I'm a big fan of Sue Moorcroft books, they are heartwarming easy to read novels with likeable, relatable characters. This latest book is a delightful read set in my home county of Norfolk in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Its a perfect read to get you into the festive spirit. A cosy book that wraps you in a big hug.

This book was just the perfect Christmas read. Really heartwarming, I was in tears at least twice, of the happy variety! It took me until about a quarter of the way into it to really get in to the story but once I did I couldn’t put it down and finished it within a day. I loved the way the back story of Ruthie and Nigel’s love letters was interwoven with the main plot and the books ending was just perfection. Highly recommend!

I love a Sue Moorcroft Christmas book! This one is no different, our heroine is Maddy and she lives with her daughter and Great Aunty Ruthie. However their normal mundane daily life is shocked when stranger Raff turns up with love letters from Ruthie's past. A heartfelt, emotional Christmas read, I loved it!

A captivating read, full of relatable characters and emotional ups and downs that can be enjoyed any time of the year. I was rooting for Maddie and Raff all the way, and love how the story was told from both their viewpoints. Raff came into Maddy’s life with a bunch of love letters that revealed a huge secret regarding her Great Aunt Ruthie, who Maddy adores and cares for. Secrets, heartbreak, the mystery of a disappearing husband and lots of love and laughter are woven together into a wonderful, heartwarming story. Sue never fails to deliver, she really is an accomplished author.

A missing husband, a baby adopted years ago. Living with her great Aunty Ruthie, Maddie is making life work.
Her pain in the rear is her missing husband's best friend. Always ready to make a nasty comment. Then she meets her great Aunty daughter that she had adopted. Confusion, heart break and misunderstanding abound. You will feel the anguish as reunions do not go smoothly. Keep your fingers crossed for happy ending s.

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for a review.

I do like a Sue Moorcroft book and I enjoyed this one too. A cosy Christmas read.

Another brilliant read from Sue Moorcroft full of emotional ups and downs along the way. Definitely a winter book with a Christmassy note to curl up in a cosy corner with lots of heartwarming moments. Delightful character depiction set in a Norfolk village. Enjoyable book about ordinary folk dealing with different problems.

I love this author’s books. They are quick reads that suck you in and make you want more. Giving me all the Christmas vibes.

I received a free copy of, The Christmas Love Letters, by Sue Moorcroft, , from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Maddy Austen and her husband Adey lives in Nelson's Bar,in Norfolk. Until one winters day when Adey and Maddy had a really bad fight, and left. Six years later, Maddy moved on, and then Adey comes back, upending her whole life. Will she stay with Adey or begin a new relationship? I did not care for Adey at all, he was really selfish and self centered. Maddy and her daughter are lovely though.

This is a lovely Christmas romance from Sue Moorcroft. I really enjoyed reading this book and getting to know the characters. The story started well with the prologue setting the scene for what followed. I liked the links between the families and the mysteries that slowly unfold.

There are some great characters in the story and they all played a part in making the book come to life. I loved Maddy, she is a determined character, despite everything that tries to derail her. Raff was sweet, if a bit diffident at times and as for Ruthie, what a wonderful woman she was, I loved her. I felt Maddy and Raff needed a push sometimes to talk to each other and stop prevaricating but that is just me.

Overall, this is a good Christmas love story with plenty of twists and unforeseen moments, it was a little drawn out at times but still a lovely read. A good bet to curl up with for the holidays.

I love a good romance, and this one was wonderful! It had witty banter, and lovable characters. I was rooting for them the whole way through!

Maddy Austen is in limbo, after her husband went missing almost 7 years ago, leaving her almost destitute and, unknown to him, pregnant with their daughter, Lyla. Now living with and caring for her great aunt Ruthie, she is totally unprepared when Raff comes to the door with a handful of love letters.

This is such a lovely read, about trust, courage, innocence and love. Although with this genre of books, you know it’s going to end well it’s the way the author gets to the end that’s the key. This is done so well, and pleasingly, that, although this takes place over the winter, with Christmas playing a big part, it’s a read for any time of the year. The characters are well formed, not perfect, but like real people. I love Lyla, Ruthie and Maddy, and you are rooting for the family all the way to the end. Recommended.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Why has nobody ever told me how wonderful @suemoorcroftauthor books are?

You should know by now that I love a Christmas backdrop to a novel, and I had to request the ARC when I saw the gorgeous cover of the Christmas Love Letters.

Seven years ago, Mddy's husband Adey disappeared after an argument and never was seen again. Maddy & her now 6 year old daughter Lyla moved in with her great aunt Ruthie. Ruthie is elderly and with impaired vision,and Maddy works as her carer. Their lives in Nelson's Bar are interrupted when one day a man called Raff turns up at their house. He brings some love letters, which Ruthie wrote many years ago. From here, the story unfolds to a surprised Maddy and exposing a family secret. Maddy can't help but feel attracted to Raff, but suddenly, she receives these mysterious text messages.

