The Christmas Holiday
The perfect heart-warming read full of festive magic
by Sophie Claire
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Pub Date Oct 03 2019 | Archive Date Oct 03 2019
Hodder & Stoughton | Hodder Paperbacks
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Description
'A sumptuous Christmas romance' Woman & Home magazine
'A cosy and heart-warming Christmas read - the perfect festive treat' Heidi Swain
'A fun and festive read' Trisha Ashley
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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?
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Readers are loving The Christmas Holiday!
'This was a wonderful festive story full of intrigue, drama and romance.' Five stars
'A lovely heart warming story. Loved it.' Five stars
'This is definitely a book to curl up with of an evening, a book to make you smile and feel happy. The characters are so lovely, the writing so warm.' Five stars
'I loved this book, and read it in one sitting.' Five stars
'A lovely heart-warming book that I could not put down. I really strongly recommend and can't wait to see what's next from this author!' Five stars
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781529392791 |
| PRICE | £8.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 368 |
Featured Reviews
Novel L, Reviewer
Loved this book. Great characters, easy read, uplifting, funny, romantic and charming. A really nice story that is the perfect escapist read.
Ritu B, Reviewer
This is the second Christmas themed book I have read in September, perfect for curling up on the sofa with on the cooling evenings.
Two people still grieving for lost loved ones, find themselves in the little village of Willowbrook.
One grieving for a lost sister and a broken engagement and the other unable to forget the pain of losing his wife.
Evie and Jake were likeable characters, and even though you knew what would be the inevitable end, it was a comforting, easy read, which left you feeling warm inside.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Karen K, Reviewer
Enjoyable story with a wintry theme and a Dalmatian named Smoke - I recommend finding time to snuggle up on the sofa with a hot chocolate to visit Willowbook village. Evie is a great character and I enjoyed finding out how her life changed after meeting Jake.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder Stoughton for an advance digital ARC - my thoughts are entirely my own.
Reviewer 412214
I've read a few Christmas themed books recently, and this one is my favourite to-date. Perfect to curl up with over the festive period, or even on a sunny day in September! The village setting is lovely, and the festive descriptions are wonderfully atmospheric. That said, the way the two main characters spend Christmas Day itself is refreshing. I loved Evie, and hearing all about her sewing and her shop. I warmed to Jake eventually. A special mention must go to the dog in this story. The ending was satisfying. Recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Natasha B, Reviewer
Such a lovely cosy Christmas read. Loved both the main characters and was rooting for them from the start. Highly recommended
Maria S, Reviewer
How I loved this cosy tale, perfect fireside reading for a Winter evening. The characters were charming and Evie's quilting gave the story a real homely feel. Christmas, quilting and a smouldering romance - what's not to love.
Helen G, Reviewer
This book had everything you need for Christmas, snow, friendship, warring families, troubled romance, and one clumsy girl. I loved this book, and read it in one sitting, drowning out everything that was happening around me.
Tara K, Reviewer
Such a heartwarming story, I adore a Christmas story (even when reading in August !) this is definitely a book to curl up with of an evening, a book to make you smile and feel happy. The characters are so lovely, the writing so warm, really hoping for future stories with the same cast of characters
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Carly S, Reviewer
I loved Evie and Make from the start. A lovely heart warming story that a second chance can happen. Loved it.
Gemma H, Reviewer
This was a wonderful festive story full of intrigue, drama and romance.
It tells the story of our heroine, Evie. Recently dumped but with a dream of running her own shop she meets Jake, a man with a past. The story is full of twists and turns and a Christmas holiday to France before we get our happily ever after.
Fabulous writing and I’m desperate for a follow up!
Would highly recommend
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