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A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss at the Cosy Kettle

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Becca is trying to leave her relationship woes behind her as she moves in with her best friend Zac. They live in a little stone cottage and serve mice pies and other yummy treats at the Cosy Kettle. Always shy, her recent heartbreak has pushed her further back into her shell. She certainly can’t interact with the handsome Logan, who stops by the cafe every day. With Christmas on the way, will Becca be able to risk her heart again? Will she finally get her happy ending?

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What an absolute treat A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss is!! I fell completely in love within a matter of pages and wound up devouring it in one sitting.

Liz has done an incredible job of weaving this story together to create an enchanting, festive, funny and warm-hearted read.

Shy and anxious Becca has made it her Christmas wish to become a new and improved version of herself. With the help of her best friend Zac and the Cozy Kettle Crew we are taken on a festive, funny and fabulous journey as they try to help Becca make her wishes come true.

Firstly, not only is Liz’s writing style incredibly engaging - I honestly felt transported when reading this gem - but it was a genuine breath of fresh air reading a book where the secondary characters are as bold, funny, loveable and just as important as the protagonists. (Stanley has well and truly stolen my heart, with his tight jeans and hipster lingo, he had me laughing out loud!) it is obvious that Liz has put care and love into every character she has written and it really set the book apart from others in this genre.

Upon picking up the book, I immediately connected with Becca and her struggle with her anxiety and nervousness, which is something I’ve struggled massively with over the last few weeks. I really resonated with her as a character and was rooting for her throughout. It’s rare that I read a book and completely see myself in a character, which I think is what has blown me away.

The Cozy Kettle is a home away from home that sounds true to its name. I adored the descriptions of the village and the cottage that Becca and Zac shared, and could just imagine myself in this magical little winter wonderland.

I loved the sense of community from the CK Crew and how they spurred into action to help their Becca when it appeared that disaster had struck. And what can I even say about Zac?! What a wonderful friend and character he was, I found myself begging Becca to open her eyes and see what a gem she had right in front of her.

This is the first book I’ve read in the Cozy Kettle series but I absolutely will be reading the others. I think I’ve found a new slice of heaven to escape to on a cozy evening by the fire.

I am so so pleased I requested this book from Netgalley and honestly cannot recommend it enough.

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This is a very easy read whether you’re a previous fan of the cosy kettle books or new to the series. This book features Becca as the main character, she’s very relatable with her perceived weakness and desire to change herself but she’s also a genuinely likeable person. It was good to catch up with the regulars from the cosy kettle especially the book club who make for a wonderful cast of characters in the truest sense. I enjoyed the book overall however there was a predictability to it which slightly marred it. That said it’s a very cosy and lighthearted read which entertained me throughout.

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A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss at the Cosy Kettle
This is a great book if you are looking for something light and feel good. Becca is the manager of the Cozy Kettle coffee shop. She has a lot of anxiety and self doubt, but she has Zac, a best friend and roommate that always makes her feel better. Becca decides that she is going to make changes in her life. The book club of mostly seniors decides to help her with the changes which results in some pretty comical situations. It's a fun story although a little predictable.

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A festive delight!

I have been trying to hold off requesting all the yummy Christmas books from NetGalley because it can be too soon to read them in October...but I have adored this series and couldn't resist Becca's story.

Whilst this could be read as a standalone, you'd be missing out on some background to the multitude of characters as well as 2 excellent stories that I also rated highly. Becca has been in both previous novels and I was eager for her turn to take centre stage as I can really resonate with her shy character.

I found myself disappointed with Flora who, at times, didn't handle Becca's nervousness well and it was fantastic that her flatmate Zac was there to ensure she didn't climb back into her shell. Their friendship had me smiling along and willing them to turn it into something more!

This was a really short read which helped me devour it. It was exactly what I've come to expect from this series with friendship, romance and hope shining throughout. I loved it and am sorry to hear that was the last visit to The Cosy Kettle but I await the next series news with anticipation!

