Wow what a book love it such fun characters plot just hooks you your pull into the story from the first few words on amazing read I recommend to you all love it

Lottie's family always spends Christmas together at the old Manor, but this is not just another Christmas. Everything has changed, and Lottie's the one in charge now. Will she manage to pull Christmas off as Nan did? You get to decide for yourself.

Big families make for a very busy, loud, messy holiday. As much as it is chaotic, it is as much filled with love. This is what I love about this particular Christmas story. It's relatable.

You can relate to their chaos. Every family member comes with their own baggage, and that baggage is opened up on Christmas! What's not to love?

I loved the fact that all the characters are super real. Nothing was exaggerated, it is what it is.

One thing that I didn't enjoy, was how fast everything was. Too fast. Almost every other page, something catastrophic was happening, and I couldn't think fast enough to wrap my head around it. I didn't have time to process the character's feelings, and my own too. I felt like we didn't need to have as many accidents, fires, spills etc.

Other than that, it is an enjoyable read. If you love something that keeps you on your toes and gives you a little bit of mystery throughout the entire novel, this is for you.

I really enjoyed this book. Such a feel good story. Descriptive and well written it described how easy it is for families to lose their way but how Christmas can occasionally work some magic and bring them back together again.

A must read this Christmas.

Uproarious, poignant and absolutely delightful, Bella Osborne’s latest novel, One Family Christmas is an absolute joy to read from start to finish.

Christmas is a time for joy, celebration and family and Lottie is determined to make this Yuletide as special as she possibly can and to honour her Nanna’s final wish for the whole family to have one last Christmas in the family home before it’s sold off. Lottie plans to pull out all the stops and have a Christmas which none of her relatives will ever forget – and that certainly proves to be true although as Lottie soon finds out, it will be for all the wrong reasons. Every family has its fair share of secrets and skeletons rattling in its closets – and Lottie’s family are certainly no exception for it looks like it won’t be just lame jokes that they will be pulling out of their Christmas crackers as shocking revelations are about to come to light over the turkey and mince pies.

Poor Lottie has certainly got her hands full this Christmas. Not only does she have to keep the peace between warring family members who seem intent on giving vent to all of their grievances and frustrations, but she has to cook the perfect Christmas dinner and cope with a stray dog who is just adding to her already sky high stress levels by getting up to all sorts of mischief. But all that pales into insignificance when Lottie gets the shock of her life and something she certainly did not want to find under her Christmas tree – her first love who had walked out on their relationship almost a decade ago!

Lottie might get her wish to have a Christmas to remember, but she certainly never counted on revisiting old ghosts and finding herself confronting demons she had thought long buried. Yet, little does she realise that, amidst all of this chaos, her dreams might just come true – but only if she believes in the magic of the season and follows her heart…

Bella Osborne is an immensely talented writer of romantic comedy and One Family Christmas is a brilliant tale that sparkles with warmth, humour and plenty of mischief to keep readers gleefully turning the pages. I absolutely adored Lottie and couldn’t help but relate to her as she tried to juggle dealing with her fractious relatives whilst trying to create a convivial atmosphere – something which I am sure readers everywhere can sympathize with. I also adored the effortless charm, delicious wit and touching romance which One Family Christmas has in absolute abundance and which kept me absolutely glued to its pages from beginning to end.

Hilarious and heart-warming, Bella Osborne hits it out of the park yet again with One Family Christmas.

A great book to read, featuring Lottie and her, at times, somewhat dysfunctional extended family.

She tries to celebrate one last family Christmas in the traditional way at the Manor, but not all things go to plan. Relationships, misunderstandings, cooking disasters, pets and lost and found items are all involved in this unputdownable book.

With our own Christmas this year looking to be very different this took on a poignant edge as Lottie tries to have a family christmas herself. It was such a well written sweet story with some amusing and emotional moments. Lottie was simply adorable and I found myself truly liking her and rooting for her throughout. Beautiful festive read with an engaging well written storyline.

I received this as an ARC, having read Bella Osborne before I knew that I would enjoy her writing. The story is lovely as always very festive with the normal cliche show up of Snow. But who doesn't want snow on Christmas. Well written characters who at times frustrate the hell out of you (sign of the being very believable and well written)
Definately worth a read and recommendation. This will get you into the Christmas spirit and will help you realise that the perfect Xmas day is a figment of the imagination and your family isnt the only insane one out there 😜

Lottie is living with her grandmother (Nana), “Bernard” an elderly Great Uncle, a cat called Duchess, and a dog called Dave in an old mansion located in a small English town.
Every Christmas nana is hosting a big family Christmas reunion, where all the family members get together and celebrate Christmas.
Unfortunately, Nana has passed away before celebrating this year's Christmas, leaving everything in Lottie's hand.

