A Hallmark movie in the making! Nia, long time customer of Nutcracker Lane turned shop owner, wishes for a Nutcracker prince of her own. Enter James, a Flynn Rider look-a-like, with a Grinch type heart who works in the new shop just across the way.

The connection between Nia and James was felt instantly.

Definitely recommend this book for a romantic, sweet holiday story. I also really hope it turns into a Hallmark movie *crossing fingers*

I read only one other book by Jaimie Admans, and while I didn’t particularly fall head over heels for it, I decided to go ahead and give The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane a chance to wow me…and it succeeded!

When I was younger, I used to visit someplace similar to Nutcracker Lane and remember how enchanting and festive it was; it became a part of my family’s holiday traditions. I believe that’s truly the heart of this story: how passionate these characters are about saving their beloved Nutcracker Lane and their own nostalgia surrounding its traditions. Of course, Nia and James were extremely likable characters in this story, and Nia truly epitomizes a heart whisked away by Christmas magic.

Although you sort of figure out the mystery of what’s going to happen pretty early on, it was a wonderfully enjoyable read. And during a time when the world feels like it’s spinning off its axis, we could all use go for a bit more happiness, love, friendship and community, and good old Christmas spirit.

I love so many of Jaimie's books, but I found this one a little tough to get into. It drags a little at the start, and I felt it could have been shortened by about 20-25 per cent.

That said, it's a lovely Christmas romance. It's not hard to feel festive when you're trying to instil the magic of Christmas in the local Grinch.

The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane is a twist on Dickens A Christmas Carol.

Nutcracker Lane is a quaint little Christmas Village that has seen budget cuts over the years and is now threatened with closure by the miserly accountant EB Neaser. It’s up to the shop keepers to save the lane. Here we meet Nia who has dreamed of working on Nutcracker Lane since she was a little girl, throw in a handsome new shop keeper James and we have a romantic twist.

The thing that bugged me though was that Nia did not see the twist, the one I saw coming since James was first introduced.

Whilst I enjoyed this book, the copy I read had a number of typos, a lot of spacing errors which made it difficult to read.

This book also contains a number of Disney references which did appeal to a massive Disney nerd like myself.

First sentence: My phone beeps with a text message and I look up from the nutcracker bunting I’m painting. Hopefully the guy I’m seeing telling me he’s missing me and he’s sorry I’ve got to work late again. It’s not serious yet, but maybe it could be one day.

Premise/plot: Nia Maddison, the heroine, is super-super thrilled to be opening her Christmas shop on Nutcracker Lane. She's been working towards this dream for years--if not decades. Nutcracker Lane is MAGICAL at Christmas time--well, it used to be years and years ago. Her best friend, Stacey, makes jewelry and she makes Christmas-y knick knacks. Together they are setting up shop. But this first year might be the last year because a 'Scrooge' business owner is threatening to get rid of Nutcracker Lane altogether. He's been cutting the budget and changing practices for quite a few years now--but could this year really be the last year???

Nia makes a wish on a GIANT nutcracker at the opening of the story...and when she meets another shop owner, James, could it be her wish come to life???? Maybe. Maybe not. Does she believe in magic really???

James, our hero, HATES, HATES, HATES Christmas. But he's falling hard and fast for Nia and her enthusiasm for Christmas might be just the medicine he needs to cure his ills and worries. But will she be a willing teacher? Can he be un-Scrooged? Will Nia do the work of four ghosts/spirits???

My thoughts: I really enjoyed this one!!! It was just a delight to read. It would make a LOVELY movie. I could easily add such a movie to my yearly traditions. I just have a weakness for Christmas-y romantic comedies. Even if romantic comedy isn't my normal "thing" the rest of the year. Somehow all the sappy predictability is just perfect in a Christmas read. Is the book predictable? YES, a thousand times yes. Did I mind? Not one little bit. I wouldn't have it any other way.

I really LOVED that it was a clean read.

*I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to HQ Digital and Jaimie Admans.*

The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane is a wonderfully warm festive read. Nia Maddison loves all things Christmas and has been visiting Nutcracker Lane since she was a baby. She finally has her own shop in the festive village with her best friend Stacey. The day before opening Nia makes a wish using the infamous Nutcracker for her very own nutcracker prince charming. With a new shop opening opposite will James, the grinchy owner, be Nia’s prince charming or is he actually a nutcracker come to life?

