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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well I’m packing my bags and I’m going to Aus !

Our girl Lizzie hadn’t had the best of luck of late , she’s made redundant and then her house mate says she’d moving in with her boyfriend do that means she’s got to look for new lodgings and then to top it all it’s Christmas and she’s not keen on being under the scrutiny of family so when her friend has a non refundable ticket to Aus she jumps at the opportunity for a bit of fun in the sun 😉

Jaz , divorced dad of 2 and legend surfer 🏄‍♀️runs a coffee shop where people come and go and more often than not friends become family and when his son just about knocks Lizzie out with a ball to the head it’s a start to something beautiful 😍

Jaz is just awesome and I am see the appeal but at the same time I see where Lizzie is coming from but lucky for her Jaz is persistent and it’s thanks to him at them end of the day that they get their HEA 😉😍

This was such a feel good read and it’s one I wish I could share with everyone and these people will make you believe in love and second chances ❣️

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Christine Baranek

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Christmas Escape
By: Belinda Williams

This is such a fun holiday read. I enjoyed each and every second of it. I loved that the main character is in Australia because it definitely challenged for me what a holiday read consists of. I’m used to snowy backdrops to my holiday story. In this book we trade this for surf and sand. Lizzy and Jaz are wonderful characters and their chance meeting is truly enchanting. It definitely looks at the question of can a vacation fling last? These characters are so enchanting and really feel like your friends. I loved this fast romance and I definitely recommend picking this book up!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Allison Davis

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a cute holiday story. Lizzie takes her best friend’s non-refundable plane ticket after losing her job and apartment and heads to Australia for the holidays. Queue Jaz; hot, single dad who comes with a lot of baggage that she doesn’t want to get involved with. But she keeps running into him. This quick read has it all, romance, drama, fun, and a ton of chemistry!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Crystal Brehant

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A very cute romantic Christmas story. A little different than the usual, as it takes place on a beach instead of a small town. However, it is still the cozy Christmas romance so many know and love. It is well written and fun to read. I enjoyed it!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Amelia Stansell

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was great. Two weeks before Christmas Lizzie loses her job and apartment. She ends up going to Australia after buying her friends ticket from her. She thought she could easily slip away and nothing think about her life or Christmas. Little does she know Jasper (Jaz) might just be the thing that needs.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Ashley Mertz

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams is available now in eBook
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Lizzie hates Christmas (making this book right up my alley), is down on her luck, and an opportunity to skip town for the holiday is knocking on her door. After buying an unused plane ticket from a friend she is on her way to Australia. What’s better than spending a nontraditional Christmas with your toes in the sand? Lizzie meets Jaz, a single dad, who carries a lot of baggage. Will she leave opportunities behind when she returns to the UK, or has a ball to the noggin knocked some sense into her?

This Holiday Rom Com will give you all the holiday feel goods. In its short 129 pages I promise you will fall in love with every single character in this novella. Each character is lovable, relatable, and full of spunk. This is my first time reading a novel written by Williams and I will not hesitate in the future to pick up another. I highly recommend The Christmas Escape to anyone who is looking for a short, quick read full of laughter, romance, and warm beachy Christmas vibes. I even recommend it to those who despise Christmas!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a cute, quick read and what can be better than the holidays at the beach! Lizzie ends up traveling with her heartbroken best friend to Australia for the holidays. After being let go of her job, she decides to take a break from it all in a new environment for the holidays. After arriving and taking a clumsy tumble, she ends up meeting Jaz, a single dad living in Australia. They start connecting and hitting it off. Lizzie at first is hesitant about getting involved but then switches her mindset to just enjoying this short term romantic holiday fling. Williams has definitely created such a great enjoyable story and also added a text prior to starting the book on the type of English being used in the book. Wish more authors would do this if it is needed for their story.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Donya Pedigo

