***I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.***
‘Laugh-out-loud funny... Everything you want in a Christmas book and more!’ Jaimie Admans
One Day in December meets Groundhog Day in this hilarious Christmas rom com!
Zoey Beake is having a bad December. She might be an elf in the local toy shop’s Christmas department, but it’s hard to stay festive when you’ve just been dumped, you’ve had an extremely unfortunate haircut, and your boss volunteers you to walk on stilts in the toy shop’s Christmas parade.
But then something incredible happens.
Zoey is sent back to the start of December, with the chance to live the whole month again. The catch? She has to match six true-love couples by Christmas Eve. Now it’s not just her own love life she needs to fix... Grab the mistletoe, the Christmas Cupid is ready to matchmake!
The Christmas Cupid by Jennifer Joyce is a delightful Christmas story with a dash of Christmas magic that is just perfect for the holidays.
Story Recap:
Zoey Beake is having a tough December, but the worst thing is her longtime boyfriend dumped her, and now she’s dressed as an elf on stilts at the Christmas Eve parade. But, her day gets worse when she is knocked off her stilts in front of a double-decker bus.
Instead of instantly dying, she sees her grandmother’s spirit, who tells her that she has a second chance. She can start back living again on December 1st, but she must complete a task in order to stay alive after Christmas. She must make six love matches. Zoey believes this second chance will also give her another chance with her boyfriend.
My Thoughts:
The Christmas Cupid is such a cute book. I enjoyed the little touch of magic, that gives this book that magical Christmas touch. The characters were believable and realistic, especially Zoey. I also liked that she has a job in retail and just loves working in a toy store, and a toy store at Christmastime is a perfect background to this story.
I thought the book was a bit chaotic at times, but that also felt realistic as Zoey leads a bit of a chaotic life. I enjoyed the side characters very much too. Zoey has a good support group around her, and I loved the way they all supported her.
The Christmas Cupid is a light-hearted, and magical Christmas book that brings Christmas joy to the reader.
Recommendation:
I recommend The Christmas Cupid to anyone who enjoys Christmas romance. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own
About Jennifer Joyce
I'm a writer of romantic comedies who lives in Manchester with my husband and our two daughters. I've been scribbling down bits of stories for as long as I can remember, graduating from a pen to a typewriter and then an electronic typewriter. And I felt like the bee's knees typing on THAT. I now write my books on a laptop (which has a proper delete button and everything).
I love this romantic twist on Scrooge or at least that’s what it sounds like. I also like a little magic in Christmas stories. Excellent review, Wendy!
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It sounds interesting. I am never sure on Groundhog Day things as I wasn’t a fan of the film and sort of assume that these sorts of stories would be a bit like that.
This sounds like such a cute holiday read. And what could be more festive that a toy shop setting at Christmas-time? 🙂
I love this romantic twist on Scrooge or at least that’s what it sounds like. I also like a little magic in Christmas stories. Excellent review, Wendy!
I read the book and never thought that it was a twist on Scrooge, but now that you mention it… Wow. Thanks.
Sounds like a fun and heart-warming story. I’m glad you liked it so much!
Thank you, Jenni!
I like Christmas novels with a tad of magic but are still believable! Thanks for sharing your review!
Thank you, Jolene!
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I’ve not tried this author, but this sounds delightful Wendy!
It was my first time reading this author as well. And I hope to read more.
It sounds like lots of fun in this book.
It was very lighthearted and easy to read.
Nice review, Wendy!
Thank you, Cindy
It sounds interesting. I am never sure on Groundhog Day things as I wasn’t a fan of the film and sort of assume that these sorts of stories would be a bit like that.
This is cuter and lighter than Groundhog Day, but I know what you mean. Somethings just don’t make sense.
Matching six couple! That’s a big task.
It was, and she didn’t have much time to do it in.
I love a nice Christmas romance and this sounds like a fun one. Great review!
Thank you!
Sounds like a fun book. Just the right thing to read right now when the world seems to be going sideways.
Exactly! It was so much fun
I love the magical feel to Christmas books and this one sounds like it’s a lot of fun! Great review Wendy!
Thank you, Jodie. I’m enjoying the Christmas books again this year so far.
A touch of magic at Christmas time is so fun. I love this idea. 😀
I do too! Thanks, Lark!
I love all Christmas theme books. Wish I had many more Christmas fiction books to read.🧑🎄
I have a bit less than last year.
Wonderful review Wendy! This sounds so cute!🤗📚💜
Thank you, Susan!
This book sounds lovely and perfect for Christmas, lovely review 😊
Thank you, Jenny!