After the trainwreck that has been 2020, I think we all need some joy, laughter, and magic in our lives. Jaimie Admans’ new holiday romance, The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane, embodies all those things and more. If you didn’t believe in Christmas magic before, you will after reading this book.

Christmas-loving Nia has dreamed of having her own shop on Nutcracker Lane forever. Her dream has finally come true, but with management cutting back on spending and pitting all the shops against each other in a ridiculous, short-sighted competition, it’s far from the experience she always longed for. Things start to turn around when she makes a wish on the Lane’s famous magical nutcracker and it seems to come true in the form of sweet, thoughtful, handsome James.

I loved Nia’s passion for her art, her perseverance, and her desire and willingness to help others. Her mission to un-Grinch James was so entertaining and put me in the Christmas spirit, despite it only being October. I loved Nia and James’s interactions - these two together were just so swoony. I swear, each of Jaimie’s heroes is more amazing than the last. I don’t know how she does it!

The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane is full of heart, whimsy, and romance. I want to visit (or work on) Nutcracker Lane, and I’d love to be friends with Nia. And can I have my own James, please? If you’re looking for an escape from real life (who isn’t these days?), look no further. This wonderful, feel-good book should be on all Christmas romance lovers’ TBRs this holiday season.

Easily one of the most wonderfully Christmassy books I've read this year, and almost certainly Jaimie Admans best book so far (and her others have all been really wonderful too).

... in fact don't read this review, just go buy the book, sit back and enjoy being wrapped up in all things Christmas...

... seriously this book is just so good, trust me on this and read it for yourself. I really don't want to write anything else as well it would spoilt the festive magic...

... and this is a story that has festive magic in spades. It has the most fabulous male lead going, and such was Nia's belief, that at times I thought he was the impossible, Nia's first Christmas wish come true, others I had guessed at the truth, but above all he is a man who is nicknamed as Grinch and wants Nia to try to help in to understand the season and to find his Christmas spirit.

And Nia really is the perfect person for this task, given all her life she has wanted a shop on Nutcracker Lane and this year it became a reality.

Ah Nutcracker Lane, so so much I want to say about this setting, but I'm not the author, I can't do it justice, but let's just say its critical to the story and seeing how the lane develops over the story, and all the other shops on it, let's just say I wish it was a real place that I could go and visit.

This is a book that will have you believing in Christmas Spirt in spades, its full of just everything you could possibly want from the festive season and even more.

If you read just one Christmas book this season, then this should without a doubt be the contender for your attention, you won't regret it (so long as you love feel good, hallmark worthy Christmas romances).

And enjoy discovering whether James is really a Disney Prince, a nutcracker come to life, a real boy, or something even more special!

Thank you to HQ Digital and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

What a fantastic novel, it's a light hearted curl up on a winters day story and was a pleasure to read. The basis of the story line could almost be true to life in theses awful times that we are living in today, but it really is a lovely book to read. Very well written Jamie Admans this is a credit to you, loved it from start to finish infact I wish it went on further. 5 stars and we,, earnt.

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

I’ve only read two stories written by Jaimie Admans but those stories talked about my most favourite things in the World, books and nutcrackers. She speaks to my soul.
I like to taste her words slowly because it’s like a movie in my head.
I want to tell you that The Little Christmas Shop On Nutcracker Lane had to be made into a movie like yesterday.

Nia, after so many attempts, got accepted to open her Christmas shop on Nutcracker Lane. She is really excited because she has got so many beautiful memories of the place visiting it every year since she was a kid. This year however, after one too many cut at budget, the shops lane in not what it used to be. Nia tries to get Nutcracker Lane its former glory helped by all the shopkeepers and one shop assistant who is in need to find some love for Christmas.
Will she save Nutcracker Lane or this magic place will shut off forever?

I loved the characters and I appreciated the slow growth and little changes you can see they make page after page.
Nia’s enthusiasm for Christmas won me over as much as James.

This story is about Magic and Hope two things that cannot miss at Christmas, I highly recommend to read it if you, like me, aren’t feeling the Christmas spirit this year.

A magical Christmas romance. It was a bit slow in parts but I did find Nia and James very cute together. Liked her trying to change his ‘grinchy’ attitude and her love of all things Christmas. Lovely festive read.

Didn't actually finish this which is unusual for me, I like to persevere. I was reminded of the old Mills & Boon style, nicey, nicey, unrealistic storyline and predictable ending. Sorry, not for me.

Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Another brilliant book from Jaimie.

Nia gets the chance to open a Christmas gift shop in nutcracker lane after years of trying. She finds out that the owner is asking the shop owners to take part in a competition to see who’s shop is the most profitable guaranteeing the winners a shop for the next Christmas. She meets James who hates Christmas and they hatch a plan with the other shop owners to make nutcracker lane profitable again. Little does she know that James has an ulterior motive to get nutcracker lane back to what it was many years ago.

A great Christmas themed book.

A really magical Christmas story. Nia is thrilled when she gets the chance to have a shop on Nutcracker lane which holds happy memories from her childhood. When she hears some of it is being sold off she will do anything to bring it back to its former glory. It's a beautiful story full of nostalgia and it will make you want to curl up with a mug of hot chocolate and marshmallows and watch a nice Christmas movie

Love love loved this book!