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a fun holiday read, though it almost feels like summer as our heroine is in Australia and has surf and sand weather for Christmas. Do you think fate can hit you in the head like a ball? Well, this is what Lizzie has to figure out after she meets hunky father Jaz, whose son just happens to clock her in the head with a ball as she was trying to enjoy the Australian beach. She had told her friend Shona that holiday romances are nice but never last, so should she have a little fun while she can or should she cut her losses and run, considering she lives thousands of miles away from Jaz and his two children. Their story is sweet with some drama thrown in and a little bit of spice. Basically, this book has everything you need, making it a great read. I can’t tell you how relatable and friendly all the characters are, even the secondary characters have such a wonderful feel to them that I want to be their friend. If you like fun, fast, sweet summer-ish style holiday romances, you should definitely check this one out.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an entertaining holiday read. I have read several books by this author and I have always found them enjoyable. Part of the reason I love them is because the characters are so believable we all know someone who is like the character being portrayed in the story. This is a short read but it doesn’t feel like it’s unfinished in anyway. I was just a little disappointed that I flew through it so quick but that is because of the brilliant writing of the author and the fact I was so invested in this story.
Lizzie is having a tough time, she has just been made redundant and with Christmas coming up the last thing she wants to do is spend it with her family. So when an opportunity arises to help her friend by buying her flight to Australia off her Lizzie jumps at the chance. After all its just what she needs a break far away from family and in the sun. What she does expect or plan on is meeting someone.
Jaz is a single father who has his work cut out looking after his kids that romance never enters his mind. That is until his son accidently hits a woman on the beach. Now their paths keep crossing and he finds he likes spending time with her, he even invites her to have Christmas lunch with him. He knows she’s on holiday and will be leaving soon but wheres the harm is a little holiday fling.
Because in Lizzie’s mind that’s all this could ever be right? There’s no way it could progress into something more meaningful is there? Will common sense win or will the magic of Christmas sprinkle just enough magic to grant them a Christmas wish?
I loved it and even though its set in a sunny place the magic of Christmas still came through. This is definately a book to read curled up by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams. This is such a fun Christmas love story. Its the story of Lizzie who has just lost her job and her apartment. This is right at Christmas too so when her best friends loser boyfriend doesn’t come thru on a vacation ticket Lizzie thinks “why not” so she goes with her girlfriend to Australia. While there she thinks she should have a fling with a hot guy, that might make her feel better. When she meets Jaz/Jasper who is enjoying the beach with his kids she thinks he is good looking. He would make a good fling. Jaz feels bad for her spending Christmas alone so he invites her over and the chemistry takes over. They both know this can’t be a long term relationship because she has to go home but when they both catch feelings what will they do? Read this fun Christmas time romance to find out! Such a fun romp!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Ashley Sugar

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fast paced cute holiday romance book! I loved the main characters a lot and the side characters were all amazing too. Very welcoming and heart warming. Super fast read but I really enjoyed it. Jaz is so sweet to Lizzie and I loved reading their love story. Made my heart happy! They’re so cute together. This will definitely put you in the holiday spirit.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams- Review by Heather Knalls

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lizzie and her best friend Shona are deciding how Shona should handle having a ticket to Australia that has already been paid for and is non refundable. Lizzie has just lost her most recent job that she didn’t really like and she has decided this will be her chance to get away and not have to deal with her family and their disappointment. She gets to Australia and realizes this is the best decision she could have made until her first day on the beach. She wasn’t expecting to truly have to watch her surrounds on the beach until a ball almost knocks her out. One of the most gorgeous men she’s seen comes to her rescue because it was his son Lachlan that kicked the ball that almost took her out. Jaz is a retired professional surfer and now owns his own cafe. He tells Lizzie to stop by the cafe sometime and to let them know that he sent her. To her surprise when she stops by he is there, that’s when she learns he owns the cafe. Since his son is the reason for her injury he does feel a little guilty and wants to try and make her holiday better so he invites her to his Christmas with friends and they begin to fall for each other but neither truly want to admit that they have, because it was only supposed to be some fun. After she tells him she feels they shouldn’t see each other any more she spends her last few days alone and heads back home to the UK. She decides when she gets home that she get a new job working in a law office again and come to find out her boss is actually friends with Jaz and it just seems like fate has stepped in again. Will she allow herself to finally be happy or will she miss a chance of a life time?

