Christmas Promises at the Garland Street Markets

New York Ever After #5

by Helen J. Rolfe, Helen RolfeTemp

For fans of Sarah Morgan, Jessica Redland and Kate Forster. Christmas is the perfect time to fall in love… When Amelia arrives in Manhattan to help Cleo at her knitting stall, she’s expecting a peaceful holiday. But soon she’s busy trying to get her surly nephew Kyle and his mum to work through their problems. Amelia is used to putting others first, but is this one challenge too far? Single dad Nathan wants to give his daughter, Scarlett, the world after he failed so dismally before. But in trying to give her everything, will he push her too far and lose her forever? Meanwhile, Cleo’s fiancé Dylan is pressuring her to set a date for the wedding, but with her stepdaughter Ruby against the idea and creating mayhem wherever she can, Cleo doubts she'll ever manage to start planning what should be the best day of their lives. The snow is beginning to fall, the chestnuts are roasting and the mulled cider is ready to serve, but will anyone be able to find their happy ever after this Christmas?

*Please note this is a re-release of Christmas Promises at the Garland Street Markets, previously published by Helen J Rolfe*

Genres: Christmas, Romance, Audiobook, Fiction, Contemporary

310 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 12, 2022

About the author

Helen J. Rolfe writes romantic fiction and contemporary women's fiction and enjoys weaving stories about family, friendship, secrets, and community.

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Location is a big part of the adventure in Helen's books, and she enjoys setting stories in different cities and countries where she thinks her readers might like to escape to.

Helen J. Rolfe also writes for Orion Books under the name Helen Rolfe.

Born and raised in the UK, Helen graduated from University with a business degree and began working in I.T. This job took her over to Australia and it was there that she finally turned to what she loved and studied writing and journalism. She spent a while freelancing for women's health and fitness magazines, volunteered with the PR department of a children's hospital where she wrote articles and media releases, and eventually began writing fiction in 2011. And now, she thinks she may just have found her dream job.

Helen currently lives in Hertfordshire, UK, with her husband and their children.

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Reviews

[Sue Gerhardt Griffiths · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Many Aussie’s celebrate Christmas in July wanting to experience a traditional Christmas dinner on the coldest month of the year, well, I’m not going as far as making a Chrissy dinner but it is giving me the excuse to read some of my Christmas books this month and as it’s wintry here in Australia it’s the perfect opportunity to read books with a snowy vibe and winter scene.

Christmas in July read #4

5th instalment in the New York Ever After series.


A wonderful and heartwarming story set in a beautiful location.

Christmas markets, white fluffy snow and romance at Inglenook Falls.

I swear this book will put a smile on your dial. It's super cute.

[Lisa Whittaker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fab book in the New York Ever After series by Helen Rolfe.

I absolutely adore books set in New York. All the characters are just gorgeous and it was just great to be back in Inglenook Falls catching up with them all and meeting new characters.

I have one book left to read in this series which I don’t want to end! If you haven’t read these books, you need to. A definite ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me.

[Smitha Vasudevan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kyle is not Amelia's son, but having shouldered his responsibility all her life, he is as good as. When she arrives in Manhattan to help her friend Cleo in her Christmas market, it is also a chance to take Kyle away from the way of life he seem to have fallen for back home. Nathan too arrives in Manhattan for a much longed for holiday with his daughter Scarlet, before she leaves for the University.

Amelia and Nathan have problems, but with two teenagers, they are soon in a love hate tangle that seem to threaten their peaceful New York sojourn. Amelia's friend Cleo is struggling with the newly formed animosity from her step daughter Ruby. Darcy's Inn blankets them in the cosy surety that her place has come to represent her guests and family, and maybe Christmas will wave its magic wand again over all of them.

[charlotte walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read!

This is a heart warming and emotional read, the story line gripe you from the start! Inglenook falls, Manhattan and the snow what more could you want in a book. I loved it from start to finish and this book definitely complements the New York Ever After series.

[Mayda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelia is on holiday in New York with her nephew Kyle. Kyle has been in a spot or two of trouble, hanging with a group of bad boys, and Amelia and his mum hope this trip will put distance between Kyle and the bad influences in his life. It has to be kismet when they meet a young girl, Scarlett and her dad, Nathan, are also on holiday, and all of them live in England. The grownups are trying to cope with the adolescents, as the kids find themselves growing fond of each other. The adults, too, are experiencing an attraction of sorts. But Nathan doesn’t trust Kyle, with good reason. How it all finally plays out makes for an interesting story. Well written, these are characters you will enjoy reading about.

[Sue.the.very.busy.reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am behind on my book reviews so I am going to have to keep this review short and to the point. I picked this book on Hoopla based on the red cover for the #holidayroverreadathon. I was also intrigued by the Christmas markets in the city. I read another book by Helen J. Rolfe last year and this book had some of the same characters in it from the knitting shop. Amelia comes from England to help her friend Cleo run a knitting stall at the Garland Street Market. She brings with her her troubled nephew Kyle, who works at the Christmas Tree lot. Single Dad Nathan and his teenage daughter come to New York for a Holiday visit and run into Amelia and Kyle and that begins the enemies to love tropes. There is plenty of snow, roasting chestnuts,cider to drink, Christmas trees to decorate and walking through the market. This is definitely a ❄️❄️❄️read and perfect to get you in the holiday spirit.

