Christmas in Cornwall is just around the corner…

Christmas in Cornwall is just around the corner…



But after last Christmas revealed a shocking family secret, Scarlett’s hardly feeling merry and bright. All she wants this Christmas is to know who her real father is.


So Scarlett heads to the little Cornish town of Porthmellow, where she believes the truth of her birth is hidden. She just didn’t bargain on being drawn into the Christmas festival preparations – or meeting Jude Penberth, whose charm threatens to complicate life further.


Everything will come to a head at Porthmellow’s Christmas Festival … But can Scarlett have the perfect Christmas this year, or are there more surprises on the way?



Curl up with this gorgeous novel and savour the world of Porthmellow Harbour.




‘A transporting festive romance, full of genuine warmth and quirky characters’ Woman’s Own




‘A page-turner of a festive read’ My Weekly




‘Serious festive escapism … like a big warm hug’ Popsugar



Praise for Phillipa Ashley:
‘Warm and funny and feel-good. The best sort of holiday read’ Katie Fforde


‘Filled with warm and likeable characters. Great fun!’ Jill Mansell


‘A delicious festive treat with as many twists and turns as a Cornish country lane’ Jules Wake