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.

I always enjoy this author and this was no exception. A lovely setting, good cast of characters and a pleasing story line with all ending as it should! Escapism indeed! Many thanks

Philippa Ashley book and Christmas story, it doesn’t get any better. Curl up, get a blanket and a hot chocolate and prepare to be delighted.

Sophie used to love christmas , She even had her own year round christmas shop until she found her partner with her bet friend in the stock room.
So she sold up and moved bought a guest house in the lake district.
This christmas she having an unchristmas stay for any guests that want to escape the traditional christmas.

Brody the local vet lives in the farm nextdoor and his dog likes to ecape and often ends up at Sophie's guest house.

The guest house is fully booked and everything is going well until they all get snowed in and loose power.
Brody comes to the rescue and helps her out.

Another fabulous Christmas story by Phillipa Ashley. Set in the Lake District over Christmas. You had a B and B hosting a non Christmas break for her clients but you had so much more. A handsome vet, cheating partners, lots of snow, cute animals. Just a great read. You just escape into a Lake District Christmas. Read it , ace.

I couldn't put this book down. It was easy to follow and had a great cast of characters. I've loved the author's previous books and Escape For Christmas certainly didn't disappoint. I loved everything about this book, the story was easy to follow, the pacing just right, the mix of characters and the place setting of the book sounded beautiful. Overall a brilliant novel that I highly recommend to other readers. I look forward to reading more by the author.
❤️ Thank you to netgalley, the author and publisher for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Sophie used to love Christmas, she even ran an all year round Christmas shop with her fiancé until things went wrong in the worst way. She decided make a fresh start, to please herself and open a guesthouse. Sunnyside Hotel is her perfect escape set in the Cumbrian hills she relishes the change. However, she finds it difficult to celebrate Christmas so decides to offer an alternative break to people wanting a different type of break over the holidays causing consternation amongst the village. Entertaining if predictable festive story.

Reading a Christmas themed book (or not, as the case may be!) in August during some really sunny weather is always an interesting prospect and this one didn't disappoint or fail to make me wish it was December already! As always, Phillipa has written a book that covers most of the emotions and then some! I'm always left hoping we'll find out more about the other characters in new books, and, I have a feeling that a couple of them may feature in a future book!
I love Phillipa's books and this was up there with the best!