Although it’s not a wonderful, literary word, I am just going to say it. I found this book lovely. I thought the characters were lovely. I thought the twist on an idea we are so familiar with was lovely, though it took me quite a long time to realise why the plot felt sort of familiar. I enjoyed the way it borrowed what was needed but also felt free enough to change what was necessary. The whole thing was an enjoyable ride. I’m not giving it the full 5 stars because for some reason, I was able to ‘put it down’ but when I picked up again it was always like greeting a friend who you always have easy conversation with. It’s set at Christmas and is perfect for a nice, lazy day with a cuppa and some comfort food. I recommend you delve into some Christmas chocolate and enjoy.

A good Christmas read with a touch of a Christmas Carol meets Scrooge. Ben is having second thoughts about his marriage and life but then a mysterious man steps in to help. A funny, sad and warm read which is just what is needed for a Christmas read and the long winter nights.

This is an enchanting and modern re-telling of a Christmas Carol which I thoroughly enjoyed. It is the perfect seasonal romance. The book isn’t about Christmas so could easily be read at any time of year but, the majority of the events happen around Christmas, so it gives you that warm happy feeling to read it at that time of year.

I was annoyed by the main character to begin with, he was whinny and selfish but upon finishing the book you know that’s how he needed to be written for this plot to work. I also enjoyed this was written from the male perspective as it is keeping with the classic and so many romances are from the woman’s viewpoint.

It is beautiful story that shows us that our memories are completely subjective to the emotions we are feeling at the time and reminds us that we need to apricate what we have instead of taking it for granted.

I will be buying this for my friends to read next December.

Thank you to HQ and netgalley for my advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Time travel isnt my favourite subject, and I did find this a little irritating to begin with.
However, the story , reminiscent of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, was interesting. We see Ben being given a 'magical' watch which is always set at a particular time. He goes back and forth in his present, past and future life, recalling incidents with a previous girlfirend, alice, dwelling on his situation with his wife Daphne.
where does he finish up? Wait and see.....
Thanks to NetGalley for a review copy.

All about us, is funny, clever and romantic. A well written tale with a fair sprinkling of fantasy. I enjoyed the escapism. My thanks to Net Galley, the publisher and the author for my advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book. I wasn’t sure what to expect so was hesitant to start it but once I did I was hooked!
There were some funny moments and some heartbreaking moments. Towards the end my heart was pounding as I really felt for Ben and the situation he found himself in.
It left me pondering which parts of my life I’d go back to and what I would change ...

Absolutely loved this book and it is really well written. The story was so easy to follow with no big give away as to how it would end. Be warned though as you will become emotionally involved into the story

What an engaging book, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.
Ben gets the opportunity to visit Christmas Days in his past and see with fresh eyes how the decisions made then have affected his life now.
That statement may describe the storyline of the book but does not indicate what an entertaining read this is.
The characters are well described and you really get a feel for Ben, the main character. You see the actions he took, the mistakes he made and, more to the point, understand why he made them.
This does not make the book a heavy read though, far from it as the story flows very well. It is one of those books that you think “ just one more chapter” and then carry on reading late into the night. The idea of time travel may not be your cup of tea but don’t let that put you off, it is beautifully done and very believable.
It has a Christmas setting so is great for reading around that time of year but you could easily read it at other times as the main focus is Ben and his relationships.
This book is probably not one I would have picked off a bookshelf but I am so glad I got a review copy from Netgalley.
This author is now one to add to my list.

Scrooge meets Sliding Doors!
Ben, who is not content with his life or wife, travels back in time to certain times in his life and then forward to see his life in the future. Will it make home appreciate what he has or still yearn for what could have been?
Loved the book. A nice, pleasant easy read with a Christmas feel. Loved it - thank you

Loved this as a Christmas read. A cross between, A Christmas Carol, Sliding Doors and The Time Traveller’s Wife, but a great story that had me gripped from the first chapter. Download it quickly.......

