I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. While I liked this book, it wasn't one of my favorites by author Sue Roberts. It felt more like I was reading a journal entry of the main character's life than a story.

The perfect book for this time of year! There’s nothing better than reading about a charming place and time in December and this one is a steaming mug of cocoa with sprinkles on top.

a real cosy read perfect for the holiday season. a delightful book of community, love and friends
a hug in a book!

I found The Village Christmas Party to be a moderately engaging read. Although it started off somewhat slowly, it improved around the midpoint. I appreciated it; however, I did not love it.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC.

A lovely festive novel. Lauren is really nice and caring and I enjoyed reading about her Christmas. I feel there could have been more between her and Kian but it was a lovely novel all the same.

Lauren is the type of person who you want on your side, she always gets things organised and every year she arranges the annual Christmas charity party for the older people in the village where she lives. Lauren dislikes unpredictably, she thrives on getting things done well in advance however, this year she discovers, to her dismay, that someone else has also booked the village hall for a birthday party. With her well ordered plans in disarray, Lauren must learn to compromise but that’s not going to be easy especially when she realises just who has booked the village hall.

This is great, feel-good festive read, with some lovely characters, I especially enjoyed getting to know Kian and his delightful daughter, Bella, who help to bring a heartwarming feel to the story. There’s also a strong sense of community and although there are a few ups and downs which test Lauren’s natural inclination to organise everything to the nth degree, I enjoyed watching how she copes with change and in doing so allows a little happiness into her well ordered life.

The Village Christmas Party is a light and easy read, filled with fun, friendship and a smattering of romance, it’s a great read for a quiet afternoon in the run up to Christmas

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cozy, heartwarming, delightful Christmas novel. I really enjoyed it!

Yeah! Another very lovely book by Sue Roberts!!! If you love Christmas and Christmas books, let me tell you… you will love this book! It’s Christmas all around! And it’s also about giving your time to people who are lonely and that is beautiful!!! This book was quite different from what usually Sue Robert write about and I really enjoyed that! I can’t wait to read a new book from her! This is a 4 stars book for me!!!

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I got fully invested into The Village Christmas Party this week when I was visiting Dallas and went to the biggest Christmas store in Texas. ( and that’s saying a little because everything in Texas is big!) If you are in the area run to Decorates Wherehouse because it is magical! It was the North Pole and a holiday dream all in one place and I felt the best holiday vibes. I was reading this adorable Christmas book in 90* weather and when I went to this store it was like climbing inside the book.
Nothing better than a small town feel good story mixed with romance and the holiday season. I loved the characters and storyline the book is set in London which was the chefs kiss! Sue Robert’s is a very talented author and I know anything she writes I’m going to love! The Village Christmas Party is out now and the perfect book to bring you holiday cheer!

The Village Christmas Party is about a woman named Lauren. She has a very busy life between working in a small shop, helping others where she can, baking and hanging out with friends. One of the biggest events she organizes every year is the pensioners Christmas party on Christmas Eve. There is a lot to organize but Lauren is meticulous with her lists so nothing gets missed. Lauren is meticulous about most things in life actually. Often turning down plans with friends so she can check items off her lists.

When Lauren shows up Christmas Eve for the pensioners party she is shocked to find that the community centre has been double booked by this hot guy she's been spotting around town. He's planning a birthday party for his 7 year old daughter and sees nothing wrong with mixing the seniors and children's parties. This is certainly not on Lauren's checklists but hot guy seems quite certain nothing can go wrong.

The Village Christmas Party is a bit of a slower paced novel with not much action. But it is a lovely story and gives me the Hallmark vibe I was looking for with a previous book. It is a quick read with a happy ending.

This is one of my favorites of 2024! It’s such a wonderful pick-me-up in these times of constant fear and sadness. I couldn’t put it down. It’s about so much more than the holiday party, with a lovable cast! Now is the perfect time to read a #HolidayRomance & this one will make you feel all the warmth it gives.

Thank you, Sue Roberts, Bookouture, & netgalley for my copy! All opinions are my own.

We have quite a few birthdays towards the end of September and beginning of October, and it is only after we get past those that I start to think about Christmas. I have a feeling that Lauren, the main character from this book would be horrified that I leave it that late. After all, she has lists for her lists and she needs them as she is very actively involved in her local community.

Every year Lauren is one of the hosts for a Christmas party at the local hall. Anyone who would otherwise be at home by themselves is invited for a lovely Christmas roast with all the trimmings and some good company.

Everything is going to plan for this year, until she finds out that there is an issue with the booking, and now the hall is booked for a seven year olds birthday party. Kian, the dad, is insistent that the birthday party must go ahead in the hall, and Lauren is equally adamant that she has the right to use the hall. It soon becomes clear that the only option is to share so there is a hall full of pensioners and 7 year olds. What could go wrong? And can Lauren resist the handsome Kian?

