One Week ‘til Christmas ended up being ok, but not great. It loses points due to the predictability if the plot and the main character not being able to communicate properly. I loved the start of the plot and how we ended up following Isobel and Tom through cute local events that made we want to check out my own local events. The writing gave me small town vibes which didn’t feel like it truly fit as it is set in London, and I found the countdown to Christmas reduced some of the anticipation that I wanted to feel. Overall I enjoyed it as a festive read and would recommend it to someone who is looking for light Christmasy romance.

If you enjoy Hallmark Christmas movies, One Week "Til Christmas is the perfect read for you.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

I received this book complimentary from NetGalley but the opinions are my own.
Oh this was so so lovely. Tom and Isobel are so cute and lovely together. The backdrop of London at Christmas time and then Melbourne at Christmas was perfect. I truly adored this one. It was really believable and well written.

5☆ A Witty, Christmas Romance that will leave you Feeling Warm and Cosy inside!


One Week ‘Til Christmas is a charming, witty, heart warming, fun, Christmas romance.

Isobel is visiting her friend in London for a few days for Christmas.
But when she collides with a handsome stranger, he literally knocks her off her feet!Isobel never imagined their paths would cross again, especially not quiet so soon, when she turns up to interview her mystery man the very next day!

The chemistry ignites between them and Tom her mystery man can't resist asking to see her later for dinner.

As the Christmas magic works it's charm things soon start heating up between them.
But as things start to develop, Isobel is well aware that she leaves in just 7 days!
Is it worth risking something special or can long distance really work?

One Week ‘Til Christmas is a heart warming, Enchanting and Entertaining Read, that literally left me smiling and warm inside.
The Characters are strong, Endearing and relatable.
The setting is beautifully Festive and Belinda really made London come alive.

So if you are looking for a witty, swoon worthy Christmas romance, that will Touch your heart, give you the feels and leave you feeling warm and fuzzy then One Week ‘Til Christmas is definitely the book for you!


Thank you to HQ DIGITAL and Rachel Random Resources for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

This has been my favorite Christmas tale this season! Missen's story is lighthearted, charming and delightful - a fun look at Christmas in London, witty dialogue, and the HEA I'm looking for.

This is a tale just waiting to be made into a Hallmark Christmas movie, and I dare you to tell me you didn't imagine Tom as Benedict Cumberbatch!

I'll be looking for more stories from this author in the future.

What a simply charming and festive romance, from the first meeting between Isobel and Tom, which is rather memorable, to them meeting again and learning each others names, to just how they have spent a week in London.

If you are wanting a guided tour through some of London's best love festive occasions and events then this is certainly worth a read. As a Londoner I loved seeing the touristy side to my city, and was delighted to even note that the tube journeys and time to cross London underground, were pretty much spot on, which just adds to the authenticity of the setting.

I loved the interactions between Isobel and Tom the whole time, and found myself whizzing through the pages eager to spend more and more time with our leads.

An incredibly charming novella that had me smiling, giggling, despairing at times and hopeful for the HEA that I was craving. This is only the second book I've read by this author and its clear how much her writing and story development has improved, as I loved every second of this book.

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

I absolutely loved this book! The characters really drew me in, and I found the storyline to be very appealing. I love the authors writing style; it works perfectly for a Christmasy story!
Great for fans of Hallmark movies, light love stories, and stories of people with realistic issues and pasts. I had a really hard time putting this one down and would read it again in a heartbeat!!!

A cute, heartwarming Christmas read that will warm your heart and make you fall in love with love all over again! I loved this read by Belinda Missen. I come from New Zealand where the weather at Christmas is hot, and I've always fantasised about a white winter Christmas in the UK. Well after reading this, I feel like I've experienced one. So many beautiful sights and experiences around London described so vividly I could picture them easily, and then the love story was like the icing on the cake. Yes, it's predictable in some ways, but there's nothing wrong with that, and in this case it's done with a fresh enough take on events and written so beautifully that keeps you turning the pages and willing their love story along. Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this gorgeous little book, I recommend it to everyone.

This book was many of my favorite things all together--cute, contemporary fiction/romance, Christmas themed, based in London, and a fast read. I didn't realize until I got part way into it that the book was a shorter book. While I love reading romances, they're often predictable. Part of this book was predictable, but there were events I never would have predicted. This author writes in a way that keeps you turning pages, all while wanting more.
I've been recommending this book since the moment I finished it. A great add to my Christmas reads this year!

