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The Christmas List (Kindle Single) [Kindle Edition]

Chrissie Manby
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)

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What if you got exactly what you wanted this Christmas? Find out why you should be careful what you wish for in best-seller Chrissie Manby's (Getting Over Mr Right, Seven Sunny Days) exclusive Christmas novella.

It’s the 1st of December and Milly Arnold is facing a miserable Noel. Newly single, the last thing she wants to do is join her settled sister and her young family for the first of their traditions: the writing of the Christmas lists. However Milly’s nephews have other ideas and insist she writes a list of her own (with illustrations to help Father Christmas decipher her terrible handwriting). Milly duly makes a request for a bunch of roses, some chocolate and a new pair of shoes. She doesn’t expect to get any of it.

However, that very day, a box of chocolates appears, swiftly followed by the roses. And when Milly wins a voucher to buy a pair of shoes, she begins to wonder if there’s something in this Christmas cosmic ordering after all. She quickly amends her first letter. However, as Christmas gets closer and the items she requested appear in increasingly unexpected ways, Milly starts to worry that Santa might be taking her list just a little too literally...

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 964 KB
  • Print Length: 100 pages
  • Publisher: Notting Hill Press (18 Nov 2013)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00FFAXUKC
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #3,833 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Old fashioned Christmas magic 1 Oct 2013
Chrissie Manby has written a lovely, heartwarming tale that will appeal to many age groups. The trials and tribulations of Millie, her love life and her family are suitably etched in a sweet 'happy-ever-after' story. This novella is a very easy read and leaves you on a very optimistic note.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming and fun. 5 Oct 2013
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Loved this novella. Couldn't put it down but didn't want it to end. Found myself laughing out loud in places.
Can't wait for Chrissie`s next book.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it.... 1 Oct 2013
By Misty
Treat yourself and take time to curl up with this book.It will lift your spirit and get you in a seasonal mood.
A lovely warm,cosy story following Milly and her christmas wishes.Not all of them turn out as expected. But im still tempted to write my own christmas list.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Christmas fantasy 9 Dec 2013
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I really enjoyed this novella by Chrissie Manby. It reminded me very much of my childhood and sending letters up the chimney to Santa Claus, though as I haven't done it as an adult, I haven't had the same results as Milly. Maybe I should try again.
Not long enough for someone who reads as fast as I do, but I can definitely recommend it, especially if you love Christmas and are "childlike" enough to suspend belief occasionally.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read - totally enjoyed it ! 1 Oct 2013
By MrsP
I have read Chrissie's books with delight for many years and was really excited when she asked me to review her latest one. So, thanks from me too Chrissie for this opportunity to review The Christmas List, what an honour!

I totally enjoyed following the endearing Milly and her wish lists, through her journey from being fanatical about Christmas, to dreading the whole festive season and back again. With help from her family and friends she makes it with only a few bumps and bruises along the way.

This book has everything you hope for from a Christmas read - a good plot with traditional Christmas magic, a decent helping of romance, and a sprinkle of good humour.

So pull the curtains, grab a hot chocolate and snuggle in the armchair with the latest brilliant novella from Chrissie. You are guaranteed a great read which leaves you feeling warm and cosy inside, and is guaranteed to get you thinking about your own Christmas list.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A magical Christmas Story! 1 Oct 2013
Firstly I would like to thank Chrissie for allowing me to review The Christmas List, I really appreciate it.

I have been a fan of Chrissie Manby's for 13 years, at the age of 14 I picked up my first book of hers and I've loved her books ever since. So when I got the opportunity to review this book I practically hit my head on the ceiling from jumping with delight.

This novella is absolutely brilliant, it's full of good old fashion Christmas magic. What more could you ask for? As well as that, there is a good quality dose of humour that had me giggling away.

I loved Milly's absolute insane love of Christmas, because I'm just as nuts about Christmas as she is!

Milly, a year earlier, was dragged to the pub by her sister, which was where she met Duncan. It's now nearly time for their first anniversary, but unfortunately for Milly Duncan has decided to break up with Milly.

Milly is of course devastated and has to face seeing her family and joining in family traditions she would rather ignore this year. When Milly writes her list to Santa and she starts to receive the gifts she has asked for, she starts to wonder if she can ask for slightly more adventurous gifts the second time round.

This was fun and endearing, a light hearted and magical Christmas story that you will find hard to put down.

The Christmas List is available October 24th and a must read.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely, sweet novella ... 27 Sep 2013
A lovely, sweet novella reminding you of time lost traditions passed from generation to generation. Milly was having an awful Christmas so wrote a wish list with her nephews and thought nothing more of it. A charming novel filled with lovely warm characters and storyline with a little humour and love. Recommend this book to lift your spirits at Christmastime.

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I LOVED this book so so much!! It was typical Chrissie Manby style, witty, warm and really funny. There were surprises, a few tears, and loads of proper laugh out loud moments. Milly is so lovable, you warm to her instantly and feel a teeny bit sorry for her at the beginning of the book. But that soon changes to cheering her on. Her sisters, Cal and Jen, are sweet and made me wish I had grown up with sisters, instead of my pain in the butt brother. Jake and George, the little nephews, are adorable little monkeys!

The premise of this novella is cute and one that I'm sure we've all wished for. We've all written Christmas lists and letters to Santa and hoped really hard that the wishes would come true. Only, we're not usually lucky enough to have it happen! I loved the family traditions the girls observed and it made me miss our old fashioned family Christmases back in Canada. All warm, smelling like turkey, lots of snow on the ground and surrounded by family and friends. And of course, the obligatory Christmas tipple, Baileys!!

This is a wonderful, feel good, festive treat! Read with a mince pie and some Baileys! 5/5
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Very mundane
Although it seemed very ordinary events, I still enjoyed the story and felt it was well written. A nice light read and nothing to worry about!
Published 1 month ago by Reader of Rushmere
4.0 out of 5 stars Light hearted read
I enjoyed this book. Light reading. Easily digested. Predictable story line but enjoyable for all that. Not too much thought involved.
Published 1 month ago by Myra Potter
5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD BOOK
GOOD BOOK, THIS BOOK WAS WELL WRITTEN AND I ENJOYED THE STORY, I WOULD BUY OTHER BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR
Published 1 month ago by Elizabeth Williams
3.0 out of 5 stars An easy read
A real feel good story. Makes you think about what Christmas should all be about. A festive tale for all the Christmas believers out there.
Published 2 months ago by Lisa Buckley
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Christmas yarn
Have not read a Chrissie manby book in years and remember how much I liked her writing style just having finished this book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rach
3.0 out of 5 stars good light reading
I would recommend this as a perfect cold winters evening read although the story line was a little too predictable for me.
Published 2 months ago by Dark Angel
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely magical Christmas story.
this story is a really magical Christmas fairytale which has it all. it is funny, light-hearted, a little sad but hopeful and a delight to read. you will love it as much as I did.
Published 2 months ago by joyoustub
1.0 out of 5 stars The Christmas List
Absolute rubbish, cannot believe I wasted my time reading this book. Nothing about it was redeeming. Could have been written by a 10 year sold
Published 2 months ago by Catherine Barsanti
5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas list
A heart warming, feel good story. You'll be drawn to the characters and smile as you read. An easy enjoyable story.
Published 2 months ago by Amazon Customer
3.0 out of 5 stars one sit read
The book was ok. It was very predictable, but sometimes as you are rushing around you want something that is comfy and you don't have to think about too much.
Published 2 months ago by S parkinson
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