The Cotswold Christmas Bookshop
- Author Jill Steeples
- Narrator Karen Cass
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 31 August 2026
- Run Time 7 hours and 33 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Fiction: narrative themes, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Romance.
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What to expect
Isla Stewart has a glittering publishing career in London, but when she’s unexpectedly made redundant, she faces an uncertain future.
Licking her wounds, Isla heads home to the Cotswolds. Keeping her devastating redundancy a secret from her proud parents, she seeks refuge at Finch’s, the enchanting bookshop she worked in as a teenager. With the owners struggling with their health, Isla steps in to manage the shop hoping to convince them that the business has a future.
Isla likes nothing more than chatting to people about books, but her safe haven is soon disturbed when she comes face-to-face with her first love, Charlie Brace, made worse by the arrival of Guy Madley, the incredibly handsome property consultant who has advice for owners Jon and Miriam.
As Christmas approaches, Isla has decisions to make. Does her future lie in London or can a whole heap of books and a sprinkling of festive magic offer a life that she could never even have dreamed of?
Grab a hot chocolate and settle down for the perfect festive read. Essential reading for all fans of Cathy Bramley, Heidi Swain and Sarah Bennett.
Authors LOVE Jill Steeples:
'A warm hearted novel about starting over, friendship and family set in the beautiful Cotswolds. A great start to a new series.' - Della Galton
'Loved the relatable characters, picture postcard setting and the feel-good vibe - what's not to love' - Jo Bartlett
| Author | Jill Steeples |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Karen Cass |
| Duration | 7 hours and 33 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781785134050 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Boldwood Books |
| Genre | Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Fiction: narrative themes, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Romance |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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