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Tonya Merritt

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love Christmas books and I love romance books. I was so glad this story was a well written Christmas romance. It definitely made me excited for Christmas magic and gave me the feeling of love. Lizzie and Jaz are everything and watching their love unfold was magical.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Jayme Raffauf

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had me wanting to hop on a flight to Australia for a Christmas Holiday. Lizzie and Jaz are a fun and lovable pair that had me rooting for them from the start. From their unexpected meeting courtesy of Lachlan’s football, to navigating a holiday fling between a newly unemployed woman from London and a surfing single dad in Australia, can their two worlds collide (literally) and survive? Read this fantastic book to find out. The Christmas Escape is a quick read, but is sure to capture your heart immediately.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Barbara Bohls

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an absolutely super cute quick read. It definitely got me into the holiday spirit. It has the, “What will go wrong, does go wrong”; mantra to it. You automatically feel drawn to Lizzie because the writer evokes compassion when writing about her. When she decides to buy her friends ticket to Australia, she could have never fathomed what was about to happen. This where I kept turning the pages in the book. I could not get enough of the setting and wonderful characters. This book will have your swooning and laughing at the same time. The way the author is able to grab your attention and keep it from page one to the end, speaks of how well written this book is. This books gave me Hallmark Christmas Movie vibes and I am here for it. If you want to have an escape or just want something to get you into the Christmas Spirit this is the book for you. I will probably reread this book a few times during the holiday season.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was just adorable. A cute, quick read with the perfect romantic trope. I actually loved how Belinda started off the book with a Dear Reader note, it made the book feel more intimate and provided a better understanding of some of the UK language choices she used (I think I only googled like maybe two words while reading!).
Lizzie and Shona’s friendship feels ridiculously familiar, like they could be my own friends. I definitely wish I had a friend that would help me take a trip to Australia! When Lizzie meets Jaz and his associated friends/family, I couldn’t wait to see where the romance would go.
Super cute story, highly recommended for a cozy holiday read!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Candice Estes

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lizzie has just been laid off from her job, and finds out that her roommate is moving out of their apartment. At the same time, her best friend Shona discovers that her boyfriend is cheating on her, and she is now stuck with an expensive plane ticket to Australia for a holiday the couple were supposed to have but now definitely will not be going on. When Lizzie decides to use her severance pay to buy her friends ticket, she can’t possibly foresee the coming changes. On her first trip to the beach, Lizzie meets Jaz and his two children, when one of them accidentally injures Lizzie. Through meeting Jaz, Lizzie begins to build friendships and relationships with people in Australia, but is always cautious because she knows she will be returning to London soon. What starts as a holiday romance that is ended before it really gets started turns into a happily-ever-after in the end. This is a quick, easy read with great world building and characters that you feel like could be your best friends.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Julie Johnson

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a cute, festive read! I thoroughly enjoyed reading Lizzie’s story. Poor girl has just lost her job, her room mate is moving out, and her parents think she’s a failure. Then, an opportunity to go to Australia comes up and Lizzie can’t resist! I don’t blame her for going and seeing sights and cheering herself up over some pretty bad circumstances. She takes it all in stride though and meets Jaz. This Christmas just might be the best ever!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Whisper Hymer

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams felt like the book version of a Hallmark movie and was a quick read. Lizzie is a 32-year-old failure according the pressures of her family. To prove it she’s lost her job and her housing all within a week. Lizzie is dreading Christmas with the family so when her friend finds herself with a unusable ticket to Australia – Lizzy takes it as a sign. She quickly meets Jaz and sparks fly. The rest is a sweet, slow-burn holiday romance you’re sure to enjoy.

Reviewed by @WhisperHymer

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Christmas Escape was such a cute romance book. While it is a Christmas book, it takes place mostly in Australia so it is summer, and doesn’t have the traditional Hallmark channel feel to it. Lizzie is laid off and conveniently takes her friends ticket to Australia for a vacation before jumping into a job search. A misdirected football on the beach may be fate, when it brings Jaz into her life. As much as she tries to fight it, some connections are too strong to resist. This book has a happily ever after, but also ended in a way that could lead to a sequel. And I am hoping it does…

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Maikalani Alexander

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What do you do when your best friend has a non refundable ticket she can’t get out? You take a vacation of a lifetime !

