I love Beth's writing. This took me a little while to get into, but once I was in, I was all in! Loved the characters and so wanted their story to have a happy ending. The humour, as ever, is great.

I've loved Beth O'Leary's books since I first read The Flatshare so I really enjoyed reading yet another romantic comedy written by her. I loved the premise of the book and the setting - is there a better place to fall in love than at a Manor in the New Forest? I doubt it! There's something magical about this one and although it's not one of my favourites by O'Leary... I think it's a great book to read if you're looking for some escapism!

Every book I read by Beth O'Leary has me grinning at her witty dialogue and in tears at the clever way she plays on our heart strings. This latest story continues this rich vein and fans will be quickly swept up in the complicated, crumbling nature of Izzy & Luca’s relationship.

I adored Izzy and her helpful ways, she is such a relatable, joyous character. The subplots revolving around the hotel are entertaining & engaging and a lovely counterpoint to the “will they, won’t they” storyline.

It's just marvellous.

I've loved Beth's other books, however I found this one lacking. The characters were ok, but I found the will they/ won't they a bit wearing and I was impatient for it to happen. It dragged on way too long. All the relationship stuff detracted from what was a great back story of them trying to save the fortunes of what sounds like a brilliant country house hotel. Slightly disappointing

The premise of this really spoke to me, it sounded so lovely. However, I didn't enjoy the execution. I didn't really like Izzy or Lucas as main characters, and I didn't believe in their romance at all, The hotel was lovely though, there was a real family feel to the place and I loved the other characters we meet here.

I have read most of Beth's books, but I think this one is my favourite. Was it predictable? Yes. I raced through it anyway, and enjoyed every minute.

The Wake Up Call by Beth O'Leary was everything I'd hoped it would be and more. I loved the story, the setting, and the characters, I didn't want this book to end. It was a highly enjoyable and entertaining read that i'd recommend to anyone who also likes the romance genre. The Forest Manor hotel sounds like a place I'd love to visit and would be an interesting place to work, so it was easy to fall into the story and the characters lives. Izzy and Lucas' rivalry, misunderstandings, and heat was perfect and had me hoping things would work out for them both in the end. The lost and found rings brought some great additional characters into the story and I loved reading about each of the attempts to find the owners. Can't wait to read more by Beth O'Leary.

Oh my goodness! I absolutely loved this book. I honestly don't know where to begin it was that good. I enjoyed the hotel part of the book, I could imagine myself as a guest checking in there. The characters I became very fond off. The plot was extremely exciting. I found this book so easy to read. Absolutely loved it.

This is a witty and feel-good romcom that's full of charm, with brilliant main and supporting characters that you can't help but love.

A wonderfully easy read that brings a sense of comfort and joy, and a cosiness that's perfect to read as the nights are getting colder!

With enemies-to-lovers, and grumpy x sunshine tropes, this story has a fun and competitive feel that lasts throughout the book - you can't help but wish that Forest Manor Hotel was real!

Beth O'Leary strikes again with her heartfelt, funny and quirky rom-coms. This one doesn't have the same sort of twist as The No-Show or the out-of-the -ordinary set-ups of The Flatshare and The Switch but it has a lovely cast of characters, the alternating point of views. Though now I come to think of it, I guess the search for the lost wedding rings works as the original set-up though it is not as central to the plot as it is in the other two books.

I thoroughly enjoyed the enemies-to-lovers story between Izzy and Lucas and all the other stories that a hotel setting bring up.

It took me a little while to get into this one, but I'm so pleased I stuck with it to enjoy Lucas and Izzy's journey from being work enemies to being... well, read the book! It's fun and entertaining with a great cast of characters.

Rather adorable opposites-attract hotel-set romance.

Their workplace is falling down around them. But receptionists Izzy and Lucas still manage to snipe at each other over the state of the stationery drawer. Every reader will see instantly that this pair are attracted to each other (as do most of the hotel staff and residents), but something has taken place that has left them snippety, playing pranks on each other and adamant that there is mutual loathing.

But with their beloved hotel threatened with closure, the discovery of some valuable rings in the lost property room starts them on a (maybe none too healthy) competition to reunite each with their owner and see if any rewards can perk up their employers' finances and keep them their jobs. With no funny business involved of course.

This was rather funny throughout. It's more than obvious that the pair are attracted to each other. And besides the main pairing, we have Poor Mandy, some excellent 'best friends on the phone' relationships, heart-of-gold employers, a selection of staff and residents that make their mark. A slimy potential love interest. And some past misunderstandings and backstories to root through as the romantic leads eventually decide if they want to open up and communicate.

Sometimes a warm, cosy love story is just what you need. One with sniping and realistic family/romantic entanglements is a bonus.

Would make an excellent mini-series/film.

With thanks to Netgalley for providing a sample reading copy.

A Christmassy romance where two sworn enemies fight to save the hotel they work in from closure. It was an enjoyable enough read it just didn’t have anything that grabbed my attention and made me unable to put it down. I found the ending very sweet and a good round up to the story.

It took me some time to get absorbed in this story, but once I did, I couldn't put the book down. I fell in love with the characters. The story is well written, and made me feel very emotional. Will definitely check other books by this author

This was one of the best Beth O'Leary book i read since The Flatshare. It's fresh, entertaining, and the flawed characters made me smile and root for them.
The plot is well developed with a realistic enemy-to-lovers story and an intriguing setting.
I thoroughly enjoyed it and love the story
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Anyone looking for a classic romcom with just the right amount of festive cheer should look no further. Realistically flawed (yet still likeable) characters and a dash of peril to up the stakes. O'Leary left me zipping through the pages to discover if Izzy and Lucas' workplace would be closed down before they figure out whether they hate each other. Thanks NetGalley!

Izzy and Lucas work together but do not get along. This is due to a mis-delivered Christmas card that neither of them knew about. When they are forced to spend more time together will they see each other in a new light? I liked how it was told from both points of view.

I loved the characters and the story, but what I loved best was the setting. The rundown lodge was the stuff of movie romcoms. This will be the perfect snuggly Christmas read. I adore everything by Beth O'Leary and this was the same.

I loved this book! Easy to read, romance and just a feel good book! This is my new favourite by Beth 0’leary

i LOVED this book! I have been telling all of my friends and customers to read it. I really like how organically their relationship dynamic evolved and the care he demonstrated towards her was top tier. This might be my favourite Beth O'Leary book, clearing a very high bar left by The Switch.