Oh I didn’t want it to end!! I can’t get enough of joys acres and all it’s amazing characters. I do hope we will visit again and catch up with everyone! Beautiful

Ruby has made a run from her old life and finds respite within the cosy cottage in Joy’s Acre at that special time of year. She is determined to protect her children from harm but finds she starts to trust people again when enfolded in the warmth of the welcome she receives. She gets drawn in the mad gallop to the Christmas celebrations and starts to hope she really can have a fresh start.
Another great visit to Joy’s acre, so nice to catch up with everyone and getting to meet new people. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

‘Christmas At The Little Cottage On The Hill’ is the fourth book in the ‘Little Cottage’ series. I have read, reviewed and loved the first three and I was (im)patiently waiting for this book to be released. Well the wait is over as ‘Christmas At The Little Cottage On The Hill’ was released on 26th October. Believe me, it is just as good as the first three books in the series. I absolutely LOVED it but more about that in a bit.
Whilst the book contains the majority of characters from the series, the bulk of the book focuses on Ruby, her son and her daughter. At the start of the book, it’s clear that Ruby is running away from something but it isn’t immediately clear as to why she is running. As the story continues, we learn more about her background and the horrific things that she has endured. Her son is only 10 years old and to say he isn’t happy about leaving his home is an understatement. He is leaving familiar surroundings to run to a place where he knows nobody and he has no friends. In many ways he acts older than his true age but at the same time he is too immature to understand the complexities of why his mother has grabbed them and run. He is angry at his mother and she doesn’t know what she can do to make things right. I have to say that Ruby is one brave, courageous and feisty young woman. She is a mother hen who fiercely protects her chicks. She has taken them away for a fresh start and that takes real guts. Ruby and her children couldn’t have landed in a better area than Joy’s Acre and the surrounding village. The people are friendly and willingly open their arms and hearts to make strangers feel welcome. I had to stifle a chuckle at the description of Angus as a giant who has unbelievable strength. To say he has had his Weetabix with a side order of Popeye’s spinach seems to be an understatement. Ruby and her children certainly hit it off with Angus. I was keeping everything crossed that a relationship would develop between Ruby and Angus. What does happen? Does Ruby find happiness with Angus? Will Jem ever forgive his mother Ruby? Well for the answers to those questions and more you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out as I am not going to tell you.
Oh my word this was one seriously lovely read, that is the perfect book to get you in the mood for Christmas. The author uses such realistic descriptions that when I closed my eyes, I could well imagine that I had been parachuted into Joy’s Acre with all the Christmas hustle and bustle going on around me. This book made me want to go and grab a cup of hot chocolate, settle down in front of a rip roaring coal fire and just snuggle up with a good book, which ‘Christmas At The Little Cottage On The Hill’ certainly is. It didn’t take me long at all to get into the story and practically by the end of the first page, I was addicted to this delightful story and the characters. The pages seemed to turn at a rate of knots and before I knew it, I had cleared over half of the book. I was so genuinely enthralled by the story and the characters that I managed to focus on the book and shut out all other distractions. The characters are so realistically written that I really did feel that they were all my friends. Before anybody says it: yes I know that this book is a word of fiction and as such the characters are not real but I find that if I enjoy a book that much I tend to ‘live’ the story. The characters and the story seem to leap off the pages and magically spring to life. As always with Emma’s books, ‘Christmas At The Little Cottage On The Hill’ is very well written. The author has a writing style that grabs your attention from the start and doesn’t let you go for the duration of the story.
In short, I absolutely loved, no make that ADORED reading ‘Christmas At The Little Cottage On The Hill’ and I would definitely recommend it to other readers. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.

My visit to Joy's Acre was everything I hoped it would be and more. This book is the fourth installment in the Little Cottage series but having only arrived at this episode I felt I wasn't left on the back foot as the characters felt like old friends from the moment I opened the book.

There's two main storylines taking the spotlight in this book. In one light there is Maddie and Seth's dreamy wedding preparations, to add in every ounce of festive romance. But with a Christmas wedding what could possibly go wrong? Then in the other light there's Angus and Ruby, a brand new relationship which is deep, emotional and at times brutal to witness. These juxtaposing storylines dance around each other creating dynamic layers in the story ensuring a page-turning effect for the reader. But, for me, the highlight of the book has to be the heartwarming relationship that develops between Angus and little Jem, the bond that is created between the pair is an absolute joy to read.

This book is filled with Christmas magic from start to finish with a sprinkling of joy, love and plenty of cheese jokes. I couldn't recommend it more. I'm now off to download the first three installments in this series to prolong my stay in the village of Summersmeade that little bit longer.

