A beautiful story full of romance, magic and festive spirit. This is a welcome return to ever after street with another enemies to lovers story. I loved Raff but it took me a while to warm to Franca. However, the magical snow globes and the beauty of bonding over nutcrackers makes a perfect December story. Read with hot chocolate and marshmallows.

Christmas ever after

Franca is cynical, after her parents messy marriage and divorce Franca no longer feels the magic of Christmas or romance for that matter. So she puts all her energy into one upping her enemy, Raff.
The two have been feuding for years on the Ever After Street. Raff has a snow globe shop with a magical history of bringing couples together and Franca's nutcrackers are legendary amongst the neighbours
When Franca breaks her fingers in after an embarrassing situation she gets closer to Raff and they soon stop feuding and start falling.

I bloody love this book. Raff was beautifully described with flaws and I felt so sorry for Franca after she broke her fingers. I love that we get another trip to Ever After Street and want to live there forever. The chemistry between Franca and Raff was one of my favourites and I was smiling throughout the whole book. 5 stars yet again even in the middle of summer I feel Christmassy!

This was my first time reading Jaimie Adman. She definitely did not disappoint and I will definitely be reading more of her books. Loved. Loved. Loved this book!

All of the characters, especially the two main characters
Raff and Franca were well developed. Both are store rivals on the same street during the holiday season. As the reader, I was immediately drawn in and it became increasingly difficult to put the book down. You can feel the love - hate tension between the two and you can’t help but root for them to get together. It is a truly heartwarming Christmas story.

A sweet and cosy Christmas story . Franca and Raff both have their shops on Ever After Street but because they always fight the other owners decided that one of them will have their shop from their new year . When an accident left her with three fingers from her right hand broken Raff is the one who comes to help her because he is the one to caused the accident and he really want to help her . She realises he is not the evil person she thought he was and maybe he is the right man for her .
I received this book from netgalley , the author and the publicer as an ARC . Thank you . All thoughts and opinions are my own .

Bitter Betty + Wendy Whiner + Debbie Downer = Franca.

I hate to be a quitter but I couldn’t finish this book. The female character was insufferable while the male character went from Grade A Asshole to Prince Charming, overnight.

I knew I was heading into an unenjoyable story when the oinking happened. It was cringey, over-the-top and unnecessary, adding nothing to the story. Then that character just disappears.

The characters are obviously English from the vocabulary they use and there were words (slang terms ?) I did not understand.

I wanted to love this book. The description sounds adorable. I took a few days to read 34% hoping each day I picked it up, it would magically be better or this would be the chapter Franca became reasonable. But alas, no. I just finally gave up.

I hope others enjoy the book though. If enemies or grumps are your favorite trope, then you’ll probably enjoy this story.

Visiting Ever After Street is always a joy. Jaimie Admans writes the best modern day fairy tales. “Christmas on Ever After Street” did not disappoint, it is a perfect seasonal treat full of magic, warmth, fun & laughter.

In this visit to Ever After Street we are taken to the Nutcracker Shop, where we meet Franc. She has had a rough time of things in the past but has pulled herself up from the ashes of a broken career to learn how to create bespoke Nutcrackers and bring Christmas joy to those who purchase them. Franca remembers a time when that joy was real for her, she feels safe and happy working on Ever After Street and being part of something but is bitter about things that occurred in the past, Christmas has no magic for her.

Franca has an arch rival in the Street, Raphael Dardenne (Raff), the maker of the magical snow globes that claim that if you hold one with your soul mate the characters in the globe will move and the promise of true love is fulfilled. Franca strongly believes this is all a con and makes so much noise about the false matchmaking promises and bad reviews online for Dardenne Snow Globes, that the Council have decided only one of the shops will survive after Christmas and gives both owners a challenge, for them to prove their worth and save their place on Ever After Street.

Meanwhile a magical Christmas kiss is to be streamed online at the opening of the Christmas season on Ever After Street. Each year vendors are asked to take part and this year Franca has been chosen. She believes all her Christmasses have come at once when her crush, the gorgeous baker, Jorge is chosen to kiss her. That is before disaster strikes!

