This is a lovely, gentle, festive read which involved quite a lot of simmering romance, a mystery to be solved and some likeable characters. Rosie is a single parent who is sent to the Cornish Inn to discover why there have been complaints and instructed to sack the manager, if appropriate. Her bullying Head of HR is a thoroughly unpleasant bully but you soon discover that Rosie has a mind of her own and a sense of fairness towards others.
The whole village comes over as a gorgeous community and gossip seems to spread through it like wildfire. You can absolutely visualise the beautiful coastal setting and understand the pull Rosie and her son feel towards the place. Christmas celebrations, it seems, cannot be denied even if Mitchell would rather ignore it. With lots of friends and family values on show, this is an enjoyable, festive read.
Home is where the heart is.
Thanks to the publisher for a copy of the book

A cute Christmassy story. Rosie and her son Danny wanted to enjoy Christmas but the boss played scrooge and they had to go for an inspection of the Old Bell Inn. Friction with the manager Mitchell was a rocky start, but soon things smooth over.
I loved the premise of the book. The emotions warmed my heart as I flipped the pages. New beginnings and second chance romance was the core of the book. It was nice to see the two coming together within the strong connections of a small town.
A lovely read.

Charming, funny and uplifting, it’s impossible to resist Nancy Barone’s enjoyable new romantic comedy, No Room at the Little Cornish Inn.

The festive season is fast approaching and single mum Rosie cannot wait to take her young son Danny away for the holidays. Some time spent with her family far from the hustle and bustle of London is just what the two of them need, however, Rosie’s plans for a quiet Christmas hit a snag when she receives a call from her boss with a last-minute assignment she simply cannot turn down: she has to go to a tiny inn in Cornwall incognito and try and save The Old Bell Inn from being permanently closed down. Rosie has been given no clues as to why the inn is performing so badly, but she is determined to find out and try her best to save it from closure. But little does she realise just how magical this little inn in Cornwall actually is…

On her arrival after hours upon hours spent in the car, Rosie is dismayed to find that there are no rooms available – and worse, the manager, Irishman Mitchell Fitzpatrick seems to have disliked her on sight. Rosie has barely set foot in the inn and she begins to butt heads with the irascible and infuriating Mitchell. Just what is his problem? And why does he seem to have such a massive grudge against her? The funny thing is that although Mitchell doesn’t seem to have a kind word to say about Rosie, he has bonded with Danny and goes out of his way to ensure that her son has the best time ever. Is there more to this aggravating Irishman than meets the eye?

As Rosie and Mitchell find themselves forced to spend time together, they quickly begin to get closer. However, Rosie shouldn’t let her heart overrule her head because if Mitchell is truly the tyrant everybody thinks he is, then she will be the one who has to fire him. Will Rosie’s job end up coming between her and her future happiness? Or will a Christmas miracle end up giving her everything she has always wanted this year?

No Room at the Little Cornish Inn was my first Nancy Barone book, but it certainly won’t be my last. Full of humour, charm and sparkle, No Room at the Little Cornish Inn will touch your heart and tickle the funny bone as you will find yourself completely mesmerized by this enchanting and enjoyable feel-good romance featuring a wonderful heroine and a gorgeous hero you simply cannot help but fall in love with.

A delightful Christmas romance, No Room at the Little Cornish Inn is not to be missed.

This is not typically the type of book I would read but I was very interested in trying it out for this time of year and ended up really liking it! For what it was-It was pretty good!

I would like to thank the author, the publisher and NetGalley for trusting me with an advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Rosie Anderson was hoping to whisk her young son Danny aware for a lovely Christmas with family, far from the hustle and bustle of her life in London. But then her boss at head office suddenly assigns her to go incognito and save a tiny inn in Cornwall from being closed permanently. Rosie does not know why The Old Bell Inn is p performing so badly but it is on her to sort I out. Hours in the cars later, Rosie arrives at the Inn to find she has been double booked and there are no rooms left. And she is not there for more than a minute before she is butting heads with the manager. He sees to dislike her on sight, so it is confusing that he seems to get on so well with Danny. This really is not the Christmas Rosie was dreaming of. But maybe, just maybe, it could be a whole lot more.

