Overview
An irresistible festive treat from million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse. *** Can you ever find love twice? Bea doesn't believe in second chances. As a widow, she feels like she will be alone forever. She buries her grief in hard work, and soon the deli she runs in Sydney, Australia, has a reputation for the best carrot cake in town. But then an email from a cafe-owner in Edinburgh leads her to take a trip to Scotland in the depths of winter. There, transported by the twinkling lights and falling snow of a traditional Christmas, Bea is drawn back to a secret past – and a secret love – that she has long ago tried to forget... *** Praise for Amanda Prowse: 'If you love JoJo Moyes and Freya North, you'll love this. There's no shortage of books with Christmas in the title, but this family-focused story stands out from the rest' Closer 'Magical' Now Magazine 'A lively romance with emotional depth' My Weekly 'A heartwarming novel to read in the run-up to Christmas – hot, balmy beaches herald the festive season on one side of the world, and light dustings of snow on the other side' Tripfiction 'A sweet, humorous snapshot of a romance... Will elicit a sigh and a smile' New York Journal of Books
Full Product Details
Author: Amanda Prowse
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Aria
Dimensions:
Width: 12.80cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 19.60cm
Weight: 0.228kg
ISBN: 9781035923502
ISBN 10: 1035923505
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 02 October 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
A story of lost love which captures snowy Edinburgh and Sydney café-culture perfectly. This is a lovely, peaceful, pre-Christmas read with delightful characters -- Sarah Harper, Lovereading What a really lovely story this is and so easy to read... It's totally absorbing, warm, comforting and a real pleasure to read' -- Judith Waring, Lovereading There's no shortage of books with Christmas in the title, but this family-focused story stands out from the rest * Closer * A heartwarming novel to read in the run-up to Christmas – hot, balmy beaches to herald the festive season on one side of the world, and light dustings of snow on the other side * TripFiction *
Author Information
Amanda Prowse is a multi-million bestselling author who has published more than thirty novels and is one of the most prolific writers of contemporary fiction in the UK today. Crowned ‘the queen of family drama’ by the Daily Mail, she writes about life’s challenges—from heartbreak and loss to dysfunctional family dynamics—but also about the pockets of delight that can be found in our relationships with others, often when we need them most. Amanda is known for her relatable characters, emotionally compelling plots, and the sense of connection that readers feel with her stories. She is an ambassador for The Reading Agency and feels passionately about supporting other women, spending as much time as possible outdoors (preferably by the sea!) and her family.
