Christmas Fiction Books

It's the most wonderful time of the year in Penmenna... Teaching assistant Alice has sworn off men, which is fine because with Christmas coming she's super busy organising the school Nativity. This should be a blast with the help of close friend and village vicar, Dan - if she can ignore those more-than-just-a-friend feelings she's developed for him... Dan is happy to help Alice - his secret crush - but not only is his beloved Granny Annie about to be made homeless, the church choir has disintegrated and he's battling some dark demons from his past. Can Alice and Dan overcome their past hurts to move forward? Will they be spending Christmas together as friends... or something more? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788639774 • Author: Kitty Wilson • Publisher: Canelo Escape • Format: Paperback • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 cm

Christmas in Cornwall is just around the corner… But after last Christmas revealed a shocking family secret, Scarlett’s hardly feeling merry and bright. All she wants this Christmas is to know who her real father is. So Scarlett heads to the little Cornish town of Porthmellow, where she believes the truth of her birth is hidden. She just didn’t bargain on being drawn into the Christmas festival preparations – or meeting Jude Penberth, whose charm threatens to complicate life further. Everything will come to a head at Porthmellow’s Christmas Festival... But can Scarlett have the perfect Christmas this year, or are there more surprises on the way? Product Information: ISBN: 9780008316150 Author: Phillipa Ashley Publisher: Avon  Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 cm

A Christmas special continuing the charming and heart-warming story of The Canal Boat Café ... Summer and Mason take their upbeat and feelgood Canal Boat Café to London for Christmas. Summer thinks this will give them a chance to find out if they're ready to take the next step in their relationship. But their idyllic winter excursion is thrown into turmoil when the canal freezes over and an unexpected visitor appears on the scene.  Are Summer and Mason facing the Big Freeze in more ways than one? Or will this be one Winter Warmer that they’ll never forget? Product Information: ISBN: 9780008444310 Author: Cressida McLaughlin Publisher: HarperCollins Format: Paperback Pages: 400

Can a trip away lead you home? After a bad break-up, eternal optimist Evie Miller has moved to the small village of Willowbrook to finally pursue her dream of opening a craft shop. Unfortunately, with money worries and an ex-boyfriend determined to track her down, her fresh start isn't going entirely to plan. Jake Hartwood is also looking to escape his past. Haunted by the loss of his wife, he's determined not to get close to anyone again - and the last thing he wants is to be celebrating this December. Hoping to avoid the festivities, Evie and Jake arrange to escape Christmas together as friends in Provence. But will the magic of the season change things between them? And what happens if one of them starts to feel something more? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529392791 • Author: Sophie Claire • Publisher: Hodder  • Format: Paperback • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.8 x 2.8cm

Sam is about to propose to his girlfriend Libby, and his neighbours in Christmas Street all think they know the right way to do it. With their help - and sometimes hinderance - Sam gains a fiancée and the wedding planning begins. Meanwhile, Sam's nine-year-old son Teddy and his friend Pari - with their constant companion Jack the street dog - are fascinated by the arrival of a mysterious new neighbour, Millie, who prefers to stay indoors with the curtains drawn most of the time.  But soon Christmas Street begins to work its magic and Millie is reluctantly drawn into street activities. As Millie starts to relax into thinking she can have a different life, maybe even with Jasper, the local carpenter, someone turns up from her past to threaten that.  But with all of the street looking out for her, Millie's Christmas will be filled with hope and promise. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780751573640 • Author: Ivy Pembroke • Publisher: Sphere • Format: Paperback • Pages: 352 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.6 cm

Janie Johnson is ringing the changes this Christmas. As a thirty-something hairdresser, Janie's single status is a constant source of concern for her clients as well as her friends. So after one too many questions about her love life, a blind date disaster and hearing her ex-boyfriend is getting married, Janie decides it's time to do something dramatic. Leaving winter behind, Janie takes the plunge and books an exotic trip to Africa. Her friends think she's mad and Janie thinks they may very well be right. Until that is she meets her gorgeous tour guide, Dominic. But all good things must come to an end. Can Janie now face spending a snowy Christmas back home without him, or will she get her Christmas wish? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780751579468 • Author: Carole Matthews • Publisher: Sphere • Format: Paperback • Pages: 464 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.6 x 4 cm

Travel to the beautiful northern edge of the world and join the welcoming community of Mure for an unforgettable Christmas. It's a time for hunkering down, getting cosy in front of whisky barrel wood fires, and enjoying a dram with the people you love - unless, of course, you're accidentally pregnant to your ex-boss, and don't know how to tell him.  Meanwhile Saif, the doctor and refugee from war-torn Syria is trying to enjoy his first western Christmas with his sons - but without his missing wife.  Can the little family possibly find comfort and joy? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780751572070 • Author: Jenny Colgan • Publisher: Sphere • Format: Paperback • Pages: 368 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 4 cm

