Review ~ Christmas is Cancelled (Christmas is Cancelled #1) by Aurelia B. Rowl

eARC received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Release Date: December 1st 2014

Publisher: Carina UK

Description:
It’s impossible to forget…

Matilda ‘Tilly’ Carter has had the week from hell – and now, with all trains cancelled, it looks like Christmas will be too! With a mascara-streaked face, a broken heel and nowhere to go, there’s never been a worse time to run into the man who once broke her heart. Especially when he looks better than ever. 

The one that got away…

For Dean, Christmas has always been hard. The Tilly standing before him is no longer the firecracker of his memories—even if the way she makes his heart race hasn’t changed at all. He is determined to uphold the promise that kept them apart nine years ago. But spending a cosy Christmas with Tilly would break a better man and each accidental touch, heated look and stolen kiss is taking its toll on Dean.

After all this time, can the magic of Christmas bring Tilly and Dean together at last?

My Opinion

This was a quick easy read that had a surprising amount of emotion in it. I really enjoyed the story and how the characters progressed. Of course, being a novella it was a bit predictable and quick in pace, however that's to be expected.

I like how the narrative unfolded, and thought the emotions and situations created were believable. Dean's secrets kept me reading on and I liked the Visitor Book ending. I'm glad that got added and thought it concluded the book well.

Overall, although this didn't feel that Christmassy, it was still a great novella. It's a sweet, easy read that's good for a cold night.

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