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Loved this book. Such a great story line. You know its true love when someone has loved someone for 10 years in secret. Great clean romance. Loved all the characters. Wasn’t hard to follow along with each one and remember what was going on.

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OK this was cute not some thing. I would not normally pick up.
But I’m really glad I did. I decided, to try it when I saw it on net galley. considering I’m looking for Christmas presents for family members.

I think this will, work really well for a couple people i’m not saying who. because. it’s connected to my Facebook, and I know how sneaky some of you are. 😉
it’s cute and fun and sweet. the audio is really good too for the audiobook.


It was just nice to read as I did chores today. Pretty quick and easy read but enjoyable nevertheless.

It is always thank you Nick Galli for sending me this audio review copy

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What a lovely book. Zoe has had a very rough year and could truly use a break from any and all reminders of her ex, who unceremoniously dumped her a year ago at Christmas time. When she gets an invitation from Billy, one of her college friends/housemates with the invitation of a lifetime it sounds like absolute perfection, with the caveat that the ex, who unceremoniously dumped her during the Christmas season last year after ten years together will be there possibly with her replacement. She decides to go anyway and not let him ruin anything else for her. And so begins snow filled holiday reconnecting with old friends, good food, a lot of secrets, some deceit and the possibility of new romance. In a short time Zoe discovers her true self, what she wants and learns to let go of the past and move forward. Of course we get a sweet HEA, which is just perfect for the holiday or really any season. The narration compliments the story.

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T.A. Williams, Dreaming Of Christmas.

With thanks to #Netgalley and #SagaEdmontAudio for an audio ARC of #DreamingOfChristmas By T.A. Williams.

This book was originally released in 2018, and will now make it’s audio debut on 29/10/21.

You know you are reading a T.A. Williams book when you tick these three boxes,
1, an adorable dog.
2, a stunning location.
3, an irresistible love story.
This book doesn’t disappoint.
We have Arnie the cheeky, loveable pooch. Who will melt your heart with all his canine cuteness.
The setting is the Alps in Austria.
The love story… well that would be telling!

Zoe is invited to spend an all expenses paid Christmas with her old university friends, skiing in the Austrian Alps.
The catch being, her ex boyfriend and his new girlfriend will be there.
There will also be a whole host of friends there, including Billy, who has done rather well for himself since their uni days, and is the host of the whole trip.

This book engaged my interest from the start. The characters are well written and the setting is described beautifully.
This is a fun read that trots along at a good pace.
It has humour, warmth and a real christmas vibe.
I loved it!

Well narrated by Annie Marie Piazza.

Five fabulously festive, feel good stars from me.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Getting invited to a union with your flat mates on an all expense paid vacation to the Austrian Alps is just the thing Zoe needs. This was very cute! And extremely descriptive! Surely transported me to the winter wonderland, mountain escape that was their holiday. Romance, skiing, realizations, second chances, and a twist at the end.

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I am a complete sucker for predictable, cozy, sweet Christmas romances and this one definitely fits the bill. I loved the setting, the Christmas elements, and that there were plenty of characters to keep the story going. One element I did not enjoy was the very consistent commentary on what food was “worth eating.” There was so much talk about whether our heroine should eat something or not, that maybe she should allow herself a treat because it’s cold outside and she’s burning more calories…this commentary repeated itself several times and it was just odd and added nothing to the story. Overall a good listen (I received the audiobook in exchange for an honest review), the narrator was pretty good too.

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This was a great audiobook. I really enjoyed where the story went and it had some great characters. Would definitely recommend

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I didn’t like this book. The resort sounded like a wonderful place to spend Christmas at, but other than that there was nothing to keep my attention.

I didn’t like the characters. They were stereotypical cardboard cutouts and I didn’t care about them at all. The story was just one cliché after the other and so repetitive you can play the drinking game with it and get yourself wasted.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an audio ARC of Dreaming of Christmas by T.A. Williams in exchange for an honest review.

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I love the plot. The idea of being given the opportunity to experience that type of luxury and find love all at the same time... ugh yeasss please sign me up!