My many thanks to Bookouture via NetGalley for providing me with this advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I received a free copy of A CHRISTMAS WISH AND A CRANBERRY KISS AT THE COSY KETTLE (Book 3 of the Cosy Kettle Series) by Liz Eeles in exchange for an honest review. Becca is twenty-five and thinks she’s doing pretty well. Becca’s living with her best friend Zac, managing the Cosy Kettle, and happily interacting with the Honeyford regulars. After a couple of bad days where both her boss and her regular customers demonstrate how little faith they have in Becca’s abilities, Becca decides to change for the better. Becca decides she wants to be more like her fraternal twin sister who’s the bright shining star of her parents’ eyes and who’s perpetually successful in all aspects of life. Becca, with a little help from her friends, begins to make the changes she believes will give other confidence in her. This is Becca’s journey learning that it is confidence in herself and the love of those who always have loved her that truly matters. In this book, Becca learns that being your best self does not mean having to become someone else. A little courage can get you everything you never knew you wanted.

The author’s notes indicate this is the final book in the Cosy Kettle Series. I enjoyed my time with the fun villagers of Honeyford.

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This is an uplifting and heart-warming romance and I love that cover!

It was a bit of a slower burner at the outset and it crept along at a steady pace but the story really got there in the end and I thought it was a perfect ending for the book.

I really enjoyed the author's writing style and I really enjoyed the plot line and thought it was a great story. It was great to be able to catch up with the characters I have met from the first two books in the series too.

The characters were strong, and well detailed and I found it very easy to read. It is 5 stars from me for this one and another great addition to the Cosy Kettle series!

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Would Becca and Zac admit to each other how they both felt? A good story entwining friends and work colleagues and family and it all works out in the end. A feel good read, very enjoyable

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This is one that I have not read the first two books in the series although I did feel like I was missing some things. I still felt like this was an amazing story. I loved the pacing and the characters and the warm cozy Christmas feel was great. I would say that this would be a good book to cuddle up with a nice fluffy blanket and a cup of hot coco and a fireplace to just relax and enjoy the journey of the story.

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A last-minute scribbled Christmas Wish List sets Becca in action for a festive season she will never forget.

Shy, anxious, low-key Becca wants to change her life. Though happy living with her flatmate and best friend Zac and working at the quaint local café in Honeyford surrounded by her regulars/pals, Becca feels it’s time for a life make-over, starting with herself.

She makes a Christmas Wish List and starts the countdown.

As Becca starts checking off the accomplished list items, one of them her most desired: a date with the handsome, dashing Logan, Becca slowly comes to realize that maybe instead of reinventing herself, she would be better off taking Zac’s advice and just accept herself.

Zac, who always supported her and told her he liked her quirks and all. Zac, who she couldn’t imagine living without. Zac, who was now dating her sister. Was it too late to add one more wish to her list?!

Eeles does a wonderful job of bringing to life the sights, smells, sounds and colourful characters of the Cosy Kettle Café. It was like coming in from the cold to a wonderful warm, comfy, inviting atmosphere where your best chums were waiting for you.

Grab a hot, steaming latte and read this lovely, sweet wintry romantic story of acceptance, healing, friendship and unconditional love.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the read of Liz Eeles’, A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss at the Cosy Kettle.

The opinions expressed in my reviews are my own.

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This was a cozy book that was quick to read. I liked all of the characters, the story line, and of course the happy ending. I was glad that Liz Eeles included an epilogue as that’s one of the best parts of a book. This book is definitely worth a read and a good recommendation for fellow readers.

*I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

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This was a brilliant book, I loved hearing about old characters and seeing what was happening with their lives and how they all entwined together. Really great read brilliant x

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This was a lovely Christmassy book. The plot mostly revolves around Becca, who is an anxious person, and wants to change. I can’t say too much without giving away the plot, but it was lovely to see her character development. The gaggle of supporting characters were fun and sympathetic, they all seemed like real people.