A story of the magic of Christmas and how anything seems possible at that time of year. Nia loves Christmas and everything that goes with it, she's got her first shop on Nutcracker Lane and can't wait to open it up on the lane she has loved so much since she was a child. The night before opening day she makes a wish on a nutcracker about finding her Prince charming only for the handsome stranger to turn up the next day. Do wishes really become a reality or is it too good to be true? Anything is possible with the magic of christmas!

I so wish this lane was a real place because I really want to visit! Everything about this book made me feel christmassy and warm. I saw I much of myself in Nia and her love of Christmas that it just mad this book even better for me.

Can't wait to read more from this author.

I absolutely adored this book, it was my first by Jaimie Admans but I'm immediately off to look at her others because I loved this so much. It was charming, funny, romantic, delightful and magical.

I loved Nia and her adorable enthusiasm for Christmas, I loved the focus on what Christmas really means, and I really loved the sweet sexy gorgeous romance between Nia and James. Finally, I loved Nutcracker Lane and the magic of it. I want it to be a real place that I can visit so badly, and in the absence of that I will be rereading this at least once more before Christmas.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the e-ARC of this in exchange for my honest review

A truly magical read where memories make things happen. Nostalgia and the past are all part of Nutcracker Lane and it takes the best of Christmas wishes to bring old friends and new together. Expect emotions to ride high in this festive story where dreams are kept alive and wishes really do come true even when a Scrooge is involved.

This was a cute read. I love a Christmas book and this one definitely did not disappoint. It was very well written with likeable, realistic characters

My first ever meh from Jaimie Admans. This story just seemed forced and unclear to me. Nia seemed like a smart person but acted quite dumb and devoid of common sense. The nutcracker bits were cute but ultimately the story fell flat on it's face for me.

To be honest also the nutcracker bits (real life nutcracker prince etc) reminded me of a terrible made for tv movie I saw in the last 5 years where a nutcracker came to life to romance a local store owner.

I don't think there is a single book this author has written that I haven't completely adored, and this book is no exception.

Nia has just about given up on men - they just don't seem to know how to behave themselves. Christmas is her favourite time of the year and she has a special place in her heart for nutcrackers but will the nutcracker she has knocked down and broken ruin things for her? The owner of the shop, James, seems a bit like a nutcracker come to life but is she letting her imagination run away with her?

This is such a heart-warming, romantic story that even my old Grinchy heart was melting. I am a bit like James in that Christmas has had some not-great memories for me and I kinda want it over with. I really wanted to go and visit this Nutcracker Lane of Nia's though! I think if I visited, I would believe in Christmas once more :)

5 stars from me. Just a beautiful book.

Thank you to NetGalley and HQ Digital.

I've no idea why I've never read any books by Jaimie Admans before, but it'll be something I'll be rectifying. I love, love, loved The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane. It is one of the most festive books I've read so far...and I've read a lot. I love Nia mainly because she thinks that Did Hard isn't a Christmas film. I loved her before this revelation but after that I wanted to be her friend. James' and cracker jokes made me laugh throughout the book. I also found the alias E.B Neaser quite entertaining. If you're lacking a bit of festive cheer, give this book a read, you won't be long in finding it.

I absolutely loved this book and everything about it! This is a perfect book for the holiday season, packed with Christmas love and cheer. I truly enjoyed reading this book because it upped my mood and spirits and helped me remember the reason and magic of the holiday season. I would highly recommend adding this book to your holiday reading list; it is like reading a Hallmark movie!

This Christmas story is magical in that it will have you making Christmas wishes with the Nutcracker too. Full of spirit, joy and Christmas magic…this novel is a perfect addition to your holiday reads. A book that is such a delight to read, you will be watching Christmas movies and reading more Christmas novels 60 days prior to Christmas. The book even has a beautiful twist you do not see coming since you are enamored by the Christmas wish that came true. A must read during your Holiday and an amazing gift for all.

I’m a sucker for any version of A Christmas Carol book , theatre, tv or movie , so when I read the synopsis for this I knew I had to read it and it was more than certain I would love it. Guess what, I absolutely adored it ! It’s absolutely gorgeous, a beautiful read, full of emotion, it’s heartwarming and magical, it’s obviously full of the Christmas festive feels and at this time of year (especially this one) I need cheering up on darker and colder nights, this is the type of book I go for, escapism in its purest and most magical form. Grab a cocoa, fuzzy sock, pjs and slip into a world of happiness. Highly recommended to bring Christmas cheer.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy

I absolutely love Jaimie Adman's books, I was delighted to receive an early preview copy of this book from Netgalley and the Publisher.
This has the usual hallmarks of a Jaimie Adman's books. It is gorgeous, heartwarming, emotional and a sprinkling of magic. Add in Christmas to this and you have the perfect festive escapism. It is the perfect book to read when you need a distraction, when you need to escape into the pages of a book.
I can't wait to read Jaimie Adman's next book.

What a beautiful read and it will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit. Nia is an optimistic and believes in love and wishes and it crushed to learn another boyfriend has cheated on her. I love the fact that this did not stop Nia from believing in the magic of the season and stop believing in love. When another shop opens up she checks it out but damages an expensive life size nutcracker and although the shop owner looks like prince charming he acts sometimes like a grinch. I have not read anything by this author before but I am going to check out other books she has written. The story warms your heart and puts you in the Christmas mood. It seems far enough but ever there was a year where you need good cheer and feel good reads this is one of them. I could not put this book down.