Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair: The Christmas favourite and Sunday Times bestseller

by Heidi Swain

The sparkling Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!

When Anna takes on the role of companion to the owner of Wynthorpe Hall, on the outskirts of Wynbridge, she has no idea that her life is set to change beyond all recognition.

A confirmed ‘bah humbug’ when it comes to Christmas, Anna is amazed to find herself quickly immersed in the eccentric household, and when youngest son Jamie unexpectedly arrives home it soon becomes obvious that her personal feelings are going all out to compromise her professional persona.

Jamie, struggling to come to terms with life back in the Fens, makes a pact with Anna – she has to teach him to fall back in love with Wynthorpe Hall, while he helps her fall back in love with Christmas. But will it all prove too much for Anna, or can the family of Wynthorpe Hall warm her heart once and for all...?

Join Anna for a festive journey festooned with sleigh rides and silver bells and help her discover her happy-ever-after.

Praise for HEIDI SWAIN:
'The queen of feel-good' Woman & Home

'Full of Heidi’s trademark gentle charm. Lock the door, pour some mulled wine and settle into this wonderful Christmas treat!' Milly Johnson

'More Christmassy than a week in Lapland - we loved it!' heat 

'Sprinkled with Christmas sparkle' Trisha Ashley

'Give yourself a Christmas treat and curl up with this magical book!' Sue Moorcroft, author of The Little Village Christmas

'A real Christmas cracker of a read!' Penny Parkes, author of Practice Makes Perfect

'Cosy, Christmassy and deeply satisfying! Another wonderful read!' Mandy Baggot, author of One Christmas Kiss in Notting Hill

 

• ISBN10: 1471164853
• ISBN13: 9781471164859
• Publish Date: 5 October 2017
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd
• Format: Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
• Pages: 480
• Language: English

Reviews

[Emma (SCR)]

This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews Thank you to Simon and Schuster for my copy of this book. I am ashamed to say I have all of Heidi's books on my TBR but this is the first one I have read. I 'll tel you now though it won't be the last.

Anna has an aversion to all things Christmas and specifically secured the job at Wynthorpe Hall to avoid the dreaded season. But when the prodigal son returns and Christmas is all a go Anna finds herself sticking around for the holiday season rather than running away.

I really liked Anna. She is damaged but I think deep down she just wanted to be loved. I felt I could really connect with Anna. We both shared an experience at about the same age that unless you have been through its difficult to explain to others.

I really loved the Connolleys. Angus and his antics really made me laugh. The two grandchildren Hugo and Oscar were also hilarious I love the innocence of children at their age.

I loved Wynbridge and only wish it was a real place. I also loved the afternoon in Norwich too. I know I'm going to be bumping the other Wynbridge books up my TBR list in the new year.

I really enjoyed Heidi's writing style. She had me crying on one page and laughing on the next. I read the bulk of this book in one evening I just couldn't tear myself away.

This book will mos definitely put you in the festive spirit and  chase away and bah-humbug feelings you have lingering.