I’m Dreaming of a Hot Chocolate

The Cornish Cream Tea Christmas #3

by Cressida McLaughlin

Hannah has discovered there is much more to Noah than she first thought – and to the Crystal Waters Hotel. He’s helping her get to the bottom of the strange sightings and noises that have been plaguing the hotel in the Cornish village of Porthgolow. When bad weather cuts them off, Hannah and Noah are looking at a Cornish Christmas, which gives them plenty of time to uncover the mystery – and to spend more time together…

384 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 15, 2020

About the author

I grew up in London surrounded by books and with a cat named after Lawrence of Arabia. I studied English Literature at the University of East Anglia and live in Norwich with my husband David.

I'm a total book nerd and my TBR pile is out of control. I would quite like to be a ghost hunter, and I'm a huge fan of a fictional hero.

When I'm not writing, I spend my spare time reading, returning to London or exploring the beautiful Norfolk coastline.

I love hearing from readers, so please get in touch if you have a question or if you just want to say hello.

Reviews

[Nessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to this on audiobook.

Book 3 of a 4 part book series. Note to readers, you can either read/listen to this as a 4 part book series like I’m going to or there is a full length novel which includes all of the 4 parts should you prefer to read it in that format.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed part 3 to this series, things are finally almost happening for Hannah and Noah, given that Hannah now knows who Beth is and that she isn’t a threat. So the only obstacle in their way now is the fact that Hannah lives miles and miles away from where Noah lives, I’m sure that they’ll find away though.

Final note, loving the narrator for this series, she is doing a super grand job.

Now on to part 4, the last part to the series and we should hopefully get all the answers we been waiting for.

[Lyndsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

can't wait for the 4th part loved this series

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved, loved, loved this book, thank heavens for Welsh lockdown reading.

[Staceywh_17 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love book release days & this little beauty landed in my kindle at midnight! So of course I simply had to read it, I can sleep when I'm dead as they say 🗨️💤

Another fabulous novella, perfect for this time of the year. A heartwarming, feelgood seasonal read coming from the Cornish Town of Porthgolow.

[Daniel Colbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable

Another enjoyable instalment of the Cream tea bus series, I found it well written and keeps you guessing as to what the ending will be roll on part four. But then I don’t want the book to end so it will be bitter sweet.

[Wendy(Wendyreadsbooks) Robey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part three of this wonderful magically written story. I’m loving getting to know more about Hannah and Noah and Jill, Noah’s mum sounds wonderful. Can’t wait for part four to finish this brilliant read.

[Jean Porter · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Cornish cream tea Christmas I'm dreaming of a not chocolate.

Another good read by Cressida I have enjoyed reading all the books just going to start part four and hope I will be able to find some more of her books just what I like 👍

[Sarah Baines · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving This Series

I'm loving the Cornish Cream Tea Christmas series. It's festive, atmospheric, mysterious and brilliant. As is so often the case for me with book serials and trilogies etc, I'm so glad I waited until they were all out to read them! Fantastic stuff.

[Bex · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm still loving this series, it's continuing to keep me interested. I'm sure there is more to Hannahs mom's story but I shall have to wait for the final instalment to find out. I do hope Hannah decides to stay in Cornwall and become a chef instead of going home!

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this as one book. It was good - what you would expect from a Christmas book however this one had a couple of mysteries running through it that added a little more interest. Needed a bit more snow and tinsel to make it to 5*

[Sarah Burridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely 3rd book kept me hooked until the end again I can't wait for the 4th instalment

[Pat Langhelt · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good need to keep reading to find out Hannah mystery x

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

enjoyed this book

[Tracey Pearce · Rating 3 out of 5]

Part 3 of the 4 part series and still enjoying it however the subplot of there being a ghost at Crystal Waters Hotel was a bit far fetched and didnt bring anything to the series apart from a ghost writer staying there.