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Let the Bells Ring Out

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Seven people, four days and a snowy Christmas on board a luxury sleeper train. This festive season getting away from it all takes on a new meaning…

‘Escaping into Milly’s world is always a joy and Let The Bells Ring Out is Christmas perfection!’ JILL MANSELL

The Yorkshire Belle is a glamorous steam train all decked out for an escapist festive getaway. It is not supposed to be where a group of people, all trying to get to their destinations for the holidays, will spend their Christmas.

Seven people, each with their own hopes and dreams, secrets and sorrows, board the train as strangers, but as the snow keeps falling and they realise they are going nowhere fast, they are forced to slow down and embrace the present.

This Christmas on board the Yorkshire Belle, will the friendships they make change their lives forever?

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Published October 23, 2025

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Milly Johnson

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Milly Johnson was born in Barnsley, raised in Barnsley and still lives in Barnsley. She writes about strong women, often having a renaissance, all ages and has just released her 22nd novel Same Time Next Week. Do check out her website for up to date news and appearance dates.

As well as a novelist she is a professional joke writer, performance poet, newspaper and magazine columnist and also after dinner/motivational speaker.

She is on insta as @themillyjohnson, facebook as @millyjohnsonauthor, Twitter as @millyjohnson and a ridiculous presence on TikTok @millyjohnsonauthor. Do give her a follow - even if it's just out of sympathy!

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Profile Image for Book Escapes Babs.
663 reviews27 followers
October 19, 2025
I don’t know how to begin to explain how fabulous this book is! It filled me with joy and left me feeling utterly enchanted. There is a delightful cast of characters who will capture your imagination as their stories unfold, and the festive season enters their hearts, and magic follows.

I will ensure not to include any spoilers as I review because this is a book that deserves to be enjoyed with an open mind. What I can promise you is many surprises, some heartache, and reasons to rejoice at the resilience of the human mind and body. In the true spirit of Christmas, there’s something for everyone and plenty of love and happiness to spread around.

The passengers, or should I say residents, on the train soon find themselves opening up to each other. Secrets are revealed that send shockwaves through the train, but also open doors to healing hearts. There’s a definite theme of hope and joy about this book, and Milly has an exceptional hand with comedic timing. From the lonesome DJ broadcasting to the nation, confident that he has loyal listeners who understand his brand of humour, to the pub landlord desperately wanting a reconciliation with his wife, many emotions are at play. As the many threads are pulled together, the story became magical, and I felt my heart soar.

Milly Johnson has earned her place in my list of favourite authors, and this book proves that she belongs there. Flawlessly constructed with a steady hand on the steering, this is a festive triumph, and I cannot recommend it enough.
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1,529 reviews75 followers
November 3, 2025
Seven passengers are stuck in the snow on a steam train.

Before I began reading Let The Bells Ring Out I had anticipated that it would be another of Milly Johnson’s warm and lovely stories about friendship, and it is. But it is so much more besides. I adored it. I laughed aloud and I shed several tears, both for the characters, for myself and for others I know who are akin to the characters in the book.

Those characters are quite fabulous. Ranging across five decades in age there really is someone here for any reader to relate to. And given what is going on in their lives, there’s a situation for every reader to recognise, empathise with, or learn from, too. You see, in Let The Bells Ring Out, the author has gone beyond her usual understanding of the innermost hopes, fears, vulnerabilities, strengths and weaknesses in the people she creates, and given them even greater depth that transcends mere entertainment. I loved every one of them wholeheartedly, from the slightly wacky Roo to the wise Jane.

The setting of the Yorkshire Belle train is fabulous. There’s such an intimacy at being cocooned in the carriages and cut off from the outside world that it’s impossible not to be aboard too because of Milly Johnson’s vivid descriptions of the luxury. It’s been a lifelong ambition of mine to travel on the Orient Express, and Let The Bells Ring Out has made me feel as if I’ve partly achieved that ambition. I adored the Christmas references with the decorations, the food and drink, music from the real BBC and the wonderful sense of community that the narrative creates. The real world could benefit from a touch of Milly Johnson’s perceptive insight into what we really need at Christmas – not material gifts, but instead love, companionship, belonging and understanding. The title is inspired too. Real bells are heard, and are frequently associated with Christmas which is the timescale for the story, but bells are also sounded to toll sorrow, alert to danger and in celebration and the reader discovers all these aspects in the narrative.

