This book has such a lovely cover, that's what drew me in.
I loved the setting of the story too, and the characters.
The story was well written and I could read it again on a cold winters evening, rather than on my patio on a hot September day as I did.
A definite page turner to cuddle up with my cocoa

I don't think I've ever read a book by Ashley but I will go back and look for more now. Lottie was a great character, Connor was a twit from the beginning. I was surprised when he turned up again in the story, and I think Lottie was way too nice to him then. Jay's story was also a good one and I'm glad he opened up to Lottie. He was way more the man for her anyhow. I'd like to know that Steph found love too so maybe there are more stories out there with her life. I was up till 1 am finishing this and it was not a short story that you knew the ending before the second chapter. I'm off to find more books by this author.

Festive Escapism...
Festive escapism from Phillipa Ashley. It’s Christmastime and thus far there’s been plenty of heartbreak and heartache in Lottie’s life. Despite the festivities this is soon to be compounded. Will Lottie recover from it all and find a Christmas to remember? A heartwarming read with a likeable protagonist and a colourful cast of supporting characters.

Thanks Netgally for allowing ,me to read this book. What would you do if your ex fiancée showed up at your workplace a year later with a new fiancée asking for help in planning a Christmas wedding? That's the predicament that Lottie found herself in. This book was very entertaining. I cant wait to read her next book,

When Lottie’s fiance Connor walks out on her a few days after proposing Lottie is devastated.
One year later she is in a new job as Events Manager at Firholme, a beautiful estate in the Lake District. With a cottage in the grounds and hunky head groundskeeper Jay living next door Lottie is happy and ready to move on.
When she is asked to organise a Christmas wedding at very short notice she relishes the challenge, until she meets the groom, Connor.
Knowing the wedding could really help put Firholme on the map, Lottie puts aside her reservations and throws herself into organising it.
But the groom is keeping secrets from the bride and Lottie is faced with feelings she thought were long gone. Can Lottie keep the wedding on track and have herself a Merry Christmas or is she destined to lose everything again.
Good relatable characters, beautiful scenery, what's not to love?

Thanks to Netgalley and Avon books for a copy of this in exchange for a review.

I absolutely loved this - I love Phillipa Ashley's books set in Porthmellow and there is a nod to Cornwall in this book but it's set in the Lake District which is one of my favourite places in the whole world.

Lottie works at Firholme and they're desparate for a festive wedding to really put the place on the map. The only trouble is the groom is Lottie's ex fiance. It's a story of Christmas, families and second chances.

An enchanting festive read.

Lottie dumped and heartbroken, gets a new job at Firholme as events manager. Lotties not having the best of times and has resorted to putting on a brave face to protect others around her. Lottie and new grounds keeper Jay seem to be opening up to each other, until Conner the ex turns up out of the blue with his new Fiancee. It will take every ounce of Lottie's courage to stay calm and get on with the job at hand. BUT can she?

Wow I absolutely loved this book, full of festive charm with a few hiccups along the way! I genuinely couldn't put it down!

Well written, but easy to read, just not so easy to put down......

praise for Phillipa Ashley

Lottie works at the hotel and is surprised that the christmas wedding she will be organising is that of her ex, who left her just after they got engaged. They agree to keep their past relationship a secret, but what will happne when those around them find out the truth. Add in new estate manager Jay, who Lottie is starting to connect with.

A great setting for a christmas book.

Love Phillipa Ashley books. Lottie's working as an events manager at Firholme when she's asked to arrange a wedding at short notice.. She's astonished when the groom is her ex fiance Connor who walked out on her a year ago.

A Surprise Christmas Wedding and a lovely pre-Christmas treat just right to get in the mood. Romance, family, heartache, and second chances. Lovely!

Lottie is left heartbroken after being jilted by Connor just 3 days after her proposes with no real explanation on the same day her sister is diagnosed with cervical cancer.

A year on Lottie is happy working at Firholme with gorgeous Jay making an impression.

A Christmas wedding is planned for Firholme for non other than Connor, can Lottie overcome planning a wedding for her Ex.

Could this Chrismas be better than the last one?

With such likeable characters and a dog named Trevor this is the perfect Christmas read, heartwarming and full of Christmas feelings.

Thank you to Avon Books for this review copy.

Last Christmas Lotties fiancé, Connor, had dumped her with no real explanation, and her sister, Steph had been seriously ill. This year it was going to be different. She had landed her dream job at Firholme, and her sister, a single mum of twins, was so much better. Add to that the new estate manager,Jay, things were looking up. That is, until an engaged couple arrived unannounced wanting to get married at Firholme before Christmas, only a matter of weeks away. And the bridegroom to be was Connor.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were really well drawn and likeable, maybe with the exception of Connor. It was so descriptive I almost felt I should be out buying my own Christmas tree and presents. And I would certainly like to have been doing it in the area around Firholme. A lovely Christmas romp, and just the right sort of ending.
Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in return for an honest review.

I received an e-galley of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review,

In A Surprise Christmas Wedding, Lottie has been at her new job as events coordinator for a few months now after a really hard year when her fiancé of a week abruptly ended things. She’s eager for her new life to start especially with the handsome neighbour but things are set on a chaotic direction when her exfiance shows up with a new fiancé, wanting to get married at the venue she works at. Such is the set up for this lighthearted, fun, warm Christmas vibes, love story in time for the holidays this year. It’s a story about the love between family, trust and second chances. I really enjoyed seeing Lottie’s character development in this story - as she comes to terms with the horrible end to her previous relationship (I hated Connor). I thought that her relationship with her sister and nieces were endearing. And I was definitely rooting for her and Jay to make things work - if only they could communicate better. I enjoyed the writing and story and it has definitely put me in a Christmas mood - and now I want to travel to the UK and see the countryside in the winter.

Thank you to Avon Books UK for the e-galley!

With thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest review.
Having read all of this author's books I was delighted to be read her new Christmas one early,and what a tale unfolds its absolutely jam packed full of total delights I couldn't put it down its gripping from the beginning with lottie and connor and what changes in life can do it's quite emotional at times but fabulous fun filled book just absolutely perfect for Christmas time❤❤

I received an advance copy of A Surprise Christmas Wedding , by Phillipa Ashley. Lottie's fiance Connor called off the wedding over a year ago, saying he cared about her, but did not love her. It was Lotties' worst Christmas ever. This year she has an exciting new job, and a new man Jay. Will this be her best Christmas ever?

I really loved this book, Lottie has been hurt by her ex but still managed to smile. When her sister is ill too she decided not to tell her sister all the details, I really felt for Lottie having to help her sister and help out with her two young nieces whilst having the heartache of her ex with it. I loved everything about this story, the romance, the snow and of course Christmas. I felt as though Lottie puts everyone first before herself and misses out of things because of it. When she meets Jay I thought this is her chance but Jay has heart ache too. Can they both work out their past and leave it all behind? I wonder if there will be a sequel? A must Christmas read.

A delightful festive read perfect for Christmas/ wintery nights curled up on the sofa with a hot chocolate,comfort and escapism all in one package like a great big friendly hug!
Set in Cumbria amidst the fells and farmland,Lottie recovering from a broken heart gets a new job on a country estate with a little tied cottage and a devastatingly handsome next door neighbour! Both Lottie and Jay her neighbour are scarred by previous relationships and throw themselves into their respective jobs on the estate, however whilst organising a surprise Christmas wedding they get to know each other and in doing so help each other deal with their angst and trust issues! A lovely read that flows well and really puts you in the festive mood you can almost smell the Christmas trees in the forest and imagine you are there!
Thank you net galley for this early read.