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I love a feel good Christmas novel and this one is that! its super cute with just the right amount of romance. and not too much spice.

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When I requested this Audiobook, I had no idea that I had already read it.
What a great way to re-listen to a fabulous story.
The narrators were great and the story was just as sweet as I remembered it the first time.

I want to thank NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with an audiobook version of this publication. In return, I have promised to provide an unbiased review.

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There’s nothing I disliked about this book, but it wasn’t one that I would say I found hard to step away from. I enjoyed reading in small increments and found it easy to pick up where I left off.

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This was a cute Christmas story about a group of friends who reunite. It is not a romance book so if that is what you are looking for this is not it. I enjoyed all the nuances of reuniting with friends after a long time. Secrets will be spilled, couples will become stronger, there is a little bit a romance. This was an all around nice story.

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I love this author. One of my favourites. Lovely feel good book to read. It was a joy to read. Lovely characters. Great plot. The book was charming. Very well written. I’d definitely recommend this book. Idyllic location that set the tone of the book to perfection. Perfect seasonal book to get you in the mood for the festive season.

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This book has alllll the Christmas vibes! The plot was so sweet & I loved how it was layered with these characters' history as college students. Seeing who they each grew into years after graduating college was really neat. Plus, the audiobook narration was fantastic! It was fun listening to the various accents, & the cadence was perfect.

First of all, Zoe's ex is a total jerk... While Zoe was still grieving her old relationship, her friend comforted her by reminding her to start dreaming of how amazing the next Christmas will be. Of course that's where the title came from, but it just reminded me that life can be wonderful even when things seem bleak, & that you must keep pushing yourself to make it better. Find something joyful to look forward to if you can. Especially with everything having been on hold a lot the last couple of years, I think finding time for joy (& trips!) is essential.

This book just made me happy, & it was a great escape. Having the Alps as the setting was exceptional. The whole book atmosphere was just what I needed. More than anything, the description of the food & the landscape was incredible & very detailed where it counted! Thanks to this one, I've added another place to my travel bucket list! The writing made me wish that I was in the Swiss Alps ☺️

One thing I was kinda missing towards the end was that final bit of closure. To me, it felt a little too quickly wrapped up in the last couple of chapters. An epilogue or some more discussion while the loose ends were being tied up would have been nice. Still, I loved the book & the bit of romance tied into Zoe's storyline. It was an audiobook that made me really happy & dream of Christmas! 🥰🎄

Thank you NetGalley & Saga Egmont Audio for the advanced listener's copy!

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*Thank you to Netgalley, TA Williams, and Saga Egmont Audio for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.*

Do you love those cozy, sweet romances perfect for holiday time? Then you're going to enjoy this book. It was simple, cute, sweet, and entertaining. The characters are lovable, the writing is engaging and overall I really enjoyed the story. The only issue I have with the MC is her obsession with eating or not eating, the talk of calories, etc. That was really boring to me, I hate calorie count and all that stuff so yeah, not for me. Other than that, I do recommend this story for holiday romance suckers.

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This was my first story by T.A. Williams, and maybe I should have tried something other than a Christmas story. It sounded so good. The Narrator annoyed the life out of me. I expect fluffy and happy and just an overall great story. This one left something hanging. I felt like I was reading something my fifteen-year-old would have written. Because this was my first time reading Williams, I will try again, but it will be a long time down the road. Better luck next time, I suppose.

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I really enjoyed Dreaming of Christmas. I love stories like this where the main character comes out ahead in the end, even though they have initially been jilted or screwed over by someone they love. You can't beat a story about friends coming together and lifting each other up. A wonderful, quick, holiday read.

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This was a perfect cozy audiobook! One I could snuggle up and listen to for hours. I thought I knew how this was going to end but was very presently surprised by the twist at the end!
My heart broke for Zoe on more than one occasion and she truly deserves a happy ending!
The narration for this audio was perfect, you knew exactly what character was talking.
This is definitely a book I will go back to and listen to again. Highly recommended

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This is a lovely Hallmark Christmas movie of a book. I did find the narrator engaging. This was a great listen but I don't know that a physical copy would have held my attention. I try not to have any expectations going into books but in this case, I did expect it to be more of a romance. surprised that wasn't the case, although I took no stars off because of that.

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Fantastic feel good audiobook. Made me feel very festive! Would recommend for a light hearted listen.

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Another wonderful story, but the first I've 'read' on audiobook. I'm not sure whether I like this reading media, there's nothing like getting your nose in the pages of a book!
The story was very enjoyable, as I've come to expect of this fabulous author. As usual transporting the reader to Italy, with all it's sights, tastes and smells on display in the words on each page.
Christmas in the Alps, what could be better?

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Dieses hörbuch war so richtig schön in der weihnachtszeit zu lesen. In dieser Zeit sind romantische Geschichten so richtig toll

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I am a big fan of holiday novels that bring you all the feels of family, love and transitions. Dreaming of Christmas was just that. It drew in my attention from step one and I could not stop. A beautiful story of reminding love when you least expect it.

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This book was okay. I had a hard time getting into it. The premise was cute. But I had the "twist" figured out from the beginning. And I just don't enjoy that type of deception.

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I found this to be a delightful little Christmas read! If you love Hallmark movies and cozy romance novels, this is the book for you.
The scenery of the resort definitely gets you in the Christmas spirit! While this is a seemingly far fetched series of events, it makes for a fun read. While I always wish for more depth of character in these stories, you don't always have time in these cozy romances. I was delighted with the ended, and found it to be magical and practical. I think this is a great option for anyone looking to get into the festive holiday spirt.
I listened to this book on audio and found the narrator to be a great fit for the story.
I received a copy of this book, digitally, via NetGalley. I read/listened and reviewed this book voluntarily, and all opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

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An atmospheric Christmas read taking you straight into the Alps.

T.A. Williams really evokes the feeling and setting of this book with great atmosphere being build with the language and description. I felt all the Christmas feelings.

I enjoyed the characters and felt perfect for a December evening read however there was some slight issues I had personally with this which was the food guilt - it should maybe have a trigger warning to this at the beginning especially with it being a book focused around the holidays.

The narrator was engaging and think it was well read.

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I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. This is the second book I have read on NetGalley bu author T.A. Williams and I loved both of them, especially this one. I would love to add his books to my collection but I can't find them on Ingram or other US book sellers. Does he only publish in the U.K? Great story, awesome characters, and a plot that kept you wanting more.

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A very cute and happy holiday read with some unusual twists and turns that led to the beloved happily-ever-after!

The characters were sometimes unusual, with the decisions they made. At some point it may not make sense, but it'll all come together and wrap up nicely with a Christmas bow. Feel-good, holiday read/listen.

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