Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
Christmas, foreign travel and a love story. I kept it to read over the winter and it didn't disappoint.

Sentimental & enchanting! It was impossible not to be captivated by this Winter's tale that captured the magic of Christmas.

What a lovely heart warming read this is!
It’s almost like there’s 2 romance stories going on in one book, one with Thomas during the war with Marit, and then one with Jane as she heads to Norway with her job as a journalist. These two stories intertwined really well through the book and made for such a easy read.
Such a lovely Christmassy read with a warm, feel good ending.

Sadly not for me. I really struggled with the main character which meant I struggled to get into the book and therefore did not enjoy it very much

I loved this book, I found the introduction a bit difficult to read and thought that it was going to be a totally different read.

I am so so glad that I kept going as it was a surprising read full of so many twists and turns, to make you smile, grimace and laugh out loud.

The characters were so varied, I really felt for Jane who had been disappointed by her relationship and was sent away to Norway for a job she really didn't want to do. You could feel her heal on the trip.

Her relationship with the mystery traveller, Thomas, became a challenge on her trip rather than the touristy trip that she felt she had signed up for. The twists of the mystery made for a very fast read as you wanted to pursue the stories of his past.

Unfortunately I had to purchase a new Kindle device and could no longer access this book. I will come back and review if I read this in the future.

I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to get to this book. It certainly is a book that you won’t want to put down. I loved all the characters and where this book took me. A lovely read.

i loved this book and it was a gift in itself. Totally warmed me from the inside out. Its just a nice light read and puts a smile on ya face with occasion laugh out loud moments. Also loved the historical spin on it. Highly recommend.

A lovely book about love letters found from the Second World War. I really enjoyed the story, and the mystery of the letters. An easy read.

A thoroughly enjoyable story even when read in June.
Although a romance this did tend to take a back seat to the main story line which made for an even better book.
Well worth a read.

The perfect book for the long winter evenings. It was engrossing, especially in the description of Norway - I want to go! This book is best read by a crackling log fire with a hot chocolate to hand. Some of the characters made me laugh out loud with their antics. A great story and very well written.

Inspiring, uplifting & heartwarmingly festive!

The story is beautifully crafted with fabulously relatable characters you are invested in from the start, heartwarming friendships (and let's not forget to mention the scrummy food descriptions that will have your mouth watering!!).

This is novel is a fabulous mix of history and romance - with a huge dollop of Christmas magic, the perfect feel-good read to keep you warm in the winter!

Thanks to Hodder & Stoughton and Netgalley for sending me this in exchange for an open and honest review.

Sometimes I like to break up the crime and thrillers with something a little easier to read. This one definitely fit that bill....give it a read :)

Heartwarming story. The book description states that Jane Brook is sent to Norway to cover the Queen of the Forest, the Christmas tree given to the people of London every winter. A week of luxury hotels and festive celebrations awaits, all in the company of dashing adventurer Philip Donnelly. Perhaps this is what Jane needs to mend her aching heart?

But, deep in the heart of the snowy forest, Jane makes a startling discovery: long-hidden wartime letters between a young soldier and a mysterious girl. The last letter ends with a passionate plea that was never answered.

Thank you to Netgalley for a pre publication copy. In return for an honest review! #agiftindecember #netgalley

Jane is a journalist who has just released the story of the year at he expense of her relationship with Simon! Her boss Nadine sends her on the press trip of a lifetime to Norway - to watch the choosing and cutting of the tree given as a gift every year to London. Will this trip only give Jane the gift of a story? or will it make or break her life?

The description of the book drew me to this debut novel. Although I do feel that the front cover is quite dark and plain therefore does not do this work of art justice.

Once opening the book it is a page turner. You are always being given secrets for you to be a detective with. I read this book in 48 hours. Any spare time i had i felt myself wanting to pick this book up to find another piece of the puzzle.

I love how delicately the author has put this book together merging romance, womens fiction and historical fiction together. By doing this she has made the most fantastic debut. My research tells me she did this all whilst her baby slept. Making it even more special. She has made a fabulously holistic book. This book makes you cry, laugh and give empathy to all the characters. Who each have their own story. This book is a great cosy read and you never feel that you are missing anything from the story line allowing you to follow it through until the end with confidence.

Although their are some emotional subjects included in this book such as parents death, WW2 and cancer. I do not feel this takes away from the cosy feel of the book and I feel actually gives each character a third dimension to get your teeth into.

The authors choice of Norway and choosing the gift of a tree shows passion. Bringing a special piece of history that many don't know about, into the light through a beautiful piece of fiction. Preventing it being lost forever.

I would love a sequel to this finding out how Ben and Jane continue to move forward and maybe join them on more adventures with their jobs.

One last thing I would love jenny to get facebook so i can interact with her and look out for any book signings in the South West. Maybe she may even do a video for us.

loved this book - would 100% recommend and am looking forward to reading what this author writes next!

Who wouldn't love this book!? The characters make you feel you are part of their lives, you experience their highs and lows just as you would in your own lives with the hope that the ending would turn out well for them, after all a love story always does doesn't it? Set in wonderful Norway this is a fabulous book, humorous, poignant and a true reflection of modern life. A great read - highly recommended.

This is a warming read ideal in the cold months. Journalist Jane is sent to Norway to cover the tradition of the Christmas tree gifted to the British by the Norwegians after World War Three. Befriended by an elderly war veteran she discovers a tale of love, secrets and loss. History and romance, this is a lovely tale.

I enjoyed this book much more than I expected to. It sounded a bit different from my usual choice and I wasn’t sure if it would be a good fit for my taste, but it is a lovely story. Not too Christmassy, so can be read any time of year. I loved reading about the traditions surrounding the tree.

A lovely winter story of love,lost love and love to be found.
When journalist Jane is sent to Norway to see the Christmas tree that is donated to London being cut down,she encounters a man who during the second world war was a Norwegian soldier.
A story gets out about his wartime adventures and it is up to Jane to write an exclusive article for the newspaper,or is it?
A bit predictable in parts but still a nice easy read with some interesting historical facts.