Indeed, it is the themes of Let The Bells Ring Out that are truly the masterpiece of this story. We delve right into the heart and soul of Roo, Elizabeth, Vincent, Jane, Tim, Frank and Grace to discover love and loss, grief and happiness, anxiety and joy. There’s a sensitive portrait of marriage and family, friendship and kindness so that I finished the book feeling exactly how Jane describes such experiences (but you need to read Let The Bells Ring Out to discover what that is!). In addition, there’s a real irony that whilst these characters are isolated, unmoving, on a snowed-in steam train, they go on the greatest emotional journey of discovery of their lives.

There’s also an added extra layer of mystery in Let The Bells Ring Out but to say more would wander into spoiler territory. I found that aspect thought-provoking and again it led me into deeper contemplation. Just how much of coincidence is coincidence and how quick are we to judge others and allow flawed perception to cloud the truth?

In case it’s not obvious, I loved this story. It entertained me unwaveringly. It made me think and it brought me enormous pleasure. There’s a real skill to bringing unalloyed joy into other people’s lives and Milly Johnson has it in spades. Don’t miss Let the Bells Ring Out. It’s glorious – the magical spirit of Christmas in book form.
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1,873 reviews16 followers
September 20, 2025
Milly Johnson once again delivers an absolutely fabulous novel. Great characters, a heart warming plot and a wonderful festive setting. The novel is set aboard the rather charming Yorkshire Belle, a luxury train, where seven strangers are brought together to spend the festive period. They’re each carrying a lot of emotional baggage and as their respective journeys are halted by the inclement weather, it gives them all chance to reflect, open up and maybe make new connections. It’s a novel full of warmth gentle wit and relatable characters and I can guarantee, once you start the journey, you won’t want to stop until you reach the ending. I wish I could rate this more than 5 stars. Thank you to NetGalley, Simon and Schuster UK and the author for the chance to review.
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47 reviews
November 13, 2025
Really enjoyed this book and the author’s characterisation is excellent, however the absolutely insane 6 months later at the end… what on EARTH was all the ghostly mystery nonsense all about?!

Oh and it got a bit too royalist at times for my liking
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957 reviews45 followers
October 18, 2025
Seven strangers are stranded during a snowstorm and end up taking refuge on The Yorkshire Belle, a luxury steam train that had been prepped for the ultimate festive getaway. Unable to reach the nearest village - let alone their destinations - the group spend four days on board the train slowly forging bonds of friendship. But will any of them be the same people that stepped on board when the snow melts and they head back to reality?

A quintessential cosy Christmas read that hits all the right notes, this was a marvellous start to my festive reading. Like hot chocolate by the fire on a cold day, it warmed me from the inside out and gave me a warm glow. Told with Ms. Johnson’s signature warmth and wit, delightful characters and a hearty dash or peril, heartache and turmoil, it takes you on an emotional but uplifting journey. After all, this may be a Christmas tale, but it doesn’t mean that life comes up wrapped neatly in a bow. Life is dark, messy, chaotic, emotional and full of jagged edges and Milly balances these things with humour, warmth, love, hope and friendship.

The ‘trapped in a snowstorm’ trope has been done time and again, but this felt like an original take on a familiar trope that happens to also be one of my favourites. And it’s a stroke of genius. I loved this setting. It’s claustrophobic, precarious and turbulent, but also opulent, cosy, jovial and full of camaraderie. There is also a sense of nostalgia as their phones don’t work and they are cut off from the outside world apart from one radio station that keeps them updated on the storm.

One of the things I love most about Milly’s books is the characters she creates. They are always so relatable, real and recognisable, feeling like she’s plucked your neighbour from their house or someone from the street and put them in a book. These seven characters were some of my favourites she’s created. I loved that they were strangers when they first got on the train - with the exception of married couple Frank and Grace - that they forge strong bonds of friendship over the course of their claustrophobic few days together that last beyond their Christmas on The Yorkshire Belle. I loved this eclectic septet, especially Jane and Elizabeth. And I had a lot of empathy for Frank and Grace, especially as we learned more about them.

