{"product_id":"the-christmas-countdown-the-perfect-cosy-feel-good-romance-paperback","title":"The Christmas Countdown: The perfect cosy feel good romance - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDonna Ashcroft\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's that time of year again, snowflakes are fluttering and the countdown to Christmas has begun  Holly Devine is returning to the only place that feels like home, hoping that some festive magic will help to turn her life around...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTwenty-seven-year-old Holly Devine \u003c\/strong\u003ehas just had her heart well and truly broken. Hurt by the two people she loves the most, she flees to her eccentric \u003cstrong\u003eAunt Clara's\u003c\/strong\u003e cosy cottage to hide away over the winter season. But kind, impulsive Aunt Clara has other ideas... She's not about to see her favourite niece wallowing in sadness during the most wonderful time of the year. So, with the help of her close circle of friends and plenty of gin, she creates a handmade advent calendar for Holly.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Every day in December, Holly opens a new door and has a different task to complete. She soon finds herself asking out a complete stranger - gorgeous, cheeky pub landlord, \u003cstrong\u003eFinn Jackson\u003c\/strong\u003e. But as handsome Finn gets involved in her festive challenges, Holly's determination to avoid romance is put to the test. Still, Finn's far too carefree and single for true love, isn't he?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As Holly begins to embrace each day - a complete makeover, building the biggest snowman she's ever seen, singing in a karaoke contest - Finn is there adding fun and laughter to every moment. Holly starts to realise that she can become the person she's always wanted to be...\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e But a secret from Finn's past threatens to turn Holly's Christmas upside down and makes her question everything she has experienced in the last few weeks. Will Finn open up to Holly in time to show her how he really feels? And will she complete the advent calendar challenges and fall in love this Christmas?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIt's time to curl up for a delicious Christmas romance about daring to take chances, opening yourself up to love, and being true to who you really are.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Debbie Johnson and Debbie Macomber.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReaders are falling in love with \u003cem\u003eThe Christmas Countdown\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003eOh how I loved this book. Spent my whole afternoon reading it and once I finished it, I was filled with joy\u003c\/strong\u003e... You get so involved with these characters... Honestly \u003cstrong\u003ethis was such a good book. Would recommend it to everyone\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003eI have absolutely loved this book, I couldn't put it down. \u003c\/strong\u003eDonna Ashcroft engaged me from the very start. This book is so good, I finished it in just two hours. \u003cstrong\u003eDefinitely deserves a five star rating. \u003c\/strong\u003eI love the writing style used in this book  \u003cstrong\u003eShould be a must read for everyone.\u003c\/strong\u003e' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e'\u003c\/strong\u003eThis was \u003cstrong\u003esuch a heartwarming Christmas romance\u003c\/strong\u003e and I absolutely loved Holly and Finn and was smiling through all their cute moments. \u003cstrong\u003eThis book made me so happy      \u003c\/strong\u003e' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003eA delight of a book\u003c\/strong\u003e. Friendship, romance and the constant wondering about what the next day's surprise will bring. \u003cstrong\u003eA real feel good story\u003c\/strong\u003e of the days leading up to Christmas.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003eFantastic book, my first by this author and I couldn't put down.\u003c\/strong\u003e I hope this will become a series. Quick enjoyable read.' 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