The Beachside Christmas

Tinsel, fairy lights and mistletoe... Everything you need for a perfect Beachside Christmas.

When Lily Ambrose needs a fresh start, she remembers her happy childhood holidays in the seaside town of Shipley, and decides it’s the perfect place for a cosy Christmas hideaway.

Keen to make new friends, Lily promises to source a celebrity to turn on the Christmas lights. But when reality star Ollie turns up with his cameraman Craig, with plans to make a TV show out of his stay, things quickly go awry.

Ollie is gorgeous but unruly, and soon decides that staging a romance with a normal girl – a girl like Lily – is exactly what he needs to save his fading reputation…

With new neighbours to impress, and Ollie’s over-enthusiastic attentions to fend off, can Lily bring the Christmas cheer back to Shipley – and find herself a real kiss under the mistletoe?

A heart-warming and uplifting read about friendship, romance, and Christmas spirit. Perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Cathy Bramley, and Debbie Johnson.

*** This is an uncorrected advanced review copy *** 

‘Within the first page turn I was laughing out loud… It was a delight to read.’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars

‘Brilliant! Such a beautiful, heart warming story! Loved every word! So well written. A magical, feel good tale. Loved, loved, loved. Highly recommend it to everyone.’ Renita D’Silva

‘Had me chortling away… really funny… I absolutely loved it.’ Short Book and Scribe, 5 stars

‘Light-hearted and witty... Kept me glued to the pages.’ On My Bookshelf, 4 stars

‘I feared I would short circuit my Kindle with tears from laughing.’ Books from Dusk til Dawn, 5 stars

‘Funny, heart-warming and entertaining.’ Where the Reader Grows, 4 stars

‘Light, quick moving and engaging.’ I am Indeed, 4 stars

‘Very enjoyable… a lovely read infused with warmth, humour and romance.’ Shaz’s Book Blog

‘Fantastically funny… an entertaining read.’ Jo’s Book Journey

‘A sweet and charming read.’ Pretty Little Book Reviews, 4 stars

‘I really enjoyed this book… all the characters were lovable.’ Katie’s Book Ends, 5 stars

‘This book was a great read, so easy to dive into and get lost… Highly recommend it… dive in and forget the world around you.’ Trish B’s Blog, 4 stars

‘Heartfelt and hilarious… Karen Clarke’s writing is an absolute joy to get lost in… This book is truly the perfect book to get lost in for an afternoon.” Clues and Reviews, 5 stars