A heartfelt and uplifting story that gave me all the festive feels, I highly recommend this book.
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666 reviews57 followers
December 27, 2025

'Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous’, Einstein said. Freud disregarded such nonsense: everything could be explained was his mantra; whereas Jung believed coincidences were a manifestation of a deeper order in the universe. Certainly, after Clifford’s ‘experience’ he was more inclined to believe in the magic of them. ‘Accept the mystery, Jane,’ he’d say. ‘I am a happier man for doing so.’

One of Milly's specialties is telling the stories of women (and sometimes men) who are victimized and dominated by their (usually narcissistic) partners who finally see the light and find the strength to stand up for themselves and escape. Usually into the loving arms of another man (or woman) who is kind, strong, and worthy of them. Although I love Milly Johnson’s writing and eagerly anticipate these characters’ final victories and the comeuppances in store for their abusers, it’s all starting to get a little old. Let me put this feeling about this aspect of Milly’s books into context. I have read every Milly Johnson book at least twice and some several times. Even when I first started reading Milly some of her female characters (usually self-inflicted) plights were way too much for me. But sometimes as the designated doormat in her cast of characters frustrated and sometimes even infuriated me, the situation was usually balanced out in some way. For example, an epic take down of the abuser( The Yorkshire Pudding Club), or the woman (or man) having the epiphany fairly early on, and determined and committed to her escape route (The Queen of Wishful Thinking.) What I can’t abide is what happened in this one.

We follow a diverse group of English men and women who are struggling in their lives in some way and are traveling for Christmas. Due to a rather mysterious storm, they end up snowbound together on a luxurious private train. This is very similar in structure to Milly’s 2020 Christmas themed novel, I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday. We first meet Tom, the attractive owner of a Taxi service who is chauffeuring a beautiful and posh young woman, Elizabeth, to a Manor on the outskirts of Durham where she is meeting her fiancé and their two sets of parents for their annual celebration. It is apparent immediately that her relationship with her fiancé is not only unhappy but toxic. Jane is an elderly woman who has been recently widowed and missing her wonderful professor husband and happy marriage. Wherever she is going she is not looking forward to it. It is clear that those who remain in her life do not appreciate her. Grace and Frank are a married couple and we learn that something happened in their lives that turned Grace from a lovely woman to a cold, snappish, and sour killjoy who holds something against her very nice and warmhearted husband. “Roo”, or Ruby, is a lively young woman who seems a bit eccentric but nice. She is not a fan of Christmas and has suffered a recent setback. Tim is a middle-aged man who is grumpy and standoffish. He is a big guy with a white beard who ironically works at playing Santa Claus at Christmas. As they make themselves at home on the train, they are surprised and delighted that every luxury they could wish for, from accommodations, to food, and to drink is theirs for the asking. As they get to know each other and each other’s stories even the least sociable and closed down among them start to open up. With the others’ help and advice they start to understand and come to terms with truths about what has damaged them and their lives. Paths forward to healing slowly reveal themselves to each of them. As the 7 castaways become friends they start to notice strange things going on in some of the train cars. They are not alone.

This was a likable and enjoyable book in many ways, and of course happy endings abound at the end in true Milly Johnson fashion. There were some twists and turns I saw coming a mile away, but a few I didn’t. Unfortunately, two of the main women characters, Elizabeth and Grace, got me so frustrated and angry that I almost wished they had been left with the unhappy endings they deserved! Almost. The story is told, as in most ensemble type books and movies, by visiting each character as they contribute to the present day plot while their backstory is unwoven. Most if not all of Milly’s stories involve (heavenly?) enchantment to some degree, but this one, like her other previously mentioned holiday tale is all about the Christmas magic.

