Published By: Quercus Pages: 336Released On: 07/11/2024 It’s Christmas Eve at the Merry Monarch. Nestled amongst the Yorkshire Dales, the pub is preparing to host its annual scavenger hunt for its rabble of regulars. There’s the landlord, Mickey, his wife Sofia and their wayward son, James; local policeman Alex and his supernaturally minded deputy Don; asContinue reading “The Christmas Eve Murders – Noelle Albright”
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The Secret Christmas Bookshop – Cressida McLaughlin
Published By: HarperCollinsPages: 384Released On: 24/10/2024 In a village by the sea, where wintry skies bring a dusting of sparkling snow, somebody is opening an unexpected gift… When Sophie receives a surprise package, she’s intrigued to find a beautifully bound book inside. Sophie is desperate to discover the mystery sender, and her hunt draws toContinue reading “The Secret Christmas Bookshop – Cressida McLaughlin”
All I Want For Christmas – Karen Swan
Published By: PanPages: 464Released On: 10/10/2024 Christmas in Copenhagen is a magical time of year but Darcy Cotterell isn’t feeling festive. Newly single, again, she’s not even going home for Christmas but must spend the holiday finishing her art history PhD. Her best friend, Freja, has other ideas though and signs Darcy up to aContinue reading “All I Want For Christmas – Karen Swan”
Home Again For Christmas – Emily Stone
Published By: HeadlinePages: 384Released On: 10/08/2024 Lexie is always on the move, but there is one constant in her life – her ‘wish jar’; the childhood tradition from home that she couldn’t leave behind. When Lexie’s estranged dad dies, she is shocked to learn that she has inherited half of his travel company in Bath. HerContinue reading “Home Again For Christmas – Emily Stone”
The Christmas Wish-tastrophe – Cariad Lloyd
Published By: Hodder Children’s BooksPages: 304Released On: 10/10/2024Reading Age: 9-11 Christmas is the best time to believe in magic … One winter evening, Lydia Marmalade arrives at Lady Partridge’s mansion. She has nothing except her sausage dog, Colin, but she’s not going to let that stop her making this her new home. But Lady PartridgeContinue reading “The Christmas Wish-tastrophe – Cariad Lloyd”
The Christmas Dog Sitters – Lucy Mitchell
Published By: Bloodhound BooksPages: Released On: 19/09/2024 Rachel is struggling. She’s navigating the loss of her best friend, she’s left heartbroken by her ex-boyfriend, and she’s recently been made redundant by her employer. So the impending holiday season is the last thing she wants to think about. Then her rich sister suggests that Rachel dog-sitContinue reading “The Christmas Dog Sitters – Lucy Mitchell”
Winter Magic on Railway Lane – Alison Sherlock
Published By: BoldwoodPages: 321Released On: 29/08/2024 Globetrotting Libby Jacobs has lost her job but is looking forward to spending more time in her home village of Cranfield. She dreams of turning her chocolate making hobby into something more permanent. There’s only one problem – Ethan Connolly. Despite being soul mates growing up, Libby hasn’t beenContinue reading “Winter Magic on Railway Lane – Alison Sherlock”
A Concert For Christmas – Helen Hawkins
Published By: Allison & BusbyPages: 384Released On: 23/11/2023 Schoolteacher Sophie Lawson has fled to the Cotswold countryside after a tragic break-up and is throwing herself into dating and organising Cranswell’s annual Christmas concert. The festive fun is marred by the arrival of a handsome but surly musical director, tricky pupils and concert preparations falling intoContinue reading “A Concert For Christmas – Helen Hawkins”
Operation Nativity – Jenny Pearson
Published By: Usborne PublishingPages: 352Released On: 09/11/2023Reading Age: 7-10Illustrated By: Katie Kear When Oscar and Molly rush outside to investigate a crash in the night, they’re not expecting to find a dazed Angel Gabriel wandering around their grandparents’ back garden. And they’re certainly not expecting to find themselves in a race to save Christmas. ButContinue reading “Operation Nativity – Jenny Pearson”
Christmas by Candlelight – Karen Swan
Published By: PanPages: 416Released On: 26/10/2023 It’s three days before Christmas and starting to snow when high-flier Libby and her new boyfriend reluctantly attend her university reunion on the way back from a wedding in Yorkshire. Hosted by Archie Templeton – the heartbreaker of their group – at his grand family estate, the night isContinue reading “Christmas by Candlelight – Karen Swan”