It’s a lovely time of year to be curling up with some heartwarming reads, and here’s a lovely one for you.
I joined the blog tour for Rosie Green’s latest release, A Merry Little Christmas and I’m thrilled to share my thoughts with you here, SPOILER-FREE!
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Festive excitement is in the air, the tree is sparkling on the village green and Christmas music is making even the most hardened cynic feel a little sentimental – but one Little Duck Pond Café favourite is feeling anything but romantic! Is this destined to be a festive season best forgotten? Or could Katja’s dream of a merry little Christmas possibly end up coming true?
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The first thing I should say is that I am brand new to the Little Duck Pond Café series. However, this did not spoil my enjoyment of the story one bit. I shall definitely be going back to find out more about some more of the characters.
This story drops us into the run-up to Christmas in Sunnybrook, with Katja trying to enjoy her first festive season with Caleb after a rougher year than she wanted. There’s snow, village bustle, café/food comfort, and that “everyone knows everyone” small-town energy where it’s impossible to hide from your feelings (or your neighbours).
What I liked:
- It’s genuinely well written. The pacing is smooth, the scenes are easy to sink into, and the dialogue has that “yep, I can hear these people” feel.
- Peak cosy setting. The Little Duck Pond Café atmosphere is basically a character on its own, and the food descriptions are dangerous if you’re reading while hungry. Don’t say you weren’t warned!
- Sweet, low-stress romance tone. Caleb is very much a steady presence throughout, and the relationship focus leans into warmth, reassurance, and choosing to trust again.
- Side characters add charm. It has that series-style comfort where the wider cast makes the world feel lived-in and friendly. This is clearly why the series has been so successful.
The added bonus for me was the collection of recipes at the back. I’m no baker, but I may well be tempted to give some of these a try.
I’d highly recommend this book if you like small-town Christmas romance with cosy, comforting vibes and café/foodie settings. There is some light drama but nothing too grim, which came as a welcome relief for me after proofreading some rather dark psychological thrillers lately!
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About the author:
Rosie Green is the author of the popular Little Duck Pond Café series, set in the fictional village of Sunnybrook. Watch out for lots more café drama and romance in 2026, including ‘The Other Lizzie Bennet’, which will be published in January!
Follow Rosie:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rosie_Green88
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rosiegreen_author/
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