It’s that magical time of year when I just can’t resist a festive romance.
Angela Britnell’s The Cornish Christmas Book Club is another wonderful addition to my seasonal reads and shoots straight to the top of my most recommended reads!
I’m so happy to be sharing my thoughts as part of the Virtual Book Tour with Zooloo’s Book Tours (running 22–28 October 2025). Do check out the full schedule to see what other readers thought of this heartwarming story.
A big thank you to Angela Britnell, Choclit, Joffe Books and Zooloo’s Book Tours for inviting me along and for providing a digital copy of this lovely novel via NetGalley. As always, this review reflects my honest thoughts.
About the book
’Tis the season for second chances — and unexpected chapters . . .
Tamara Pascoe has spent years saving every penny and perfecting her baking in the hopes of opening her own café in the cosy Cornish village of Penworthal. But when she loses her job, her long-held dream is suddenly out of reach.
To make matters worse, her perfect café location is snapped up by newcomer Gage Bennet — a brooding ex-Marine with plans to open a bookshop.
Gage has no time for pleasantries, let alone Christmas spirit. But he didn’t count on Tamara — sharp, stubborn and full of festive cheer.
Tamara is impossible to ignore, and when the village book club throws them together, Gage realises they might just be able to help one another. Tamara needs a job. He needs help connecting with the community.
Striking a reluctant truce, Tamara and Gage’s frosty beginning starts to melt as they bond over their shared love of books.
As snow begins to fall and the fairy lights go up, could a little Cornish book club help two opposites write their own happily ever after?❄️ Enemies-to-lovers
❄️ Christmas romance
❄️ Small-town
❄️ Workplace romance
❄️ Forced proximity
❄️ Friend’s brother
❄️ Single Parent
About the Author
Angela grew up in Cornwall and returns frequently from her new home in Nashville, Tennessee to visit family and friends, drink tea and eat too many Cornish pasties!
A lifelong love of reading turned into a passion for writing contemporary romance and her novels are usually set in the many places she’s visited or lived on her extensive travels.
Thanks to her wonderful American husband she’s a huge fan of transatlantic romance and always makes sure her characters get their own happy-ever-after.
Angela can be found on Social Media
Facebook @angelabritnell
Instagram @angelagolleybritnell
X (formerly Twitter) @angelabritnell
My Review
You know when a book just wraps itself around you from the very first chapter? That’s exactly what happened with The Cornish Christmas Book Club. It’s such a lovely, feel-good story — warm, comforting, and full of that festive magic I can never get enough of.
This has to be one of my favourite festive romances of the year — and trust me, I’ve read a lot already! I hadn’t come across Angela Britnell’s books before, but I couldn’t stop turning the pages once I started. It’s got that perfect blend of warmth, heart, and small-town charm that makes you wish you could step right into the story and never leave.
What I really loved was how real it all felt. The characters, the setting, the relationships — everything just clicked into place. I could picture the little Cornish village so clearly that it felt like I was wandering through it myself — the air crisp, fairy lights glowing, and that unmistakable festive feeling in the air that makes everything seem possible.
And the characters — oh, they were wonderful. Everyone felt distinct and believable, and not once did I find myself mixing anyone up, which says a lot because there’s quite a big cast here. Each one added their own warmth to the story, and by the end I honestly didn’t want to leave them behind.
But what really made this one stand out for me was the balance. It’s a romance, yes, but it’s also about finding your place, dusting yourself off after disappointment, and realising that sometimes life’s detours take you exactly where you’re meant to be. That message hit home for me in a quiet, personal way — especially during this time of year when I tend to reflect a bit more.
Angela Britnell has such an easy, engaging writing style that just flows beautifully. She makes you care about her characters so quickly, and before you know it, you’re invested — heart, soul, and all. This was my first Angela Britnell book, but it definitely won’t be my last — I’ll be hunting down more of her stories to enjoy very soon.
I finished this book with the biggest smile on my face. It left me feeling warm, hopeful, and completely in the Christmas spirit. It’s everything a festive read should be — romantic, comforting, and full of heart.
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