Not everything is full of whimsy and the lane is not the warm community that it once was. Due to budget cuts and new ownership from a cruel accountant going by the name E.B. Neaser. The shop owners have been put into competition against each other to decide who gets to stay next year.

I really enjoyed this book, at first, it seems really cliche and cheesy and I thought I was going to hate it. But oh how wrong I was. Yes, it is a bit cheesy, but that’s actually what I liked about it in the end.

For a while I was quite worried that the plot was going to take a ridiculous turn and that the Nutcracker was actually going to come to life. It wouldn't have been the worst thing, but I think I would have actually laughed out loud at how ridiculous it is.

With all of the talk of ‘ungrinching’ and festive activities, you can’t help but feel warm and cosy when reading The Little Shop on Nutcracker Lane. This book genuinely made me feel Christmassy and I got the urge to watch Christmas films at the start of November!

I wanted to be transported to Nutcracker Lane myself to experience its full festive glory. I am a huge fan of all things Christmas and getting to see the Lane get progressively more Christmassy overtime was really nice.

Although the plot twist was very easily guessable, which I’m not even slightly annoyed about this is a Christmas book, not an Agatha Christie mystery it was still an engaging read. Both Nia and James we’re somewhat complex characters and I honestly did care about their backstories and what was going to happen going forward.

If you are looking for a heartwarming, extremely festive read then I more than recommend you check out The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane.

Jaimie Admans does it again with another feel good read just perfect for Christmas and those cold winter nights.

An ideal festive novel to enjoy during December. Full of magical descriptions and charming characters. Thoroughly enjoyable x

4/5 stars!

The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane is a Hallmark Christmas movie in a book and I LOVE IT!

Nia has always dreamed of having a shop on Nutcracker Lane and the dream has come true this year! but it might be too late because the new owner wants to sell the lane. Nia is determined to reinstate the Christmas magic to inspire the grinchy new owner that Nutcracker Lane and all its adorable shops are worth saving! She doesnt have to do it alone either because her shop has a hunky new neighbor to help her out!

This was a delightful little holiday read! While it was a bit slow in the middle and long winded, overall I enjoyed the story. It had all the elements of a festive story that we know and love - adorable Christmassy setting, holiday magic, family and of course, a cute love story between the main characters!

What I liked most about this one was the setting. It took place on Nutcracker Lane, a cute street dedicated to holiday shops during the Christmas season. Picture a Christmas market! It sounded really cute and made me want to visit!

Beautifully written heartwarming Christmas story. Loved everything about it, Nutcracker lane is where I want to be this Christmas, small businesses coming together to save the lane from Scrooge. The nutcracker history there was a lovely touch. Perfect Christmas story.

The perfect read this time of year to get in to the Christmas spirit. Very romantic, some parts were very atmospheric and the relationship between Nia and James was lovely and believable, with an extra little bit of magic thrown in!
I thought that some parts were a little bit strung out and repetitive, but the general feeling of the story wasn't compromised by this.
A perfect little bit of festive cheer.

I received an electronic ARC from HQ through NetGalley.
Charming holiday love story with a slow pace that allows readers to relax and appreciate the characters relationship. Nia is totally committed to Nutcracker Lane - a delightful Christmas shopping area that hypes all of the joy and fun of the season. It's her first year as a shopkeeper though she has been coming since she was a small child. Sadly, the mall is not as much of a community place as it used to be. She meets James, a fellow shopkeeper, and grinch. He despises everything about the Christmas season. He offers to help with the merchandising for Nia's shop and she commits to un-grinch him. Readers pick up very early where this will go and it's a delight to see the relationship build and unfold. Together, they work to save Nutcracker Lane and rally the other shopkeepers and community to help. The expected conflict is also predictable but Admans handles the reveal in a smooth manner. The emotions come through as realistic for all involved. I like that she felt no need to rush their relationship and let the story wind out at a relaxing pace. This works as it's set against the frantic rush of the Christmas season.
A truly great book to read with your own cup of hot chocolate or holiday spiced tea to treat yourself to a break from the holiday stresses.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

This may as well have been written for me specifically- Christmas shops, an infinite number of nutcrackers, and holiday movies?? Nia is one of my favourite protagonists of 2020- she has flaws like any of us, but knows what she loves/wants, and that is refreshing to see. The question of whether or not James is really a nutcracker is a fun theme to run through, and is a very clever framing device. And the whole of Nutcracker Lane was just perfect. If running a Christmas store in Nutcracker Lane isn't the dream, I don't know what is!

