Christmas At Lilac Cottage

Like a creamy hot chocolate: decadent and heart-warming - the perfect escapist read.

Welcome to the charming seaside town of White Cliff Bay, where Christmas is magical and love is in the air... Penny Meadows loves her home - a cosy cottage decorated with pretty twinkling fairy lights and stunning views over the town of White Cliff Bay. She also loves her job as an ice-carver, creating breathtaking sculptures. Yet her personal life seems frozen. When Henry and daughter Daisy arrive at the cottage to rent the annex, Penny is determined to make them feel welcome. But while Daisy is friendly, Henry seems guarded. As Penny gets to know Henry, she realises there is more to him than meets the eye. And the connection between them is too strong to ignore... While the spirit of the season sprinkles its magic over the seaside town and preparations for the ice sculpting competition and Christmas eve ball are in full swing, can Penny melt the ice and allow love in her heart? And will this finally be the perfect Christmas she's been dreaming of? Like a creamy hot chocolate with marshmallows, you won't want to put this deliciously heartwarming novel down. Spend the perfect Christmas in White Cliff Bay this year. Snowflakes on Silver Cove coming very soon. Read what everyone is saying about Holly Martin's books: 'Holly Martin writes about life and love with such big-hearted warmth and flair.' Belinda Jones 'I adored this book. Romantic and written with the fabulous humour that makes Holly's books such a delight. It's utterly gorgeous, funny, and swoonsome.' Rachael Lucas 'A beautiful book about Christmas, real love and friendship.' Rebecca Raisin 'Holly Martin can write, that's for damn sure, and this is one that you're going to want to read again and again and again.' Becca's Books 'The writing is very gripping, magical, passionate, vivid, spellbinding, emotional and authentic. A MUST READ!!!' Sky's Book Corner

'Full of Christmas romance and just so gorgeous - you will not be able to put this book down!' Rather Too Fond of Books'It captivated me, drew me in, held me under its magical spell and left me feeling as if I'd just stepped out of a winter wonderland, the fairy-tale sort' Becca's BooksCome and spend a picture perfect romantic Christmas at White Cliff BayLibby Joseph is famous for her romantic Christmas stories. Every December, readers devour her books of falling in love against the magical backdrop of the Christmas season. If only Libby believed in the magic herself...Struggling to finish her current novel, Libby turns to her best friend and neighbour George Donaldson to cheer her up. But George also needs a bit of support himself. Nervous about getting back into the dating saddle after splitting from his wife, he and Libby strike a deal. She will teach George how to win over the ladies, and Libby will in turn be inspired to inject her novel with a good dose of romance.As Libby and George explore the beautiful White Cliff Bay on a series of romantic Christmas-themed dates, Libby finds herself having more fun than she's had in ages and...discovers feelings that she never knew she had for George.But is it too late? Will George win someone else's heart or can Libby act like the heroine in one of her stories and reach for her own love under the mistletoe this Christmas?Snuggle up with a piece of Christmas cake and mulled wine, and spend the festive season at White Cliff Bay. You won't want to leave!Read what everyone is saying about Snowflakes on Silver Cove:'It has been such a long time since I last laughed out so loud because of a book. This has to be the MOST HILARIOUS READ' A Page of Love'This whole book is just the most perfectly adorable, squishy, fluffy, festive, romantic and wonderful story!' Paris Baker's Book Nook'Charming and sweet like a Christmas treat' For the Love of Books'Holly's stories are always filled with a little bit of magic and lots and lots strong relationships that make you all warm and fuzzy inside' Silke Reads and Writes'A "feel good" book that will keep you entertained on a miserable cold winters night' The Review Cafe'A wonderful Christmassy book which will warm your heart and is a delight to read' Rachel's Random Reads'Holly Martin once again serves up a wonderful romance sprinkled with several laugh-aloud moments and a generous offering of holiday magic!' Kimberley's Bookshelf

