Ms. Williams has once again written a quirky, funny and cute book that I throughly enjoyed.
Australia is on my bucket list of places to go and I think my desire to there gree bigger after this. How can you go wrong with sun, beach and a hot Aussie? Definitely better than the cold any day of the week.
Loved how Lizzie and Jasper meet, not one I had read before. Watching it start out as new friends and evolve from there was something I enjoyed.
The characters were what I have come to expect from Ms. Williams and will keep me coming back for more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2023-10-25 21:08:182023-10-30 06:57:19The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Robin Rankin
Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams is such a fun holiday romance about a holiday fling that might lead to finding love unexpectedly. Lizzie is down on her luck, losing her job and her apartment just before Christmas. So, what does she do. Goes on holiday, of course. Sun and fun- Australian style. Things don’t go exactly according to plan- but that’s half the fun. Add in Jaz a single father of two, our Grinchy FMC – Lizzie, humour, banter, antics, some festive spirit, and finding love unexpectedly – and this Christmas romance has just the right amount of tension, drama, and spice to keep me engaged the whole way through. I can always count on Ms. Williams to deliver an entertaining read, and this didn’t disappoint. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-10-25 21:00:152023-10-30 06:56:46The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Angela Hayes
I’m a sucker for holiday romances! I haven’t had an author steer me wrong yet! The Christmas Escape is no exception. I enjoyed it! I enjoyed what the author did here. Though parts were frustrating, that was more the character and not the story. I’ve read this author before and plan to continue to read more in the near future. Lizzie’s life has been upended. It’s the holidays and she unexpectedly no longer has a job or a roommate for that matter. Not wanting to face her family and talk about her failures, she helps out a friend and escapes to Australia over the holidays. A trip that seemed to be too good to be true. A man that she wants some fun with but has the potential to hurt her. What could go wrong? Jaz/Jasper was just spending another day on the beach with his kids. That was until his son hit this beautiful woman in the head with a ball. A woman he invites into his circle, so she doesn’t spend Christmas alone. A woman he knows is leaving but is willing to ride the wave with and take a risk. The question is, is she ready? Lizzie is a frustratingly stubborn character at times. But that’s all part of the growth. A growth that progressed wonderfully over time. Will Lizzie and Jaz stand in each other’s way? You will spend this book rooting for them! It doesn’t matter that their homes are worlds apart. You want them to win, to make it despite all else. If you like me and enjoy the holiday season and the ambiance of the movies, books, and spirit. This book is definitely a must read, that will bring a smile to your face.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Beverly Place-Finniehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBeverly Place-Finnie2023-10-25 20:31:362023-10-30 06:56:09The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Beverly Finnie
An enjoyable and engaging romantic comedy with added Christmas magic! Lizzie already hates Christmas and then she loses both her job and her apartment two weeks before the holiday. So when her best friend Shona’s boyfriend cheats on her and leaves her with a non-refundable ticket to Australia, Lizzie decides to spend her redundancy payout and buy the ticket. Lizzie heads off to Australia with plans of forgetting Christmas, however she soon discovers that even in beachside Sydney the festive spirit is alive. Lizzie keeps bumping into Jaz, a surfer guy who she finds attractive and is even tempted to except his invite to Christmas lunch. However, Jaz is a single father with a lot of baggage and she’s only looking for a holiday romance, isn’t she?! No spoilers, I recommend picking up the book and reading this heartwarming and fun holiday romance, which will put you in the Christmas spirit.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2023-10-25 15:43:062023-10-30 06:44:28The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Jennifer Gordon
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kay Striteskyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKay Stritesky2023-10-25 11:13:102023-10-30 06:42:46The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Kay Stritesky
The Christmas Escape is the perfect story for the holidays. I had so much fun reading this book. This is a quick one to read and once you start you are not going to be able to put it down. I really enjoyed the characters and how their story developed. The setting of the story is also interesting as it is different from most Christmas stories. Highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Aranza Cardozahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAranza Cardoza2023-10-25 08:04:382023-10-30 06:51:19The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Aranza
I always love this wonderful authors characters and settings, maybe I am a little bias because I am an Aussie but I am always left feeling so happy after reading one her fantastic storylines. The very talented writing meant that I saw everything so clearly in my mind as I read it and I LOVE when that happens. This book definitely made my day a happy one! Lizzie and Jaz are really great characters and their chemistry and connection was so fun to read. I wish it was longer because I would have happily stayed in their world. I Don’t want to go into the storyline too much and give anything away so I will just say that you really need to get reading this book NOW!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2023-10-25 04:09:462023-10-30 06:49:37The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Jules Herbert