Three broken fingers later, Franca has to navigate her busiest season one handed with no family around to support her. Queue Raff, her “Nutcracker Prince”, who sorts out Franca’s mouse problem in the shop, gifts her an exquisite handmade snow globe, offers the support, dedication and skills she needs to continue trading. Franca is determined not to accept his help but has no real choice as she is unable to word tun or paint and can only sell ready made stock. The challenge of having her “arch nemesis” helping her, may be too much. However, a grudging friendship begins to develop and both begin to rethink about what is important to them. The magic of Christmas slowly begins to grow as their business ideas bloom.

I loved the characters in the story. In theory the book contains the enemy to lovers theme but as the main part of the narrative is a developing friendship and the enemy part was really just in Franca’s head, I see the friends to lover theme being the strongest one. The warmth and care that the friendship created sang out of the pages. Franca being welcomed as a friend into Raff’s family was an important part of the story. The book contained all the elements I love in a romantic storyline and the seasonal theme was perfect, adding all the magic and emotion that Christmas brings to round it off with a sparkly bow.

I really appreciated the chance to read and review this book early with thanks to the publisher Boldwood Books and Netgalley.

This was a sweet Christmas feel-good book. I loved the characters but did find it a tad repetitive in spots. This was a great read overall.

This was such an easy book to fall in love with - Chapter 4 had me warm and fuzzy! It's sweet and magical and romantic, and honestly perfect to curl up with if you're looking for a cute and cosy Christmas read.

Franca is a Nutcracker maker who is trying to keep her little shop on Ever After Street afloat, and the -ber months are her busiest time of the year. But after an unfortunate incident leaves her injured, she has to rely on Raff - the "arch-nemesis" who owns the competing snowglobe shop - to help her with her Christmas orders. Too bad Franca believes Raff and his snowglobes are nothing but a con, and that true love doesn't exist. Or does it?

This is a heartwarming story that fires up the festive Christmas spirit; there's friendship, family, gingerbread-house making and, of course, a Christmas market. Plus, Raff and Franca are incredibly interesting characters because despite coming from different backgrounds, they had more similarities than they realised. I adored Raff's good-natured humour immediately and warmed up to Franca as she came to realise that Raff isn't who she'd thought he was.

I will most definitely be picking up more books set in Ever After Street come December! Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.

I have absolutely loved this series. It is good to see previous characters appear in these stories. This is a wonderful idea of a street that oozes Christmas all year round. Who wouldn’t want to visit. Jaime has created such a lovely close knit community that strive in helping each other. In this instalment 2 of the shop keepers have had a disagreement and the Committee decided to set tasks to see which one could keep its place on Ever After Street and which one must leave. I think you will enjoy reading to find out who the winner is. I definitely did

What a wonderful trip to Ever After Street. If you love all things Christmas, especially Nutcrackers and Snow Globes this is the book for you.
Jaimie has managed to bring the street to life, I’d love to visit.
If you are only going to buy one Christmas book make sure it’s this one. You won’t be disappointed.

It was so lovely being back in Ever After Street and catching up with the shopkeepers. The focus this time is on Nutcracker maker and shop owner Franca Andrews and her ongoing feud with Raff Dardenne who makes magical snow globes. The myth is that these magical snow globes match people to their true loves and this is something that Franca does not believe is true and thinks it’s all a con. After disaster strikes it’s actually Raff who comes to her rescue. The question is can she see him as the caring, kind and considerate man he really is? Along with the theme of Christmas and well described likeable characters this also covers family dynamics, following dreams and how things aren’t always what they seem. A very heartwarming read that actually had one bit leaving me crying with laughter! Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC

A little bit of Christmas magic never goes amiss and this book is no different. Filled with warmth and Christmas magic in the most unexpected ways and places.

Franca is trying to keep her shop afloat and win the competition between her and her rival Raff who makes the most exquisite snow globes.

Fran has an unfortunate accident which puts her out of action made worse by the viral video that’s growing every day. Raff feels terrible and sets about trying to help Fran using his craftsman skills to help with her business.

Full of Christmas cheer and family what more does a book need at the most wonderful time of the year.

