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I really enjoyed this lovely story. I read the prior book in the series which I believe helped with the many characters, but since there is a listing at the beginning of the book, I don’t think that would be a major problem to overcome for a new reader to this series. It is worth learning all the characters to enjoy this book!

I love the ‘returning to family’ theme of this story. Forgiveness is sometimes difficult, but it is a gift you give yourself more than the person you are forgiving. Of course, a romance, especially a mature relationship, is always an added bonus to a story!

I love the wonderful characters, some giving needed humor that kept the story light, where it could have been a difficult subject to handle.

This book definitely has put me in the Christmas spirit! It would be so nice to vacation to a family estate and celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas in unique ways as they did. In a way I did already attend, since I travel through books!

I want to thank Boldwood Books and NetGalley for giving me the pleasure of reading the advance reader copy, with no obligation to write a review. My review is written freely as a hobby, and is totally my own opinion, not influenced by receiving the ARC.

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Sadie is treated to a Christmas break by her family at Juniper Meadows. Dylan comes back to Juniper Meadows after being away for a very long time to let his children see his side of the family whom they've never met. Lovely story about family and how problems are overcome

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A enjoyable, light, easy read.

Thank you NetGalley & Boldwood Books for sending this book for review consideration.

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Such a sweet, fun romance! Dylan returns home to Juniper Meadows with his teenage children after 30 years of living in the US. Sadie's grown children gift her a two week stay at Juniper Meadows after her divorce from her cheating husband. There's a connection between them from the first time they meet and it only grows from there. Plenty of joy and laughter as they go through the 12 days of Christmas festivities, with Sadie growing ever closer to Dylan and his children. A truly heart-warming story. I haven't read the other books in this series (although this one can be read as a standalone) but I'm certainly going to remedy that! Thoroughly enjoyable.
Thanks to Netgalley, Boldwood Books and Sarah Bennett for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Get your comfy blanket, and a cup of tea, and sit down to read this adorable story!! It was beautiful from the beginning to the end. I loved it!

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This is the fourth book in the series I've read and it didn't disappoint. From the first page it was obvious that Sadie was building up to be the romantic interest for Dylan. I would have liked a little longer delving into the back story of how Dylan became estranged, this was briefly explained but I would’ve loved to find out more detail. I was hoping for a big family reunion at the end but it was still a really good read, telling the story of the final member of the family and I thoroughly enjoyed the series. I very much enjoyed Sarah Bennett's writing and will definitely look out for more books from her as I'm sorry to say goodbye to Juniper Meadows.

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Sadie Bingham’s relaxing break at the beautiful Cotswolds estate, Juniper Meadows, turns into a heartwarming journey as she dives into the festive Twelve Days of Christmas events. Meanwhile, Dylan Travers returns to his childhood home with his teenage kids, seeking to reconnect with his estranged family. As Sadie and Dylan bond over their shared experiences and navigate a holiday season filled with unexpected turns, they discover that the true Christmas miracle might be finding love and a new future together.

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really enjoyed this book. It had fixing past relationships and starting new ones, but it also had a feel good vibe. I loved all the characters in this book. I totally recommend this lovely story.

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4.5 ⭐️
Thank you Netgalley and Boldwood Books for my ARC copy.

I loved this book so much, it gave wholesome festive vibes but also dealt with healing family relationships and building new ones. I loved all the characters in this book. I will 100% be recommending this to friends and family over the festive season.

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Sadie is treated to a two week luxury break at Juniper Meadows by her children, following the breakdown of her marriage.
Dylan is returning to Juniper Meadows, the family estate, with his children, after a long absence.
All our favourite Juniper Meadows characters are here for this Christmas book.
Another lovely story in the series.

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I do enjoy reading Sarah Bennett books. This one was no different. A lovely story, well written and set in a nice location, with great characters. This is perfect for your Christmas reading material and definitely needs to be on your must buy list. Recommend

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This book is part of the Juniper series, which I didn't realize before reading (oops)! At tines that was confusing but there was a helpful description of characters at the beginning for reference! If I could go back I would read the others first though.
I very much enjoyed the Christmas theme and feel woven in the story. The love story was sweet and enjoyable and I really liked the characters. Good read!

