Book Link

From Amazon:

Cosy in with the first book in Susan Buchanan’s Christmas Spirit series – a small-town, feel-good festive romance with lashings of community and goodwill – not to mention Christmas Spirit!

For fans of Sarah Morgan, Philippa Ashley, Jenny Colgan and Milly Johnson.

ESCAPE TO THE SUGAR AND SPICE CAFE THIS CHRISTMAS! 🎄💖🍰🎄💖🍰

When eternally optimistic Natalie Hope takes over at the Sugar and Spice bakery café could it be just the injection of Christmas spirit her regulars need?

Newly dumped Rebecca is stuck in a job with no prospects, has lost her home and is struggling to see a way forward. To make matters worse, her ex-boyfriend is trying to take her to the cleaners.

Pensioner Stanley is dreading his first Christmas alone without his beloved wife, who passed away earlier this year. How can he celebrate Christmas without her and will he ever feel whole again?

Graduate Jacob is still out of work despite applying for hundreds of jobs. Will he be forced to go against his instincts and ask his rich but unsympathetic parents for help? And will he regain the confidence he has lost with women and find love?

Spiky workaholic Meredith hates the jollity of family gatherings and would rather stay home with a box set and a posh ready meal. Will she finally realise what’s important in life and start appreciating those around her?

Natalie sprinkles a little magic to try to spread some festive cheer, restore Christmas spirit, and bring those in need together, but will she succeed?

My Review:

This was a very sweet read of the holiday season and main character was sweet as could be. She helped out many during her time in a small town in winter. I found myself wanting a taste of each cake she’d baked in the bakery. People have problems and issues and helping those people is touching. I’d like to name her Angel, if I could. Things maybe be represented differently in this story’s setting, but the 12 days of Christmas does not start on December 12th. For most, it starts on Christmas day and through epiphany in January.