Love a good cheesy romance, and one that’s set around Christmas time is my favourite & ‘one week ‘till Christmas’ certainly didn’t disappoint.

This book follows Isobel, a travelling journalist who is currently in the UK on holiday, visiting friends that she’s made whilst ‘on the job’ on her way to catch the bus to her friends house she gets knocked into the gutter by a passing gentlemen who she can’t help but realise is beautiful, things feel awkward for a couple of minutes then he picks her up and puts her on the bus.

Later it turns out that the guy who knocked her flying was a well known actor, she gets sent to interview him & that’s when things really start to happen.

Isaac comes across as arrogant to begin with, like all he’s bothered about is getting to where he needs to be and he’s not bothered about anyone else, but once the story gets going you realise that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Isobel and Isaac, really hit it off & they fall in love quite quickly, but how much can you really fit in, in 7 days? -Isobel is due back in Australia on Christmas Eve, after missing so many birthdays and family events in the past, she can’t miss another one and had promised she will be there.

This book has everything you expect from a soppy romance and it makes my heart happy, it’s not all plain sailing, but I loved that element to it as well.

My only problem is that it wasn’t long enough & I need to know what happens after Christmas!

One week ‘til Christmas is a relatively short but very charming read. If you love a festive romance, then this book is definitely for you.

The story starts one week from Christmas, when Isobel is on her way to stay with a friend for the holidays. While going to catch her bus she is quite literally knocked over by Tom, an awkward moment follows and Isobel rushes off to get on her bus without ever speaking to the mystery man. The next day Isobel receives a last minute assignment from her boss, where she is basically forced to go interview a famous actor with no time to prepare, when she arrives she discovers the actor is.. you guessed it, Tom!

This book was very well written, the author’s attention to detail was excellent.. I could almost feel the chemistry between Isobel and Tom. I loved that Belinda also included the sights and atmosphere of London at Christmas.

If you’re looking for an easy to read romance with some festive cheer, this is the perfect book for you.

I love a Christmas romance, but it's the category of books (and movies, if we're being honest) that turn the cheese factor up way high. It's a time of year where we don't mind being kitchy and cliche. But sometimes they go overboard. One Week 'Til Christmas found the perfect balance of nostalgia and Christmas cheer, while still being a great romance that I would enjoy no matter the season.

This book was short but it was so sweet. I liked how Tom & Isobel's relationship grow. Story went on kind of slow pace but I really enjoyed it just the way it is because it didn't felt like everything happened too fast and this left me quite satisfied. I just have a little bit issue about the ending but still I generally liked this story.

This super cute Christmas season book was perfect for the winter season. It will make you believe in Christmas love magic. Set it London you just wish you were walking the winter markets with them during it all.

Isobel is a travel writer that is on holiday in London but her boss asks her to do a last minute interview which leads her on a crazy week full of love, memories, ice skating, mulled wine, and shopping trips all with a dreamy man.

Tom is a TV star, theater geek, romantic, and mostly a normal likable guy. Even though he is a star he feels like the boy next door with his “surprise mail packages”, takeout, coffee run, and riding the bus.

This was a wonderful little read to set you into the holiday spirit! Overall, I give it 4 stars as the writing was great, keep you engaged, LOL moments, and some twists and turns to the story.

Thank you to Netgalley and HQ Digital for the ARC of this book in exchange for the honest review provided here.


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I adore Christmas and this one of my favourite festive reads so far this year. From their meeting, I was hooked. This book was anything I was hoping for and more. I found myself grinning throughout the read. I don’t typically like books set in the U.K. but there was something magical about this one.

It really made me wish this was my life. Isobel was one of my favourite characters while both of the main characters were so likeable and I loved Estelle too.

This book was a super cute romance and a quick read. I highly recommend it.

Who doesn’t love a Holiday romance - and one set in the magical backdrop of London at Christmas? (sigh)

The story starts 7 days out from Christmas when Isobel, fresh from Heathrow, is on her way to spend the week with a friend. While running for a bus she is literally knocked over by Tom. Before a conversation can get started, Isobel needs to run to catch her bus. However, the following day Isobel receives a work assignment to interview an actor, who is none other than Tom. This interview leads to a romantic, holiday-flavoured week - one that proves to be life-altering for Isobel.

I highly recommend this read for fans of holiday romances. I found the book kept me engaged throughout, and enjoyed the author’s details of the food and festive decorations that were explored by the couple.