Dreaming Of Christmas took me on a journey I didn't know I needed... and I am here for it!

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Back in 2018, I reviewed the ebook version of Dreaming of Christmas and loved it. I am a fan of T.A. Williams' books.

I adore T.A. Williams’ books! The atmosphere and locations in each are all so incredibly detailed. I have reviewed Dreaming of Florence, Dreaming of St Tropez and now Dreaming of Christmas

In Dreaming of Christmas, .Zoe Lumsley was dumped on Christmas Eve by her long-term boyfriend, Grant. Will an-all expenses paid skiing holiday with old university friends help? But, the last person she wants to see is there…..

Skiing and snow, romance, a beautiful holiday location (a ski resort in Austria which is very vividly detailed) as well as humour realistic characters with struggles and happiness in their lives and of course Christmas is the perfect combination in T.A. Williams’ latest novel.

I identified with the feelings of having studied and lived with people during university and then wondering what became of them years later. And the slightly uncomfortable atmosphere upon seeing people again who had not been in your life for years.

I quite liked Zoe and her friend Juliet and the story moves quickly. The book oozes Christmas atmosphere and is very true-to-life with ups and downs. Beautiful cover too, as with all the books by T.A. Williams,

Thanks to T.A. Williams and Canelo for my audiobook ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review and an opportunity to participate in the blog tour for the ebook version of the title.

The narrator was great and bought an already amazing book to life even more.

5 stars

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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.

I have read a few TA Williams books now, but none set at Christmas time. Picking up one of his books, I always know I am going to get swept off to some beautifully, stunning location, usually in the sun. But on this occasion were are transported to the snowy Swiss Alps.

Zoe Lumsley. is invited on an all expenses paid skiing holiday with some old university friends to the Alps. Knowing she would stupid to say no, Zoe agrees to go along but is anxious what will happen as one of the other guests, Grant happens to be her ex boyfriend, who broke it off with her on Christmas Eve the previous year after telling her he had met someone else.

On arriving at the 5* resort the group of friends are welcomed warmly and hosted perfectly by their friend and self made millionaire Billy. Each character that features in the book is likeable and has their own side story going on. Keeping you entertained throughout the book. The relationship between Zoe and Grant is also interesting and she finally sees his true colours.

This book is typically what I have come to expect from the author, a beautifully written story, told in a beautiful foreign land. Being set at Christmas time also set the scene and the book left me with a warm feeling inside. Delightful reading or listening in this case. The narrator was brilliant and I really enjoyed listening to this one.

Expected publication date 29th October 2021.

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Dreaming of Christmas by T. A. Williams and audiobook narrated by Anne Marie Piazza is a great contemporary romance that left me feeling festive, warm, and cozy.

This is the first book I have read by this author and I will definitely read more from him now.

I enjoyed the winter scenery in the picturesque mountains of Austria. Ski slopes and snow abound in this second chance romance that I just adored.

I loved Zoe and I enjoyed this story where we see Zoe’s moral compass put to the test and I feel she held up her end of the bargain. I liked her. She is imperfect, yet likable, realistic, smart, and I enjoyed her character and how she responded to the surprises immensely.

Such a Christmas-y and festive holiday romance that has me thinking about decorating the house asap.

5/5 stars

Thank you NG, Canelo, and Saga Egmont Audio for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 10/29/21.

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A perfect christmass book. I felt familiar with the places and enjoyed it all the way reading.

The main charachter Zoe is dumped on Christmass Eve by her long-term boyfriend. Afer a year she gets an invitation she can’t refuse: an all expenses paid skiing holiday with old university friends.
She is excited to go skiing in the Alps but she is not really happy about meeting her ex boyfriend Grant. But she is happy to meet many others friends from the school time. She also meet former flatmate Billy, the organiser and spend a lot of time with him and his wife.. She has a lot of fun and some down moments but at the end everything is at the right place, puzzeled.

Thanks to Netgalley.com and Saga Egmont Audio for this opportunity.

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