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Title: Someday at ChristmasAuthor: Lizzie BryonFormat reviewed: EbookSource: NetgalleyPublisher: Hodder & StoughtonPublication Date: 3rd September 2020Rating: 4 Stars
Enter the magical world of Duke & Sons department store, with this enchanting and laugh-out-loud funny romcom from Lizzie Byron, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Jenny Colgan and Beth O'Leary!
Shell Smith is the most popular make-up artist on the ART counter at Duke & Sons, a beautiful but old-fashioned department store in her hometown. But whilst Shell's love life is looking up, now that her long-time crush Nick is back in town and business is booming in the beauty department, the rest of the store is noticeably quiet . . .
The owner's grandson Callum has come up with some creative ways to keep Duke & Sons afloat this Christmas, including allowing a production company to film a romcom after hours. When Shell discovers the secret, Callum recruits her to help out and, in the process, Shell finds there is more to Mr Duke Jr. than sharp suits and a business-like demeanour.
Change is coming and romance is in the air for Shell during this most wonderful time of the year.
Except real life is nothing like a Christmas romcom . . . right?
As much as enjoyed getting to know Shell and Callum, for me the real start of this book is Dukes and Son, the department store.
I really cared about the store and all of its employees futures, and loved hearing about all of Callum's new bright ideas.
The new Christmas decorations are stunning and sounded like what you may expect to see on Oxford Street, London, and not ins Osterley.
Shell and Ricky are fabulous larger than life characters that had me really hooked on seeing what may happen to them.
There is a lot to love about this book and if you are someone who enjoys a book set at Christmas, but doesn't want to star reading them too early - I will say this didn't give me great big festive feels but it was still most definitely worth of having Christmas in the title.
This was my first book from the author, and I'm certain it won't be my last.
Thank you to Netgalley and Hodder & Stoughton for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
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