If you’re looking for a Practical Magic vibe crossed with a little bit of Hocus Pocus but firmly written in the spirit of Christmas – then this is the book for you. It is a book that understands the power of place and that returning home can feel like both a summons, and a challenge. This has the whimsical-cottage-core feel of both the titles above but with something unique and very much becoming known as the style of Jenny Bayliss, a festive fiction go to Author.

Small towns are hands-down the best locations for wishful thinking moments, romances of days gone by and a little bit of mystery. Jenny brings the book alive with the town, the house and the characters, and boldly writes across generations, making this a book that many will relate to.

It is a book with a perfect dose of emotional realism tucked beneath the small town festive charm. It has themes of forgiveness, grief, second chances, later life and small businesses. It has the perfect atmosphere, just the right amount of twinkling lights, rustic workshops and village markets.

About the Book

When Fred returns home to her quaint Scottish town she must confront her past and decide whether it can be a part of her future…

Fred Hallow-Hart isn’t in love with the idea of returning home to Pine Bluff. But after a bad breakup and a subsequent eviction, she’s fresh out of options.

Quickly roped in by her mother to help with the family Christmas cracker shop, Fred decides throwing herself into work might be for the best, especially when her ex-best-friend Ryan starts to give her butterflies she never expected.

But as Fred begins to hope for her heart, she’s forced to confront some harsh truths, which, if she doesn’t find a way through, might just ruin the holidays.

Can Fred let go of the past enough to recognize real love? And when she does, how far will she go to protect it?
Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Heidi Swain, Jo Thomas and Phillipa Ashley!

About The Author

A former professional cake baker, Jenny Bayliss lives in a small seaside town in the UK with her husband, their children having left home for big adventures. She is also the author of The Twelve Dates of Christmas, A Season for Second Chances, Meet Me Under the Mistletoe, and A December to Remember.

Photo Credit: Dominic Jennings

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