This bestselling Railway Detective Series sets its scene during December 1960. Heading down to Swindon Locomotive Works, an army of men head down to start their morning shift by the GWR. When they realise that Frank Rodman is not among them, the investigation into finding his grave arises. Described by the Daily Mail as a ‘master storyteller’ Product Information:• ISBN: 9780749021696• Author: Edward Marston• Publisher: Allison { Busby • Format: Paperback• Pages: 352• Dimensions: 2 x 12.7 x 19.5cm

The snow is falling and Fliss's friends have arrived to celebrate her wedding for a week at Holly Cottage. It's the perfect way to kick off her brand-new life, isn't it? Except Ruth wishes she was anywhere other than a remote Scottish island, Caitlin is keeping a secret from her friends, Lara is suddenly facing her ex a decade after turning down his proposal and even the bride has something to hide... But as the friends prepare for a week to remember, will Fliss's dream wedding go off without a hitch, or will the secrets they've been hiding change everything? The perfect cosy Christmas romance to curl up with this holiday season about family, friendship and love. For fans of Jill Mansell, Sue Moorcroft and Heidi Swain. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781409189794 • Author: Sophie Pembroke • Publisher: Orion • Format: Paperback • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2.8cm

All they want for Christmas is a new home. Number five Kitchener Avenue heralds the start of a new life for the Hope family. For pregnant Miriam it is a safe environment to bring up her child. For her sister, fourteen-year-old Barbara, it means independence . . . and boys. And for Fred it provides the security he craves for his young family. In the lead up to Christmas the Hopes start to settle in, but World War II is round the corner ... Soon the family are split up. Bar, wanting to do her bit for the war effort, joins the ATS, while Miriam and her children are evacuated to the countryside and away from her husband. As the country is thrown into turmoil, can the Hope family come back together and find the happiness they crave? Product Information: ISBN: 9781785761898 Author: Sheila Newberry Publisher: Zaffre Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.6 cm

Christmas has arrived in the little village of Welford. The scent of hot roasted chestnuts is in the air, and a layer of frost sparkles on the ground. This year, vet Mandy Hope is looking forward to the holidays. Her animal rescue centre, Hope Meadows, is up and running - and she's finally going on a date with Jimmy Marsh, owner of the local outward bound centre. But when a mysterious local starts causing trouble, Mandy's plans for the centre come under threat.  She must call on Jimmy and her fellow villagers to put a stop to the stranger's antics and ensure that Hope Meadows' first Christmas is one to remember. One thing's for certain: this Christmas, there'll be animal escapades, kisses under the mistletoe...and plenty of festive cheer for all. Product Information: ISBN: 9781473653900 Author: Lucy Daniels Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Dimensions: 19.9 x 14.7 x 2.4 cm

'Fear the north wind. Because no one will hear you scream...' A family is gunned down in the snow but one of the children survives. Three years on, that child takes revenge and the Snow Killer is born. But then, nothing - no further crimes are committed, and the case goes cold. Fifty years later, has the urge to kill been reawakened? As murder follows murder, the detective team tasked with solving the crimes struggle with the lack of leads. It's a race against time and the weather - each time it snows another person dies. As grizzled and exhausted DI Barton and his team scrabble around to put the pieces of the puzzle together, none of them stop long enough to realise the killer is hiding in plain sight. Meanwhile, the killings continue... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781838898458 • Author: Ross Greenwood • Publisher: Boldwood Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 316 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.83 cm

Yuletide overindulgence on the poison front . . . During the dark, grey days of early December Agatha is obsessed by two things - the looming festivities, and her ex, James Lacey.  In order to drive the latter from her thoughts, Agatha concentrates on planning the perfect Christmas for her friends. Even the murder of a Mrs Tamworthy, poisoned with hemlock, does little to distract her and yet it should, as Mrs Tamworthy had written to Agatha, telling her that one of her family wanted to see her dead before the year was out.  So slightly guiltily (and belatedly), Agatha sets out to solve the case before the 25th rolls around . . . Product Information: ISBN: 9781472121424 Author: M. C. Beaton Publisher: Constable Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.2 cm

In the snowy perfection of Aspen, the White family gathers for youngest daughter Rosie's whirlwind Christmas wedding. The bride’s parents, Maggie and Nick are hiding a huge secret of their own: they are on the brink of divorce. After living apart for the last six mont hs, the last thing they need is to be trapped together in an irresistibly romantic winter wonderland. Rosie’s older sister Katie also is worried and determined to save her sister from herself. If only the irritatingly good-looking best man, Jordan, would stop interfering with her plans… Bride-to-be Rosie loves her fiance but is having serious second thoughts. Except everyone has arrived – how can she tell them she's not sure?  As the big day gets closer, and emotions run even higher, this is one White family Christmas none of them will ever forget. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848457935 • Author: Sarah Morgan • Publisher: HQ • Format: Paperback • Pages: 464 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.9 cm