Summary
Isobel is in London to enjoy a holiday vacation. She plans to go out and do as many holiday activities that she can. When she runs into (literally) a man while waiting for the bus, she assumes she's imagined their chemistry.
But it seems like fate when she's forced to work and has to interview Tom - the man you nearly ran her over. Now they have 7 days to enjoy the holiday season together before returning to their hectic, travel filled lives.

Overview
➸ POV - 1st person from Isobel's POV

➸ Isobel Bennett - Travel writer, Blogger, Australian, Constantly on the move

➸ Tom Bracken - Famous, up and coming British actor, Also constantly traveling and rarely home

➸ Content Warnings: None

My Thoughts
This was a wonderfully warm and funny holiday read! This book 100% got me into the holiday spirit with all the cozy Christmas markets and events. I felt like I was exploring December in London right along with the characters.

The setting might have been my absolute favorite part of this story. I loved hearing about London during the holidays and desperately want to travel there and experience it for myself. Everything about this book just felt so cozy and atmospheric. I also loved how this story was a count down to the holiday. Every day Isobel experienced something new and festive - markets, skating, show, etc.

Isobel has to make some tough decisions about her career and really enjoyed reading about her sticking to her guns and morals. She was such a strong character that I loved reading from. She wasn't willing to compromise on her beliefs or dreams for anyone - including the man she was falling for. I'm always here for independent, driven female MC's!

This just isn't a book that is going to stick with me. It was fun and exactly what I wanted in a holiday read but it didn't do anything new or outstanding. Overall this was a great holiday rom-com! It had really sweet moments, believable conflicts, and cozy atmosphere and setting. It's just not a story I'm going to remember 4 months from now.

If you're in the market for a quick holiday story to get you into the Christmas spirit - this is a great option!!

This review is live on Goodreads and will be posted to my blog on December 9th, 2019 at 1pm CST

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins Publishers for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Belinda Missen has written a fantastic new Christmas story that is bound to become a classic. On her way to catch a bus Isobel Bennett is knocked over by a man falling into her lap. What are the chances that your dream man just falls into your life like that? Isobel is in London visiting her friend Estelle for a week before Christmas and then she is to travel to Australia to spend the holidays with her family. Will meeting Tom change her plans? Will she finally take the leap to start following her own dreams rather than working for Edwin a man with questionable principles.

This was such a heartwarming story that deserves to have more than 5 stars. I am looking forward to reading more from Ms. Missen in the very near future.

I came across One Week ’Til Christmas one day while browsing Netgalley for Christmas titles, and I requested it immediately. I’m so glad I did because I devoured this book and it soared right onto my list of favourite festive reads. It was witty, charming, and gave me the warm fuzzies. I basically had a big cheesy grin on my face through most of the book.

I’ve always wanted to visit London around Christmastime, so the setting drew me in and made me completely starry eyed. I felt like I was there with Isobel and Tom as they explored the city, and it all felt so wonderfully magical and festive. I loved Tom and Isobel together. Their banter was hilarious, as was a lot of Isobel’s inner dialogue. Tom was so swoony, and I loved that he turned out to be completely different from what I initially expected. {MILD SPOILER}: I think it’s a fantasy for a lot of people to meet, spend time with, and maybe even fall in love with a celebrity. I know I’d certainly like to spend a few days hanging out with Richard Madden! That bit of the story felt different from the other celeb-dates-normal-person story for a lot of reasons, but mostly because Tom really felt like a real person. He never used his celebrity to get his way or try to impress anyone. He was passionate about his job and enjoyed talking about it, but he was humble and charming, and I adored him. {END SPOILER}

I absolutely loved this magical, whirlwind of a romance and I know I’ll be recommending it a lot this holiday season and for many more to come.

An enjoyable rom- com, set around a festive London. Isobel is literally swept off her feet in her first encounter with Tom, and is then shocked to encounter him again professionally. There is an instant rapport between them but with Isobel heading back to Melbourne for Christmas, there are serious time constraints against them.
The narrative was fun, and the characters likeable-so much can be forgiven in terms of how completely transparent the plot direction was. In the end the obvious plot twist barely featured as an event at all and all ended as was pre-ordained.
A cosy marshmallow of a book, perfect to be enjoyed with a hot chocolate over the holiday season.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of the book in exchange for an honest review.

