From crying into Santa's beard at Macy's department store, to working the bar at a historic seaside inn thousands of miles away, Ellie de Vere has been through it all this Christmas season...

When Ellie trades her hectic New York life for the twinkling lights and snow-dusted charm of her childhood village of St Tilda, it's only to help her ailing father through the Christmas rush at their cozy family inn.

But all the festive holly, crackling fires and mulled cider in the world can't prepare Ellie for who she finds waiting for her back home. Her ex best friend Liam is also in town for the holidays... and they haven't seen each other in twenty years. He's now a devastatingly handsome single father with the same Irish lilt that always made her breath catch. If only he hadn't broken her heart irreparably all those years ago...

Can Ellie forgive Liam for what he did that disastrous final night in St Tilda? And is he even the same man she used to know? As Christmas approaches and old feelings refuse to stay buried, will Ellie finally find the courage to rewrite her future?

Perfect for fans of The Holiday. A funny, sweet and insanely feel-good Christmas romance!

Readers love, love, love Debbie Johnson:

“I LOVED IT! All you want/need in a Christmas book! … made me laugh out so loud! I can't stop smiling! I hope Hallmark will turn this into a film as this is just perfect…” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The cutest xmas read! … It felt like I was watching a rom-com in my head and I loved every second!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I absolutely adored every second of this fantastic book. This book is a delightful festive read, filled with romance and travel, making it a perfect holiday escape.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I literally couldn't put this book down. What a beautiful story... It was brilliantly written and I actually shed a tear at the end.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I LOVED this book!! … reminded me of The Holiday, but with two Jude Laws. It was funny, cozy and a feelgood story. I highly recommend!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Absolutely loved it! … wonderful story to escape into. Grab a cuppa or a Guinness, curl up in your favourite reading spot and enjoy.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Pure holiday magic, funny and romantic… If you’re looking for a cozy Christmas romance with plenty of Irish charm, then this one is definitely for you!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I absolutely loved this book. It has everything you want in a Christmas story: twinkling lights, snow, and just the right touch of romance. I was so immersed in the tale that the pages seemed to turn themselves, and my only regret is that I read it too quickly—I didn’t want it to end!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A wonderful book… Unputdownable… great for curling up near the Christmas tree with a cup of tea and a blanket!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow I thought this was so cute! The perfect amount of heartwarming and charming with a light and cozy romance. Perfect for a snowy day in December.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Caitlin Shannon