I absolutely loved this book. It was just absorbed in Christmas cheer, magic and love throughout the whole thing. I could imagine what The Inn looked like by Barone’s amazing writing. It was a good story about Rosie investigating but knowing this sort of book the end was as predicted. That is not a bad thing when it comes to Christmas stories as we all imagine happy endings. It was truly heartwarming and definitely a story that I would highly recommend to friends and family alike.

5 stars

Favorite Quotes:

… blasting from my mobile phone in the form of the infamous and ominous The Ride of the Valkyries tune. It’s the ringtone I’ve assigned to the HR manager at Johnson Hotels Head Office, Susan Hearst – better known as Susan the Sacker… Rumour has it no men are allowed anywhere near her home, where she lives with her divorced sister who joined the Single and Furious Club. Apparently, they have a ground-to-air missile they use to fight off blokes.

I hug myself and breathe deeply, and feel a sudden, unfamiliar rush of what I soon realise must be joy. I didn’t know happiness could have its own fragrance.

My Review:

This was a fun, light, and sweet holiday read with a bit of somewhat underhanded hidden motives as well as some snooping and sneaking around during an undercover investigation. The characters were likable and relatable and the storylines were easy to follow with amusing bits of levity, a blossoming romance, and curious tidbits tossed in that poked at my curiosity. This was my introduction to Nancy Barone and I enjoyed her fluid writing style and gently paced storytelling.

Ms. Barone also provided me with a new entry for my Brit Words and Phrases list with bubble and squeak - which Mr. Google tells me is a traditional British dish that was named for the sound it makes while cooking and is made from cooked potatoes and cabbage which is mixed together and fried, although looking at the pictures it appears that sometimes meat, a fried egg, or other vegetables are also added.

A truly gorgeous festive read that will really get you in the mood for Christmas. I warmed to Rosie from the off and in getting to know her son Danny was heartwarming. It’s a story full of love, hope, family and friendship and a tale about looking to the future rather than dwelling on the past.

Rosie hasn’t had the easiest of lives and Mark leaving her to fend for herself and her son for so long. Which has made her extremely independent but she’s always worried that Danny was missing out until he gets to know Mitchell better – the change in him is paramount.

As we meet Rosie she’s been sent to Cornwall on a mission to check out why The Old Bell Inn isn’t performing to standard. I have to mention Susan she’s the worst boss ever and you’ll be infuriated with her 90% of the time, from the off she comes across as a control freak but there’s so much to her.

As she arrives it’s the rockiest of starts when she meets a surly man who misjudges her and then they’ve overbooked and there isn’t a room for Rosie and her young son Danny. Not only is it the Christmas break Danny also celebrates his 8th birthday on Christmas Eve so thinking of her son before her job she stands her ground and makes sure she has a place to stay.

The surly man turns out to be none other than Mitchell Fitzpatrick, the manager and the guy she’s been sent to inspect. They really don’t get off to the best of starts but the Irishman sure does have a charm deep down. I loved seeing the changes in both Rosie and Mitchell – I have to mention It’s A Wonderful Life although my mum always states it’s more of a new year watch than a Christmas film.

Now anyone who knows me knows I’m a sucker for an Irishman so Mitchell was exactly the rogue I would also fall for. I loved seeing him with Danny as much as he had instantly set Rosie’s hackles he had made a friend in the young lad. In seeing him shine more and more thanks to Mitchell, a number of staff members and the gorgeous selection of horses. Danny’s love for horses and the stunning scenery Cornwall has to offer is heartwarming.

There are a number of bumps in the road, miscommunications, children and ex’s but hang on in there and devour every single page.

