I usually absolutely adore phillipa Ashley’s books however this one was so predictable that it didn’t make me feel all cosy and Christmassy at all.

Having said that it was a nice story with a happy ending, lots of snow, a baby being born on Christmas Eve, a donkey, sheep and cats…plus a hunky vet. A pleasant and undemanding read at any time of the year

Thank you to Netgalley the author and publishers for an arc in exchange for an honest review

This is a cute love story that has twists and turns and lots of fun along the way.
A great festive read with interesting, quirky characters.
The idyllic location of the Lake District makes it a picture perfect scene for the book.

A brilliant festive read. I really enjoyed this book and would love for it to be the start of a series. The characters were great although I felt a little disappointed that some of them didn't play bigger roles. Would definitely recommend.

Another wonderful book by Philippa Ashley, whose writing is such a treat. Sophie, once a huge lover of Christmas, is somewhat put off the season when she finds her boyfriend playing in the tinsel with another woman. Setting off with the idea of running an alternative Christmas hotel seemed a little ambitious to me, but made for a good story all the same. The group of people who flock to her non-Christmas stay is very well drawn with some wonderful characters. I loved the impromptu dance evening and can just imagine what fun was had. I do recommend this book, and thank NetGalley for the chance to read and review it.

Poor Sophie. After a past Christmas disappointment she decides to set up a non Christmas Christmas break in her guest house. This proves very popular and the story consists of a mix of personalities and stories and some love and romance despite powercuts and snow storms. Another must read by Phillip’s Ashley.

Sophie finds her boyfriend and best friend in a compromising position in their Christmas shop before Christmas which totally put her off Christmas.
When she moves to Cumbria to run a hotel she decides to hold a none Christmas deal, fun without the Christmas trimmings.
Only she is falling for her neighbour Brody who loves Christmas and then finds out he is engaged.
Can they sort out the problems and get over Christmas.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC and I give my honest review.

Thank you so much for letting me read The wonderful Escape For Christmas.
It was such a beautiful read.
Sophie found her boyfriend and bestfriend in a heap of tinsel and gets put off christmas. She decides to move away and run a bed and breakfast. She thought to make a Escape from the christmas for guests. But things didn't go to plan. But sometimes the unplanned days are always the best

Thank you to the publishers & Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in advance!

Personally I couldn’t put this book down. I loved that I could picture myself at Sunnyside for an “anti-christmas” getaway. All the characters were described perfectly and their personalities shone throughout the book.

Anything with Christmas & animals just keeps me hooked and I loved the unexpected twists throughout with the family reunions, Christmas at Felltop and our new addition to the Nowak family!

Once again thank you to NetGalley for choosing me to voice my opinions on such a lovely, well written book!

This is a perfect, feel-good, cosy up with the fire and Christmas tree lit behind you kind of book. Perfect Christmas read, simple and easy! This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you very much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

A festive treat from Phillipa Ashley. Sophie has left behind her cheating boyfriend and is starting life afresh, having bought Sunnyside Hotel in the Cumbrian countryside. She advertises a non Christmas break for those who wish to escape a traditional Christmas. and a mixed group of people respond for reasons of their own. Sophie’s neighbour is the handsome local vet, Brody; he and Sophie are getting along well until Sophie finds out that he is not who she thought. Christmas is certainly different for Sophie this year but not as she had planned it.

Couldn't put it down! Set in my favourite place at my favourite time of year! Phillipa Ashley you legend! I loved it!

I absolutely love Christmas , as did Sophie, the main protagonist in this story, until she was badly hurt by her partner on Christmas Eve. Now running a b and b in the Lake District she decides to run a get away for people who want to avoid the festive mayhem. I read this on a very rainy Saturday in August but it would make a perfect cosy read in the colder months. I greatly enjoyed all of the mishaps that happen and getting to know this group of strangers thrown together who end up having a wonderful time despite several catastrophes.

Phillipa Ashley is the queen of romance novels and this is no exception. It delves into the fact that not everyone finds Christmas easy and that you can find support in the most unlikely situations also add in a hunky vet and a burning love story and your sorted for a very good Christmas reading.

Another atmospheric Christmassy read from Phillipa Ashley, this time set in the Lake District. The characters felt real, and who wouldn’t want to stay at Sophie’s B&B, take their ill or injured pets to vet Brody and join in with everything going on in the village. And with a lovely, twisted, surprising story to get you to the cosy ending we all want - no spoiler, as with this sort of book, you always know everything will turn out for the best, but it’s the way we get to the end that matters.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

An involving uplifting love story with well written characters that you want to succeed in their lives. All kinds of events are thrown in to enhance the story including the birth of a baby!

Another fantastic book from Phillipa Ashley. It’s the perfect book to curl up with on a cosy winter evening. It’s exactly what you would expect with romance, a beautiful setting and a dash of drama thrown in.

Love Phillipa Ashley books and this is no exception. Sophie buys a hotel in Sunnyside after she discovers her boyfriend has cheated on her. This makes her hate Christmas as that when it happened. She decides to have a no Christmas themed time at the hotel for like minded people. She meets Brody her neighbour and also the local vet

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for a review.

Lovely Christmas (or is it anti-Christmas) book set in the Lake District where Sophie runs a guest house. Perfect book for settling down with on a cold winter's night (or as I did on a cold night in August).

What a joyous escape this book provided! It's made me long to book a trip to the Lake District,so beautifully described as a glorious backdrop to this wonderful story. We can all empathise in some way with the escapees from traditional Christmas celebrations with all the expectations and stresses placed on having a perfect day. Sophie, who's heart was broken last Christmas by her cheating boyfriend and erstwhile best friend, is now the happy owner of a guesthouse in the stunning Lake District. As Christmas approaches,with all it's memories, she decides to host an alternative celebration to the usual turkey and tinsel. Despite the scepticism of all around her, her Spanish event is fully booked. Her disparate group of guests arrive just as the snow covers the land and they find even bigger adventures than they'd hoped for in the ensuing storms . Throw into the mix,a rugged handsome vet, some adorable pets, expertly crafted guests and a romantic storyline and you have the full package. Highly recommend this gorgeous book

Absolutely amazing book from Phillipa. Loved the setting in the Lake District, all the characters, will definitely be recommending and think I will pick it up again to curl with this winter.