The perfect festive Lake District escape from bestselling author Phillipa Ashley

After a life-changing accident, Katie’s plan for Christmas is simple: rent a spectacular island house in the Lake District, gather the people she loves, and enjoy snowy walks, crackling fires and the promise of a fresh start.

What she doesn’t plan on?

Her ex-boyfriend turning up… or falling for the man who runs the house.

Still reeling from the breakup that followed her accident, Katie isn’t sure whether seeing her ex again will bring closure or reopen wounds she thought had healed. Especially when she finds herself drawn to Arlo, the quietly handsome owner of the island house, and a man hiding scars of his own.

As Christmas approaches and the house fills with festive chaos and old secrets, Katie must decide whether the past deserves another chance, or whether love is waiting for her somewhere she never expected.

© Phillipa Ashley 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026