Oh ladies and gentlemen, she’s done it again… I swear every time I read a book by Heidi I think it’s the best one yet, and that hasn’t stopped with this one. Especially as we’re back at Wynnthorpe Hall which I think has to be my favourite book setting of all.

All of our old favourite characters stay with us in this but we also have a few newbies, Bella and Jude (not forgetting Tinks 🐾) are the focus of Home for Christmas but then we also have Jeanie and Tim who play a secondary role.

I really loved Bella’s enthusiasm for Christmas and it was a shame to see this dampened at times - and Jude’s massive dislike of Christmas! But, that doesn’t stop the festive feeling from flowing through the pages and you can’t wait for the Wynnbridge magic to strike!

Get ready to cosy up with a mug of hot chocolate, some festive baked goods (mince pies, spice biscuits, maybe even a glass of mulled wine too) and get ready to be wrapped up in a book that will hug you right back.

I could wax lyrical about the book but it’s just a Christmas indulgence - if you’ve read any of Heidi’s books before you’ll know what I mean, Christmas isn’t Christmas without a Heidi book (and yes, I know it’s only October but shh).

These novels work wonderfully as stand alone novels, but there is something magical meeting main characters from previous novels getting little updates as you move theough the Wynbridge series.

I need to be honest and confess I am a complete Heidi Swain fan and the novels bring me an incredible amount of joy. So I realise this may appear a bit much to others; but I feel like crying happy tears when I melt into another Wynbridge novel, especially at Christmas time. I even got a bonus Halloween start to the story, perfect timing or what??

It's easy to assume we know what's going to happen, because we do know, in essence, what's going to happen, but..... But the journey is just so magical. This is my favourite of the Christmas Wynbridge books, the festivities are ramped up to the full, thanks to our Christmas loving protagonist, Bella.

I loved it with my whole jingle bell loving heart, rerurning to Wynbridge, certainly was like coming home for Christmas.

I love Heidi Swain, and have read every single one of her books with relish. However, this one just felt like it didn't hit the usual mark for me.

Whilst I was beyond thrilled to be returning to Wynbridge and Wynthorpe Hall (my favourite setting of all the series), and the pages were filled with Swain's usual delicious descriptions that envelope the reader in Christmas cosiness, this time the main protagonists were not for me.

Both Bella and Jude sadly grated on me, and I was happiest when some of the earlier characters such as the Connelly's were on the page with them. I especially liked the short cameo appearance from Chris and Steve in the market square!

All in all, it was a good book, and an easy festive read for the holiday season. It just wasn't up there with the previous titles for me.

Absolutely loved this book, Five star plus from me. Set in Wynbridge, a location used many times by Heidi with cameo parts from people from other books.
A standalone book definitely , but also part of the Wynbridge series of books. If you enjoy this book as much as I did you will have plenty of other books to catch up on.
Bella, Jude and Tink the dogs story this time and the community of Wynbridge.
A lovely wintry read, full of Christmas cheer or not in the case of Jude!
Beautifully written characters which come alive to the reader, great storyline, a book I didn’t want to finish
The perfect Christmas read
Highly Recommended
Thank you to Netgalley, Simon and Schuster , and Heidi Swain for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review

I was hooked from the first page, loved the individual stories of Jude and Bella and their relationship. I love revisiting the fabulous wynbridge winter wonderland and I definitely want to try one of Bellas fairy making kits. A book that makes you smile and get into festive mood another fabulous read from the lovely Heidi Swain.

I love my Christmas visits to Wynbridge knowing there will be the Christmas tree auction and the family day at Wynthorpe Hall. Bella loves Christmas and has a set timetable for events but when she does Catherine Connelly a favour things change with the arrival of Jude (who hates Christmas)!!. Can Bella show him why her Christmases are so special and maybe change his opinions.. Heidi Swain books are like a huge loving hug and I always look forward to them knowing I will possible going somewhere familiar.

Another great book from Heidi Swain. It was wonderful to be back in Wynbridge with all the old characters from previous books. I really enjoyed this book, and could not put it down. It was a lovely, cosy book with a will they won't they story at the heart of it and kept me captivated to the end.

Oh, I love visiting Wynbridge, especially at Christmas to catch up with old friends and new and to find out if Bella and Jude manage to get their happy ever after. Bella is Christmas mad and Jude doesn't like the season at all so it was interesting to see how they managed that. Heidi's books are warm and comforting without being too mushy and smutty, a perfect Christmas read

Another cracker of a read from Heidi! And one of those books that should give you the festive feels whatever time of year you read it!

Bella is moving back to her grandparents home, full of happy memories, and to get by she rents out the main part of the house and she lives in the apartment while she runs her own craft business. And when an unexpected offer comes in to rent out the main home again, she finds herself unable to say no as it's helping her friends out, no matter the squeeze it is in the apartment!

Jude is the man moving in as he's got lots of research to do and their initial meeting doesn't get off to the happiest of starts! Especially when it transpires he hates Christmas - the total opposite of Bella who is a Christmas nut!

But the more time they spend together, the more they begin to get along and it's wonderful seeing the friendship change to more, although you sense Bella is a little reluctant to get too serious. Life has a funny way of moving things along and it was so sweet to see how life panned out for them both. A really cosy romance that gave me a warm glow!!

Heidi's books are like a cuddle wrapped up in a comfortable blanket with a nice hot drink. I love that characters from another book were featured. It's fun to spot them. Heidi's book made me feel Christmassy from the get go and. I can't wait to see what she has next

I just loved this book so much that I couldn’t put it down. It’s such a great read that is so heartwarming and it has amazing characters and is so Christmassy with wonderful things happening that I would love to be there.

I would highly recommend reading this book if you love a Christmas book with an amazing story and great characters.

I would like to thank Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book early.

Over the last few years, Heidi’s books have been the first Christmas books that I have read every year. This one did not disappoint.. I love how Heidi really manages to capture the festive feeling and makes you want to go to Christmas light displays, Christmas markets… even to Wynbridge.

This was a lovely story with some familiar faces making a comeback. It was lovely to read the sixth festive book set around the lovely community of Wynbridge.. please keep writing these magical Christmas books Heidi, I absolutely love them!

Loved this book! The characters where so fun! I loved the chemistry between Bella and Jude🔥 and I loved little tink too! This book truly got me into my christmas feels! If you love enemies to friends to lovers and close proximity then you will love this book! Loved Heidi's writing❤️

Heidi books are always one to watch out for at Christmas and this was no different. The chemistry between Bella and Jude is hot. With the Christmas as the background it's always time to curl up on the couch and read Heidi's next journey. However this is a sequel in a previous series even if it is a standalone.

A very typical Heidi Swain story. It reminded me a little of my first book of hers, ‘Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells’. I’ve read all but one of her books and enjoy the familiar, easy to follow light-heartedness of her story telling. It seems the perfect book to end on for me and wish her many more books.
A trip to Wynthorpe Hall, the Mermaid Pub, the Cherry Tree Cafe and my most favourite place, Cuckoo Cottage.
We follow Bella and Jude’s stories, who are thrown together by necessity. Jude being a bit of a Christmas hater (Anna anyone?) and Bella being the Christmas theme dream.
Both creative souls with backstories that explain their quirks and blocks. Tink’s being the star of the book, as ever, the path of true love never runs smoothly. It was nice to read familiar people.

You can never go wrong with a Heidi Swan book! I loved the Christmas theme and adorable pet Tink! Also the chemistry between her and Jude was on fire! I couldn’t wait to see how this novel unfolded and I wasn’t disappointed! Such a good close proximity troupe with hate to love and I loved very minute of it!