An Irish Christmas romantic comedy with all the Hallmark vibes ?? 'A big, hearty Irish hug of a book and I loved every minute of it!' Phoebe MacLeodA surprise visit home, an unexpected houseguest, a Christmas she'll never forget... ??Mary hasn’t told her family that she’s coming home for Christmas. After breaking up with her boyfriend just before the holidays, she decides to surprise them and get a last-minute flight home. But when she arrives in Ireland after a long journey, she discovers her family have had the same idea, and gone to New York to surprise her.To make matters infinitely worse, they’ve done a house swap with grumpy (but sexy) New Yorker Evan, who makes it clear he doesn’t want her, or her Christmas cheer, around.Mary is determined to keep the festive spirit alive, so she proposes that she and Evan each get one day where the other has to do things their way. But can Evan put aside his grouchiness to embrace a proper, Irish Christmas? And how will Mary cope with a day of sulking and moody walks on the beach?One thing’s certain: as the temperature drops outside, things start to heat up inside the McBride house. Maybe it’ll be a merry Christmas after all …A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy full of Irish charm and festive romance, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Catherine Walsh.Praise for Clodagh Murphy:'Genuinely funny and beautifully written. Yet another banger from one of my favourite romcom authors!' Joanna Boulori'A sweet Christmas romance, brimming with cosy charm' Hannah Ellis‘Oh my gosh this has stolen my heart! I devoured this book in hours, I honestly couldn't put it down!’ ?????????? Reader Review‘The perfect blend of festive charm and heartfelt romance.’ ?????????? Reader Review‘Pure festive joy wrapped up in a bow—equal parts cozy Irish charm, sparkling banter, and heartwarming Hallmark vibes.’ ?????????? Reader Review‘This story was very sweet and the perfect Christmas romance. It gave me The holiday vibes which is one of my favorite movies of all time.’ ?????????? Reader Review‘The kind of book that makes you want to curl up with a hot drink and soak in the festive spirit.’ ?????????? Reader Review‘If you’re looking for something light and a laugh, this is the one. Gave me all the Xmas feels.’ ?????????? Reader Review‘This was like a warm hug, but in book form! I LOVED IT.’ ?????????? Reader Review‘Beautifully written, funny and warm, Murphy has done it again’ Joanna Bolouri‘A wonderful story of romance, sisterhood and community with a really strong will they/won’t they vibe’ BookMadJo‘Once again, I loved my trip to Halfpenny Lane and I adored this book. I cannot wait for another visit’ Herding Cats‘Sweet and funny, this second chance romance was a fun read’ Reviews in Heels‘If you haven’t started this series yet there is still time to book your trip to the theatre – you don’t know what you are missing’ Kirsty’s Book Reviews‘This is a lovely series and although it can be read as a standalone, reading the first in the series will add to the enjoyment’ Books, Life and Everything

She came to escape—he gave her a reason to stay.I got dumped the night before my wedding and decided to go on my honeymoon alone.After everything that happened, I figured some crisp mountain air and the chance to finally see snow was exactly what I needed.Wrong.Having to explain that I’m alone at every single activity I participate in is far from the escape I was looking for.And to top it all off, Zane Harden, my ski instructor, is a grumpy Viking who lacks social skills and seems to have lost the ability to smile.But when I go on my sled dog ride tour and discover Zane is the owner, my opinion of him starts to change.How could it not? The guy takes me on a winter wonderland ride and cuddles huskies in front of me.Soon, Zane is the only comfort on this solo trip. Or is it even solo anymore?Because he joins me on my couples’ wine tasting, snowmobile excursion, and cooking class. He even goes tubing with me—though he will deny it if you ask.I’m sure he’s just trying to save me from humiliation and make up for that first ski lesson where I almost died—don’t ask—but isn’t it wrong to find comfort with another man when I was about to be married just days ago?I knew the secluded small town of Winter Heights would be the perfect destination to escape from my life, but what if I found it here instead?Ski, Sparks & Serendipity is a closed door small town romcom with winter vibes, ski lessons and lots of adorable huskies. It’s part of the Season of Love series, where each standalone book focuses on a different season and location.Expect immersive adventures that transport you to vibrant locations, rich with sensory details and swoony moments.Perfect for fans of:??Grumpy Sunshine??Winter romance??Puppy therapy??Vacation love??Funny banter??Sizzling chemistry??Small town vibes??Closed door/kisses only

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe comes a #1 Sunday Times bestselling grumpy x sunshine Christmas romcom! ??‘A charming break from reality’ Publishers Weekly????????Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone.Kira North hates Christmas. Which is unfortunate since she just bought a Christmas tree farm in a town that’s too cute for its own good.Bennett Ellis is on vacation in Dream Harbor trying to take a break from both his life and his constant desire to fix things.But somehow fate finds Ben trapped by a blanket of snow at Kira’s farm, and, despite her Grinchiest first impressions, with the glow of the fairy lights twinkling in the trees, and the promise of a warming hot chocolate, maybe, just maybe, these two lost souls will have a Christmas they’ll remember forever…The Christmas Tree Farm is a spicy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed, perfect to curl up with this winter! Tropes:Grumpy x SunshineSmall TownForced ProximityOne BedReaders have fallen for Laurie Gilmore:‘Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ?????‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ?????‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ?????‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate’ ?????'This book makes my heart happy!’ ?????‘The perfect kind of romance for me’ ?????Laurie Gilmore's book 'The Gingerbread Bakery' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-09-22.

‘Full of quirky characters, friendship and humour, you will devour this engaging and heartwarming novel in one sitting’ – Sunday Express‘My new favourite author’ – Holly MartinBecca Fletcher has always hated Christmas but she has her reasons for being Little Miss Grinch. Now, though, she can’t avoid her version of ho-ho-hell – because she’s travelling to the Comfort Food Cafe to spend the festive season with her sister Laura and her family. She’s expecting mulled wine, 24-hour Christmas movie marathons and all kinds of very merry torture.Little does Becca know that the Comfort Food Cafe is like no other place on earth. Perched on a snow-covered hill, it’s a place full of friendship where broken hearts can heal, new love can blossom and where Becca’s Christmas miracle really could happen – if only she can let it…What readers are saying about Christmas at the Comfort Food Cafe:‘Like a mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows – warm, melting your heart and cheering’ On My Bookshelf‘A treat to read at anytime of the year, but even more perfect with Christmas approaching’ Books and Me‘Full of friendship and village community spirit, beautiful scenery, romance and fun’ Bookworms and Shutterbugs