All Meredith Verren has ever wanted is to escape the holiday season without having to wear a Christmas jumper. Her new job at the cosy gift shop in a picturesque Cornish tourist spot is making it impossible for her to maintain her scrooge-like manner. With their seasonal hampers on everyone’s wish list, Meredith must paste… Continue reading Christmas Carols and a Cornish Cream Tea by Cressida McLaughlin
Category: Christmas
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bar by Isabella May
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bar River and Alice miss Somerset. Christmas isn’t Christmas without family and friends, even when you live in quaint Cornwall. When River’s Aunt Sheba dies unexpectedly, leaving him her ancient VW campervan, nostalgia nudges him and Alice back to Glastonbury – and the surrounding villages – to rediscover their roots whilst serving… Continue reading Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bar by Isabella May
The Winter Cottage by Rachael Lucas
Synopsis When Rilla Clark’s long lost father dies, she leaves New England and heads to his cottage in the Scottish Highlands to sort out his affairs. Rilla’s determined that her visit will be a fleeting one. The little village of Applemore holds a lot of memories for her, but looking back might just open up… Continue reading The Winter Cottage by Rachael Lucas
Publication day promo: Just for Christmas by Emily Harvale
Just for Christmas Could this be true love? Or is it just for Christmas? Finding an abandoned dog beside the road isn’t the Christmas surprise interior designer, Molly Ford is hoping for. But when the local vet can’t find a space for the bedraggled dog, Molly makes a rash decision. The problem is, she’s spending… Continue reading Publication day promo: Just for Christmas by Emily Harvale
A Real Royal Christmess by Linda West
A Real Royal Christmess Jess is trying to win back her boyfriend, who dumped her for being boring. Jamie is trying to complete his father’s bucket list before he takes the Crown. Both of them are hiding who they truly are, and when the truth is discovered, it’s a real royal Christmess! My review… Continue reading A Real Royal Christmess by Linda West
Quickie review: Murder in the Christmas Tree Lot by Judith Gonda
Blurb Landscape architect Tory Benning returns in a holiday mystery tied up with a bow! Still struggling with the death of her husband, Tory Benning is doing her best to get into the festive spirit of the holiday season, but when her landscaping company’s email is hacked and there’s a break-in at the office, it’s… Continue reading Quickie review: Murder in the Christmas Tree Lot by Judith Gonda
Quickie book review: Someday at Christmas by Lizzie Byron
Synopsis Shell Smith is a popular, larger than life make-up artist working in the beauty department at Duke & Sons, a beautiful but old-fashioned family-owned department store in her home city. While business is booming on Shell’s counter, the rest of the store is threatened with closure unless their Christmas sales take a dramatic upswing.… Continue reading Quickie book review: Someday at Christmas by Lizzie Byron
Excerpt from ‘Dead in Tune: A Christmas cosy mystery’ by Stephanie Dagg
Chapter 1 “That was fun,” smiled Martha, climbing into the passenger seat of the bright red BMW X4. “Wasn’t it just,” agreed driver Lottie, starting the engine. “Not keen on the French carols, though.” Martha shot her an astonished glance. “But, apart from ‘Nouvel Né’, which is absolutely lovely with that haunting tune, the only… Continue reading Excerpt from ‘Dead in Tune: A Christmas cosy mystery’ by Stephanie Dagg
Christmas at Aunt Elsie’s by Emily Harvale: a festive tale of starting over
A distant relative. A blizzard. A Christmas of surprises. Lottie Short isn’t looking forward to Christmas. Her boyfriend has dumped her and she’s also lost her job. Lottie and her beloved spaniel, Merry, are facing the festive season – and a bleak future, alone. But a Christmas card and round-robin letter give Lottie hope. And… Continue reading Christmas at Aunt Elsie’s by Emily Harvale: a festive tale of starting over
One Kiss Before Christmas by Emma Jackson
Could it be the start of her happy ever after? Ashleigh could use a little Christmas magic. She’s still living in Brighton with her Nan — who could give the Grinch lessons in how to be miserable — her acting career has been reduced to playing one of Santa’s elves, and not even the prospect… Continue reading One Kiss Before Christmas by Emma Jackson