When Hattie is made redundant from her job at the Hotel, she doesn’t know what to do with herself. Though when she gets home, her wonderful boyfriend Johnathon gives her an opportunity – a rather last minute one – to up and leave at the other side of the world with him in Abu Dhabi.
With the shock of it all, Hattie needs some time to think this big change over, so heading to her best friends Dolly’s for the Christmas period in Wynbridge, is just what she needs to have a good ponder.
However, things are not as plain sailing as she thought. As soon as she arrives, Dolly is hiding something from her, something that Hattie cannot quite put her finger on. Not only that, but Dolly has devised a cunning plan to finally get Hattie into the Christmas spirit once and for all, before it’s too late and she flies away to the sunny beaches.
Beamish, the local handyman, is happy to help Dolly with her plans. Helping to decorate all over the village for the spectacular winter wonderland, all before it is too late.
Soon Hattie is enjoying the wonders of wrapping, shopping and all around comfort from wonderful friends, but when Johnathon turns up unannounced, can she really leave Wynbridge behind and at what cost?
The Christmas Wish List by Heidi Swain, is one of the many books within the Wynbridge series, it can be read as part of the collection or as a standalone. I decided to read it on its own for a cosy read over Christmas and it didn’t disappoint. Swain’s books always manage to get me in the mood for Christmas and was the perfect read for that time of year.
I loved all the characters and the way they were portrayed were brilliant, I however didn’t like Johnathon, but that is just down to his character in general. Beamish on the other hand *swoons* was just wonderful and I loved Dolly, she reminded me a little of my Nan.
The book was fast paced, had a great plot and was the perfect cosy winter read. I would highly recommend any of Heidi Swain’s books.
I will be giving this book an 9 out of 10