[Alaina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series just keeps getting cuter and cuter. It's a little bittersweet that I only have one more book to dive into. In it, you will meet Nathan and Amelia. She is coming to help out Cleo with the knitting stall and he is hoping to have a peaceful holiday with his daughter. It's no surprise that things don't go quite as planned but I did enjoy these two getting to know one another.

I think the thing I like the most about this series is you still get to see everyone from the very first book. Seeing what they are going through their lives since their book has been really adorable. Plus getting to know all the new people that walk into their lives just makes it a feel good kind of book. Which could potentially be turned into a movie (if it hasn't already).

Nathan and Amelia just made me smile. There was just something about them - call it a spark or something. I just loved watching them fall in love because that wasn't something they were looking for while in New York. I can't wait to see what the next book will bring me!

[Susanne Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author is one of my favourite Christmas book authors and I absolutely adore this series of books set in New York 🗽
Always filled with amazing characters that you just take to your heart, mix in a beautiful setting too and a heartwarming story. Honestly Christmas books don’t get any better than this!
I have enjoyed every single page of this festive book and I cannot wait for book six!
Christmas won’t be Christmas without reading a book ( or three!) by Helen! Seriously she writes the best Christmas books 📖 🎄

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful book in the New York Ever After series - this book focuses on Amelia and her nephew Kyle who head to New York on holiday over Christmas, and Nathan and his daughter Scarlett who also head to New York for Christmas. After an unpleasant start to their friendship, they soon become fast friends. Cleo is also featured in this book as well as our old favorites like Darcy, Miles, Mitch, Dylan and the rest of the gang. A great story yet again!

[Jeanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

SUPERLICIOUS

Thanks to helen for another OUTSTANDING book.
This is the 5th in the series set at Ingelnook falls it's like coming home to a family event the characters are strong the story line amazing from beginning to end I can't praise this series enough and can't give it enough stars.

[Jean Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

Just finished this book. Iwas so looking forward to it and it dissapoint, I was transported to New York. I love all the characters in the New York series, the story just pulls you in . Love love loved it.

[Hazel Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magical

Well, almost fairyland. A lovely quick read, a good girly book with happy ever after. Having read the series (so far?) the books do make me want to visit both New York at Christmas and Inglenook Falls.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series of books. It great how you have familiar characters and new ones blend in. I liked the way issues where dealt with in this book. I want to visit at Christmas time and see the markets. I can't wait to read the next book.

[Susan Day · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really end read.

I have loved the whole series....... I’m sorry it’s finished as I will miss all the characters I got to know.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful book,

[Pat Di folco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliant well written book by Helen J Rolfe!

[Pat Langhelt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliant book loved it

[BERNADETTE CORRANCE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely Read

This is a nice, feel good book. Perfect for anyone wanting to unwind. Gives you a Christmas feeling and cheers you up.

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook

[JoAnn McGowan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice book! Setting in NYC lots of Christmas fun - love the characters this time it’s not only about the adult characters but some teens too !

[Daisy Girl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick, easy read with a predictable, happy ending.

[Dustman · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars.....enough said

[Vfields Don't touch my happy! · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t know why but this didn’t grab my attention. I missed that plug-in I get from Sherryl Woods or Emily March. Maybe I’ll try again at another time.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

I have loved every book in this series, in fact I have loved every book I've read by Helen J Rolfe.

[Timothy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Series continues to be a delight!

[Ruth Haigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amelia arrives in Manhattan with her nephew Kyle. She will be helping Cleo on her knitting stall and he will be helping Mitch on his Christmas tree stall at the Garland street Christmas Market. Amelia is hoping that a change from the norm will be good for both of them.
Nathan hasn't always been there for his daughter (Scarlett) too busy at work or just allowing his wife Dawn to parent whilst he enjoyed party time with the boys. Since dawn passed away he has had to up his role as father and this year he wants the perfect father/daughter Christmas before she gets too busy with her a levels.
When Kyle and Scarlett meet at a party at Darcy's boutique B & B they seem to hit it off straight away. But, Nathan sees red and causes quite a scene. Causing a rift between himself and Scarlett and upsetting both Kyle and Amelia will he have ruined Christmas or will a holiday romance bring everyone back together?

[Sheri Cochran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Series

I really enjoyed getting to know all of the characters in these books. It was great that the focus was on just a few people yet I got to kniw everyone around them. It was nice to see others being there when someone was in need. What a great family if friends during the holiday season.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christmas in Manhatten

Lovely Christmas story with many characters with the the many problems that teenagers, mis-understandings by the adults and the sadness that life brings.
Enjoyed it and highly recommend Christmas in Manhattan.

[julie green · Rating 5 out of 5]

brilliant book

Loved this book and can’t wait to read the follow on book would highly recommend this book to friends and family

[Anne Whitmore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story well written despite that obviously we all know the obvious ending ☺️