Reviews

We'll Always Have Christmas by Jenny Hale

bookmomof7's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

3.75

I really enjoyed it overall, but I felt like the middle dragged a bit with slower pacing. At times, it became repetitive, and I found myself just wanting to get to the point. That said, the beginning and ending were excellent and kept me hooked. Despite the slower middle, I did enjoy the story.

vkbudd62's review against another edition

3.0

Like reading a Hallmark movie

libwithattitude's review against another edition

4.0

Lovely, festive story about family ties, romance and finding out what's most important to you in life. Think I probably put on a pound in weight just reading about all the delights of Noelle's family bakery, the gingerbread house making and the festive cookies she creates but it was worth it! I finished the book with a smile on my face and with a hankering to make some hot chocolate and play some Christmas music.

liznorell's review against another edition

4.0

I read this book after reading "Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses," and the two books are strikingly similar. That said, because I read CWMK first, I have a much fonder attachment to that one than this second read. However, I really enjoyed the story and love all of Jenny Hale's work.

merilyn's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

tibbarasden's review against another edition

hopeful reflective slow-paced

2.0

Loved the premise of this one. Unfortunately, it wasn't executed well. The conflicts were very repetitive, and there was no plot progression. The dynamic between the two main characters was very flat. I was more invested in William's (the grandfather) love life than those two. It was very insta love with no real time or bonding spent between the two MCs. Also, the extravagant date then gifts was over the top and made Alexander very unlikable. Not to mention him starting a relationship with a single mom and her kid when he had no plans to see it through. The whole working relationship was very weird right off the bat as well. The writing was also overly descriptive and combined with no plot progression made for a very slow read.

bookscents's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars - really cute and I loved the backstory. I actually liked the backstory more than the current day romance actually. I loved the bakery. I think I may just be a little burned out of adult contemps right now but this was really cute.

clu0015's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

0.75

Hated both the female and male lead characters 

asnearly94's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

missbebs23273's review against another edition

4.0

4 stars. A quick, cheerful Christmas read. This was a nice book with lovely characters (particularly Noelle and Lucas). Highly recommend to anyone wanting to get in the Christmas spirit extra early this year! Jenny Hale certainly has a talent for creating that wonderful festive feel in her books and this one left me smiling.

Thanks kindly to Netgalley, Bookouture and Jenny Hale for the opportunity to read and review this book.