One Week ’Til Christmas

by Belinda Missen

‘Absolutely fell in love with this book!… I just couldn't put it down!… The perfect Christmas read!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

Two people. One chance meeting. Seven days to Christmas.

Isobel Bennett is waiting for the number 11 bus when a man quite literally falls into her lap. Snow is falling, Christmas lights are twinkling, and a gorgeous man with dark brown hair has just slipped on ice and is now pressed against Isobel.

Isobel knows she’s not imagining the chemistry between them. But then his ride arrives and, embarrassed, he beats a hasty retreat, murmuring apologies – and Isobel realises only too late that she didn’t manage to catch his name…

When she runs into him again the next morning, she decides it’s fate.

It’s a second chance for Isobel and Tom – but there’s only one week until she’s leaving London for good. Seven days of enjoying all the festive delights the city has to offer: ice-skating at Somerset House, mulled wine on the Southbank, Christmas shopping at Liberty.

There’s magic in the air and mistletoe in the trees – but what will happen when the week is over?

For fans of Josie Silver, Lucy Diamond and Marian Keyes, this is one Christmas romance you don’t want to miss!

Readers LOVE One Week ’Til Christmas!

‘I devoured this book! I was so engrossed that I read it in one afternoon.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘One of my favourite festive reads… A gorgeous festive treat of a read.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘What a wonderful book. A total delight from the very beginning to the end… I loved it.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘A wonderful book from start to finish… Literally made me laugh out loud…An utterly perfect read. Highly recommended and worthy of five shiny stars.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘Swoon-worthy romance, laugh-out-loud comedy, more drama then you can shake a stick at… Sure to put everyone in the Christmas spirit.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘This book had me from the start… A great story to get you in the mood for Christmas.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘Incredible.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

• ISBN13: 9780008296933
• Publish Date: 1 November 2019
• Publish Status: Permanently Withdrawn
• Out of Print: 15 November 2023
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Imprint: HQ Digital
• Format: eBook (EPUB)
• Pages: 150
• Language: English
• URL: http://harpercollins.co.uk

Reviews

[Lynn]

What happens when a gorgeous looking man bumps into travel journalist Isobel Bennett? 

Isobel wants more credibility in her job, but when her editor springs a last-minute assignment on her, she's not happy about interviewing an up and coming actor with little or no preparation. Her surprise? it's the man who collided with her the previous day. Neither can ignore the chemistry between them. Their attraction to each other getting more complicated even more so because she's on a deadline! 

Swept up by their romance, the protagonists are lovely. They compliment each others strength and weaknesses, especially Ben, his generosity and selfless attitude in what he believes in is palpable. 

I had a smile on my face for the duration of time it took me to read this novel. Isabel and Ben's story got under my skin as I became invested in their whirlwind romance. It's quick to read but the author manages to cram plenty between the pages. This is my first Belinda Missen novel and what impressed me the most about this lovely Christmassy novel is how smoothly the narrative flows. Effortlessly, I became absorbed in the plot, frantically turned the pages as fast as could read. With a magical London backdrop, this is one of my favourite holiday novels this year. 

What next? I'm definitely going to read more of Ms Missen's books. 

***arc received courtesy of HQ Digital via NetGalley***