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Sarah Bennett's Juniper Meadows series had been one of my favourite and this book is a fitting finale even though I've been left with loads of questions.

I loved reading the story of Sadie and Dylan, the brother who fled to America where he met, married and divorced the mother of his smart and fantastic kind kids Theo and Avery. I loved the relationship they have with Dylan although I do find him to be a bit strict and treating them like babies at time.

Sadie on the other hand. I related to her so well and I just wanted her to find the courage to chase her happy ever after instead of just finding problems. The theme of The Tweleve Days of Christmas was a gorgeous touch too.

However saying this I find the epilogue wasn't needed and was like why do we need that? Maybe it could have been better to show wither or not they managed to figure the whole long distance out not just her ex appearing out of the blue. For a final book its just leaving loads of unanswered questions. Sorry Sarah!

I'm looking forward to a new series setting in 2025.

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@sarah_bennettauthor is one of my comfort authors and her Juniper Meadow series is my happy place. The coziest of series that has brought me so much joy and thanks to @netgalley and @theboldbookclub I get to review the newest instalment.
Sadie got the shock of a lifetime when her husband of over 20 years decided to leave her for a younger woman. Her children want her to have a Christmas full of relaxation and fun, so they gift her two weeks at Juniper Meadows. Dylan hasn’t been home to Juniper Meadows in over 20 years, not since his brother kissed his girlfriend. His teenage children are spending Christmas with him while their mother is on her honeymoon and their one request is to go and meet the family they know nothing about.
This was a sweet and Christmasy story, and a great addition to the series. I still wish Juniper Meadows was a real place, and this book makes that even more true. Definitely a book to get you in a Christmas mood. I do 100% recommend reading the other three books in the series if you haven’t. You could still read this one without having read the rest but it adds a lot if you do.
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I read this book as a standalone and found it distracting to keep track of all the characters. I did like Sadie’s opening chapter and found myself concentrating on her storyline and skimming Dylan. I could not get into Dylan’s chapters at all. I believe I would feel differently about these characters if I had read earlier books in this series. I recommend readers start from book one.

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Sadie has not long come out of a broken marriage after her husband cheated on her with a younger woman.
She has settled into a smaller home and has her family to support her only they decide she deserves a break away from everything this christmas
and send her away for 2 weeks over the christmas period to juniper meadows in the cotswolds.
Single dad Dylan has returned to his childhood home juniper meadows from america with his kids for christmas after just seeing his ex wife get married
During there stay sadie and dylan spend a lot of time together and become close.
They both no they have to go home after christmas and there friendship will not last the miles between them or will it.
This is the fourth juniper meadows book, i have read and enjoyed them all it can be read as a stand alone book.
This is a really lovley feel good christmas read.
Loved it .

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So lovely to catch up with this crew again. Lovely book, really enjoyed going back and seeing how the rest of the family was doing. A sweet love story with some lovely humorous sections. Loved the ending, Pete deserved it and it made me laugh out loud!
Sarah has such a lovely writing style, really easy to read and great descriptions that make it easy to picture places and visualise people.
Another enjoyable book overall, would definitely recommend!

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this is part of the Juniper meadows series but can easily be read as a standalone. enjoyed the story very much, lovely setting.

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Sadie’s life has crashed significantly so when he children suggest a paid Christmas stay at juniper meadows she jumps at the chance. She’s looking forward to making new friends and new memories.
Dylan Travers hasn’t been back to his childhood home in years and his teenage children have never met their English relatives but they’re going to juniper meadows for Christmas..
They moth find themselves thrown together and quickly decide they like it, but geography is proving difficult so where do they go from here?
Great to catch up with the family, this book was well written with a great sensitivity surrounding family quarrels and past hurts.

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Read this as a stand-alone, however sometimes I did get lost. Was a lovely wholesome book! Thank you

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