Winter Nights at the Bay Bookshop
- Author Jessica Redland
- Narrator Lucy Brownhill, Luke R Francis
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 9 September 2025
- Run Time 10 hours
- Format x-book®
- Genre Family life fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: journeys and voyages, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place.
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What to expect
Curl up with the BRAND NEW cosy page-turner from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland ❄️📚 Must-read for fans of Heidi Swain, Sarah Morgan and Phillipa Ashley!
'A gorgeous wintery tale about the kind of love that's meant to be, and the kind of books that leave a heart-shaped stamp on the soul.' #1 bestseller Shari Low ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It's the most wonderful time of the year at Bay Books, and a new love story is being written in the stars... ✨
Nestled amongst the comforting shelves of her beloved Bay Books, Lily Appleton finds the peace and quiet she needs. But with Christmas just around the corner, Lily has to find an extra pair of hands to help her share the bookish magic.
After selling his business, Lars Jóhannsson is feeling lost. A job at Bay Books would give him the space he needs to contemplate his next move, but returning would mean confronting a painful past he's been avoiding. He’s also fairly sure he’s the one person Lily would never want to see again.
Lily is torn. Lars could be the perfect fit for Bay Books, but he once rejected her friendship and the hurt still lingers. But working together, Lily discovers a vulnerability that Lars has kept hidden away, along with a few surprising secrets. And as the Christmas season sprinkles its magic, Lily discovers the warmth of renewed friendship and the joy of heartwarming traditions from Lars’s Icelandic roots.
Surrounded by the quiet magic of the season and the soft glow of festive lights, perhaps there’s even the possibility of finding a love as enchanting as the Northern Lights on a winter's night.
Readers LOVE Jessica Redland's heartwarming tales:
'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart, about heart' Bestselling author, Nicola May
‘A wonderfully heartwarming story about love, second chances and family. The perfect book to read this Christmas!’ Bestselling author, Sarah Hope
'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Bestselling author, Heidi Swain
'There is so much to make you smile in Jessica's stories and they are always uplifting reads, which will make you really glad you decided to pick up a copy.' Bestselling author, Jo Bartlett
‘An emotional, romantic and ultimately uplifting read. Jessica always touches my heart with her sensitive handling of difficult subjects.’ Sarah Bennett
'A beautifully written series that offers the ultimate in heartwarming escapism.' Samantha Tonge
'A warm hug of a book. I never wanted to leave Hedgehog Hollow. Very highly recommended.' Della Galton
'Redland takes you on a heart-warming ride that navigates broken hearts and painful secrets, but ultimately restores your faith in the power of love. I absolutely adored it.' Jenni Keer
'I fell in love with this story from page one.' Helen Rolfe
'A tender love story, full of sweet touches and beautiful characters.' Beth Moran
'A heartwarming story of true friendship, love and romance set in the gorgeous backdrop of the Lakes. A cosy hug of a read that left me feeling warm inside.’ Julie Caplin
'A heartwarming story set in a beautiful location... Love, friendship and the power of letting go are all covered in this gorgeous, beautifully written story.' Katie Ginger * ’I enjoyed a wonderful escape to the Lake District in this tale of loss, love and rediscovery.’ *Gillian Harvey
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