What nicer way to spend the festive period that wrapped up in a warm, cosy romance?
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Christmas in Paris by Anita Hughes
Isabel Lawson is standing on the balcony of her suite at the Hotel de Crillon as she gazes at the lights of the Champs-Elysees and wonders if she’s made a terrible mistake. She was supposed to be visiting the Christmas tree in the Place de la Concorde and eating escargots with her new husband on their honeymoon. But a week before the wedding, she called it off…
Christmas at little beach street by Jenny Colgan
Polly Waterford loves running the Little Beach Street Bakery. She’s at her happiest when she’s creating delicious treats and the festive season always inspires her to bake and knead something extra special for the village residents. In fact, the only thing she loves more than her bakery is curling up with her gorgeous boyfriend, Huckle. She’s determined that this Christmas is going to be their best one yet, but life doesn’t always work out as planned…
The Christmas shop : a novel by Nancy Naigle
Angela Carson wants nothing more than to be the third-generation to run her family’s holiday store, Heart of Christmas, successfully. They’ve weathered over 60 tourist seasons, major hurricanes, and urban sprawl, but the national chain that set up shop in their small town may be more than Heart of Christmas can survive.
Christmas at Tuppenny Corner by Katie Flynn
Liverpool, 1939. As winter descends on Tuppenny Corner and rumours of war float across the canals, fifteen-year-old Rosie O’Leary must come to terms with her own dramatic upheaval. Forced to say goodbye to all she holds dear and embark on a new life aboard the The Kingfisher, her world is suddenly full of uncertainty. But new beginnings open up new possibilities. And when fellow bargee – the handsome Tim Bradley – offers to show Rosie the sights of Liverpool, she jumps at the chance.
A Mrs Miracle Christmas by Debbie Macomber
Laurel McCullough is in desperate need of help. Her beloved grandmother has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and the baby she and her husband Zach have longed for now seems like an impossible dream. So when Mrs Miracle appears at the door, Laurel couldn’t be more relieved. She invites the nurse into her life and it’s not long before Laurel soon realises that there is more to Mrs Miracle than meets the eye.
Christmas with the shipyard girls by Nancy Revell
Sunderland, 1942- Christmas is fast approaching, and with it comes a flurry of snow and surprises… Against all odds, Polly’s fiance has finally returned home from the front line. If they can keep things on an even keel, she might get the winter wedding she’s always dreamed of. Meanwhile shipyard manager Helen is determined to move on after a turbulent year. Her sights are set on breaking the yard’s production record and no one, not even the handsome Dr Parker, is going to get in her way. Join the shipyard girls as they navigate through life, love and war this Christmas.
25 days in December by Poppy Alexander
Kate’s lonely. She doesn’t think she’s ready for romance, but she needs more than this, and her son Jack needs a Christmas to remember. What Kate needs is a Christmas miracle, and if there isn’t one on its way, she’ll just have to make her own.
Christmas shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
It’s always the same – Mum and Dad hosting, carols playing, Mum pretending she made the Christmas pudding… But this year looks set to be different. Becky’s parents are moving to ultra-trendy Shoreditch and have asked Becky if she’ll host Christmas this year. What could possibly go wrong?