As usual Milly weaves good stories around each of the engaging characters. They deal with grief, estrangement from loved ones, disappointment in love, unrealized potential, or greedy or rotten families. All done with humor and a light touch. My first problem was that every single time we came to Elizabeth’s turn in the spotlight, it was one horror after another showing how badly she was treated by her horrible family, her horrible fiancé, and his horrible family. She reflects on their horribleness, clearly sees how she has been gaslighted and bullied, but still never wavers from going back to her toxic environment. Even as a clear path to living her dream in life and love unfolds before her! She acts like a like a lifetime of misery is preferable to rocking her boat. She comes to her senses at the last second but even then has to be driven away by the nice guy. We never see her stand up to confront her rotten family and fiancé. I imagine they were all kinds of gobsmacked and irate over her rebellion, but we never have the pleasure of reveling in their downfall. All we get is a glimpse of them in the rear view mirror as they are sprayed with the gravel of her getaway taxi. Not even an engagement ring-toss out the window.

I’m not going to dwell on Grace, but she was a stone cold b***ch to her kind, popular, and patient husband. Yes, they experienced a horrible tragedy together, but to Grace it was all about her. She blamed her husband for something completely out of any human control. Both women held on to their painful circumstances much too stubbornly for me. They continued on their roads to disaster despite almost miraculous escape routes being provided right in front of them. To add to my exasperation, I even started to despise poor Frank for putting up with Grace so patiently for so long. I have never given any of Milly’s novels less than 4 stars, but sadly, I couldn’t give this one more than 3 in the end. It was Dawn in Summer Fling, my least character in my least favorite novel by the author, all over again.
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3,366 reviews569 followers
October 12, 2025
Definitely a content for new favourite book by Milly Johnson. This was simply superb and ever so addictive.

It takes a few chapters to fully get into the flow of this book, as you are introduced to seven characters in a short space of time, all of whom are setting off for their Christmas destinations, and all of which despite travelling in various directions, end up getting stuck in the same snow storm and taking shelter in a rather small local station.

They as a group board the Yorkshire Belle which then breaks down before it gets them to the next station where they thought connections would be available. The driver and conductor abandon them to go and get help and as the snow worsens the group move into the far more luxurious part of the train.

And for me that is where the story starts to get going, and where I started to properly work out which character was which, and why they were travelling and getting everything straight in my head. It really wasn't that far into the book and from there I was hooked.

Of course my first thoughts were that this was also an excellent opening for a festive thriller, with the snow and remote setting, but it's a Milly Johnson so was always going to not have a growing body count, and instead heartwarming moments, and festive feelings.

During their time on this train, I would say a Christmas miracle comes over each and every person. They are all changed for their time together and it was as if this varied group of people were fated to be together to affect teach others lives.

I absolutely loved all the characters, especially Roo's poetry, Frank's cooking the real BBC Brian on the radio. the fact we had Santa present, seeing how Grace starts to reframe the past 5 years in her life. And for Elizabeth to realise she may not be in the right relationship. And that's just to name a few.

There is plenty of festive cheer for our group of cut off from the real world people, as they share their stories and get to know each other.

There is a bell theme running through the book and when it was revealed to the reader, it just made me smile while being very impressed by it too. It's hard to explain but its a bit different and clearly researched and was very interesting.

It's such a cozy novel, with a whole lot of heart and humour. So everything you expect from this author, by the bucket load. It's absolutely wonderful.

This really does have a sprinkling of festive magic, scattered amongst the pages and was a delight to devour.

Thank you to Simon & Schuster and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
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1,544 reviews46 followers
October 29, 2025
The book features seven people all heading to various different places for Christmas who end up spending an unexpected four nights on The Yorkshire Belle luxury train when it becomes trapped in the snow. None of them had seemed particularly enthusiastic about where they should have been going for Christmas and, at first, realising they weren’t going anywhere seemed like the last straw.

Forced proximity is often seen as a trope in romantic fiction but it’s just as applicable here. A disparate group of people thrown together by circumstance and getting to know each other, all with their own hopes, dreams and disappointments and all with their own stories just waiting to be uncovered. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know these characters and hearing their stories of grief, missed opportunities and regrets. That makes it sound a rather downbeat book but it really isn’t as each character begins to blossom over the course of their time on board the train, to become more courageous, see glimmers of hope and take steps to live fuller lives.

