Cleo was really happy with Scott until he took a job in Australia and dumped her, but that was a year ago and she has moved on hasn't she....... so why is it such a shock when she walks into a pub and he is back!
After a few run ins they have a one night stand but he is gone again in the morning and left her with a baby!

Scott is determined that he will support her and be involved in the baby's life... but how will that work out..... will they just be friends?

Great to be back with a catch up on Cleo's life, I really like this authors style of writing it is light and easy to read even though it can be about difficult subjects

Oh my what a wonderful read!

In this story Cleo is still nursing a broken heart 💔, from a year ago when her boyfriend Scott left her to live in Australia. She has been working on herself and checking things off her bucket list. She is slowly moving on, but not ready to date again. Then after a sky diving experience with her bff Emma they decide to go to the pub to celebrate. Low and behold she runs into none other than Scott. All the feelings come rushing forward as he professes his apology asking for another chance. But she stands strong and walks away.

As they continue to bump into each other, her resolve weakens. Then they have a one night stand, only for her to wake up alone. Devastated and feeling he has abandoned her again, she falls back into heartbreak again.

When fate comes calling Cleo faints and is rushed to the hospital. The prognosis is she is pregnant. What will she do now? When she breaks the news to Scott, he decides that he wants to be there for his child. They agree to put their issues aide and work together to be good parents.

Scott is determined to be there for his child. even if it means he can’t be with Cleo romantically. Will he and Cleo comes to terms with their relationship? Or will all the obstacles pull them apart?

This is the first book by Lynsey James that I have read and I was so impressed. I really loved this story. It was a very emotional read. The type of story that will touch your soul. Ms. James took her time telling the story and developing the characters. An amazing story. A lovely tale of second chances and new beginnings.

The characters in this book are amazing and really make this book come alive. Each character has strength in spades. Cleo really does have some issues she struggles with. She is very determined to overcome it all to become the best mummy she can be. Scott is a very sweet guy. He loves Cleo desperately and he is afraid to show that side to Cleo, afraid it will scare her away. He is also a very caring and determined man. Cleo and Scott really work hard to overcome all the obstacles that are tossed at them. Let me tell you they are some doozies.

This book will draw you in and captivate you. A wonderful cozy Christmas read. Perfect for sitting by the fire curled up in the blanket with a hot chocolate. It will make you laugh, cry, smile and fall in love. I can definitely see this becoming a movie. Maybe another Love Actually. I love a good Christmas Romance!

I’ll be honest, Cleo made me want to pull out my hair. I can’t begin to recall a more indecisive, emotionally wrecked, and completely irrational, drama queen than Cleopatra Jones (that name made me laugh out loud because ...seriously?).

After her estranged lover returns, and knocks her up, the two go on a far too long path of will they/won’t they get back together?. Whilst on this too long path, we’re treated to nonsensical issues; I can’t tell you how many times I literally rolled my eyes at the hot mess that is Cleo.

Scott, her potential suitor, spends the better part of his time needing a message decoder because Cleo is ridiculously indecisive ...and perhaps a bit self-centered, too. At least in my opinion.

By the time it’s clear what will become of these two—a fate that is, as you’d expect, no surprise—you’re just hoping they’ll move on to an actual problem.

I didn’t dislike this book, on the contrary, I thought it was an entertaining holiday read. I just felt the central conflict didn’t merit the time it took to get resolved.

Scott and Cleo could have squashed their problems early, if Cleo weren’t such an enormous drama queen, and maybe more attention could’ve been given to her relationship with Zara, Emma, or Amanda—all of whom offered far more interesting storylines than Cleo.

End of the day, if you’re looking for a light-hearted read, with mostly likable characters, and an ending you can definitely see coming ...you could do much worse than this one.

Somehow until just before I started this book I didn't twig that it was a sequel to A Season of Hopes and Dreams that was released a few months ago. However I am delighted that it was as it made getting into this story that bit easier, as I was already familiar with the characters's histories.

Easily one of my favourite things from this book besides the story, the writing, the characters and the duelling grandmothers to be, is the sheer amount of references to Friends, one of my favourite sitcoms of all times. From Dr. Drake Ramoray, to the portrait of Gladys plus other references each one really made me smile, and wonder just how large a fan Lynsey James must be!

Back to the main story, well this is great, I loved seeing how Cleo and Scott who are now broken up deal with Cleo's pregnancy. Even better is seeing how Cleo's old arch nemesis Amanda fits into the story this time, as well as seeing how the two prospective sets of grand parents will react.

This is a book that takes place over the best part of a year, and I enjoyed seeing how the story developed. Whether this can actually be read as a standalone, I'm not sure, I think you would benefit from reading the equally fabulous first book, before starting this, which would be no hardship.

Once again in a Lynsey James review I can only state how much I admire this author, and continually look forward to future releases from her, and this is no exception. A Winter's Wish Comes True is a nicely written, easy and quick to read book, that isn't heavy on festive cheer but ultimately there may just be a Christmas present to remember!

Thank you so much to HQ Digital and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

A Winters Wish come true by Lynsey James a five-star red that will have you wishing upon a star. This is my first read by this author and what a read, it will have you laughing and crying, the story will touch you so much it’s not just about a couple meeting and falling in and out of love and then hooking up again, it’s so much deeper than that. Cleo as a character was someone I adored, she has faced battles and hardships and come out the other side, not stronger yet, but one day. All of the characters have been well plotted and have great stories, they are well rounded and you really care about them. Scott started as someone I was a little mmm about but then, he pulled it together and finally started to be someone I really liked.
What could have been a will they won’t they pregnancy romance, developed into something so much more. This story was amazing and I will definitely be looking out for the next read by this author.

A Winter’s Wish Come True, Lynsey James

Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews

Genre:  Romance, women's fiction

A shortish, seasonal read, just under 2800 kindle locations. If light and fun, little sections such as the baby shopping with the two grandmothers, and the dinner from hell made me snigger even while feeling sad for Cleo and Scott, caught up in family issues and  granny rivalry.

I could see why they split but was sad that it came to that, that they didn't try to make long distance work for them. they're now two unhappy people. Scott is back now though - so what happens next?
Well, a brief hot re-union and...Cleo is pregnant. A shock at first but Scott is solidly there behind her, and its clear he wants a second chance, or in Cleo's view after the way he decamped at their last encounter, maybe its a thrid one and she's not sure her heart can take it. 
I got a bit irritated at the way Cleo seems determined to see and think the worst of Scott. He admits he over-reacted when Australia came up - but then so did she, and he explains what happened the next time. I could see her hurt but the guy is doing his best and I was cross at her negativity. 

The other character here were good supporting cast, the school bully who's moved back, catalyst to Cleo body issues, but though her life seems perfect, is it really? Then there's Natalie, Scott's ex, willowy, gorgeous model, who's back on the scene. Is she trying to get Scott back, how can pregnant, lumpy Cleo stand up against her looks? Well, that's the way Cleo sees it, but is she right?
I did find it odd that both of Scott's girlfriends had body issues though... 

Its a fun read, but pretty light, and I felt for me its a bit too sweet'n'happy, lacked the drama that balances the sweetness.
I had high hopes for Natalie or Amanda in that direction, but they only provided subtle light distractions. 

Stars: Three, a fun read, but a bit short and fluffy for me.

ARC supplied for review purposes by Netgalley and Publishers