This rollercoaster ride really does take you through a number of emotions but deep down family, love and integrity are truly all that matters oh and a gorgeous Irishman full of charm, sensitivity and one who will kiss you like you’re the last woman on earth – my I felt every emotion that Rosie was feeling. This novel will have you swooning threefold just the tonic I needed right now.

This is the first book I’ve read of Nancy’s and what a treat devoured over an afternoon or two and a great addition to my Christmas reading and a gorgeous way to start December.

Here I am again, singing the praises of another rom-com which I always claim is not my favourite genre. This one is more perfect than I could imagine and I already want to read it all over again! This book is perfect for anyone who loves a cosy Christmas read filled with brilliant characters, quaint little villages and a few shocks along the way.

My heart is so full right now and I’m finding it difficult to sum up what a wonderful book this is! The story expresses such a heartwarming bond between mother and son, as well as of a woman who is seeking a kind of happiness she’s never had before, and never knew she needed. Rosie and Mitchell’s relationship has been such a pleasure to experience and I was so immersed in their incredible story. Community spirit is portrayed so well and I am now dying to travel down to Cornwall! Rom-com lovers may find themselves a new favourite book here. This one is just a wonderful festive read, another one that has got me so in the mood for Christmas. A five star book without a doubt!

I read the synopsis for ‘No Room At The Little Cornish Inn’ and it certainly sounded like the light hearted, fun and festive read that I so needed at that particular moment in time. Without further ado, I grabbed my copy and settled down for a reading binge. Overall, I did enjoy reading ‘No Room At The Little Cornish Inn’ but more about that in a bit.
I have to be honest and say that it took me a while to get into this book. I guess that I didn’t feel that instant connection with the lead characters that I sometimes feel. Don’t get me wrong, Rosie Anderson was a nice enough girl but to start with at times she got on my nerves. However, once I got into the story then that was it and I was away. This wasn’t a book that I could binge read in a single day because certain individuals irritated me to the extent that I was starting to argue with the characters via my Kindle (yes I know that the story is fiction and the characters aren’t real but I find that I get far too involved when I read a book and live the story as if it were real). I did manage to binge read the book over the course of a few days. Overall this was an enjoyable fun and festive read.
‘No Room At The Little Cornish Inn’ is well written. Nancy certainly knows how to make places spring to life. She described the location of the Little Cornish Inn so vividly and realistically and made it sound so idyllic that I was all for packing a suitcase and setting off for a holiday. Nancy certainly knows how to combine the drama with the fun and with the humour. On a few occasions I found myself chuckling away to myself at something that I had read. There were a few twists and turns along the way. I guessed some of them but not all of them.
In short and overall I did enjoy reading ‘No Room At The Little Cornish Inn’. I will certainly be reading more of Nancy’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 4* out of 5*.

A sweet, festive and heartwarming story that made me smile and root for the characters.
An engrossing plot, good character development, a festive atmosphere and a lovely setting.
It's recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Pure perfection! No Room at the Little Cornish Inn was filled with Christmas Magic! Perfect for cozy reading and getting you into the Christmas spirit. I was almost crying at how sweetly this book ended in the best way! When single mom, Rosie, is ordered by her awful boss to spend the weeks leading up to Christmas and her son's birthday secret shopping a franchise of their hotel chain she rises to the occasion. Along the way Rosie finds friends, purpose and sparks in the beautiful country setting Cornwall. I would love to be friends with Rosie in real life she seems so refreshing, positive and grounded. This book is sure to warm even the coldest of hearts and make them grow a size or two.

What a joy this book was to read. I really enjoyed it. Rosie was a relatable character, a bit damaged from her relationship that ended eight years previously, her son Danny is her world and she'll do anything to keep him happy. Mitchell (he's as good looking as Poldark) is bitter from his wife leaving him the previous Christmas. His relationship with Danny is utterly heart warming.. This is a gorgeous festive read with a few twists and turns, some a bit predictable, some not. Would recommend it to anybody who needs a bit of festive cheer...and a lovely romantic read this festive season.

