Welcome to the gorgeous little Scottish village of Christmas, where snow is falling, presents are being wrapped and the locals are writing their festive wish lists. Will this finally be the year that Belle's dreams come true?
Thirty-year-old Belle Albany is feeling lonely this Christmas. Another whole year has passed and her life is... exactly the same as it was last December. She longs for true love and a little bit of winter magic - but she's almost given up on finding it in the sleepy Scottish community where she lives...
When Belle crashes into elderly Edina on her cherry red bicycle, it's not the meet-cute she'd been hoping for. But she immediately recognises the lost look in Edina's watery-blue eyes and resolves to organise a Christmas to remember for them both - brimming with mince pies, mulled wine and lots of sparkle. Although Belle hadn't counted on Edina's home being a crumbling Scottish castle and she certainly hadn't been expecting Edina's handsome long-lost grandson Jack Hamilton-Kirk to turn up on the doorstep in the middle of a snow storm...
Jack is arrogant, rude and bossy and Belle is convinced he's about to ruin the seasonal cheer she has worked hard to create. He's basically the Grinch in human form, so why does her heart race every time they're in the same room? They disagree on almost everything, from menu choices to music, and yet she starts to glimpse a softer side hidden behind Jack's clipped words and brooding countenance.
As they hunt down costumes for the annual nativity show and save a donkey from a snowy disaster, Belle can't ignore their growing attraction. But will a secret from Jack's past come between them? Or will this finally be the year Belle falls in love?
This gorgeous, festive read is like a warm hug in a book! The perfect cosy romance to snuggle up with this Christmas. Fans of Nicola May, Trisha Ashley and Debbie Macomber will love this wonderfully uplifting novel.
Readers love Donna Ashcroft!
'I absolutely loved this. This Christmas story was an absolute delight and I'd recommend it to fans of Jenny Colgan. It was simply lovely and a must-read.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'What a gem of a book!!... Escape to a world of romance and traditional Christmas spirit. I loved every page of this brilliantly written book.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Such a joyful, sparkling and heart-warming read! Filled with family secrets, Christmas promises and more tinsel than you can shake a bauble at, this book is definitely the ideal companion to a cosy chair, a warm blanket and a mulled wine on a cold winter's day!!... Fab, fab, fab!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'It's a beautiful story... I honestly couldn't put it down! I had to find out more! I loved this book. It's wonderful reading on a cosy evening with a mug of hot chocolate and glitter sprinkles!! Because there isn't enough glitter in the world. I loved the ending... Perfect Christmas reading.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