If you enjoy Christmassy stories about cosy cafes and people coming into their own, then this is the book for you.

I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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A great christmas read.

Becca has decided she wants more out of life. She wants to be more like her twin sister, she wants to be more confident, and most importantly she wants a date with Logan. Her friends are trying to support and help her, but will she realise that Zac has been there for her all along and doesn't want her to change at all?

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What a lovely little story! I liked the characters and really enjoyed the story! It was a quick one! Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the early copy

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This is a bog-standard chick-lit book about a cafe manager, Becca, who wants to turn her life around.

She manages the Cosy Kettle cafe, and shares a house with her best friend Zac. She is intimidated by the go-getting twin Jasmine and has a crush on the local hunk Logan.

She makes a wish in a wishing well to be more assertive, secure a date with Logan and look more like her twin. Of course things don't go according to plan.

When I read this, I needed a relaxing read. And that is what it is. I had worked out the entire plot a few chapters in and sadly there were no plot twists.

But if you want a cosy, non-taxing read for Christmas this will do the job.

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This is the 3rd book in the Cosy Kettle series and the last.

Becca is the manager of the Kettle, she is sweet, a bit unconventional, and has bright blue hair. She lives with her best friend Zac in a small cottage and loves running the Kettle.

Becca decides she wants to be more like her twin sister Jasmine and so comes up with a wish list that she wants to go through. With the help of her friends Becca goes on a journey of self exploration, and along the way realises some essential truths about herself.

I have loved reading this series and am quite sad that it has come to an end, but i loook forward to future books by this author.

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This really is a heartwarming very well written novel. Christmas in a small town in the Cotswolds, what's not to love when it is set in such a beautiful place. The characters come to life and you can imagine yourself taking part in the Cosy Kettle. adventure.. This is 5 star reading and I recommend you get your hands on a copy and snuggle up with a lovely hot chocolate and enjoy this as I have done. Well done Liz Eeles

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What a warm and cosy read this was, I was enchanted from the first few pages, and just didn't want to be parted from the book until the end.

I absolutely adored being back in Honeyford, at the Cosy Kettle, and getting to know Becca a lot better.

She is a rather quiet, un-confident sort of a character, but has made a Christmas Wish to change, and as realised she needs to set herself goals in order to accomplish this.

With the help of the book club members, we see all manner of changes within Becca, some much better than others, and although as a reader you generally knew where the story would end up, the journey was so good that you just couldn't mind.

We see Becca try to change her appearance, personality, become more assertive, get a date with a man who she fancies, but I knew deep down wasn't the right man for her, and to hopefully end up more like her twin sister.

The actual journey of self discovery is gradual and I loved seeing how it all unfolded, all the while Becca is trying to please Logan with the Christmas party she is putting together for him.

And its with the party that I'd argue the biggest transformation happens, of the Cosy Kettle becoming less cosy and homely and more elegant.

I loved Becca's housemate Zac, he was adorable and just an ever present in Becca's life. We learn why Becca is how she is, and also get to know her family too.

There is a warmth of Christmas feeling throughout, but not over the top. It is the sort of book that would warm your heart at any point over the cold autumn / winter months.

I absolutely adored catching up with the regulars, and discovering every moment of this latest instalment of this fabulous series.

Another wonderful book from Liz Eeles, and I can't wait to see what she writes next.

Thank you to Bookouture on Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

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Another heartwarming festive story of finding the real you! Becca runs the Cosy Kettle and is not happy with being afraid of the way she finds it difficult to cope with her life, but maybe with the help of her best friend Zac and the Book Club crew things might be different this Christmas.
You won’t be disappointed, familiar characters and surroundings ensure that this story will immerse you into the heart of the Cosy Kettle. Looking forward to more from this exceptionally gifted author

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