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Booksellers Florrie Appleton and her fiancé, Ed, are just three weeks away from their dream wedding. Between hand-selling beloved classics, unveiling Ed's enchanting window displays and hosting lively book readings with local authors, they've managed to plan an intimate ceremony that promises to be everything they've ever hoped for – filled with literary delights, lots of laughter and the love of those closest to them.
But when Ed's mother, Dawn, arrives unannounced on their doorstep, Florrie's world is thrown into chaos like confetti. Dawn claims she's come to help with the wedding preparations, yet she's never shown the slightest interest in her son before. As she starts dismissing their carefully curated shelves and snooping around their cosy cottage, Florrie can't shake the feeling that Dawn's plans stretch far beyond simply choosing flowers and cake.
With her close-knit group of friends rallying around her and the bookshop's loyal customers offering support, can Florrie protect her relationship and the bookshop that means everything to her and Ed? Or will their happily ever after slip through their fingers like pages torn from one of her treasured books?
An uplifting, emotional feel-good read, perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Jenny Colgan and Phillipa Ashley.
'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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Oh this book was SO incredibly wonderful!!! Such a sweet sweet story... I couldn't put it down. The perfect read.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
'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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A genuine sense of warmth, friendship and community oozed from the pages... I loved this absolute treat of a book' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Spending time with Florrie Appleton and Ed Harte... will truly give you a happy heart!... a wonderful Christmas holiday read!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This is such a beautiful story that will give you all the fuzzy feelings and a bit of the holiday spirit!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Cheery, festive and fun! Such a lovely read that had me smiling from the first page to the last' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A beautiful, festive read!... A perfect read to get you into the Christmas spirit' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Heartwarming festive read... Christmas on every page' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'What a lovely read!... delightful, relatable story and wrapped it in glittery paper with a bow' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