How had I not known about Ylva publishing until now? Their books are more than just romances because both their protagonists and secondary characters are well-rounded and their relationships add nuance to the plot.

Bunny Finds a Friend is about a chance encounter between two people when the timing wasn't right. It is about growing, maturing, and learning to appreciate yourself before you deem yourself worthy of being loved. Actually, that is not true, until you believe someone else actually loves you.

The book is also funny and will make you want to travel to Amsterdam, so be warned.

In Hazel Yeats' delightful novel, "Bunny Finds a Friend," readers are transported to the charming city of Amsterdam during the Christmas season. The story centers around Cara Jong, a woman facing a series of unfortunate events, including a recent breakup and a disappointing new job. Amidst the holiday cheer, Cara's path crosses with Jude Donovan, a renowned children's book author disguised as Santa Claus in a department store. Despite their initial awkward encounter, Cara finds herself drawn to Jude's genuine spirit and decides to attend one of his readings. A hilarious misunderstanding leads to a passionate kiss, marking the beginning of a blossoming romance. As Cara and Jude spend time together, they find solace in each other's company and begin to heal from their past experiences. However, Cara's insecurities and fear of commitment resurface, causing her to abruptly end the relationship, leaving Jude heartbroken and confused. Determined to win Cara back, Jude embarks on a hilarious road trip with Cara's meddling sisters, who are convinced that Jude is the perfect match for their sister. Along the way, Cara must confront her own fears and decide whether she is willing to risk her heart for a chance at true love. Yeats' writing is witty, engaging, and effortlessly captures the magic of the holiday season in Amsterdam. The characters are well-developed and relatable, with Cara's emotional struggles and Jude's unwavering optimism resonating with readers. The supporting cast, including Cara's eccentric sisters and Jude's quirky friends, adds depth and humor to the narrative. The pacing of the novel is steady, with a balance between lighthearted moments and emotionally charged scenes. Overall, "Bunny Finds a Friend" is a heartwarming and festive read that celebrates the power of love, friendship, and second chances. Hazel Yeats weaves a charming tale that will leave readers feeling uplifted and believing in the magic of the holiday season.

This book had its ups and downs. I liked the premise, but it fell short for me. Cara was a likable character, but this didn't seem like a romance as it was more about Cara and her sisters then Cara and Jude. I didn't like the sisters so it was hard for me to like the book.

I couldn't connect with Jude and Cara as a couple as you barely got to know Jude and I'm also not a fan of fade to black scenes so didn't have that to help the romance along either.

Overall, not a bad book, but just wasn't for me. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to netgalley and Ylva Publishing for this ARC of ‘Bunny Finds A Friend’

There’s so much I want to say about this book but once again I’m speechless! Any book set in Amsterdam is an immediate must read in my opinion. This book however is not solely based on romance. It’s more so about Cara’s story. I truly loved every second of this book and would definitely like to read more from this author.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this fun book

when cara jong serves santa she feels awful, she had thought her job would be more interesting and fun, but she found out the hard way that it wasnt and she was feeling very guilty about santa

so she went back to find santa to see if they still had their job and was even more guilty when she realised that the person who had been santa was no more....

she had already known santas name but not what they looked liked behind the santa suit

as it turns out jude donovan aka santa was a well known author and though she had been served she knew exactly who cara jong was when they met up again with hilariously results

a fun quick read that makes me interested in going to amsterdam sounds lovely... wonder if i will meet an author ...

Ahhh Cara and Jude were so delightful to read about! And sweet little Zoe!! This book was a super fun and super short read. It was fun reading about Jude and her story telling mind. I definitely recommend this one!

In the mood for a super quick non-drama-filled read? Bunny Finds a Friend is for you. This is a super cute romcom that deals with insecurities and hardships in life and the power of love.

Bunny finds a friend is such a sweet and happy romcom! At about 160 pages, the story delves into insecurities, hardships, the strong bond between sisters and much much more. Cara meets Jude in an unconventional way, but this doesn’t stop their chemistry from sizzling. I loved how these two dove into their relationship knowing how they felt about each other was a once and a lifetime thing. It was a beautifully written book.

loved it. it's witty and fun! would recommend quite a bit. cara is utterly charming, and jude is really put together and interesting. thanks for the arc

Cara hasn’t found herself after finishing college. Working odd jobs, serial dating, and spending a lot of time with her entertaining, no boundary is off limits sisters. She meets children’s author Jude when she serves papers on her in a funny setup. With the help of her sisters she meets Jude again and begins a relationship. But timing isn’t on their side at the moment.

The story is told from Cara’s POV and it really is more about her finding path and interests for the future. She needs to be confident in herself before really connecting for a relationship. This borders on women’s fiction with an ultimate romance. I found the story funny with witty dialog, but ultimately uneven. I few things are brought up and dropped. plagiarism lawsuit, Jude’s ex-wife. Jude is very warm and open. I wanted a conversation not just about the pair's combustible chemistry but on how Jude felt getting dropped and why she’s willing to risk things again. Ultimately this is Cara’s book and I didn’t get to know Jude as much as wished. This is entertaining and a quick read. And I did like that it takes place in the beautiful city of Amsterdam.

Hidden gem of a love story
This book is truly laugh out loud funny and also moving. The publisher’s synopsis above gives you a fair idea of the ridiculous shenanigans that take place in parts of the book. When Cara hangs out with her sisters in various eateries around Amsterdam, her sisters weigh in on every aspect of her life regardless of whether or not she asks for input and they don’t hold back. They meddle and judge but they also have her back; their bond is as much a love story as the relationship that blossoms between Jude and Cara after a series of crazy circumstances. This book was tremendous fun to read and even when the tone shifts from hilarity to more sombre, it’s still a rich and wonderful read. Although the story begins around Christmas, it is not holiday themed so can be read any time of the year.
If you like stories that make you laugh and where characters don’t always have it all together in their lives, where there are several great relationships between female characters (platonic and otherwise), then this one is worth considering. The book cover gives no indication of the hidden gem inside its pages.
I hope Hazel Yeats writes more books in the future; I’ll be keen to read them if and when she does.
(review from September 8, 2017)

Cara ends up serving papers on Jude Donovan, mall Santa AND professional writer. She's attracted to the woman, a bit, but when loses track of her.

Cara's sisters kind of serve as a Greek chorus, and are a gas too. I would note that Cara's extended family are a BIG part of this book, so if that's not your thing you may be less than thrilled.

Cara and Jude DO finally reconnect, but Jude wants to take things slow.... then the pressure of being a 'committed couple' makes Cara bolt. Can and SHOULD they get back together?

This was a fun, and generally funny romp. Not deep, but fun.