Thank you to Netgalley and HQ Digital for the ARC of this book in exchange for the honest review provided here.

I rate this book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5 stars (rounded up to 5).

Lovely festive read. It was a heart warming romance. It was a wonderful book to read. It was well written and flowed well.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

One Week 'Til Christmas by Belinda Missen is a fun, festive read that will get you in the Christmas spirit!

It's a well-paced book that has likeable characters and a captivating setting. It follows travel writer and photographer Isobel who has arrived in London before she goes to Melbourne for Christmas. She doesn't expect to literally bump into famous actor Tom Bracken and have her life changed forever.

Set right in the Christmas season, this book takes you through Christmastime in London, describing beautiful Christmas markets, carol singers in the street and Christmas shopping, which really got me feeling festive.

I recommend this book to anyone looking for a light, Christmassy read that will get you feeling ready for Christmas.

Unfortunately the author's writing style made it hard for me to get into a good reading flow. That's why I struggled with the book and unfortunately didn't enjoy it. As per my rule to only publish reviews of books three stars or higher, I will not publish a review on the book on amazon and other retailers.

Thanks for giving me the chance to review this book.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book.
It's a pleasant, festive read, that cruises along at a steady pace. There isn't much angst or drama and the main characters are quite lovely to each other.
3.5 stars

I am not a huge fan of the trope where someone falls for a celebrity; but the winsome voice, surprising sense of humour and well crafted setting trumped that. Last year before setting off to London Christmas markets I picked up a Christmas set book that I hoped would get me in the mood for my trip. What I found instead was a read that had all the immersive charm of a copy and pasted wikipedia entry. I mention this because the starring character of the book is London— so magically so. It is very obvious Missen is enchanted by her setting and it blazes through brilliantly on every page. So while the romance runs a little quick ( but tis the season for the eighty Hallmark films I watch so I cannot complain) and while I was a little underwhelmed by the major conflict that threatens to separate Isobel and Tom, this book’s immersive and resplendent sense of place makes it a thoroughly enjoyable Christmas confection.

Also, when you get to it, Isobel’s sister Miriam is basically the worst human ever. “ If you don’t come home for Christmas you are dead to me”. That makes for a fun holiday.


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with thanks to Netgalley.

"What an wonderful book. A total delight from the very begining to the end...."
Thank you netgalley and HQ digital for approving this book. This one is my first Belinda Missen book and I have to say that I completely loved it! The cover attracted me first and after reading the unique blurb I simply couldn't wait to read this one.
Tom and Isobel's story is unique and a breathe of fresh air. Everything from their unorthodox first encounter to their week long love affair was like fairytale encounter. It was like it was meant to be. I loved spending time with these two reading their story and watching them fall in love slowly during their week long hiatus. I was holding my breath wondering if they would get their HEA. Well I don't wanna spoil the fun. But I can say that the fans of Sophie Kinsella,Lucy Diamond and Lindsay Kelk are gonna love this sweet christmas love story. I loved it and highly recommend it!
Happy reading!

Absolutely fell in love with this book! It's a short-ish read that I just couldn't put down! I actually wish it was longer so the story could continue, and I rarely say that about a book! The perfect Christmas read!

A short and festive read. The setting for the book is great, especially the christmas markets.

After a chance meeting Tom, Isobel is surprised to meet him again when she is sent to interview an up and coming actor. She agrees to spend the run up to Christmas getting to know him, but she is going back to Australia for Christmas. Just when you think it will all be OK her boss ruins everything - can they make up before Christmas or have they lost their chance?

This is a relatively short read but definitely a good one to read as we head into the coldest months of the year.

The story is set as it states in the title, in the one week in the run up to Christmas. In a way it was lovely for Isobel to literally bump into someone she is very much attracted to. As she isn’t going to be in the UK for long though, I did fear whether there could be any real happy ending for her and Tom.

Isobel and Tom are lovely characters whose blossoming relationship grabs the readers attention. You can’t help but get caught up in the festive spirit and the romance. I read the book in two sittings as I was desperate to know how things were going to end. If you want to know whether Tom and Isobel get their happy ever after, well you will have to read it for yourself.

One Week ‘Til Christmas is guaranteed to get you in the festive mood. What I really enjoyed is that the romance isn’t over the top. It’s believable and has you feeling that warm glow that only a book in this genre can do. A fab, fun and festive read with an added bit of sparkle.