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Blog Tour for: Winter Magic at Hollybrae Castle

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Winter Magic at Hollybrae Castle
A Scottish castle, a fake marriage… and one very real Christmas romance?
After a window display goes disastrously viral – thanks to a malfunctioning animatronic Santa and an unfortunate encounter with Paddington Bear – Lula Haines finds herself without a job just weeks before Christmas. So she jumps at the chance to decorate Hollybrae Castle in Scotland for the holidays.
There’s just one complication: her handsome new boss, Oliver Bracewell, needs a fake wife for the festive season. To secure a promotion that could save his family’s castle, Ollie has been pretending to be a married father-of-two to impress the family-focused firm where he works. Now his bosses are coming to stay at Hollybrae over Christmas… expecting to meet his non-existent wife and children.
At first, playing along is easy as Lula is swept up in the magic of turning Hollybrae into the perfect festive escape with Ollie. But as Christmas draws nearer and she and Ollie grow closer, Lula begins to wonder if Hollybrae could become more than a temporary escape… and if the man she’s only pretending to love might actually be the one she’s been waiting for all along.
With heaps of tartan, tinsel and Christmas magic, this uplifting romance is perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Heidi Swain, Cressida McLaughlin, Ellie Henderson or Jessica Redland!

MY THOUGHTS

After being introduced to this author’s books several years ago I haven’t missed reading anything she’s written. Her books are really relatable.
The story starts off with a hilarious mishap, I mean I really wouldn’t want to have been in Lula Haines shoes but it sure makes for a comedy of errors.
When the dust settles or should I say stuffing she finds herself without a job right before Christmas.
At this point desperation leads her to accept a job decorating Hollybrae Castle in Scotland. Oh my, the description especially with the castle all gussied up for the holiday’s is marvelous. Talk about a fairytale castle.
When her new boss needs her to play along to help him get a promotion she has to pretend to be his wife along with caring for their nonexistent children.
The hilarity continues as the boss and his wife ask her questions about past events she should know about concerning her “husband” and herself and she really fudges it, can’t be prepared for everything in this fake relationship.
When does the pretense start feeling oh so real and her leaving after Christmas when the job is done seems like the last thing she wants to do now.
This kept me spellbound as I read. A fairytale romance in a fairytale castle. What more could you ask for?
Absolutely loved this one!

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

Purchase Links
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GM2WTCSZ/
Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GM2WTCSZ/

Author Bio –

Jaimie Admans is the bestselling author of several romantic comedies – including The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane and The Post Box at the North Pole. Her series for Boldwood, The Ever After Street Series, is based on the magical world of fairytales.

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Christmas, Actually Blog Tour

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Welcome to Hollythorpe, a quaint village in the Cotswolds, where the locals are stringing lights around their village tree. And meet Clara as she pulls her suitcase through the snow, hoping for a new start…

This isn’t the Christmas that Clara was hoping for. Twenty-four hours ago, she was engaged, a shiny diamond on her wedding finger and a gorgeous husband-to-be by her side. Only now, the ring is gone and so is he. She’s almost given up on Christmas magic completely – until she arrives in Hollythorpe.

Clara waits outside her kindly godmother Eleanor’s red front door, knowing that a warm welcome will help heal her aching heart. Snowflakes are falling gently on her long dark hair when a car sprays her with slush and then, unexpectedly, stops to help. Clara lays eyes on Liam stepping out of his car, six feet of gorgeousness. She realises maybe there could be upsides to a cosy Cotswolds Christmas…

Except Liam is closed off to everyone and Clara knows she should be protecting her heart too, so she tries to put him out of her mind. When the village’s usual Mrs Christmas calls in sick before Hollythorpe’s winter fair, Clara steps into the role to help her godmother. Only, she hasn’t realised who Mr Christmas is… none other than Liam himself.

As the two are thrown together to bring Christmas to Hollythorpe, Liam’s icy exterior starts to thaw. And Clara can’t deny she’s falling for him. But then the past comes back to haunt them, changing everything…

Will Clara and Liam end up lonely this Christmas? Or can the most wonderful time of the year bring them together, actually?

Publication date 11 September 2026

Buy here: https://ow.ly/tOvc50ZLLRF

MY THOUGHTS

Isn’t Christmas supposed to be the best and happiest time of the year?
So then why is Clara feeling so glum?
Just yesterday she was happily engaged, enviable sparkling ring on her finger with a handsome man by her side.
Keep in mind, that was yesterday. That was before she found out what he was really like and before he was gone.
A new start in the Cotswold’s and a quaint little village of Hollythorpe gives her a feeling of hope back.
Staying with Aunt Elanor is just the perfect place to be. she’s so kind and encouraging.
The Christmas spirit is hitting and a chance meeting with gorgeous Liam kicks her interest in being in this festively decorated small town another notch.
Warm, welcoming, festively decorated with softly falling snow will kick your Christmas reading off the right way in this charming seasonal read.
Relationships take center stage here, we see several romances bloom and kind and supportive friends and family there for each other as well.
Five star read.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

MEET THE AUTHOR

Donna has had sixteen books published in total. Four have been in the Amazon top 100 and one even made it to number seven in the UK and US Kindle charts, another made it to number one in the UK, US and AU free Kindle charts. She was also shortlisted for the RNA Debut Romantic Novel of the Year in 2019.

She lives in Hertfordshire, with her own romantic hero, two grown up kids who pop in occasionally and two grumpy cats. She loves a happy ending and is never happier than when she’s escaping into a romance novel or movie.

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While It Was Snowing 

320 pages Publisher Berkley Publication date October 28, 2025

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Under the mistletoe, a single mom and a professional athlete realize they have more in common than the lake house they unexpectedly have to share for the holidays, in this heartwarming romance from New York Times bestselling author Julia London.