Half way across the world Lizzie travels to Australia; recently unemployed, looking for a new apartment mows a better time than any.

Immediately after getting off the plane she’s struck HARD by Cupid or maybe a soccer ball. But hey it’s not that different 😉

A fast paced love story with pg romance and swoon worthy characters what’s not to love about this novella.

Enjoy your hot vacation with a quick read and some good hearted fun

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this sweet holiday read. Lizzie is down on her luck but is still there to help out her best friend when she needs her to. She ends up taking her non refundable ticket to Australia and decides just enjoy the holiday and regroup. She doesn’t plan on being hit in the face with a kids football. That football to the face was the best thing ever. She ends up meeting Jaz…the father of the kid who hit her. The very hot father!!! Jaz and Lizzie end up becoming friendly and hang out a few times and then Jaz invites her over for a holiday bbq lunch with a few friends which she accepts and that is when their friendship turns into more. What’s the harm In a little holiday fling when there’s an expiration date ? Usually there’s no harm in that unless feelings become involved which they clearly do. Great holiday read for a quick escape from the real world.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Lisa Helmick

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute holiday story! I enjoyed meeting these two main characters. Their meet cute was delightful and they both had some hidden secrets. I like the analogy he came up with about life from his career. Turns out he is a wonderful guy! Oh and the grand gesture…I loved it! Overall a quick read that made me want to head to the beach!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by April McCoy

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Belinda Williams delivers festive romance on a silver platter. I can always guarantee when inread a book who’s main character is down on their luck, it’s going to captivate me. This book was ready wrapped in a blanket with the fireplace going and it was perfection. Funnily enough I have been obsessed with watching Bondi rescue so I was up for this Australian vacation love whirlwind. I didn’t want it to end but it was good all through. I enjoyed the drama of the story line and the roll with it attitude of the fmc. Good read!!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Kimberly Filer

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lose yourself in this heartwarming story of Lizzie and Jaz, a Christmas Holiday in which anything can happen. Lizzie, being a good friend buys her best friend’s ticket to Australia and her life is forever changed. Jaz a world-famous retired surfer, father and divorcee, just happens upon Lizzie in the most inopportune way. A story that has you turning the pages just to see how Lizzie and Jaz end up. Can 2 people from two different worlds figure out a way to be happy. You will just have to read and see.

The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Angela Plate, October 2023

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The Earl, Her Reluctant GuardianThe Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This genre is my favorite genre to read. This story is a historical romance with a twist. The story comes together nicely with great world building and awesome characters.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Kelli Harper

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are needing a quick feel good read then this is it. There is nothing like a Christmas story at the holidays and this one does not disappoint. What could be better to escape the reality of your life going haywire than a trip to beautiful Australia for the holidays? Good story and a quick read.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a sweet Christmas romance story. This is an author that I have enjoyed reading and one I never hesitate to pick up. I enjoy her writing skills and her attention to details that make her stories pop. This one is no different. This is a story about what you do when you lose your job, your apartment and your best friend has an extra plane ticket to Sydney. What happens when they get to Sydney is something you don’t want to miss. The characters are relatable, connectable and have great chemistry. I enjoyed how they pulled me into their world with ease and kept my attention to the end. This is a fast paced story that is hard to put down. An engaging story that will lift your holiday spirit. I highly recommend this book.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Daryian Lucas

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 stars
This was my first read by this author and I liked it! This was a quick read but I enjoyed the pace. The settings being in Australia and the UK were cool for me to read about. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Emily H

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lizzie finds herself having an opportunity to vacation in Australia during Christmas after her friend finds her boyfriend cheating. She does not expect to find Jaz though. Jaz is a single dad who she finds herself connecting with. Lizzie sees a different way of life and an instant connection with Jaz. the more time she spends with Ja the more she begins to question if she can leave her life behind and find a new life in Australia.

Great book, I liked the whimsical holiday read. I thought this was very fun. Lizzie has an uphill battle with life, everything that should be easy is hard and she finds a different way of life with Jaz. Wonderful holiday read.

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