I love the little cottage series and Ruby’s story is no exception. A little different as this isn’t as descriptive about the renovation of Joys Acre but more character based - continuing the theme of finding yourself and being happy. A great series of books that is warm and uplifting - and this particular story is rather Christmassy!

A lovely, Christmassy read that fits so well with this brilliant series

Arriving at the cozy little rental cottage as the first snow begins to fall, Ruby doesn’t regret leaving her bully of a husband for a moment, but she does feel guilty about uprooting her kids so close to Christmas. She can only wish that one day soon her son Jem will forgive her.
It’s not long before the family are settled in and drinking hot chocolate by the fire, the flames kept roaring by a neighboring woodsman called Angus. As big as a tree, but as gentle as a dormouse, all Ruby’s instincts tell her to be wary of letting this gorgeous stranger get too close.
As Christmas day approaches and a blizzard sparks a power cut across the entire village, Ruby must force herself to believe in Christmas miracles again.

I loved this book and the characters. I read the book before this one and will continue to read the series. Ruby is very crafty and she makes gorgeous pieces out of wool that is mostly recycled. As she gets to know those around her she finds that she is being brought into the community as a friend and they all want to help her make her dream come true. Which is to open a wool shop.
Also it is Maddie's and Seth's wedding right before Christmas and a storm is threatening that and you see how this community comes together to make it come true. Full of happiness and wanting to be there among this community has made this book very heartwarming.

This is a first for me by this author... although I thought I'd read a previous book before... but can't seem to find it in my Goodreads Read list, so maybe not and now I'm wondering why not???

I didn't realise this was part of a series when I requested it, but it can be read as a stand-alone... I will be adding the previous 3 instalments to my TBR pile.


One twinkling winter’s night, Ruby wakes her sleeping children and escapes for a new life in the countryside. It’s a choice that will change her life beyond all recognition…

Arriving at the cosy little rental cottage as the first snow begins to fall, Ruby doesn’t regret leaving her bully of a husband for a moment, but she does feel guilty about uprooting her kids so close to Christmas. She can only wish that one day soon her son Jem will forgive her.

It’s not long before the family are settled in and drinking hot chocolate by the fire, the flames kept roaring by a neighbouring woodsman called Angus. As big as a tree, but as gentle as a dormouse, all Ruby’s instincts tell her to be wary of letting this gorgeous stranger get too close. Is that the first tingle of festive magic Ruby can feel? Or might it even be hope?

As Christmas day approaches and a blizzard sparks a power cut across the entire village, Ruby must force herself to believe in Christmas miracles again. Was she right to put her trust in Angus? With only flickering candles to guide her through the darkness, will she ever find her way back to the light?

I absolutely loved this story... a real heart-warming festive read that you can snuggle down with a nice hot cup of cocoa... a real feel-good story that will get you in the mood for the festive season.

I look forward to more from Emma and will be going back to the beginning of this series to get the whole picture and then re-read this one in order.

Thank-You Netgalley for my ARC.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy from Bookouture for my unbiased opinion of the book. Emma Davis hit it out of the park again. This could be a standalone book but, why would you want to do it! This is my new favorite in the Little Cottage on the Hill series. It centers around Ruby and Angus. Ruby is running away from something and someone. Agnus is trying to give Ruby his heart only Ruby is to blind to see it. I don’t want to say anymore, go, do not stop, and buy it now! I can’t wait for the next one! Emma keep writing these amazing stories!!!

This is part 4 in the series, I had read part 1, but this can be read as a standalone book.

Ruby has left her husband, and has taken her 2 young chi to live in a village where nobody knows her to hide away and start a new life. She is renting a cottage in Joys Acre over Christmas, as her new home is not ready yet. In the first day, she meets Angus, who is also a resident of Joys Acre. He realises that she is distressed and struggling, and tried to befriend her and her children, so that he can help. The owner Maddie, and her friends also try to help Ruby discreetly, as she is nervous, and distrustful of everyone. Slowly, she appears to be accepting of help, until something terrible happens. She tries to push everyone away, until she realises that she might partly be responsible. The book doesn't give away its secrets until the end, so you have to keep reading to find out the truth.
I absolutely loved this book. The character of Angus is such a gentle and kind man. It is great to catch up with the previous characters too, as Maddie prepares for her last minute wedding. This book had it all, romance, hardship, heartrendering, heartwarming, a wonderful setting, Christmas, snow and friendship. Who could ask for more. I suspect that this is the last in the series, but I really hope that there are more. I cannot recommend this book highly enough, it's wonderful.

