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Joy to the World by Beth Moran

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Joy to the World

Publisher
Boldwood Books
Publish Date
15 September 2026
Run Time
11 hours 20 minutes
Format
Audiobook
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What to expect

This Christmas, the nation’s favourite life coach is in desperate need of a little holiday magic.

Alex Nixon has built a glittering TV career teaching clients how to win at life. But when a disastrous viral awards speech reveals that she has zero friends, her family is a mess and her boyfriend has just dumped her, Alex hunkers down in her cottage to hide from the media storm. Her plan? Survive the festive season with only her rescue dog, Ernest, for company.

But she didn’t count on stumbling into the eccentric and welcoming ‘Friends Wanted’ club. And she definitely didn’t count on meeting Will – a gorgeous, warm-hearted single dad raising three chaotic but charming children.

When a devastating family crisis turns Alex’s fragile new life upside down, she has a choice to make. Should she batten down the hatches or let go of her perfect façade long enough to discover that a Christmas filled with new friends and real love is the greatest gift of all?

**Curl up with this heart-warming, joy-spreading, unputdownable story of friendship, family and festive forevers. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Sarah Morgan and Jenny Colgan! **

Readers LOVE Beth Moran:

‘As I finish this, I've tears running down my face. Beth writes such incredible stories and this was no different. They are so full of hope and love and somehow feel like coming home.’

‘I always love settling down to a new Beth Moran book! What I love about her books is she always creates such a fantastic community of strong women who support each other.’

‘This book was beautiful. Beautifully written, characters that you can’t help but fall in love with, a dual timeline that adds depth and history and just an overall amazing read from start to finish.’

‘This book is full of goodwill, kindness, gentle romance, and the spirit of the season. It reminded me that sometimes strangers can become safe places, and sometimes love is found when life falls apart. I adored it from start to finish.’

‘This is a really lovely heartwarming book. It’s like a hug in book form. Highly recommended for a cosy festive read.

'Full of heartbreak, sadness, secrets and hardships, but these gradually turn into positive thoughts, experiences and love stories. Happy endings and new friends and bridges rebuilt.’

‘I couldn’t put it down. One of those books to be curled on the couch with a cuppa getting lost in another world.

Authors LOVE Beth Moran:

'Beth Moran's heartwarming books never fail to leave me feeling uplifted' Jessica Redland

'A British author to watch' Publisher's Weekly

‘Let it Snow is so uplifting. It's cleverly written, witty and smart. A winner!' Judy Leigh

‘Life-affirming, joyful and tender’ Zoe Folbigg

'Every day is a perfect day to read this’ Shari Low

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Details

Author
Beth Moran
Narrator
Rosalind Steele
Duration
11 hours 20 minutes
Release Date
15 September 2026
ISBN
9781836334903
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Genre
Fiction: general and literary, Romance, Contemporary lifestyle fiction

Synopsis

This Christmas, the nation’s favourite life coach is in desperate need of a little holiday magic.Alex Nixon has built a glittering TV career teaching clients how to win at life. But when a disastrous viral awards speech reveals that she has zero friends, her family is a mess and her boyfriend has just dumped her, Alex hunkers down in her cottage to hide from the media storm. Her plan? Survive the festive season with only her rescue dog, Ernest, for company.But she didn’t count on stumbling into the eccentric and welcoming ‘Friends Wanted’ club. And she definitely didn’t count on meeting Will – a gorgeous, warm-hearted single dad raising three chaotic but charming children.When a devastating family crisis turns Alex’s fragile new life upside down, she has a choice to make. Should she batten down the hatches or let go of her perfect façade long enough to discover that a Christmas filled with new friends and real love is the greatest gift of all?**Curl up with this heart-warming, joy-spreading, unputdownable story of friendship, family and festive forevers. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Sarah Morgan and Jenny Colgan! **Readers LOVE Beth Moran:‘As I finish this, I've tears running down my face. Beth writes such incredible stories and this was no different. They are so full of hope and love and somehow feel like coming home.’‘I always love settling down to a new Beth Moran book! What I love about her books is she always creates such a fantastic community of strong women who support each other.’‘This book was beautiful. Beautifully written, characters that you can’t help but fall in love with, a dual timeline that adds depth and history and just an overall amazing read from start to finish.’‘This book is full of goodwill, kindness, gentle romance, and the spirit of the season. It reminded me that sometimes strangers can become safe places, and sometimes love is found when life falls apart. I adored it from start to finish.’‘This is a really lovely heartwarming book. It’s like a hug in book form. Highly recommended for a cosy festive read.'Full of heartbreak, sadness, secrets and hardships, but these gradually turn into positive thoughts, experiences and love stories. Happy endings and new friends and bridges rebuilt.’‘I couldn’t put it down. One of those books to be curled on the couch with a cuppa getting lost in another world.Authors LOVE Beth Moran:'Beth Moran's heartwarming books never fail to leave me feeling uplifted' Jessica Redland'A British author to watch' Publisher's Weekly‘Let it Snow is so uplifting. It's cleverly written, witty and smart. A winner!' Judy Leigh‘Life-affirming, joyful and tender’ Zoe Folbigg'Every day is a perfect day to read this’ Shari Low

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