The Christmas Holiday

Let Sunday Times bestseller Phillipa Ashley whisk you away to the Lakes this Christmas, with a story full of unexpected romance, second chances, snowflakes and starlight! She's planned the perfect Christmas. But fate might have other ideas... Krystle didn't have a normal childhood and longed for warm family Christmases with presents under the tree. Now she makes sure everyone else has the perfect Christmas she never had, bringing beautiful decorations to cheer as many people as possible. With her festive business booming, she decides to celebrate by renting a secluded house in the Lakes, with a plan to make this the ultimate yuletide getaway. But fate immediately throws a spanner in the works in the form of a broken-down car, a flooded river and Max; a man who despises Christmas. Krystle becomes determined to show Max the joys of the holiday. She won't take no for an answer. Can she melt Max's Grinch-like heart? And can he show her that life doesn't need to go to plan to take you somewhere magical... Pour yourself a mug of hot chocolate and settle down in front of the fire with this perfect, uplifting festive read! Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Karen Swan and Heidi Swain. Readers adore Phillipa Ashley: 'Heart-warming ... Fantastic to curl up in your chair with a cup of coffee in front of the fire with and smile, laugh and cry your way through. It will really bring out your Christmas spirit!' NetGalley review 'The perfect Christmas book!!... This book will lift your heart and warm your cockles!! Just a joy' NetGalley review 'Pure festive escapism... Such a delight... This charming book has it all' NetGalley review 'Heart-warming festive read... Gives you a wonderful and warm Christmasy feeling' NetGalley review 'Philippa Ashley writes such great heart-warming stories and this is one to wrap you up in a warm hug' NetGalley review 'Such a fabulous festive story... Magical' NetGalley review 'Gave me so much joy... I think this book will bring happiness to all that read it' NetGalley review 'I couldn't put this down and finished it in an evening... It couldn't be better' NetGalley review 'A must read to get yourself into the Christmas spirit... I truly adored this book... Another smasher from Phillipa Ashley!' NetGalley review