Bantam The Christmas Retreat: The heart-warming new holiday romance from the bestselling author of The Book of Lost Stories

Don't miss the brand-new small-town Christmas romance from the bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation and Twelve Days of Christmas, the perfect cosy festive read to curl up with over the holidays! Ginny Spain usually loves Christmas: wrapping up warm by a cosy fire, putting twinkling lights on the tree… But after breaking up with her ex, her festive spirit has deserted her. This year, she plans to hide away and spend the holiday alone. Her formidable mother, Evie, has other ideas. Dragging Ginny out of isolation, Evie takes her to an artist and writers retreat at Triskelion, a remote old house in the tiny coastal village of Little Star, determined to uncover the secrets of an ancestor who once lived there. Triskelion is now home to rugged Rhys Tarn and his ten-year-old daughter – and Ginny is in for a shock when she discovers Rhys and her share an unexpected connection. Before Twelfth Night, and with the help of Rhys, can Ginny unlock her past and bring back her Christmas cheer? Praise for Trisha Ashley: 'One of the best writers around' Katie Fforde, bestselling author of From London with Love 'Full of down-to-earth humour' Sophie Kinsella, bestselling author of The Burnout 'A warm-hearted and comforting read' Carole Matthews, bestselling author of The Christmas Party ‘Utterly joyous' Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away with the Penguins ‘This is the perfect novel to snuggle up with on a cold winter’s night.’ Closer 'Trisha always writes such likeable main characters [...] I advise you to read this book and then enjoy all the others by this author. Every single one is a treat' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A fun, uplifting book that has all of the author’s trademarks - lovers, villains and memorable characters' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I was captivated by this from the first and loved every minute of it. One of the best books I've read this year' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'So good I've already read it twice' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I hope Trisha knows how much joy and happiness her books give people' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I absolutely adore all of Trisha's books and this did not disappoint' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'As usual, I haven't been able to put this book down until I got to the very end' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