All Amy Casey wants for Christmas is to paint. She needs five new paintings for the holiday show at her local art gallery, but between her two teenage sons, her needy ex-husband, and her overbearing parents, she hardly has any time for herself. Luckily, her best friend has the perfect solution: a vacant family lake house in North Texas, all hers for two weeks of distraction-free painting. Or so she thought.

Turns out professional golfer Harrison Neely also rented the lake house so he can spend the holidays rehabbing the injury that has put his career—and life—on hold. Despite the booking snafu, both Amy and Harrison (along with Amy’s old blind dog and the army of child-sized nutcrackers residing in the living room) agree to share the festive lodging.

When an impending snowstorm has the two cozying up by the fire, sparks fly in more ways than one, and they open up to each other, unwrapping secrets and stories they’ve never shared before. But Harrison is expected back on the tournament circuit after the holidays, and Amy’s family needs her. As their departure date looms and her family and his manager press them for answers, they’ll have to decide if this December to remember has been a fun holiday fling, or if they’ve found a Christmas miracle: true love.

MY THOUGHTS

While It Was Snowing is a delicious snowy romp of a story.
The hilarity ensues when an accidental overbooking happens at a lake house over the holidays.
Two strangers have to share a house; he’s a professional golfer and just needs a little time away to rehab his golf injury. She’s a divorced mom of teenaged sons who just wants some time to concentrate on her painting.
Amy Casey and Harrison Neely are absolutely looking forward to a relaxing holiday at the lake house, alone, or so they thought.
The book had me laughing throughout as I read it, from their first startling meeting to saying awww as they snuggled by the fire.
The flakes are flying; a snowstorm will leave them stranded so they better start getting cozy.
This holiday vacation didn’t quite turn out like they had thought it would but sometimes the unexpected can turn out a lot better.
Fun and charming holiday read.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

MEET THE AUTHOR

ulia London is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of more than thirty novels, including the popular Secrets of Hadley Green series, the Cabot Sisters series and The Highland Grooms historical romance series. She also wrote the Pine River and the Lake Haven contemporary romance series. She is a six time finalist for the prestigious RITA Award for excellence in romantic fiction, and RT Bookclub award recipient for Best Historical Romance for Dangerous Gentleman. She lives in Austin, Texas.

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http://www.julialondon.com/newsletter

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Book Birthday Blitz for A Cranberry for Christmas by Charlie Dean

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A Cranberry for Christmas

Alisha Jones, or Princess Christmas as she is affectionately known, is joint heir to her Grandpa Frost’s family fortune, but being third behind an older sister and brother means she has to work three times as hard to prove herself.

Marsha Underwood, her grandpa’s PA and ever-present thorn in her side, is determined to undermine her at every turn and Alisha finds herself powerless to prevent this.

An encounter with a fortune teller at the Frost Christmas Ball leads to a bewildering dream of the future; and the added complication of Tom Walker, the son of Frost’s new business partner leads to a tumultuous year.

With her friends by her side, will she be able to turn things around? And what exactly does the strange dream mean?

A story of family, friendship and love at first sight with a sprinkle of Christmas magic

Purchase Link – https://amzn.eu/d/08iAYEO

MY THOUGHTS

Fun loving and festive describes this book perfectly. With quirky characters, the fun keeps adding up. Out to prove herself our main character has some laugh out loud moments. I enjoyed seeing the comraderies with family and friends.


It’s Christmas time so dreams do come true, so if you wish it and dream it then you can believe it. Sprinkled with goodness, love and family this is a delightful holiday read.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own opinion.

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Blog Tour for Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands by Bella Osborne

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Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands

Olivia Bingham has bad luck with men.

She’s been ghosted more times than she can count, but this Christmas she’s finally met someone really special online: Fraser Douglas, a Scottish chef working at an idyllic hotel in the Highlands. He’s sweet and sensitive, thoughtful and funny – not to mention incredibly good looking.

Just when she thinks things couldn’t be going any better, Fraser’s dating profile vanishes, and Olivia fears the worst. Frustrated and wounded, Olivia decides she’s going to drive all the way out to Loch Lochy Hotel and confront Fraser.

But when she arrives, things don’t go exactly as she hoped. Worse still, Fraser doesn’t seem to have any idea who she is….

Purchase Link – https://amzn.eu/d/gGWZGrQ

MY THOUGHTS

Olivia or Liv as she goes by has been ghosted one too many times. She’s not going to take it anymore and goes to Scotland to confront him at his restaurant.


The setting was incredible, lots of snow making for a breathtaking scenery, an undeniably handsome guy and the witty banner between Liv and Fraser had me chucking out loud. This author is one I always go to for a feel good, laugh out loud read.


I think with the popularity of online dating a lot of people will connect with this story.
Cute, festively fun story with some quirky moments make for a story you’ll want to read more than once. The story brought a smile to my face, and I know it will with you also.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

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MEET THE AUTHOR

Author Bio – Bella Osborne has been jotting down stories as far back as she can remember but decided that 2013 would be the year that she finished a full length novel. In 2016, her debut novel, It Started At Sunset Cottage, was shortlisted for the Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year and RNA Joan Hessayon New Writers Award. Bella’s stories are about friendship, love and coping with what life throws at you. She likes to find the humour in the darker moments of life and weaves these into her stories. Bella believes that writing your own story really is the best fun ever, closely followed by talking, eating chocolate, drinking fizz and planning holidays. She lives in the Midlands, UK with her lovely husband and wonderful daughter, who thankfully, both accept her as she is (with mad morning hair and a penchant for skipping).

Social Media Links – https://www.bellaosborne.com/ Instagram – bellaosborneauthor

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