Lottie finding a hard time to gather her family at Henbourne Manor before it is sold and to have one last big family Christmas at the home she grew up in – just like her Nana would have wanted.

Having plenty on her plate while missing her favorite person, will Lottie be able to host the Christmas party? Can Lottie make their last family Christmas one to remember… for the right reasons?

This story is one fun reading and I enjoyed the story. After seeing the beautiful cover and reading the prologue, I was immediately drawn to the book. This story will remind you of that hallmark Christmas movie with lots of family drama, chaos, fun, laughter, and the Christmas vibes.
Also, I liked the plot, twists and turns, the ending, and how Lottie handle the family reunion.
Overall, this is a quick fun holiday read and I recommend to anyone who is into the holiday spirit!

Thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this e-book in exchange for an honest review.
I Highly Appreciate it for giving me a chance to read One Family Christmas.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me a review copy of this book
This is definitely a laugh out loud Christmas Read. It is written about Lottie who lived with her Nan in her huge old Manor House. However when her Nana unexpectedly passes away four weeks before Christmas so Lottie takes it upon herself to plan one last family Christmas at the manor just like her Nana would have wanted. But as soon as her dysfunctional family starts to arrive she gets more than she bargained for. Which is definitely what you get when you read this book, there are so many twists and unexpected surprises that just keeps you hooked. Throughout the book though I did start to wonder whether Lotties family were worth the effort as not one family member seemed to want to help Lottie in the festivities. However her brother brings home his girlfriend Emily, a first since his wife passed away several years ago and Lottie soon finds herself with a new friend and someone to talk to throughout this (disaster) lovely Christmas. There was one part of this book that did make me feel ill (Involving Mulled Wine) and I had to skim read through this as the thought of it made me feel sick. However I still definitely would recommend this hilarious Christmas read. I will also be looking at Bella Osbornes’ other books.

What an absolutely delightful book. I loved the cast of characters and more importantly I cared about them all right down to the dog and cat! Laughed out loud and shed a tear, Loved the whole thing. I would go as far as to say that this is the best Bella Osborne yet!

This is the second book I've read by this author and I have enjoyed both books. I loved the main character. And the book was such a lovely, heartwarming Christmas story.

A perfect Christmas read. A real feel good book that I will read every year. Lottie is hosting the last family Christmas at her grandmother's manor house before it is sold. But things do not go smoothly.

Enjoyable read from Bella Osborne.

After her grandma unexpectedly dies, Lottie wants to honour her by hosting the usual family Christmas. And so she does, with many twists and turns along the way!

If you’re looking for a Christmas read that will make you laugh then this book is for you. This is a wonderful family feel Christmas book.

One Family Christmas by Bella Osborne, follows Lottie as she is hosting one last family Christmas in her family’s old home, just the way her Nana would have liked. But this year all the long held secrets are going to make an appearance, along with the man who broke Lottie’s heart nine years ago. I think the most important part of the reason why I enjoyed the book so much was the fact that Lottie was such an adorable character and I had to know how things happened out for her. This book had a bit of everything- there was drama, sadness, love, loss but there was also a large dose of humour and some parts of the story literally made me laugh out loud..

This book was a bit of an emotional rollarcoaster. Full of festivity and chaos it’s a page turner for sure, it was refreshing to read a story where christmas is not perfect because let’s face it whose life is so perfect anymore!!

Lottie is hosting one last family Christmas in her family’s old home, just the way her Nana would have liked. But this year all the long held secrets are going to make an appearance, along with the man who broke Lottie’s heart nine years ago.

This was a great Christmas read, I loved that the story took place over the space of a few days and that the wold family were central to the storyline.

It occurred to me, whilst reading this book, that there’s a significant chance we won’t be able to experience the traditional family Christmas we are all used to. In other words, the Christmas that Lottie is trying to share with her family. Consequently, whilst this was a lovely, festive read, I also found it quite poignant and encouraged me to reflect on what I wanted from Christmas 2020.

I was pleased to be able to read Osborne’s festive treat and this book certainly did not disappoint. The writer has encapsulated everything we have come to associate with this festive time of year, from family and family bickering, to the stresses of The Big Dinner, and even unexpected guests. I guess what I am trying to say is that all readers will recognise elements of their own past Christmases in this novel, making it all the more enjoyable.