What a lovely holiday book! The main character, Lizzie, bails out a friend and buys her nonrefundable ticket to Australia over the Christmas holiday. She doesn’t want to tell her family that she lost her job and her roommate all in one week so she decides to avoid it. She arrives in Australia and is walking along the water when she suddenly is hit in the face with a ball and meets Jaz. Jaz is a single dad of two and an ex professional surfer. They run into each other again at his coffee shop a few days later and Jaz invites Lizzie to a holiday BBQ with friends. There are sparks, but she is only there a few weeks before returning to her life. This was a sweet and clean romance. I liked meeting all of the different characters, which I imagine is what Australia is like with locals, tourists, and many travelers just staying for a short time. I spent one Christmas in California and it didn’t feel like Christmas to me since I was used to one in the PNW, so I know what Lizze is feeling since her holiday is so different from what she usually experiences in London. I can’t wait to read more from this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Audrie Harringtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAudrie Harrington2023-10-24 21:26:282023-10-30 06:37:56The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Audrie Harrington
This is a fun and entertaining Christmas novella that was a quick read but thoroughly enjoyable. Every Christmas book I have ever read is all about winter, and snow and dark nights. I loved the fact that this one was set in Australia and the feel of it was so different. And yet, despite the beach and the sun the author really brought out the festive spirit. I loved the characters in this book. They had a natural connection and it was lovely to watch it develop. I thought they were so well suited and I became invested in them. Although the book is quick to read, it didn’t feel like anything was missing or rushed. This is an enjoyable festive story that is worth the read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-10-24 16:07:512023-10-30 06:34:11The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Kerry Baker
What do you do when you lose your job two weeks before Christmas, your about to lose your apartment because your roommate is moving in with her boyfriend, your best friend’s boyfriend cheats and leaves her with a non-refundable ticket, and you don’t want to deal with your family over the holidays because of it all? Well you grab that ticket from her to help her out, and you have a Christmas getaway!!!! Well, that is what Lizzie does anyway. Christmas away in Australia is just what the doctor ordered. She can go, get away, and forget all about Christmas. And avoid her family and their judgement and questions! Right? Well maybe not… She’s checking out the beach and soaking up the sun when she’s hit in the head with a football. And just like that the whole vacation is turned upside down. Getting a black eye at the beginning of her trip was not what she had in mind! Plans shift and she ends up thinking a holiday romance might be in her cards. But can she really have a holiday fling? Loads of people do it. But can she? Jaz is a single father and has loads of baggage. Although he seems sweet and wants to get to know Lizzie, she’s worried things won’t work out the way she had planned. Invited to his Christmas get together is the last thing she expected. What will happen with her non-Christmas vacation? And what about when she goes back to her life with no job and no place to stay? Moving back with you parents is humiliating! Lizzie has her own baggage to unpack. Maybe a fling isn’t a good idea after all…. I haven’t read many Christmas themed books, but I am so glad that I grabbed this one! It was so, so good!! I LOVE watching Christmas movies and this one I could TOTALLY see on the big screen!! You can laugh, you can cry, and you can yell at the characters when they’re being stupid! If you love holiday romances, witty banter, and just an overall cute Christmas story this one is for you!! I didn’t want to put it down and now I can’t wait to read more!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaimie Salmon-Colburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaimie Salmon-Colburn2023-10-24 11:09:342023-10-30 06:40:52The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
Oh my goodness, this was a cute Christmas read. There really isn’t anything in it that wasn’t enjoyable. I found the storyline quite entertaining. I could totally relate. I’d love to spend Christmas in Australia. The characters are so funny and full of personality. This is a witty romance that is a pretty quick read. It is a definite must read romance for the holidays.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-10-24 09:35:492023-10-30 06:39:33The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Shelly Kittell
From Holiday Hater to Believer: The Christmas Escape”The Christmas Escape” by Belinda WIlliams is a captivating holiday romance that beautifully captures the transformation of a character who initially despises Christmas. The story begins with the protagonist’s decision to escape her holiday blues in London and embark on an unexpected journey to Australia, where the festive spirit takes on a unique twist. Belinda William’s writing is engaging, and her characters are so well-developed that you can’t help but be drawn into their world.
