A Christmas Tail: A heart-warming Christmas romance, by Cressida McLaughlin
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A heart-warming Christmas read, perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson, Trisha Ashley and Jenny Oliver and one for dog-lovers everywhere.
Walkies in a Winter Wonderland…
Catherine ‘Cat’ Palmer realizes that bringing an adorable puppy into work is a bad idea when it gets her the sack. Deciding it’s the perfect opportunity to launch her dog-walking business, Cat enlists the help of flatmates Polly and Joe. After all Primrose Terrace, the street where they live, is full of home-alone hounds.
Getting to know the owners and their precious pooches isn’t all plain sailing, but soon Cat is making friends, particularly with sexy Mark and his Collie, Chips. With her talent for misadventure, Cat’s new life starts to show some cracks, and when one of the street’s loveable schnauzers gets ill, it looks like this Christmas could be turning into a dog’s dinner. But Cat has never given up on anything in her life – and this is one Christmas that’s definitely worth saving…
A Christmas Tail was first published as a four-part serial set in Primrose Terrace.
A Christmas Tail: A heart-warming Christmas romance, by Cressida McLaughlin - Amazon Sales Rank: #814182 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-10-23
- Released on: 2015-10-23
- Format: Kindle eBook
A Christmas Tail: A heart-warming Christmas romance, by Cressida McLaughlin
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A gorgeous and sparkly story By Z. de Ruiter Serials are nothing new, after all Charles Dickens was a master of them, but in the digital age they've only quite recently made a spectacular comeback and especially in the commercial women's fiction genre it's working really well. Novels from the likes of Cathy Bramley and Lisa Dickenson come out first in staggered digital parts before being published in full as a paperback. It's genius, because readers will initially buy the books digitally, eagerly anticipating each new instalment, and they will also purchase the full paperback to have a beautiful copy on their bookshelves to cherish.While I love the idea of serials, once I start reading I wouldn't have the patience to wait for a next instalment (I'm far too curious!) and rather read it all in one go. This means I do have to wait for the full paperback release and I had to really put my patience to the test when Cress McLaughlin's Primrose Terrace was published in four digital parts. In November the full book was finally released and I of course read it straight away. It was an absolute joy and well worth waiting for!Cat Palmer lives with her friend Polly and Polly's brother Joe in a cute house on Primrose Terrace. She works in a nearby nursery and while she loves the kids, her boss is an entirely different matter and after one too many differences she suddenly finds herself jobless and without a regular income to pay her share of the bills. It doesn't take long for her to come up with the idea of creating her own dog-walking business, to make some quick cash while doing something she genuinely loves.What starts out quite small, soon takes over Cat's entire life and she not only gets to know all the dogs in the neighbourhood but their owners as well. She's privy to many private conversations and Joe teases that curiosity killed the cat when he warns her again and again that she should keep her nose out of other people's business, but Cat wouldn't be Cat if she didn't try to help some of her neighbours with their assorted problems involving money, marriage and much more. And then there is Mark, Cat's love interest from down the road, who keeps disappearing from Primrose Terrace without a word.Between the dog walking business, romance woes and interfering in her neighbours' lives, Cat may have bitten off more than she can chew...I am not a dog person. At all. The stereotype of being either a cat or a dog person is very much true for me as I grew up with cats and I've been fearful of dogs ever since I was bitten by one as a child. However, while I am not a fan of dogs in the real world, I have to admit that Cress did an incredible job making me fall in love with the fictional pooches within her debut novel. I especially adored Elsie's Disco and Chalky and even became a bit (okay, a lot) tearful in the final part of the novel where one of these adorable dogs takes centre stage.Despite her flaws (mainly curiosity, which I am all too familiar with myself!) Cat was an utterly lovely character and I admired how she didn't get down in the dumps when things became difficult for her on the job front, but instead she put the time and energy into making her dream a reality. Not only that, but she was selfless and kind to her neighbours and she single-handedly turned a row of stand-alone houses into a real community of people who came together to look out for each other.Of course it wasn't all sunshine and spaniels, there were many roadblocks along the way – sometimes self-inflicted by Cat's relentless curiosity but more often than not through unforeseen circumstances that managed to disrupt her life at the worst possible times. Because Car was such a likeable character, as a reader you really feel for her during these parts of the novel which made this a far more engaging and interesting read than if it had been a predictable sugary sweet story. Not that there weren't any lovely moment within this novel, mind, but it was balanced very well to make it such an engrossing story from start to finish.I'm currently really loving books that that exude cosyness and neighbourly solidarity and A Christmas Tail by Cressida McLaughlin perfectly manages to capture that heart-warming feeling, making it so very fitting for this time of the year. Cress has written a novel that is both heartfelt and exciting, against the backdrop of the incredibly inviting Primrose Terrace, which turns into such a joyous community by the end of it that I want to move there myself! The story within isn't the only enticing aspect of this book, the cover is gorgeous and sparkly as well, and all it needs is a festive ribbon and a gift tag to make it a beautiful addition underneath your Christmas tree. Go on, you know you want to!