Reenie Calder has just got the job of her dreams with the seasonal position at Mackintosh's Quality Street factory. Although, it isn't long until Reenie learns the very strict rules. Running the Toffee Penny line, Diana Moore has a dark secret that could jeopardise her job and her reputation... When the country's supply of Quality Streets are put at risk after a terrible accident, Reenie takes the opportunity to redeem herself. Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a chocolate tin to open with the family and Reenie and the girls have to take matters into their own hands. 'This novel will give you a craving for toffee pennies' - Sunday Express. Product Information: ISBN: 9780008307790 Author: Penny Thorpe Publisher: HarperCollinsPublishers Format: Paperback Pages: 394 Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 3cm

When Declan Lorne, the last remaining knight in Ireland, dies suddenly his estate on Ireland’s rugged south-west coast is left to his three daughters. The two eldest, Ottie and Pip, inherit in line with expectations, but to everyone’s surprise – and dismay – it is the errant baby of the family, Willow, who gets the castle. So when Willow quickly announces she is selling up, the once-close sisters are pushed to breaking point: in desperation, Pip risks everything to secure her own future, and Ottie makes a decision that will ruin lives. It’s each woman for herself. As their secrets begin to catch up with them, Ottie, Willow and Pip are forced to ask themselves which is harder: stepping into the future, or letting go of the past? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529006063 • Author: Karen Swan • Publisher: Pan Macmillan  • Format: Paperback • Pages: 480 • Dimensions: 19.69 x 12.7 x 3.05 cm

What’s on your Christmas list… Zeke and Zack Taylor, decide to write to Santa and ask for a mother. But when they see their new music teacher, Nell Davis, she meets all their requirements. Will the magic of Christmas bring their dad and Nell together and make the twins’ Christmas wish come true…? Local Hero When Hester Wallace and her 9 year old son Radley move into their new Manhattan apartment, they are instantly charmed by Mitch Dempsey, their upstairs neighbour. As attraction between the neighbours grows can Mitch overcome Hester’s reserve and convince her to accept him into her life on a permanent basis? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780263276534 • Author: Nora Roberts • Publisher: Mills & Boon • Format: Paperback • Pages: 512 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 cm

As Christmas approaches, everything seems to be falling into place for Dossie. Her son Clem and his adorable four-year-old son Jakey have moved to Cornwall to be closer to her. She runs her own successful catering business. All she needs now is for the run of bad luck in her romantic life to end... But while little Jakey helps to put away the decorations after another cosy Christmas surrounded by friends and family, an avaricious property developer starts prowling around. The Cornish home which he has known all his life is in danger of being sold up, and everything is changing. Will this close-knit unit who so depend on each other still be together next Christmas? And what will they have learnt about having somewhere you truly belong? Product Information:• ISBN: 9780552176064• Author: Marcia Willett• Publisher: Corgi• Format: Paperback• Pages: 411• Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 2.5cm

Pandora McVie and Michael Donahue, are named beneficiaries of their Uncle Jolley’s will, if they live together in Jolley’s home for six months! They’ve known each other since childhood, with no love lost between them. However, as they spend the winter together, they discover that they have more in common than they believed… The Return of Rafe MacKade Hiring antique shop owner Regan Bishop to restore his inn, wild-boy Rafe MacKade did not expect the immediate attraction that draws them into a passionate affair. But will Regan's fierce independence come between the couple, or can Rafe convince her to trust him. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780263276527 • Author: Nora Roberts • Publisher: Mills & Boon • Format: Paperback • Pages: 512 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.2 cm

The magic of Christmas has arrived . . . much to William's dismay! William intends to spend Christmas alone with his cat. But with so many empty rooms at the grand Haseley House, William has no excuse when his large and eccentric family invite themselves to stay. As Christmas Day approaches, William's son, daughter and sister arrive, bringing with them partners, children, nannies, friends and hidden agendas ... Surely with a house so large, William and Scratch can keep to themselves. But a quiet Christmas is not to be. Soon William is caught up in his family's dramatic rivalries, and he uncovers some dubious intentions. He knows it wouldn't be Christmas without a bit of mayhem, but this particular family Christmas is going to change everybody's lives . . . Product Information: • ISBN: 9781786157232 • Author: Jane Gordon-Cumming • Publisher: Headline • Format: Paperback • Pages: 352 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2.4 cm