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It's a pleasant, festive read, that cruises along at a steady pace. There isn't much angst or drama and the main characters are quite lovely to each other.
3.5 stars

I am not a huge fan of the trope where someone falls for a celebrity; but the winsome voice, surprising sense of humour and well crafted setting trumped that. Last year before setting off to London Christmas markets I picked up a Christmas set book that I hoped would get me in the mood for my trip. What I found instead was a read that had all the immersive charm of a copy and pasted wikipedia entry. I mention this because the starring character of the book is London— so magically so. It is very obvious Missen is enchanted by her setting and it blazes through brilliantly on every page. So while the romance runs a little quick ( but tis the season for the eighty Hallmark films I watch so I cannot complain) and while I was a little underwhelmed by the major conflict that threatens to separate Isobel and Tom, this book’s immersive and resplendent sense of place makes it a thoroughly enjoyable Christmas confection.

Also, when you get to it, Isobel’s sister Miriam is basically the worst human ever. “ If you don’t come home for Christmas you are dead to me”. That makes for a fun holiday.


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I love Christmas and this was a delightful Christmas love-story that will make your heart warm <3 This book follows Isobel and Tom and how their first encounter brought them together. Everything can happen in only a week, just like a fairytale for grown-ups.
The Christmas setting was beautifully written, their deep conversation over delicious food and drinks etc, Christmas vibes, oh God I love this book! The only thing I hate is how short this book :|
Once again, thanks NetGalley for approving this book. This was my first Missen’s book and will definitely check her other book!

"What an wonderful book. A total delight from the very begining to the end...."
Thank you netgalley and HQ digital for approving this book. This one is my first Belinda Missen book and I have to say that I completely loved it! The cover attracted me first and after reading the unique blurb I simply couldn't wait to read this one.
Tom and Isobel's story is unique and a breathe of fresh air. Everything from their unorthodox first encounter to their week long love affair was like fairytale encounter. It was like it was meant to be. I loved spending time with these two reading their story and watching them fall in love slowly during their week long hiatus. I was holding my breath wondering if they would get their HEA. Well I don't wanna spoil the fun. But I can say that the fans of Sophie Kinsella,Lucy Diamond and Lindsay Kelk are gonna love this sweet christmas love story. I loved it and highly recommend it!
Happy reading!

Absolutely fell in love with this book! It's a short-ish read that I just couldn't put down! I actually wish it was longer so the story could continue, and I rarely say that about a book! The perfect Christmas read!

A short and festive read. The setting for the book is great, especially the christmas markets.

After a chance meeting Tom, Isobel is surprised to meet him again when she is sent to interview an up and coming actor. She agrees to spend the run up to Christmas getting to know him, but she is going back to Australia for Christmas. Just when you think it will all be OK her boss ruins everything - can they make up before Christmas or have they lost their chance?

This is a relatively short read but definitely a good one to read as we head into the coldest months of the year.

The story is set as it states in the title, in the one week in the run up to Christmas. In a way it was lovely for Isobel to literally bump into someone she is very much attracted to. As she isn’t going to be in the UK for long though, I did fear whether there could be any real happy ending for her and Tom.

Isobel and Tom are lovely characters whose blossoming relationship grabs the readers attention. You can’t help but get caught up in the festive spirit and the romance. I read the book in two sittings as I was desperate to know how things were going to end. If you want to know whether Tom and Isobel get their happy ever after, well you will have to read it for yourself.

One Week ‘Til Christmas is guaranteed to get you in the festive mood. What I really enjoyed is that the romance isn’t over the top. It’s believable and has you feeling that warm glow that only a book in this genre can do. A fab, fun and festive read with an added bit of sparkle.