Franca Andrews is facing a holiday nightmare—her beloved nutcracker shop is on the verge of closing, and her rival, Raff Dardenne, with his enchanting snow globes, seems to be the only thing standing in her way. As their shops compete for survival on Ever After Street, Franca is determined to expose Raff's snow globes as nothing more than a myth. But when she finds herself in a bind, Raff unexpectedly offers his help, and Franca begins to see a different side of him. This charming enemies-to-lovers tale, set against a backdrop of holiday magic, will warm your heart and remind you that sometimes, the real magic is found where you least expect it.

Franca is convinced Raff Dardenne is conning the customers of ever after with his snow globes that move when they are places in the hands of two soul mates and she’s determined to show the world. The other traders and the council are sick of the two of them bickering so hand out a challenge and the shop who fulfills that will stay and the other will leave the Christmas street.
Disaster strikes when Raff and Franka are put on the Christmas arch together and Franca ends up unable to finish her nutcrackers with broken fingers. Raff feels bad about the accident and helps her to make her Christmas orders .
By spending time together they find they have much in common and start to like each other. But the councils challenge still stands. Who will win 5e ultimate prize of staying on the street and can they work together to bring a Merry Christmas to all?
Love this magical series and is always a pleasure to visit the magical place of Ever after .

Easy, fun, feel good read! This one had me all in my Christmas vibes! Very cutely written and great characters.

4.5 ⭐️ 1 🌶️

Read As An Arc

🎄 Enemies to Lovers
🎄 Grinches
🎄 Cozy Read
🎄 Twinkling Magic
🎄 Nutcrackers x Snowglobes
🎄 Competition
🎄 Sense Of Community


Franca and Raff are amazing characters, even as the grinches they start out to be! They both have competing stores, Franca’s Nutcrackers and Raff’s Snowglobes, until Franca gets injured during this competition.

From reading this book, it is obvious that the characters from previous books are mentioned considering this is the 4th instalment. The message of the book, which I think can be a reminder for anyone really and can provide us all some optimism and positivity. That something good can be brought out of something that isn’t.

Raff has a bit of an attitude at times, it’s something that can be easily overlooked though, as I did. The things happening are all fictional, so I try not to associate that with reality besides the message I grasped from the novel. It is entertaining for a Christmas read, that also gets into the Christmas spirit.

This setting’s universe is amazing! It’s something that is pulled straight out of a Hallmark movie, who wouldn’t want a cute little town like that? Dreamy and charming in my eyes!

I adored this, and again the biggest downside to this is that I did not read the previous ones!! But that’s okay; because I know what I am starting December 1st!

It’s so lighthearted! Grab your copy with the series, and plan these reads during the most magical time of the year!




* Thank you to NetGalley for the arc!


** will be posted on Goodreads on Aug 27 @ https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/170879374-bee?shelf=read

This was the perfect light and easy Christmas read. You actually can't beat a good festive story and the author captures everything nicely and it gives off hallmark vibes. This was a bit predictable but still enjoyable and fun. Thank you to netgalley, the author and the publisher for this arc.

I loved the story of Franca and Raff; it was the kind of story which would be lovely to read at Christmas with a big mug of hot chocolate.
I could almost smell the workshop as Raff was working the lathe, Jaimie did a great job of bringing the reader into the story.
The romance itself was very sweet and I was really rooting for the main characters to have a happy ending.

I just loved this book! It was just amazing and I just love Ever After Street and really wish that I could live there. The characters on this street are just amazing too, there are two bad apples but one of them turns out to be an absolute sweetheart and the other one redeems himself eventually. This book follows Franca Andrews who runs the nutcracker shop and Raff Dardenne who runs the snow globe shop as they are pitted together by the council to see who comes out best but due to an incident between them Franca ends up with an injury which then leads to her and Raff getting closer and getting to know each other better.

It’s just an amazing book and so heartwarming and gorgeous!

I would highly recommend reading this book if you are looking for a good book to get you into the festive mood but word of warning this book will make you wish you were there.

I would like to thank Boldwood Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book early.

Thank you to Netgalley and publisher for this ARC book.
Oh that was such a sweet read. Very easy read too. Can't beat a bit of Christmas magic and love