The brand new, heartwarming, festive holiday romance from the million-copy bestseller, perfect for Christmas 2025

The delightful new romantic series from the bestselling author of The Cornish Cream Tea novels and The Secret Christmas Bookshop.

‘Gorgeous…’ Woman

‘One of our favourite women’s fiction stars’ Heat

‘A warm and wonderful read’ Woman’s Own

‘Cressida’s characters are wonderful!’ Sarah Morgan

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Is a new beginning waiting for her this Christmas?

When Imogen leaves her fiancé at the altar and escapes to her grandmother’s cottage by the sea, the only thing she wants to do is disappear.

But in a village curious about their new arrival, Imogen finds hiding out harder than expected, especially with the charming local baker Dexter around to distract her.

As secrets unravel and the festive season draws near, Imogen wonders if she’s been running from the wrong things all along.

Will the runaway bride find her happy ever after under the mistletoe?

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*Readers LOVE Cressida McLaughlin*

'Cressida never fails to deliver…beautifully written!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The perfect Christmas cosy read…I happily lost myself in it in one whole sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A beautiful wintery tale' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A heartwarming and festive romantic escape' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Filled with warmth, hope and just the right touch of Christmas magic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Impossible not to feel a glow when reading it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Everything you could want in a festive book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A lovely festive read full of wintery wonder and community' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Laughter and tears, Christmas and books – who could want anything more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Heartwarming and festive with a little mystery. Absolutely fantastic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