I enjoy cosy Christmas romances during the autumn/winter time and "Cathy's Christmas Kitchen" sounded like the perfect book for this. I liked the beginning of the book as the scenery and setting was built up really nicely. The little town was really cosy, also getting a little christmassy later in the book, and the people were really nice and sticking together. Still I couldn't really connect with the characters and for me they remained very shallow and distant. I understood Cathy's troubles and insecurities but she was getting on my nerves putting herself down all the time. I enjoyed the cooking circle with the women of the town, especially the elder ladies were really fun. The romance was cute but also remained a little distant to me and I couldn't really enjoy it. The book was a nice read but could have needed a few more sparks in romance as well as the Christmas setting.