A festive treat brimming with the magic of bookshops and Christmas…
In the seaside town of Micklewick Bay, Florrie Appleton and Ed Harte are gearing up for a magical Christmas at the Happy Hartes Bookshop. Florrie's book-themed decorations are the talk of the town, while Ed's dazzling window displays could have been plucked straight from a fairytale. With romance in the air, this promises to be their best holiday season yet.
But after a surprise phone call from his father, Florrie worries that Ed is keeping a secret. Why is he spending so much time in the attic? And what's making him act so distantly?
Determined to make this Christmas unforgettable, Florrie packs their days with festive treats from gingerbread hot chocolates to sleigh rides under the stars. But when Ed disappears just a few days before Christmas, Florrie fears the worst. Will her holiday dreams shatter like a dropped bauble? Or is Florrie in for a Christmas surprise of her own?
The perfect festive read to get you in the holiday spirit, Christmas at the Little Bookshop by the Sea will delight fans of Jessica Redland, Jenny Colgan and Phillipa Ashley.
What readers have to say about Christmas at the Little Bookshop by the Sea:
'I will admit that I read this book twice simply because I loved it so much the first time and it gave me just as much joy the second time... a magical romantic gem that gave me all the feels.' Reader review, 5 stars
'A whimsical little bookstore by the sea... filled me with the charm and warmth like I was sitting by a warm fire watching a Hallmark Christmas movie' Reader review, 5 stars
'A story based around Christmas and a village bookshop. What is there not to like? I loved this novel and read it until the early hours. Couldn't put it down.' Reader review, 5 stars
'A warm, cozy Christmas read... Prepare to fall in love with Florrie and Ed as your transported to the dreamy work of Micklewick Bay!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Oh this book was SO incredibly wonderful!!! Such a sweet sweet story... I couldn't put it down. The perfect read.' Reader review, 4 stars
'This really was a beautifully told story... the ending really was everything I wanted it to be – full of warmth, romantic, so very uplifting, and really brought a tear to my eye' Reader review, 5 stars
'The author has the power to with words make scenarios come true in the reader's mind such is her skilled writing... Lovely and sweet reading!' Reader review, 5 stars
'A genuine sense of warmth, friendship and community oozed from the pages... I loved this absolute treat of a book' Reader review, 5 stars
'Spending time with Florrie Appleton and Ed Harte... will truly give you a happy heart!... a wonderful Christmas holiday read!' Reader review, 5 stars
'This is such a beautiful story that will give you all the fuzzy feelings and a bit of the holiday spirit!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Cheery, festive and fun! Such a lovely read that had me smiling from the first page to the last' Reader review, 5 stars
'A beautiful, festive read!... A perfect read to get you into the Christmas spirit' Reader review, 5 stars
'Heartwarming festive read... Christmas on every page' Reader review, 5 stars
'What a lovely read!... delightful, relatable story and wrapped it in glittery paper with a bow' Reader review, 5 stars