Another good addition to this enjoyable series!

When Ruby arrives at Joy's Acre with her two children it's fairly clear that she doesn't want to talk about her past. It doesn't take long for the magic of this place and the people involved there to make her feel right at home. Her son, however, doesn't settle in quite so easily...

Life is as busy as ever in the country - if not busier. It's a pleasure to be re-acquainted with those who live and work there, as well as the addition of a few new characters. This series emphasises the importance of friends and how good ones easily expand their circle to include others - the more, the merrier. Winter brings new challenges to Joy's Acre and together the team manage to surpass most of them .. but will the final obstacles turn out to be insurmountable? There's only one way to find out .. read it!

This series has come a long way from the first book; Joy's Acre has grown to accommodate many new arrivals, most of whom quickly become ingrained there. This is a lovely read and it's been really nice to catch up and find out how all the various plans are working out.

My thanks to Bookouture for providing my copy via NetGalley. This is my honest, original and unbiased review.

This was the last book in a series but while it adds to the experience you don't have to have read the other books. It's a very cute and festive story, the characters are well rounded and enjoyable to read. The setting, as many of these books are, is a little village and everytime it makes me want to live somewhere like that. Descriptions were great and I really liked the overall feel of the book.

This is the 4th and final book of the Little Cottage on the Hill series. It can be read as a standalone book but there are characters in it from the previous books in the series, so you may want to read the others first to avoid spoilers.

We return to Joy’s Acre and follow the story of newcomer Ruby and her two children. They have arrived just before Christmas and Ruby has rented one of the cottages until her home is ready. They soon settle in thanks to the welcome from the other characters from the previous books. Local woodsman, Angus takes a particular liking to Ruby and her children, but due to a secret that Ruby is obviously holding back is she wary of letting Angus get too close. Alongside Ruby’s storyline, there is a Christmas Party being planned and also a surprise wedding! But will the forecast of heavy snow prove to be a problem?

I have read all the books in this series and loved them all, but I have to say this is definitely my favourite! All the characters which I’ve come to know are all back in this book and it’s like being welcomed back into one big happy family! Set just before Christmas Joy’s Acre is being turned into the venue for one big party on Christmas Eve, but Seth also has other ideas when he finally proposes to Maddie! The visualisation that this author has created has been amazing! As I was reading I have pictured myself warm and cosy in one of the cottages, with one of Trixie’s hot chocolates, looking out of the window and seeing this amazing Christmas tree, snowmen competitions and the lovely feeling of friends and family which you get when you read these books!

I loved the introduction of Ruby’s character. She is obviously running away from something…or someone! You can have a good guess at who or what, but you aren’t really told this until much later in the book. She only wants to do the best for her children and by moving here is the only way to do this. I love the way she can knit anything out of a scrap of wool, and so wish I was able to do this! My imagination was filled with pictures of The Woolly Shop overflowing with handmade decorations, hats, gloves and jumpers! But, the character I loved the most was the man-mountain which was Angus! A huge strapping rough worker with a heart of gold, Angus was definitely the quiet one of the bunch but was just so likeable and adorable that he had won over everyone’s hearts!

This is, without a doubt, a book to get you well and truly into the festive spirit! There are lots of decorations, presents, trees and snow - oh my goodness, was there a lot of snow!!! When the book made me feel freezing reading all about the white stuff, the warm fuzzy feeling that this wonderful story brought was enough to melt me instantly! The best has definitely been served last in this series, and I have to admit I’m really sad to see it ending. It has been a wonderful journey with all the different characters throughout the four books, and I wholeheartedly recommend reading them all if you haven’t already done so. Full of love, family and friendships, it certainly gets a resounding festive thumbs up from me!! Would highly recommend!!

This is the first book that I have read by the author and will definitely go on to read the other three in the series such a heartwarming read not just for the Chrismas season.Entertaining,well written setting the scene for the book was well developed .Characters are brought to life would love to see this as a film or DvD.

I can't believe this is the last Little Cottage book. I have loved getting to know the folk of Joy's Acre over the four books in the series, and seeing it all closed off in Christmas at the Little Cottage on the Hill has both cheered and saddened me in equal measure. Saddened because it is over, cheered because they have bowed out in style.

This Christmas is Maddie's first at Joy's Acre but boy is it set to be a special one. I don't want to spoil things on that front but let's just say that Seth has a surprise or two in store which will melt your heart and make sure that the already busy time preparing for their hosting of the village Christmas party will be twice as hectic as planned. Add in to this the unseasonably white (yes, even for Shropshire) December weather and it is one hell of a task they have ahead of them.