If you need to be snowed in somewhere over Christmas, The Yorkshire Belle train is the place to be! With its soft-as-a-dream beds, beautifully appointed cabins, well stocked bar and larder and one of those stuck on board being a chef, it sounded idyllic.

Special mention must go to BBC Radio Brian, the real BBC – Brian Bernard Cosgrove – whose gentle radio programmes and banter keeps the group company over the days they are on the train. If you have read I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day (and if you haven’t, you must read it immediately!), you will be delighted to become reacquainted with Brian. Brian seems to be living in a gentler past, a time ‘where Quality Street came in proper tins with shiny wrappers’.

Let The Bells Ring Out was the perfect heart-warming, uplifting book to start my festive reading. By the end of the trip, the end of Christmas, each character realised ‘that love weighs more than any present’. A little piece of Christmas magic from Milly Johnson!
303 reviews2 followers
October 16, 2025
Well, what can I say? Whatever it is it can't do justice to this wonderful book. I loved all the characters, the setting on the beautiful, luxurious train, the stories behind the people who were thrown together on that train for the first time in a sudden snowstorm over Christmas and that dear man from I Wish it Could Be Christmas Everyday. The real BBC, Brian Bernard Cosgrove is a delight. There was sadness and heartbreak in the stories that were revealed and shared between the characters but through it all was laughter, humour and the usual wit and warmth that we associate with our lovely Milly Johnson. I especially liked the way that Jane, the oldest of the characters, was portrayed. No dithery old woman with a shawl and stick here. Oh no, Jane is switched on, feisty and ultimately the one who solves a very big mystery. I laughed and cried my way through this book and the ending had me punching the air and proclaiming the genius of a writer who can deliver every emotion and surprise me with a fabulous finale. My huge thanks to Netgally and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. I shall be purchasing the physical copy very soon to add to my Milly collection.
740 reviews5 followers
October 22, 2025
This is everything you could want from a Christmas book. It will make you smile, make you laugh and will touch your heart - and get you in the festive spirit!

Seven strangers are all en route to their Christmas destinations when they find themselves stranded thanks to a snowstorm and take shelter at a rural train station. A passing luxury train, the Yorkshire Belle, picks them up, but when the train breaks down and the weather worsens, the group are forced to spend Christmas together on the train.

With time on their hands, there is plenty of opportunity for self-reflection and soon this random group of strangers begin to form friendships, open up to each other and reveal their individual stories. It is a Christmas that changes th all in different ways.

It is a book full of everything that the author does so well - relatable characters, real warmth and her wonderful trademark humour. Add in the festive touches and it all adds up to the most delightful read - definitely one to add to your Christmas reading!
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694 reviews66 followers
September 19, 2025
“Let the Bells Ring Out” is everything you want in a festive read—warm, witty, and wonderfully heartfelt. Set aboard the enchanting Yorkshire Belle, a luxury steam train wrapped in Christmas magic, Milly Johnson brings together seven strangers, each carrying their own emotional baggage, for a journey that turns out to be far more transformative than any of them expected.

As snow halts their progress, time slows down, and what begins as a detour becomes a chance for reflection, connection, and unexpected friendship. Johnson’s signature charm shines through in every page—her characters are relatable, her humour is gentle but sharp, and her storytelling is infused with genuine warmth.

This isn’t just a Christmas story—it’s a reminder of the power of slowing down, opening up, and letting others in. If you’re looking for a book that feels like a hug in literary form, this is it.

With thanks to Milly Johnson, the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.
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317 reviews4 followers
September 20, 2025
I was so excited to read this book as I wish it could be Christmas everyday is my favourite book ever. Well this one was just as good and there were plenty of similarities and little nods to its sister book.

Set at Christmas time a wonderful set of characters are stuck on the Yorkshire Belle luxury train . They all have their flaws but are likeable, relatable characters and have been brought together for a reason.

I just didn’t want this beautiful story to end and would give it 6 stars if I could. A heart warming festive read that I would 100 percent recommend.