The Christmas Love Letters is a beautiful festive story about family & love.

Sue Moorcroft’s writing is warm and full of humour, her characters well rounded and brought so vividly to life you almost feel as though you know them.

There are several little stories in the book, but they all tie in together. I adore Maddy and her ability to bounce back from heartache. She is so protective over her family and always puts herself last. Adorable Lyla reminds us all how exciting the festive season is for children. There are some great characters supporting Maddy. At times, I wanted to bang Maddy and Raff head together as they really needed to sort their communication. Oh, and let's not get me started with the love letters. I couldn't help but shed a tear.

Get cosy with a  blanket and get yourself lost in this uplifting, warm-hearted, and feel-good tale.

Thank you, @netgalley, @avonbooksuk, and @suemoorcroftauthor for the opportunity to read the ARC of The Christmas Love Letters.

Puplication Date 26.10.2023

I have now bought one of Sue's previous books and added another one to my Kindle wishlist. I have some catching up to do!

Free courtesy of Netgalley. It is no surprise that I am a huge Sue Moorcroft fan and this book is amazing. I fell in love with all the characters and desperately wanted them all to have a happy ending.

Maddy and her husband lived quite happily together until one night they had a huge row about money and Adey just disappeared not knowing that his wife was pregnant and facing bankruptcy.

Forward 6 years and Maddy and her daughter have moved in with her Aunt Ruthy and have the job of her carer. One Morning, she comes back to the house after going shopping and finds a stranger sitting with Ruthy. He has brought some letters with him that were found when his father died.

Raff and his sister are looking for answers and this is a secret that Ruthy has been keeping for decades.

With this secret destroy the little family that Maddy has built and what affect with this secret have on her future ?

This is a beautiful book and well written, the twists and turns pulls at your heartstrings. I would recommend that everyone buys and reads this book

Huge fan of Sue Moorcroft and love their work. This story was fabulous and certainly didn’t disappoint. A perfect Christmas story with great characters and meaningful development. Definitely recommend for your festive reading this year.

It was an absolute pleasure to return to Nelson’s Bar and meet Maddy, Lyla, and Great Aunt Ruthie. Their backstories were carefully yet beautifully drawn. Maddy, a single mother whose husband simply disappeared before even learning of her pregnancy and Ruthie, Maddy’s maiden aunt who has shown her the love and support that seemed to be too much to expect from her own parents.
Both Maddy and Ruthie are at the centre of this story which deals with a number of serious topics while maintaining the ease and balance that is now synonymous with Sue Moorcroft’s writing. All Sue’s books are remarkable, but when it comes to Christmas books, she really does sit with a higher level of storytellers.
For the absolute avoidance of spoilers, I will remain within the constraints of the synopsis which tells us that Raff enters Maddy’s life when he delivers some love letters to Ruthie. Love letters that Ruthie never imagined seeing again as they have the power to unleash some secrets that may be too painful to revisit.
The relationship between Maddy and Ruthie was incredibly special, and I loved how fiercely Maddy protected her Aunt. In her mind, Ruthie is more of a mother than an aunt, a sentiment that I completely identify with. Eager to protect her, Maddy discourages Raff from further contact, but there is a definite spark between the two of them.
The problem with secrets is that the truth always comes out eventually, and when Maddy’s own life is hit by a revealed secret, she is challenged beyond her expectations to protect everyone that she cares for whilst still doing the right thing.
I have to take my hat off to Sue, her writing never ceases to amaze me and her talent for storytelling is stellar. This book left me feeling euphoric yet slightly winded by the incredibly romantic conclusion. Would happily award all the stars but will settle for 5.

What a fantastic cosy read. Hunker down with a blanket a cuppa and a few hours to get lost in the fantastic writings of Sue Moorcroft.
Maddie is stuck in no man’s land when her husband disappeared nearly 7 years ago. With nothing to say he’s dead or alive who can be sending these disturbing texts. Meanwhile she has moved on with her daughter and her great aunt and is doing fine until Raff appears in her life bringing challenges to herself and her aunt.
Loved this book as usual Sue takes you to a magical place where you would love to live .
Highly recommended

A lovely story about family, sacrifice and love. I really enjoyed these wonderful characters and the deeply woven secrets that are unveiled. Romance but also family and friendship, a great cozy read.

This @suemoorcroftauthor book isn’t out until October, but I suggest you pre-order now! 🎄❄️⛄️

What a wonderful, feel good Christmas story. I haven’t read any Sue Moorecroft books previously, but I’ll certainly be checking out her others. It’s an easy book to read, but also has depth and characters that you’ll easily fall in love with. What are the letters about? You’ll have to read and find out. Highly recommended for a fun, all the feels festive book.

Such a beautiful story full of sadness and love. This book will keep you hooked in while you follow the story, both old and new!

Impossible to put down!