The Best Little Christmas Shop by Maxine Morrey

The Best Little Christmas Shop

Maxine Morrey

Rating: 4 stars

Amazon UK £2.99

Synopsis:

Home for the holidays...

Icing gingerbread men, arranging handmade toys and making up countless Christmas wreaths in her family's cosy little Christmas shop isn't usually globe-trotter Lexi's idea of fun. But it's all that's keeping her mind off romance. And, with a broken engagement under her belt, she's planning to stay well clear of that for the foreseeable future...until gorgeous single dad Cal Martin walks through the door!

Christmas takes on a whole new meaning as Lexi begins to see it through Cal's adorable five-year-old son's eyes. But, finding herself getting dangerously close to the mistletoe with Cal, Lexi knows she needs to back off. She's sworn off love, and little George needs a stability she can't provide. One day she'll decide whether to settle down again - just not yet.

But the best little Christmas shop in this sleepy, snow-covered village has another surprise in store...

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I was really looking forward to reading this novel and I can honestly say that it did not disappoint. I really enjoyed Maxine Morrey's other Christmas novel: The Christmas Holiday - so I was eager to read this one as well. First off, Maxine's covers are absolutely stunning. The bold colours really catches the eye and draws you in. The font is so pretty and swirly and Christmassy and I love the thick snow that is nestled on top of the houses. It just looks stunning.

It's packed with festive cheer - from wreath making to watching the Christmas parade and walking around the Christmas markets. This is the type of thing I just love to read about at Christmas time because I enjoy doing them things too. I loved the part about the icing of the gingerbread - so festive! The story follows Lexi who used to work for Formula One for quite some time until unfortunately she was let go ... She moves back home and starts working in her family shop to help get her back on her feet.

One day at work, after a Holly leaf pierced her skin - Lexi looks up and meets little George who is Cal's little boy. The pair hit it off after Lexi mends his teddy - earning a friend for life in George and a smirk from George's father Cal - whom Lexi is immediately attracted too. The story then progresses as we get to know each of the two characters (Cal and Lexi) and we find out more about why they act like they do. Like how Lexi is hesitant about finding love and why Cal is so protective over his son, George.

It really is a beautifully festive and romantic and very heart-warming. I'm loving all these Christmas books that make you feel so warm and fuzzy inside as you read them! This book is full of snow, festive treats, and lots of romance. Perfect for those cold, winter days! If you're a fan of Chick Lit - then you'll love this too, it's the perfect book to get you in the Christmas spirit!

Overall, such an enjoyable Christmas book. Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for a chance to read this novel, which I have reviewed honestly.