This is a really sweet, well-written story, perfect for curling up with on a chilly evening.
I just love a snuggly cosy book

A brilliant read and one I really enjoyed. The characters are loveable. The plot is one that is engaging and I found myself completely drawn into the story and enjoyed the writing style.

What a charming, Christmas read full of warmth.
Although it took a while to warm to Charlie as a character both he and Rose were so well written.
Nothing beats a Christmas RomCom

A lovely Christmas read
Had me hooked and pulled me in
It has happy and sad emotions
You will love this story
Thanks NetGalley

Thank you for my eARC of this book, I thought this was a sweet read, and though I didn’t love it, I did enjoy my time with it.

A Christmas read!!!! 🎄If you enjoyed The Holiday, you will devour this SO quickly. It’s the perfect reading before Christmas as it really sets the Christmassy scene and gives off the festive vibes 😊 It’s a very touching and feel good story, and the atmosphere/area is so idyllic - I must visit Donegal around Christmas time 😍

One cottage, two people...we see where this is going! This was a very Christmas-ish story about two people each in their own sense running away from the holidays, wanting to be alone, but end up double booked at the same college. A lovely and sweet story - can be read at any time of year but it extra special around the holidays. It has the Christmas magic feel to it! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Cosy christmas romance, a feel good book which takes two main characters facing challenging times and looking for escape together. Maybe a little predictable at time but thoroughly enjoyable. It will make you laugh out loud and feel all the emotions of the characters.

Great easy read!

Wonderful, heart warming, warm and engaging. I really enjoyed it. Emma writes such wonderful books. Recommended as a pre christmas read or gift.

A great festive book to get you in the mood for the winter months! I enjoyed the characters! Thank you netgalley for the review copy!

We meet Rose and Charlie who are both looking to spend Christmas by themselves in Seaview cottage except when they get there they discover it’s a double booking and there’s nowhere else to go so they settle to being roommates maintaining minimal contact except events happen and they end up comforting each other.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I haven’t read a romance book in a while and it made me cry towards the end as the two characters give in and realise they can overcome their pasts and move on.

Absolutely loved this book I was hooked from the first page! A truly comforting read; it’s probably true to say that most of us know the feelings of guilt or fear or shame, whatever the cause, and how someone’s kindness can mean the world. And when set against a wintry Donegal backdrop, those of Rose and Charlie are made all the more vivid and true to life with delightful ‘someone you know’ supporting characters.

An enjoyable Christmassy read about two people who want to escape Christmas this year but end up double booked for the same cottage. Loved the characters Rose and Charlie and how the helped each other discover the joy of Christmas again. Full of wintery vibes, beautiful holiday settings resulting in a warming, delightful story.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest opinion

This was such a sweet charming cosy read. If you’re looking for a book to snuggle up with alongside a cup of hot chocolate this book is for you.
The writing style is super easy and fluid and the characters are so lovable . Highly recommend

Rose and Charlie’s stories, both wanting to escape Christmas for their own personal reasons .
They both arrive at a holiday let and realise it has been double booked by different family members . Due to car failures , they end up having to share the cottage . This is their story, with engaging characters, two beautiful dogs, and a strong storyline .
A highly recommended, thoroughly enjoyed read
Thanks to Netgalley, Penguin books and Emma Heatherington for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review

I read this lovely ARC back in November to start getting excited for Christmas and it was a lovely easy read. It was a really gentle and fun read which had me fully invested in the characters. It is emotional read with one of the characters coping with grief but it is dealt with sensitively and I definitely recommend this book if you are looking for a festive read.

This Christmas by Emma Heatherington is a wonderfully festive read, perfect for fans of Love Actually and The Holiday.
Charlie and Rose both head for a cottage in rural Donegal for a peaceful festive season alone. Seaview Cottage should be their escape from everything but on arrival, it becomes clear that the owners have double booked it. With the weather making roads impassable and Rose's car off the road, they agree to make the best of it.
I read this over Christmas an loved the story. Perfect festive read!
With thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

While This Christmas delivers some feel-good holiday cheer, it falls a bit short of being truly heartwarming. Emma Heatherington's story brings us to a small town during the Christmas season, which provides a cozy setting. And the themes of second chances and finding love in unexpected places are certainly uplifting. However, the characters and their journeys didn't fully draw me in. The romantic plot felt predictable rather than surprising. And the writing style, while perfectly fine, lacked that special sparkle to make the book magical. With a 3.6 out of 5 stars, I'd say this is an okay choice for fans of sweet, formulaic holiday reads looking for a quick escape, but it doesn't have enough depth or originality to make it a new favorite.

Thanks so much to the author and netgalley for the arc, I absolutely loved it. Such a cute cosy Christmas read

This was such a lovely cozy Christmas book. I really enjoyed it and it helped me get into the spirit of Christmas. It was actually great to read. a book with a happy ending.. The main characters, Rose and Charlie were well written and engaging. Highly recommended for the holidays. Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC of this novel.