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great read, perfect for dog lovers By Alba in Bookland A Christmas Tail was first published as a serialised enovel earlier this year. I read the first part and enjoyed it a lot but, when it was announced that it was going to be published as a whole in paperback, I decided to wait and enjoy it all at once. I am glad that I did because, first, the paperback is gorgeous with its glittery cover and, second, because the story is just great.The idea behind the book is really original. Cat, our heroine, after losing her job decides to build her own business as a dog walker. Soon she starts meeting all the dogs and their owners in the beautiful neighbourhood around Primrose Terrace. I really enjoyed reading about all the dogs, they were fantastic characters on their own and each one of them had its own treats and unique personality. And then, there were their owners, who all had their own problems and complications and made for a really fun and varied story.The story takes place during almost a whole year and as the seasons pass, Cat keeps gaining confidence on her new business. However, her curiousity makes her be a tiny bit too interested in her clients' lives. This creates some problems in the community but soon we realise that Cat always acts from her heart and just wants to help whenever she can. She really is a fantastic character.Also very interesting is the love triangle between Cat, her sexy but mysterious neighbour and dog owner, and her new roommate. I had a favourite from the beginning and I was glad to read how the triangle ended how I hoped!As I said, the story takes place during the year but as Christmas approaches, the story builds up for a great ending. The last part of the book, that cover the festive period, was definitely my favourite one. The whole community work together to make this time special and it left me in the perfect festive mood.A Christmas Tail is a fantastic that I can only recommend. It's perfect for the holidays but also for any time of the year as the story is full of surprises and great characters. All dog lovers will absolutely love it and I'm sure that anyone else will also enjoy it greatly.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fun-filled and uplifting tale full of pooch delight! By The Nest of Books Review Catherine ( Cat) Palmer made a huge mistake by bringing a little puppy to her workplace ( nursery ) and consequently gets the sack. Deciding it may just be the perfect opportunity to launch her dog-walking business, Cat enlists the help of her two housemates Polly and Joe.Cat is eager for her business to get the best possible start, getting to know the owners and their precious pooches isn't plain sailing at first but Cat is making friends, and she is happier then she every was particularly after meeting a very sexy neighbour Mark and his collie, Chips. There are a few obstacles to overcome before the Christmas lights get to be switched on.The Review:A Christmas Tail ( Walkies in a Winter Wonderland) is another fabulous book released just in time for Christmas. This book was first published as a four-part digital series. The paperback version also has four parts ( Wellies and Westies, Sunshine and Spaniels, Raincoats and Retrievers and Tinsel and Terriers) I love all four of those titles! Very fitting for each of the stories.After reading this feel-good romantic story, Cressida McLaughlin has very quickly made herself at home on my list of favourite authors.The Characters...I delved head straight into the Primrose Terrace life and did not want to come up until I devoured the whole story because from the very first page I fell in love with Cat story, her love of dogs, her curiosity and meddlesome tenancies. Cat quickly became one of my favourite heroines. She is a budding entrepreneur - setting up her dog- walking business (The Pooches Promenade). She has a heart of gold and continually inspire her neighbours ( there is a particularly one neighbour that is quite smitten with her), and she isn't scared to get involve in causes that are close to her heart.There are two men eager to please Cat ( aside from the pooches, of course!). Joe, Cat's housemate, is a grumpy fella at first who doesn't seem to like dogs or so Cat thinks, but she can't be more wrong. Joe has a creative personality and a good heart, he is always there to help, offering advice, secure and reliable friendship and that makes him rather irritable in Cat's eyes.Then there is Mark, the new neighbour, who is a cocky and confident man and Cat is attracted to him at first and he quickly became Cat's boyfriend although he was at times rather cold and irritated and as the book progressed I could feel that their relationship was missing something quite important. It felt empty and strange.I loved the dynamic between Cat, her best friends/housemates Polly and Joe. They seemed to be so much going on in their household, and I felt like I was there sitting on their sofa and watching their affectionate interactions and enjoyable banter. I would love to get a puppy too!I must not forget the stars of this book - the puppies! Westies, Spaniels, Retrievers, etc. each one with its strong characteristics and a story to tell. Their unwavering loyalty, straightforwardness and open affection so beautifully described by the author that it made me want to buy a puppy or two for this Christmas.The Setting of the book...Fairview/ Primrose Terrace is a picturesque and a close-knit community, every single character added it's own charm and sparkle to the setting and the storyline. I loved the description of the Fairview Park with it's ever expanding grass, walking paths and the Pavilion Cafe all surrounded by the gorgeous Georgian terraces. I could so easily see myself there taking a puppy for a stroll! Hmmm...The Christmas part of this book was the cherry on the cake ( or a bow on a wagging tail). I loved who the whole Primrose Terrace pulled together and made it a Christmas to remember forever. Especially for Cat.My RoundupA Christmas Tail is a fun-filled, uplifting and utterly delightful book that I highly recommend being on your wish list this Christmas.
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