This was an absolutely delightful read! The hero and heroine were adorable, and the secondary characters were all hilarious. This was a super cozy read over Christmas. And now I want to go to Norway.

This was cute and perfect for the holidays. It's not something I'm going to remember, but I'm not mad I read it.

I thought this book was a cute romance that gave off some winter vibes. I liked the idea of Christmas on an island with a close knit community. I do wish that the characters had more depth to them. It was a very slow-burn type of romance that took a while for me to get in to. I also thought the relationship was somewhat predictable. Nonetheless, it was a great read for Christmas/Winter and I'm glad I was able to receive a copy of this book. If you are looking for a hallmark type romance, this is definitely your book.

A cute and cosy Christmas read when the weather is cold to snuggle up and read with a cup of hot chocolate and a warm blanket.

Christmas Island by Natalie Normann is a charming Nordic holiday romance that follows Holly as she travels from London to Norway and finds an unlikely and surprising love. This is a light, cozy read perfect for curling up in blankets and losing yourself in the witty interactions and unlikely events experienced by the two main characters, Tor and Holly. I finished the book easily in a day as it was a light read and nearly impossible to put down. It is honestly absolutely adorable and if Hallmark does not make this into a movie for their annual marathons, it is crazy.

Thanks for the opportunity to read and review this title.

Unfortunately this one didn’t work for me and I found myself skimming to the end.

This was such a fun Christmas read. I loved reading it during the Christmas season as I find books truly help me get into the holiday spirit.

Thank you for my copy in exchange of a fair review.

A perfect book to read at Christmas or any winter's day as it brings one to life on an island off the coast of Norway which is reached by ferry. Arriving llate at night off the ferry Holly Greene stumbles nearly to the edge of a cliff but is resued by a yellow eyed large cat called Froy. Froy's owner Tor has his own reasons for being there too and has been a recluse since he arrived. Holly has retreated here to her brother's rustic home after something that has stopped her work as a doctor in a London hospital. As it is near Christmas Holly is dragged into the local village life and she encounters Tor at various stages during her stay. Norwegian life in the darkness of winter is all about homemade crafts and food and company and this novel certainly gives plenty of insights into this. How Holly's problems are resolves and how she and Tor eventually get together is beautifully told. WEll done for writing this quirky tale!

This was a wonderful, uplifting escapist read which has definitely helped get me into the Christmas spirit. I think that this would be the perfect book to read on the run up to Christmas preferably curled up under a cosy blanket with a hot drink.

Absolutely the most charming Christmas book I've read in a very long time. Of course the story is predictable but the setting and details really make the book shine. The characters felt like how my friends and I are, they were very relatable. I loved this book!

What a fantastic story, loved it so much that I read it in a day. In these uncertain times it was lovely to read about people pulling together to help each other. How everyone knows everyone and it’s as if all the islanders welcome strangers into there fold without any explanation of your past. Just wonderful

When I saw Christmas in the title I knew I had to give Christmas Island a go. Christmas is my favourite time of the year. I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but the cover drew me in also.

It's never nice giving a book a lower starred review, but sadly this book wasn't for me. I did not connect to Holly and I felt that was quite irritating. However, the going's on of the Island were nice to read and I liked how close knit they were.

Christmas Island by Natalie Normann was an easy, low drama read within a beautifully described Norwegian island. There were some strong bonds of friendship between different families on the island but the overall romance between the main characters Holly and Tor. My mouth kept watering when I read the descriptions of all the Norwegian cakes and desserts. It would be fun to make some of the included recipes; thank you for that, Natalie Normann. I wanted this book to fill me with Christmas joy and warm romance feelings, but this was lacking. It did make me want to visit Norway!

Thank you to Natalie Normann, One More Chapter, and Netgalley for this free copy in exchange for my honest review.

A real Christmas romance, one to curl up with a cosy blanket and a steaming mug of hot chocolate. You will enjoy this and want for more. 5 stars and I recommend you read this.

Christmas Island by Natalie Normann
Publisher: HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter
Genre: Romance
Release Date: November 20, 2020

Christmas Island by Natalie Normann is a sweet holiday romance.

Set in Norway, Christmas Island tells the story of Holly Greene, a Londoner who is down on her luck and goes to hide away at her brother's home.

I really enjoyed the setting and heading about the Norwegian Christmas customs. That added a special something to this book. The charaters were interesting and likable. The romance was fun. Overall, this was a great book to get you ready for Christmas. I would recommend reading this curled up in front of the fireplace with your hot beverage of choice (coffee for me, please) and just get lost in the story.

I'm so grateful to Natalie Normann, HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.

This was a cute, warm and classic Christmas romcom. I loved the grumpy hero and I thought their chemistry was palatable from the start. I really liked the setting too - it was a character in of itself, and kind of in a way added to the book's tension. I really enjoyed it.

One of my favorite Holiday books! It had everything I can think of the make the perfect rom-com for winter. Including a Norwegian Forest cat named Froy. I highly recommend this book to curl up with and read the night away.

This one had four star possibilities but the romance was sort of flat. The build up was there so I was surprised and yes, disappointed when the “good part” was completely ellipses’d over. Boo. The rest of the book was extremely interesting. Taking place on a island (as titled) off of Norway the descriptions of the Christmas traditions, especially the food were amazing. I learned so much about brown cheese and marzipan and I love learning about other cultures and traditions. The descriptions were well woven into the story and not textbook like at all. The main plot was very enjoyable. Overall I enjoyed this book but felt that it could have been better and that is frustrating when all of the pieces are already there and just a little more was needed to tie a bow on it.

Cozy holiday read

This was such an easy read to fly through. It has a meet cute, a new romance, and an adorable small town at Christmas. By the end of this, I really want to visit a small Norway village and it's going on my travel list for sure!

Holly is a funny character. She's a bit clumsy and I laughed at how many phones she dropped during the story. She gets along well with pretty much everyone and I liked how she drew Tor out of his shell. At times she could be a bit much, but I thought she was a good doctor and a nice person. Tor is a bit opposite of Holly, he's a bit gruff at first and would rather be alone with his cat. I liked seeing inside his head and watching him fall for Holly, especially when he kept seeing her outside and trying to hide lol.

The author must be from Norway because I feel like I now know all about the Norwegian holiday traditions and the yummy treats that go with them. It made me hungry for sure and I think I need to make a Norwegian friend asap.

I do wish there was a bit more to the plot, maybe some action or drama to give it some depth. The ending also might have benefitted from an epilogue so we could see just where Holly and Tor ended up. Overall this was a cute Christmas read.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a wonderfully fun and lighthearted Christmas story! 3.75 stars from me!

This story is set on a Norwegian island and the intricate details of life in that region of Norway had me Googling photos and airfare lol. The only Scadanavian books I've read prior are Nordic Noirs, so this story was totally opposite of what I'm used to and I was all here for it!

Quick summary: As Christmas approaches, Holly has some stuff going on back home in London and decides to head to the Norwegian Island her brother lives on. Tor is also vacationing on the island along with his cat, Froy. Tor's a bit reclusive and everyone referred to him as "The Hermit." A friendship ensues.

I love a good holiday romance where they start out as friends. They were instantly attracted to one another, but they let the relationship build in a slower, more lasting way. Building that foundation first.

I enjoyed learning about all the Norwegian holiday traditions, learning of the kind of food they eat, how they have to dress in the winter, etc. It was fun to learn about Norway while reading about this sweet romance.

If you like a slower build romance, this will be a great fit for you. If you're looking for an instant love that's hot and steamy, this probably won't work for you.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK/One More Chapter for the e-galley in exchange for my honest thoughts.