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishing house and the author for the opportunity to read a complimentary advance reader copy of this book in return for a review based upon my honest opinion.

This book was so pleasant and uplifting to read. I was snuggled in my favourite chair with my electric fireplace burning, the wind blowing outside and a cup of hot cocoa, it was the perfect way to read this book; a perfect start to the holiday season. This book is everything I hoped it would be, just like my favourite Hallmark movies, lovely characters and a heart warming storyline. Nia has always dreamed of having a shop on the Nutcracker Lane, she finally gets her wish but Nutcracker Lane is not the bustling place it was when she was a child; could this be its swan song? While prepping to open her shop the next day, she makes a wish on the giant nutcracker at the entrance, she wishes for Prince Charming, someone just for her, she’s so tired of being cheated on and lied to by men. The next day she has a chance encounter with a fellow shop person, is he her prince charming, or is he not who he appears to be; either way Nia slowly falls head over heels for him but is it too late to protect her heart and is it too late to save Nutcracker Lane. If you like Christmas books this is a do not miss, it left me feeling warm and fuzzy.

There is nothing Nia loves better than Christmas and at last she is given the opportunity to run a Christmas shop on Nutcracker Lane just as she always wanted since visiting as a child. On the day of opening, she finds a rival decoration shop opposite and can’t resist checking out the competition. There’s instant chemistry with the shop owner, James but Nia has to be cautious after a series of bad relationships . Not only that but the future of Nutcracker lane is jeopardy with Mr E.B Neaser threatening you close the lane at the end of the season.

This would be a lovely festive read for the lead up to Christmas. I could picture Nutcracker lane perfectly and I enjoyed learning about the different shops and traditions on the lane. It was a bit cheesy, slow and predictable - I guess the twist early on and was waiting for the reveal for some time. The build up of the relationship between Nia and James went on for too long and I found myself skipping ahead for something to gauge my interest again.

That said, there are were some lovely charming moments in the book, particularly the random acts of kindness featured in the book. It’s a nice easy read especially if you are sat by your Christmas tree with mulled wine and a minced pie.

This book is perfect to get you in the mood for Christmas. It reads like an English version of a Hallmark Christmas movie and I mean that as a compliment, as I’m addicted to those! The banter and Christmassy details are great although I do agree with other reviewers about the over use of the word ‘snort’. It’s an uplifting, lighthearted take on the theme of A Christmas Carol, with a nutcracker thrown in the mix too!

Nutcracker Lane is a magically place at Christmastime. Nia finally gets to have her own gift shop on the Lane. She has waited for years. But then things in her personal life go downhill and she is missing a little Christmas spirit. So she makes a wish on the Magical nutcracker, asking for her Prince Charming. Will she find her Prince at the new show across the street? Will all her dreams come true? This little story will put you in the Christmas mood in a hurry. Everyone loves a love story at Christmas with all the lights and decorations.

If you want a book that will totally get you in the Christmas spirit, this is the one you must read!
I loved Nia, James, the Christmas village, the storyline and the general good feeling that this book evokes.
Nia and James are both shy of starting a new relationship but it seems the magic of Christmas and the magical nutcracker have other plans. They are drawn together and the ensuing plan to make James "not hate" Christmas provides many humorous moments. I loved the twist at the end too! This would make a wonderful holiday movie!
Thank you to NetGalley and HQ for allowing me to read this book. The opinions are entirely my own.

Thank you NetGalley, Jaimie Admans and HQ Digital for the copy of The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane. This is my personal review.
This is a story that will put a smile on your face and a warm Christmas feeling in your heart.
The Christmas theme is what we all need this year and escaping to Nutcracker Lane is just where to do that.
Nia is convinced she will never find true love after she gets a text from the guy she is dating and it was not a text for her but the other woman he is seeing at the same time as Nia.
Christmas magic is just what Nia needs and a Nutcracker is where it all begins.