The book masterfully portrays the protagonist’s change of heart, making it a delightful and heartwarming read. It’s a tale of personal growth, self-discovery, and the magic of the holiday season, even for those who initially dislike it. The chemistry between the characters, particularly the charming Jaz, adds a layer of depth and romance that makes this story all the more enjoyable. “The Christmas Escape” is a five-star must-read for anyone looking for a heartwarming and transformative holiday romance that reminds us of the magic that can happen when we open ourselves up to the unexpected.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Nicole Thompsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNicole Thompson2023-10-24 09:35:182023-10-30 06:39:22The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Nicole Thompson
The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams is a contemporary romance story. Belinda has written a story that is fun and interesting. It is a quick read and before you know it the story is over. I have read a few of Belinda’s books and really liked them and this one is no different. This fun rom com is full of sassiness, fun, humour, a speck of naughtiness, a little angst, a bit of drama and a lot of passion and flying sparks. It is entertaining and well written, and the characters are really well developed, endearing, and fun and you cannot help but like. I am an Aussie so it stands to reason that I would enjoy it. I loved their wit, banter, chemistry, and the perfect amount of push pull as they learn more about each other. I often found myself laughing at their antics or situations they found themselves in. There is something magical about a tale that is set at Christmas time. It’s a great book to escape from the drudgery of normal life for a while with a glass of wine. I look forward to what comes next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2023-10-24 07:09:222023-10-30 06:33:18The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Jenni Bishop
Two weeks before Christmas, I lose my job and my apartment in London. Now my best friend’s no-good cheating boyfriend has left her with a non-refundable plane ticket she can’t afford.
So I do what any good friend would do and use my redundancy payout to buy Shona’s ticket and board a flight to Australia, where I plan to forget that Christmas even exists. Except I soon discover that the festive spirit is alive and well in beachside Sydney—only it looks completely different.
When I receive an unexpected invitation to Christmas lunch from a gorgeous surfer guy I keep bumping into, I’m tempted. But I’d be mad to have a fling with a single father like Jaz who has enough personal baggage to make my oversized suitcase feel feather light.
Then again, holiday romances aren’t supposed to last…are they?
Belinda Williams is an award-winning Australian author who writes romantic comedy and romantic suspense featuring good guys. She’s occasionally tempted by bad boys, but prefers to write strong women characters and men with big hearts.
When she’s not writing, Belinda is a music lover who sings lead vocals in cover bands. Her other love is the water and she can often be found counting laps instead of words at her local swimming pool.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/The-Christmas-Escape.jpg1200750itsybitsybookbitshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngitsybitsybookbits2023-10-24 00:01:202023-11-14 10:11:48The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
Right before Christmas, Lizzie loses her job and her roommate announces she is moving out. When her best friend breaks up with her boyfriend, leaving a ticket to Australia, Lizzie jumps at the chance to go alone. There, she meets the most gorgeous guy but is not looking for anything serious. Opinion This novella flew by too quickly. I really enjoyed getting “to know” the characters and am hoping that the way it ended will result in a sequel. This is the first book I’ve read by Williams and I was not disappointed. It was charming and sweet, perfect for a winter novel.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Brownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Brown2023-10-23 18:01:182023-10-26 14:43:09The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Dawn Brown
Two weeks before Christmas, I lose my job and my apartment in London. Now my best friend’s no-good cheating boyfriend has left her with a non-refundable plane ticket she can’t afford.
So I do what any good friend would do and use my redundancy payout to buy Shona’s ticket and board a flight to Australia, where I plan to forget that Christmas even exists. Except I soon discover that the festive spirit is alive and well in beachside Sydney—only it looks completely different.
When I receive an unexpected invitation to Christmas lunch from a gorgeous surfer guy I keep bumping into, I’m tempted. But I’d be mad to have a fling with a single father like Jaz who has enough personal baggage to make my oversized suitcase feel feather light.
Then again, holiday romances aren’t supposed to last…are they?
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