plot was perfect and the characters were superb, they worked so well together and I genuinely enjoyed every page, it is a truly heart warming story - I have only read a few Christmas books in 2017 so far but this one has to be my favourite yet - in fact I think I'd fallen in love with it as soon as I'd seen the book cover - 5 stars from me and I've already been recommending it to anyone who will listen, a really nice romantic book that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside - really did love this one!!

After reading another of Boleyn's books 'Summer at Conwenna Cove' a week or so ago, I quickly started reading this one as I really enjoyed the first in the Conwenna Cove series. However, it quickly became evident that the plot was virtually the same; vulnerable male meets vulnerable female; neither quite ready for a relationship, however things conspire to throw them together; couple gets together and lives happily ever after. When I realised how predictable the plot was - seriously, it felt like the names and vocations of the characters had been changed and everything else was the same - I gave up with the book a little. However I picked it up again a few days later and I was really pleased I persevered. Despite the similarities in plots, I loved that this one had a warm and cheery festive twist, and I found this book far more emotive and tugged on the heartstrings than the first Conwenna Cove book. I really warmed to the main characters, and after finishing the book I was left with a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. If chick lit is your thing, this is a definite 5-star read!