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A Surprise Christmas Wedding

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What to expect

Experience the magic of a perfect Cumbrian Christmas…

It’s been a year since Lottie’s fiancé walked out, leaving her heartbroken. But things start to look up when she lands her dream job at a beautiful Lake District estate, with a handsome groundskeeper for a neighbour.

So when Lottie is asked to organise a last minute Christmas wedding at Firholme, she can’t wait to get started. Until she meets the couple, and discovers that Connor, the man who broke her heart, is the groom-to-be.

As snow falls on the hills, can Lottie put aside her past to organise the perfect winter wedding? And will there be any festive magic left to bring Lottie the perfect Christmas she deserves?

Curl up with this gorgeous story about love and second chances, perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley and Milly Johnson.

Praise for Phillipa Ashley’s books:

‘Sparkling and festive, as satisfying as figgy pudding and clotted cream – loved it!’ Milly Johnson

‘Sheer joy!’ Katie Fforde

‘Full of genuine warmth and quirky characters’ Woman’s Own

‘Serious festive escapism … like a big warm hug’ Popsugar

‘A page-turner of a festive read’ My Weekly

Critics Review

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‘Sparkling and festive, as satisfying as figgy pudding and clotted cream – loved it!’ Milly Johnson

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‘Warm and funny and feel-good. The best sort of holiday read’ Katie Fforde

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‘Filled with warm and likeable characters. Great fun!’ Jill Mansell

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‘A delicious festive treat with as many twists and turns as a Cornish country lane’ Jules Wake

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‘An utterly glorious, escapist read from a one of the freshest voices to emerge in women's fiction today. I loved every gorgeous page’ Claudia Carroll

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‘A deliciously entertaining twist on the Poldark tale’
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‘A transporting festive romance, full of genuine warmth and quirky characters’ Woman’s Own

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‘Serious festive escapism . . . like a big warm hug’ Popsugar

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‘A page-turner of a festive read’ My Weekly

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‘A tale of family secrets, heartache, friendship and romance’ Daily Express

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