We like a good list but we don't let them rule our lives like Lauren does at the beginning of the book, and she seems to be finding it exhausting as well. Little by little Lauren is becoming a little less rigid, a little more spontaneous.

While I like the story, it was a little simpler than some of the other books I have read recently. There's a couple of subplots that help but mostly I was left looking for more from the writing. Things picked up in the second half of the book.

When I was offered this book I jumped at the opportunity because I thought I had read Sue Thomas before and the cover is super cute. When I was reading the book, I found myself wondering if I had actually done so. It turns out I own at least 5 books by Sue Roberts, so there is no doubt that I have thought she sounds like my kind of author. At least I know now what to expect when I do get to read one of those books.

I am sharing this review with the New Release Challenge hosted by The Chocolate Lady's Book Reviews. Be sure to check out other stops on the tour shown below. Thanks to the publisher, Netgalley and Books on Tour for the review copy.

Rating 3.5/5

Christmas is coming and there's lot Lauren has to do,
Especially organising the party for older villagers to come to!
Her job still needs doing, presents wrapped and volunteers sorted
But then someone else arrives - will her plans be thwarted?

A story of Lauren and the villagers where she resides
Her parents, neighbours, friends and lots of others besides.
With family dramas, friendship and someone she meets by chance
When they keep on meeting, could this lead her to romance?

Lauren is so caring, helping others where she can
But what will happen when things don't go to plan?
Spilt drinks, getting soaked, snow and children, too,
And unexpected worries when unexpected people come in to view!

A fun read with a special person at its heart
Showing how important she is in taking part.
Bringing people together, sharing in the fun,
Working hard and making sure everything gets done!

A heartwarming festive read and great community spirit, too,
A delightful read I don't hesitate to highly recommend to you.
For my copy of this brilliant book I say a huge thank you
As I share with you this, my honest review.

I really enjoyed reading this book and learning more about Lauren and her experiences finding the love she deserves. I found I escaped to the Lake District when reading this book. It’s a great festive read to get you ready for a while Christmas

I love Sue Roberts novels and if you want to get straight into the festive spirit, then look no further then The Village Christmas Party. It’s a gorgeous novel, full of warmth. It has great characters and I was completely immersed from the first chapter. Lauren is a fabulous character who you warm to instantly. Add in some snow, village community and a gorgeous Irishman and you have a great book to curl up with this winter. Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the chance to review.

Lauren is a planner and runs her life from lists that she keeps. She is ready for Christmas and the time has come for her to set-up and organize the local charity Christmas party. She wants it to be absolute perfection for the villagers, young and old. Lauren meets Kian when she finds out that the church is double booked and Lauren is beside herself. Kian booked the church for his daughter’s birthday party. How could that happen and now what is she going to do. Time is running out and she has to find an alternate location. Kian is really laid back and isn’t concerned at all, but they are total opposites. Lauren is in frantic mode and Kian is completely chilled. With the attraction between them, the mulled wine isn’t the only thing heating up. Will this be a Christmas they will never forget or one that they never want to remember?

The Village Christmas Party, written by author Sue Roberts is a lovely story of family, friends old and new and the spirit of Christmas. This delightful story had the perfect amount of romance and I thoroughly enjoyed the stories of the villagers. Lauren and Kian had such opposite personalities, that it had me laughing out loud. He was so chilled out all the time and she was so uptight, it was so funny. Roberts was fantastic at pulling me into the story as I heard the Christmas carols swirling in my head. This is exactly the Christmas escape I needed. I highly recommend this book.

A bit slow to start, but it did become interesting the more I read. Lauren is a thirty something single woman who works in a department store and is very committed to helping the village pensioners enjoy Christmas. She meets Kian and his daughter and there is an immediate attraction on both sides. Will it develop into something more, Lauren is hopeful. Not very Christmassy but a decent enough story.

The Christmas Village Party encapsulated everything Christmas into this gorgeous book that was just waiting to be unwrapped.

Lauren was a girl after my own heart with her 'lists for everything', I too can't exist without a list!

It's a warm and cosy read that's perfect for this time of year. There are some great main characters, it's fun and a highly enjoyable festive feel good fiction.

3.5⭐️ This book starts out too slow for my taste, but does pick up about midway. You get to know Lauren and her friends and family. Lauren is an obsessive list maker and meets a totally go with the flow Kian who is her complete opposite which leads to some laugh out loud moments. Holiday celebrations abound and Kian gets Lauren to loosen up her list making and just enjoy the holidays. I love the way the older generation is included in events!

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for the chance to read this in exchange for an honest review.

Star Rating: 3 Stars.

I found the book slow. For me, it never really picked up.

I love a holiday romance but I think for about 50% of the book it almost read like the FMC telling you all about her day, every day. It was a little tough and the romance when it did come up was not a lot and almost brushed over.