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Winter Wishes at Swallowtail Bay
- Author
- Katie Ginger
- Narrator
- Gloria Sanders
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 4 December 2025
- Run Time
- 10 hours 49 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
‘Fabulous Christmas romance! It’s one of those heartwarming Christmas romances which you want to read curled up by the fire’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow … another gripping book by the beautiful lovely talented Katie Ginger’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Grab your cosiest jumper and escape to the beautiful Swallowtail Bay!
Christmas and romance are in the air and Nell is obsessed! She can’t stop watching her favourite Christmas romcoms and dreaming of the day when she meets her own romantic hero, especially as she is hosting the first ever wedding at her small hotel, Holly Lodge.
Nell’s best friend, Tom, has been in love with her ever since they met. But Nell has never seen him that way, and he’s always kept his feelings a secret in case it ruins their friendship.
After the opening of the glamorous Langdon Mansion Hotel in the bay, Nell’s hotel is struggling for survival and she must fight, with Tom’s help, to keep Holly Lodge open. Can the magic of Christmas help two old friends save Holly Lodge and open Nell’s eyes to a love that was always there the whole time?
Winter Wishes at Swallowtail Bay is the hilarious and uplifting rom-com, full of love, hope and friendship!
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Everyone LOVES Katie Ginger
‘A hilarious romantic comedy that left me with a big smile on my face’ Holly Martin
'A moving, festive, absolutely gorgeous read! Perfect for curling up with this Christmas' Samantha Tonge, author of The Summer Island Swap
‘A perfect Christmas package filled with friends, fun and festive sparkle! It wrapped me up and warmed my heart’ Jane Linfoot
‘Katie Ginger at her best!’ Sandy Barker
Critics Review
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Readers LOVE Katie Ginger
‘This book is every sort of wonderful, with gorgeous characters, a stunning town and a friendship that turns in to a romance you’re not going to want to miss out on’ *****
‘Does jumping up and down, cuddling my Kindle and grinning from ear to ear count as a review?!…Katie writes with such warmth and humour and I could feel every word’ *****
‘Loved it!’ *****
‘A fantastic chick-lit page turner’ *****
‘Sweet, heart-warming, and very enjoyable. This book is like a warm chocolate chip cookie, you feel better for eating it, get a bite of exciting chocolate now and again all while just enjoying the experience. Love the book!’ *****
‘The perfect book to enjoy in a few days of quiet downtime’ *****
‘Absolutely loved this book. Couldn’t put it down. Wonderful uplifting storyline. Can’t wait to see what’s next from this author!’ *****
‘The Little Theatre On The Seafront has to be one of my top ten books of 2018. I loved everything about the book … I can’t wait to see what Katie Ginger comes up with next and I know that it will be another cracking read…a very well deserved 5* out of 5*’ *****
‘Faultlessly enjoyable’ *****
‘One of my favourite series out there…Love, laughter and nerves a plenty were bursting off the pages’ *****
‘A perfect summer read’ *****
‘I loved this book…An easy read that is just perfect for a little bit of summer indulgence’ *****
‘Wonderful storylines, brilliant characters that had me smirking, laughing, and also wiping the odd stray tear’ *****
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Details
- Author
- Katie Ginger
- Narrator
- Gloria Sanders
- Duration
- 10 hours 49 minutes
- Release Date
- 4 December 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008791353
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Modern and Contemporary romance, Humorous fiction, Narrative theme: love / relationships
Synopsis
‘A cosy, festive, beautiful and gorgeous story that will wrap around your heart and squeeze it tight in the best way … highly recommend!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fabulous Christmas romance! It’s one of those heartwarming Christmas romances which you want to read curled up by the fire’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow … another gripping book by the beautiful lovely talented Katie Ginger’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ Grab your cosiest jumper and escape to the beautiful Swallowtail Bay! Christmas and romance are in the air and Nell is obsessed! She can’t stop watching her favourite Christmas romcoms and dreaming of the day when she meets her own romantic hero, especially as she is hosting the first ever wedding at her small hotel, Holly Lodge. Nell’s best friend, Tom, has been in love with her ever since they met. But Nell has never seen him that way, and he’s always kept his feelings a secret in case it ruins their friendship. After the opening of the glamorous Langdon Mansion Hotel in the bay, Nell’s hotel is struggling for survival and she must fight, with Tom’s help, to keep Holly Lodge open. Can the magic of Christmas help two old friends save Holly Lodge and open Nell’s eyes to a love that was always there the whole time? Winter Wishes at Swallowtail Bay is the hilarious and uplifting rom-com, full of love, hope and friendship! ❄️ ❄️❄️❄️ Everyone LOVES Katie Ginger ‘A hilarious romantic comedy that left me with a big smile on my face’ Holly Martin 'A moving, festive, absolutely gorgeous read! Perfect for curling up with this Christmas' Samantha Tonge, author of The Summer Island Swap ‘A perfect Christmas package filled with friends, fun and festive sparkle! It wrapped me up and warmed my heart’ Jane Linfoot ‘Katie Ginger at her best!’ Sandy Barker
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