Thanks to NetGalley, MIlly Johnson and Simon and Schuster UK for an advance copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
1,917 reviews32 followers
October 28, 2025
It's Christmas time and as seven people are making their way on The Yorkshire Belle steam train, little do they know how much they will be acquainted with each other. Every one has their own story and lives to tell but they did not think they would be spending Christmas on a train. They all have a reason to have to slow down and take time for themselves but for some it may be harder than others. It is the perfect cosy Christmas read. If you haven't read any of Milly's books before what are you doing? take this as a sign to start now as you will want to read all her previous books. I gobbled this up and felt as though I was part of the gang. Some interesting characters brings this warm hearted story to life. Just perfect.
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117 reviews
December 17, 2025
Roo, Jane, Grace, Frank, Elizabeth, Vincent, Tim and Henry. Todos se encontram em um trem privado luxuoso no meio de uma tempestade de neve, quando eles deviam ir para outros lugares, e passam dias interessantes juntos neste trem com quartos de luxo e comida e bebida abundantes. Acontece muita conexão entre eles, pois os celulares não pegam e eles precisam passar o tempo. Todos possuem seus dramas e os dividem com os novos amigos, e acabam se ajudando, e há até um casal que se forma ali. No final do livro, Jane acaba revelando que há muitas coincidências estranhas desse trem com um trem que sofreu um acidente há 70 anos, e que o Henry afinal era seu pai...

Não gostei da história, dos diálogos, dos personagens. Achei com certeza o pior livro dela.
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320 reviews
January 6, 2026
Milly Johnson never disappoints!

Just when you're getting your head around the opulence and magic of the Northen Bell train and the misfits town together, Milly throws another curve ball at the end.

This was detailed, engaging, quite sad in parts, some of these characters had really been through the mill, I laughed (cant beat an awful cracker joke and Roos's poems, hilarious she was my favourite character, a broken soul with so much to give) and cried (especially the last part of the drive for vincent and Elizabeth).

This book has left my heart was full, a smile on my face, greatful for all i have and it was a fantastic book to kick start 2026!
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65 reviews
December 18, 2025
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Absolutely wonderful book which I didn't want to end. Escapist seasonal read in Milly Johnson's beautiful style and perfectly narrated by Colleen Prendergast. There are some elements which stretched reality but then I realised I didn't care as I loved the story and characters so much. I totally missed them when it ended and loved the twist at the end.
266 reviews1 follower
October 16, 2025
WOW what a book, its full of christmas cheer and hope, all the characters are so lovely and very well written, I do love a Milly book and this one does not disappoint.

Curl up with a hot chocolate and enjoy!
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138 reviews4 followers
November 10, 2025
Who doesn't love a Milly Johnson novel? And even better, one set at Christmas.
I adored this book from page one. Loved all the characters with their little quirks and foibles.
I so wanted to be on that train with them!
A gorgeous warm hug of a magical novel which I was sorry to finish.
81 reviews1 follower
November 21, 2025
Oh my I don’t exactly know how to explain this book but to say it was amazing, the perfect Christmas book. I listened to it every opportunity I had, it had me gripped from start to finish. It’s a book that will stay in my heart and memory for a long time
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149 reviews4 followers
November 2, 2025
Gloriously Festive

How is it possible Milly could top “Wish” ? This is just the perfect festive story. I don’t want to give any spoilers but you won’t be disappointed. Fantastic characters, laugh out loud moments, bits that bring a tear to the eye - perfection
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672 reviews5 followers
October 23, 2025
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day is my absolute favourite book by Milly Johnson. This comes a very close second.
Seven people are stranded on the most gorgeous, luxurious train for Christmas. There is an abundance of delicious food and plenty to drink.
Each character has a unique story to tell, and I really loved how they opened up to each other with no one being judgemental. Helping each other through their struggles and letting them see the bigger picture for themselves.
There is plenty of humour along the way and entertainment.
This is such a delightful, uplifting read.
I loved all the references from I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day.
A must-read for anyone who loves a snowed in Christmas, with a sprinkling of romance. What's not to love!
Thanks to Netgalley and Simon and Schuster UK for the ARC in return for an honest review.
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