The Christmas Project
- Author Maxine Morrey
- Narrator Gloria Sanders
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 16 September 2025
- Run Time 10 hours and 16 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Humorous fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Romance: enemies to lovers, Romance: unlikely or unexpected lovers, Romantic comedies.
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What to expect
Curl up in front of the fire with this slow-burn festive romance that will melt your heart! ❤️🔥
‘One of my favourite Christmas reads. Maxine Morrey writes the most gorgeous heroes' – Jules Wake, author of Covent Garden in the Snow
When professional organiser Kate Stone is asked to declutter Michael’s home in time for Christmas, she’s happy to help.
He may be gorgeous, but Michael might just be the grumpiest, rudest man she’s ever met. If he wasn’t her best friend’s brother, Kate would never have hung around!
But Kate soon discovers that underneath Michael’s icy exterior is a caring man who has struggled since his wife left. While she is more used to sorting messy sock drawers than messy love lives, Kate can’t help making Michael her secret Christmas project.
With the big day only a few weeks away, can Kate and Michael put aside their differences to make his house a home again? And will they find love along the way?
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Readers LOVE The Christmas Project!
‘Absolutely adorable, made me cry, made me laugh and made me want a gorgeous green eyed Irishman!’ (Five stars)
‘This book was the perfect holiday romance to read while curled up on the couch with a comfy blanket and a warm mug of tea’ (Five stars)
‘Enjoyable and heart-warming. It's just right for a cosy night in’ (Five stars)
‘This book is pack full of giggles and tears. A fantastic festive winter warmer' (Five stars)
‘A sweet and funny Christmas tale' (Five stars)
Critics Review
'In the hectic pace of this time of year, one is always in need of light escapism. With just the right balance of fun, wit and a sprinkling of ‘warm fuzzies’, this Maxine Morrey book delivered the goods!' Reader review ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
n'5 very sparkling 🌟… It’s a light, flowing, wonderful, and a heart warming story… But most importantly, it is FUNNY! I’ve laughed reading before but not like this. At a few points, I had to put the reader down and actually give myself time to laugh out loud for a bit!' Reader review ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
n'It made perfect reading with mugs of steaming gingerbread lattes… You can't help fall in love with the characters; they are believable and funny… You feel part of the characters world' Reader review ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
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