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REVIEW - Christmas at Mistletoe Cottage (Hope Meadows #2)


Christmas has arrived in Welford, and Mandy Hope is feeling good about the festive season. Her rescue centre, Hope Meadows, is up and running and she has an impending date with local hunk, Jimmy Marsh.

All is looking merry and bright until a mysterious local begins to put the future of Hope Meadows in jeopardy.

Can Mandy, Jimmy and their fellow villagers put a stop to the strangers antics in time to ensure everyone has a Christmas to remember?

I had been keeping an eye out on NetGalley for this instalment, and was totally thrilled when my request for an ARC copy was approved. Even more so when upon starting to read, I realised part of my review had been used in the acknowledgements for the first book!

It’s that time of year where I am ready to dive into all the Christmassy, feel good titles I can get my hands on and the village of Welford was high on my list.

Unfortunately, I felt a little let down by this book. I was expecting delicious descriptions of crackling fires and mince pies that could make my mouth water. What I actually got was a rather detached version of the village I know of old. It was as though Mandy’s character had completely changed, she was so ‘woe is me’ and at times quite pathetic. I was left wondering where the girl with the gumption to leave her boyfriend, and her life in the city, for a risky business adventure in the country had gone!

Mandy’s odd character alteration aside the story itself was enjoyable, and as well written as always, if somewhat lacking in Christmas spirit. Apart from a sprinkling of snow and the last few chapters there wasn’t much festive fun to be found here.

I’m really disappointed that this part of the series just didn’t hit home for me, but I look forward to book 3, Springtime at Wildacre, reigniting my love for Welford and its occupants.

** Thanks to Hodder & Stoughton, via NetGalley, for this ARC **

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