ARC received from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This was a cute, quick read! Perfect if you’re looking to get into the Christmas spirit. I loved following along with Isobel’s and Tom’s adventures around London - the author did a good job making me as the reader feel like I was there. The plot line was nothing to write home about and often was filled with gaps and a lack of depth. But I still enjoyed it nonetheless for what it was.

4.5 stars of a cute holiday story!!!

I really liked this book, although it felt too short for me. I was so in love with the characters that I wish I could've seen more of them in here.

Isobel and Tom formed one of the best literary couples ever for me, because they were not interest in all the BS that relationships most of the times in books have. They were fun together, they had the best witty comebacks and the way they have handled their interaction since the beginning, was so simple yet so intense.

*Potential Spoiler Ahead* Being a chick lit, I knew that in the end we would have to see they having a huge disagreement that serves to build up story and tension, but even that was well written for me. It was sad to see them in that situation, I loved though the uncomplicated and unpretentious way they decided to give themselves another chance.

It was a funny and cozy read for this time of the year, but totally worth for other times as well.

What a book! An absolute Christmas delight, you felt like you were melting into a giant mug of hot chocolate whilst reading this absolutely glorious book.

For my love of a Christmas novel this ticked all the boxes; great characters, traditional Christmas activities, and a love story.

Isobel and Tom meet by chance and they spend the week leading up to Christmas together before Isobel is due to fly home. Their relationship from the off was great and you were rooting from them the whole way through.

Isobel and Tom’s relationship, although probably predictable, it was also believable. The activities they got up to also were fun bringing the comedy to the book.

What I also like about this book was that it was first-person from Isobel’s point of view. This completely transported you into London’s Christmas.

This was the perfect short Christmas rom-com.

Voy arrancar diciendo que a mi no me gustó.

La transición de una escena a la otra también me pareció un tanto forzada. Intentar hacer un libro corto con temática navideña y con buena trama no es algo fácil, en este caso es la trama la que sufre. Así que si buscan un libro con buena trama navideña se los recomiendo, realmente pude imaginarme una versión navideña de Londres. Ahora si son de prestar atención a la trama les aseguro que se van a aburrir.

El conflicto o nudo de la trama es un cliché y también se siente forzado. Se lo menciona una vez y solo se lo retoma en el final del libro.

La estructura del libro no me gustó porque hay escenas que quedan divididas en dos capítulos distintos. Creo que hubiera quedado mucho mejor, tanto para una lectura fluida como para la trama, si se hubiera divido por día.

Honestamente, creo que este libro tiene mucho potencial y podría ser mucho mejor si la autora tuviera la opción de desarrollar mejor las escenas y hacer transiciones lentas.

Super festive, adorable, and funny! Everything I needed in a book while dealing with finals at uni. I did really enjoy this short and sweet clean romance, but it began to lose my attention at about the halfway point. After most of the initial romance and holiday activities were over, it felt a little repetitive and predictable. It was very Christmas-y and magical, but I was wanting a little more chemistry and depth. Regardless, I still did really enjoy this and it brought me into full blown CHRISTMAS MODE.

One Week 'Til Christmas by Belinda Missen was cute, but not my favorite. It is sweet but forgettable - I literally had to look up the main characters names (Isobel and Tom) to write this review and I finished the book 3 days ago. Tom literally falls onto Isobel one winter day in London and although there is chemistry, she thinks she will never see him again - until she does. Tom is an up-and-coming actor who Isobel gets the chance to interview (she is a journalist) and that turns into 7 days of Isobel and Tom's budding relationship turning into something more. Unfortunately, Tom's job as an actor and Isobel's job as a travel journalist hangs over both their heads, knowing they both only have 7 days. Because of the short timeline, there's a bit of insta love but I liked that they didn't just fall into bed. What I didn't love it how slow it felt - the chapters would end on a great part and then start the next day with no explanation as to what happened after the chapter closed. The continuity felt off. There also isn't a lot of depth - Tom and Isobel are both kind of boring so my connection to them wasn't super high. Lastly, I read romance for a little bit of smut and this literally had none. Might be great for some but not for me. Overall, it was cute but I didn't love it and am not sure if I'd read anything more from Missen.

Truly disappointed that I did not enjoy this one like I thought I would! The cover immediately attracted me because those winter feels, man! Then, I read the synopsis and that made me stay, and one click the request button! Yet....something was missing. I'm a huge fan of Christmas, well, everything. But the story was a miss for me due to lack of character development. I constantly felt like I was on the outside looking in as I did not feel like I ever got to know the characters.