Warm, cute and Cozy! Quite a heart warming Christmas romance.

I was oh so excited to read this!
From the moment I saw the cover of this book- I knew I had to get my hands on it. And, I am so glad I did!

There was some emotionally heavy content in this book. Such as unfaithful spouses, illness and death.
I actually quite like this in romance novels, as it makes them seem a lot more authentic and real. As if you are reading about actual people and their obstacles in life.
Despite the hard stuff, the author still managed to make it somewhat light-hearted, which I think is really impressive.
I think the cozy Christmas vibe really helped to balance things out!

I think it is so fun how Ellie blended her British roots with her American upbringing.
Teasing her dad by using American words/phrases, and using her kind-of American accent to grab the attention of the locals in Cornwall.
It was cute.
(side note: As an American myself, this story has piqued my interest in Gingerbread Pudding?)

The writing style is excellent, making it a super quick and easy read.
The characters are written nicely as well, and I found all of them to be likable in their own unique ways.
I particularly liked Liam’s stepdaughter, Bella! I thought she was a really great addition to this, and really brought in some interesting moments.

Overall, I really enjoyed this! A perfect winter read to snuggle up on the couch with.

Huge thank you to Netgalley, Storm Publishing and author Debbie Johnson for providing me with the eARC of “Christmas Wishes and Irish Kisses”, in exchange for my honest review!
Publication date: October 27, 2025
Reviewed on Goodreads: September 10, 2025