This modern take on A Christmas Carol is far removed from the sort of book I would normally read and, to begin with, I wondered if it might be too light to bother with. However, I very quickly became fond of the characters and put aside my usual dislike of fantasy/time travel and started to really enjoy the story and root for the central character. It was really like a great Christmas film in a book. By the end of the book, I had a lovely warm feeling that made me want to go and hug my loved ones - a great success!

Loved this book, easy to read and characters you really care about. This is a modern story based on the idea of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in which the central character, Ben, is able to glimpse both his past and future life events after an encounter with a watch-selling man in the pub. Will he take the chance to change his life, repeat the same mistakes or make amends...? Recommended!

Really interesting and original concept (if you ignore the fact that it’s based on Charles Dickens obv lol!) but it’s been given a modern twist. The writing is really engaging and it had me hooked from the beginning. The fact that I still wanted to read when Ben was such a pompous idiot says a lot about the writers ability to draw the reader in. I will definitely read more from him in the future. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and HQ for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to the publishers for providing me with a free advance copy for review through NetGalley.

With echoes of Danish Nicholls, Nick Hornby, and Richard Curtis rom-coms, this is an engaging book. It’s a familiar story of boy meets girl, boy wonders “what if?” about another girl, and...well, you’ll just have to read it to see what happens.
It’s set, mostly, during the Christmas period, so if you’re looking for a festive read this would be a great choice.
The protagonist is likeable, even at the times that he does things that aren’t very likeable. He is human, flawed, and believable. I wanted him to make the “right” choices and so the right thing. I was hooked on the story and couldn’t put the book down.
That said, it is what it is, and as such it’s a pretty predictable book. I could see from about a quarter of the way through where the narrative was heading, and how things would end. It was still a pleasure to read, but I would have preferred the writer to leave it a little more grey, rather than the black and white picture he painted.
By about three quarters of the way through I wasn’t enjoying the book so much. I loved it, then I liked it, and then it kind of felt a bit flat in sections, which did affect my overall enjoyment.
That said, I know that this genre has so many fans that will absolutely love this book, and I’m sure everyone will be talking about it.

Wow, I just loved this book!

It was Sliding Doors meets the time travellers wife, It had me hooked from start to end!

Ben and Daphne are university sweethearts but now marriage, work and life have got in the way and their marriage is all but over when on a cold christmas eve night Ben bumps into a stranger that will change his life for ever. With Ben experiencing the highlights and lowlights of his life all over again, will he do anything different or will he choose the same paths he did before.

This story really gets you to look at where life can go wrong and how we can be self absorbed at times and how your choices impact those around you.

The writing about Ben's mother was beautiful and I found myself welling up whilst reading.

This is a beautiful story that I will read again and again,

A beautiful love story with more than a passing nod to A Christmas Carol.

When Ben decides to go to the pub with his mate instead of a Christmas drinks party with his wife he meets a strange older gentleman who gifts him a broken watch. This sets in motion a series of visits to significant days that have shaped his life so far. Can Ben learn from these visits and take back control of his life before it slips away from him.

Beautifully written and totally heartwarming.

This was a most enjoyable read, I loved the fact that the author and main character were male as it made this love story have a very different feel to it which was really compelling. Thought provoking, clever and well written - thank you so much.

A great twist on the popular Dickens storyline perfect for this time of year. Well written, interesting characters, fast paced and a plot that kept to the classic but allowed for a different spin on it. Enjoyable

This is a lovely modern day Christmas Carol with a twist. At university Ben almost gets together with Alice until he meets Daphne and they fall in love. Now years later Ben and Daphne’s marriage is on the rocks and they are both unhappy. Ben wonders if he made the right choice.

An encounter with a watch seller on Christmas Eve in the local pub sends Ben time-travelling through significant events in his life. Would things have been better if he had made different choices? Or if he had got together with Alice and not Daphne?

At first I didn’t warm Ben as he wasn’t a likely character, but as i read on i felt for him as he relieved some of his past significant events and came to some important realisations.

A very enjoyable read.

Really enjoyed this book which I read in one sitting as didn't want to put it down. A charming romantic story of finding your own heart and growing into the person you've always had the potential to become. Would make a successful and feel good film.