As always, this isn't simply a story about the team at Joy's Acre. This time around they are joined by two brand new characters - Angus, who they sort of inherited along with the woods which separated Joy's Acre from the Manor, and Ruby, a scared mother of two who is on the run from her past. You can tell straight away what her issues have been, but also that gentle giant Angus has seen it too. I've got to be honest, Emma Davies has a way of writing her characters very sympathetically and I had developed a bot of a soft spot for both Seth and Tom along the way, but Angus is perhaps my favourite of all of them. There is something very special and likeable about him, perhaps because he seems so quiet compared to the others, his presence very undaunting - unless you factor in the actual physical size of the man that it. 

This was a beautiful story, and I raced through it in a single afternoon. I do have to admit I have a soft spot for these books and the family that has been developed at Joy's Acre. There is such a sense of positivity and camaraderie amongst the friends that makes anyone, even a hard hearted reader such as myself, feel welcome and you cannot help but smile as you read it. Emma Davies is certainly capable of throwing in a few surprises too with revelations about Angus that you may not expect. And I love the way in which she depicts the small town feeling in the books. It definitely feels like the Shropshire I know and could be any of a number country towns. You can feel the crisp winter air chill you, followed by the warmth and comfort of a nice hot chocolate, and all the talk of the scrummy cakes that Trixie keeps baking will have you salivating over your kindle.

If you have loved the series then I guarantee you will love this book too. For those who were hoping Trixie may get her happily ever after, well ... you'll need to read the book but let's say, whilst the story is not about Trixie, in fact it turns largely back to where it began with Maddie and Seth, the future doesn't look too bad for her either. Fun, romantic and a perfect way to say goodbye, I loved it.

How appropriate that Ruby and her kids are at Joy Acre at Christmas after leaving a bad situation with her husband and their dad? Ruby quickly settles into the village; her son Jem does not. Those who have read all the books in the series will be familiar with the various people she meets but if this is your first book in the series, they'll be a treat for you to know as well. You could quibble about how quickly the relationship with Angus proceeds but this is a Christmas book and a romance both so let go and be positive for everyone. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This is all about healing and fresh starts.

First book I’ve read by this author but the last one of this particular series. It works as a stand alone. The story, characters, and setting are very good. Ruby and her family grow to trust and love Angus after running from an abusive past. There are many interesting side characters and I’m guessing they were featured in the past books of the series. I’ll go backwards since this was a good one.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and Bookouture for a copy in exchange for a review.

Already the 4th part in this fabulous series and when you thought, after reading the previous one, that it would be very hard to top it, the author showed it was a piece of cake for her. This series is a masterpiece in its genre.

The background is Chrismas and this is synonym for love and romance and I can give you this : there is a lot of it in this story. But the festive season is not only about happy times. Sometimes it takes you back to the past en reminds you how it can bring sad and painful memories as well, but when you are surrounded by people who support and love you, you can shake them off and a bright future might pop up and gift you something to look forward to.

A truely fluently written book where it freezes outside, but where loving feelings provide the necessary warmth to melt your heart.

I can't wait to see how the lives of the people at Joy's Acre and the village around it are going to develop. 5 big fat stars.

Thank you, Emma Davies, Bookouture and Netgalley.

A good book took me a couple of chapters who know who was who as its my first read from the series but was very easy to get into the story and i really enjoyed it will definitely be reading the rest of the books from the series but a definite recommendation from me and have already posted reviews for it up on facebook and have had a few other people say they are interested in reading it when it comes out. Loved the characters especially Angus and would love to read a story based just on him as i felt his back story would make a good book.

Oooooohhhhhh.....I literally loved this book!

This is number 4 in a series but can be read as a stand alone. I've not read the other books yet but now literally can't wait to (I just hope they're as good as this one!).

The story is heartwarming and festive, and has really got me in the mood for Christmas!! It is set in an idyllic setting (of which I'd quite like to live!) and follows a number of characters. I have to say they are all really likeable (I especially loved Angus) and would love for them to be my friends!! They all seem like such a lovely bunch of people and it makes you wish people were this nice in real life!  It's so lovely to watch everyone building and growing relationships.

I felt a range of emotions reading this, from fear to excitement and everything in between! It really makes you want to keep reading to see if there really is a happy ending.

If you want a heartwarming, uplifting, feel good festive romance then this is definitely the book for you.

Latest book in this series, set aournd christmas. This is the story of Ruby and Angus, but also a lot about the other characters living here, incuding Trixie and Noah.