Sadly this story didn't really work for me. I liked the set up of Rosie being made to work through Christmas by her horrible boss and pressured into firing the manager of this inn on the other side of the country. You know going in that she's going to fall for this guy, and there's an adorable little boy in the mix, as well as interesting side characters. But then the romance only took 2 seconds to go from 0 to 100, and the book just lost me.

I liked Rosie and her sometimes rambling thought spirals at first, but after a while they started to become more and more annoying. I also had a hard time believing her behaviour at work. It just seems hard to believe that she didn't know there was someone she could go to with regards to her boss's treatment of her.

I feel like I would've enjoyed the basic concept behind this more in another format, like maybe one of those over-the-top Christmas movies with ridiculously attractive actors trying to look like normal people?

Rosie Anderson is a single mum who was hoping to spend Christmas with her mum & dad in the Midlands. Instead she gets asked to take on a last minute job to assess how well (or badly) a small hotel in being run. In Cornwall. She has to take her young son with her and when Rosie gets to the inn, there are no rooms left - she's been double-booked.

Rosie and the manager Mitchell get off to a bad start, though he is very kind to her son Danny. As Rosie starts to unravel the problems with the hotel - including some very negative online reviews, she realises all isn't what it initially seems and this could just turn out to be a very different and wonderful Christmas.

Yes, it's a Christmas novel, with a handome hero, cute kid and misunderstandings - and a boss from hell at Head Office who annoyed me intensely - the woman is a bully! However, the characters (apart from said boss) are likeable and the story is well-drawn. Cornwall is charming and the festivities are appealing. Perfect for curling up with on a cold afternoon and losing yourself in Christmas cheer.

This was such a cute little Christmas novel! So perfect for the holiday season and a great book to get me out of slump.

*** I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ***

Like other reviews of this book, I think this is such an adorable holiday story. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. As a single mother of a young boy, I especially related to to Rosie and her life situation. Rosie's interactions with Mitchell are a little unbelievable, but fun none the less. My favorite quote from this book: "I guess problems have their own GPS system so they don't just go and get lost like we' like them to, but actually return and multiply like rabbits on Speed." lol. I enjoy the light, humorous tone of Rosie, it makes the reader feel like they are there talking to her in person. This is a story about healing the past and moving forward, it's about love, family, and Christmas. If you're looking for a light, fun holiday read, this is it!

I saw this book listed and the cover really grabbed my attention. I love cornwall and will gladly read books set there as I can always immerse myself in the story by picturing where things are set and the noises and smells of different parts of the county.

I loved the backdrop of this book, and the transition from city life to the slower paced Cornish way.

I liked the author’s style and found some parts of the book really cheery and amusing. Unfortunately, there was one main element of this story that I couldn’t gel with...the romance just happened so fast it felt impossible to connect to it. Personally, I prefer the slow burn with tonnes of chemistry.

Overall, a lovely festive read.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for my advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review 📚

No room at the inn for a mother and child, but what happens next ? Plenty of twists and turns in this festive novel as you sit curled up nice an warm to read this. This is very well written and a pleasure to read, a great 5 star book. A Christmas novel to read and enjoy.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this ARC in return for an honest review.

Just not for me, a bit too unrealistic, I love my romance to be fast paced but this was ridiculous, sorry just not my cup of tea

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

No Room at the Little Cornish Inn - Nancy Barone

Good characters and back story, however I did feel that the relationship between Rosie and Mitchell was at a lightspeed, it just sped along far too quickly for me to find it truly authentic. I loved Rosie's son Danny, and thought he brought a lot to the story. Overall it was a nice light-hearted Christmas read perfect for dark evenings's cosied up under a throw by the fire (just what we all need at the moment)

Many thanks to NetGalley and Publishers for the opportunity to read and review this one!