This book was a bit of an emotional rollarcoaster as well. It was not all about the love and comfort you expect from this time of year. The loss of Lottie’s Nana was really very touching and it reminded me of the importance of close family relationships. Everything that Lottie is trying to achieve by recreating Nana’s Christmas was admirable and courageous, especially in the face of grief and mourning. However, Osborne creates the perfect balance of emotions by adding drama and comedy along the way. On reflection, I imagine this range of feelings is what many can encounter at Christmas time; it isn’t always the squeaky, perfect time of year that the media would have us to believe.

I loved how this story was so warm and inviting. The cast of characters is unique and they all added their own identity to the plot development. Lottie’s family is diverse and broad and, despite this, I felt like I was part of their Christmas celebrations. Indeed, Osborne provides plenty of detail that it felt like you knew each character personally, without this detail distracting you from the main plot.

With Christmas hanging in the balance of an invisible virus and the deciding politicians, this was the pick-me-up that should be prescribed to all. I enjoyed this book so much that it was a pleasant distraction from the doom and gloom all around, that doesn’t seem to want to go away any time soon. I felt invested in Zach and Emily’s secrets; I felt emotional towards Lottie and her uncertain future; and I wanted there to be reconciliation between her and Joe. All in all, I wanted the Christmas that Osborne portrays.

If there is one festive read you choose this year, then this book should definitely not go unnoticed. Although I haven’t read many of Osborne’s books, I am certainly a fan and this Christmas book was heart-warming from head to toe.

With thanks to Avon books, NetGalley and Rachel’s Random Resources for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I am speechless! It is a known fact that miracle hands are needed to manage a festive family gathering, but to manage Collins family . . . we need something more. Talk about a crazy family, and adorable in their own ways too.
To honour her grandmother's last wish, Lottie is hosting the last Christmas in the manor. Her career and love life is in shambles and she is going to be homeless soon, but she can handle one Christmas right? How naive she was!!!
On the one side, there are the pets, Duchess the cat and Dave the dog, turning everything topsy turvy (I was planning to buy a puppy for Christmas, now I am not so sure). Then the family secrets which decide this the perfect timing to come out of the closet; and yes, Lottie's old flame is back too. What is not to go wrong?
Did I scare you enough? Aren't you curious how Lottie survive this messiness? Go ahead then. This hilarious, unforgettable family story will definitely bring back memories of bygone Christmases and anticipation for more.

This is a wonderful family feel Christmas book with plenty of characters (including animals) which everybody could at least relate to one of them!
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Full of festivity and chaos it’s a page turner for sure, it was refreshing to read a story where christmas is not perfect because let’s face it no ones life is perfect!

A hilarious ho ho ho holiday read. This was such an entertaining and festive story filled with family, humor, and heart. Lottie is determined to have one last big family Christmas after the sudden death of her beloved Nana. Her somewhat dysfunctional family is less than thrilled about this but they all unenthusiasticly oblige. But even before the first family member arrives things start to go sideways. Lottie’s old flame shows up unexpectedly and she has somehow acquired an extra four-legged houseguest. This book made me laugh, smile, and shed a small tear. This family was so messy it was so authentic and real spending time with them. Made my family look somewhat normal. The bulk of the story is told from the perspective of Lottie who has such a big heart and just wants the family to have a great Christmas. We also get a bit of Emily‘s perspective who is new to the family this is her first Christmas with them, was fun seeing it all from an outsider’s perspective. Most Christmas books are all shiny and bright with that big bow on top this book was more like that gift bag you found crammed in the back of the closet. The gift is just as good it’s just a little more Messi and a little more real. If you’re looking for a Christmas read that Will make you laugh so much your belly will shake like a bowl full of jelly, this is the perfect book!

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*** Big thank you to Avon for my gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ***

A funny, emotional, mysterious, heart warming roller-coaster of a book. I really enjoyed it - staying up till 2am last night to finish it.

Lottie hasn't had an easy life - the love of her life left her, and the country, many years before, and since she has had cheating boyfriends and failed jobs. She goes 'home' to live with her Grandmother, who is more like a mother to her than her mum ever was, and her Great Uncle. When her Grandmother dies, her family decide to sell the house to split the profits and Lottie decides to have one more family Christmas in the large house before she has to find herself a new home and a new job.

Throw into the mix a totally dysfunctional family, the fact that Lottie can't cook, a stray dog, and the return of the long lost love of her life, and the resultant story is a joy.