Overview

Will love light up Sweet Meadow Park this Christmas?Since graduating with a journalism degree seven years ago, Frankie Fox has dreamt of writing sharp, insightful articles for prestigious publications like Vogue and Vanity Fair. Instead, she finds herself working at a provincial newspaper, covering mundane stories about cats stuck in trees and oversized marrows from the Allotment Association. Tasked with writing about the upcoming Festive Fayre, Frankie is far from excited-until she meets Julian.Julian Blade, a thirty-three-year-old financier, is reeling from burnout after years in the fast-paced city. Seeking a fresh start, he retreats to the small town of Sweet Meadow in the picturesque Welsh valleys, hoping to find peace. But life in the slow lane proves more challenging than he anticipated, leaving him feeling more lost than ever.When Julian is unexpectedly roped into helping with the Fayre, he begins to rediscover his sense of self-and his heart is soon captured by the spirited reporter. Their mutual attraction ignites sparks, but as the festival approaches, Frankie finds herself falling for Julian, only to realise that the holiday season may not be as joyful as she had hoped. With her job in jeopardy and Julian's recovery tempting him back to the city, Frankie's Christmas looks more like bah-humbug than ho, ho, ho.As snowflakes fall and fairy lights twinkle, can Frankie and Julian nurture the love they've discovered, or will ambition and uncertainty drive them apart?This festive heartwarming, small-town romance is perfect for fans of Rachael Lucas, Emma Bennet and Jessica Redland.