Discover design inspiration as a photographer and blogger details the story of her renovation of a 1940s cottage in the California countryside. A little, abandoned vacation house that could, set in the center of rolling fields and trees becomes the cottage home of her dreams. A French country–style cottage filled with original elements and an exquisite mix of rustic and refined. The years of renovation allowed Courtney to create a lifestyle that is fueled by inspiration and beauty, a touch of whimsy, and an abundance of everyday elegance. The journey has been shared on her popular blog French Country Cottage, and now, through the publication of her first book, her readers will experience a reveal of more of her home and property and the inspirations behind her beloved style. Courtney's inspiring photography reveals every nuance of her style and home including a muted color palette, old brassy door knobs, chippy paint, antiques, her greenhouse and garden, and an abundance of entertaining and holiday decorating style. Blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor and embracing well-worn as well loved, French Country Cottage is a style that celebrates simplicity, indulges in romance, cherishes pieces with history and believes a chandelier and fresh flowers belong in every room.

Chesapeake Shores has always represented home and family for the O’Briens, but in Lilac Lane, the community extends its healing powers to a woman recovering from overwhelming grief Single mom Kiera Malone struggled for years to raise her three children in a small town on the coast of Ireland. Just when she’s let down her guard and allowed herself to love again, her fiancé suffers a fatal heart attack and leaves her alone yet again. Overwhelmed by her loss, she’s persuaded to visit her father, Dillon O’Malley, and her daughter, Moira O’Brien, in Chesapeake Shores. With the promise of family ties and a job at O’Brien’s, her son-in-law’s Irish pub, she takes what seems like the biggest risk of her life. As it turns out, though, crossing the ocean is nothing compared to moving into a charming cottage on Lilac Lane, right next door to Bryan Laramie, the moody chef at O’Brien’s, who doesn’t do anything the way Kiera believes it should be done. Their kitchen wars quickly become the stuff of legends in Chesapeake Shores, and the town’s matchmakers conclude where there’s heat, there’s sure to be passion. As these two deal with their wounded pasts and discover common interests, they might just find the perfect recipe for love.

Come and spend a picture perfect romantic Christmas at White Cliff Bay Libby Joseph is famous for her romantic Christmas stories. Every December, readers devour her books of falling in love against the magical backdrop of the Christmas season. If only Libby believed in the magic herself... Struggling to finish her current novel, Libby turns to her best friend and neighbour George Donaldson to cheer her up. But George also needs a bit of support himself. Nervous about getting back into the dating saddle after splitting from his wife, he and Libby strike a deal. She will teach George how to win over the ladies, and Libby will in turn be inspired to inject her novel with a good dose of romance. As Libby and George explore the beautiful White Cliff Bay on a series of romantic Christmas-themed dates, Libby finds herself having more fun than she's had in ages and...discovers feelings that she never knew she had for George. But is it too late? Will George win someone else's heart or can Libby act like the heroine in one of her stories and reach for her own love this Christmas under the mistletoe? Snuggle up with a piece of Christmas cake and mulled wine, and spend the festive season at White Cliff Bay. You won't want to leave! Christmas at Lilac Cottage also out now. Read what everyone is saying about Holly Martin's books: 'Holly Martin writes about life and love with such big-hearted warmth and flair.' Belinda Jones 'I adored this book. Romantic and written with the fabulous humour that makes Holly's books such a delight. It's utterly gorgeous, funny, and swoonsome.' Rachael Lucas 'A beautiful book about Christmas, real love and friendship.' Rebecca Raisin 'Holly Martin can write, that's for damn sure, and this is one that you're going to want to read again and again and again.' Becca's Books 'The writing is very gripping, magical, passionate, vivid, spellbinding, emotional and authentic. A MUST READ!!!' Sky's Book Corner

Christmas has arrived on gorgeous Hope Island, promising snowflakes, surprises and plenty of seasonal romance. So snuggle up and fall in love with a brand-new story from the bestselling author of Christmas at Lilac Cottage... Growing up on Hope Island, Eden Lancaster always believed that if you wished hard enough for something, dreams really could come true. But Eden's greatest wish is also her biggest secret: she has been completely in love with her childhood friend, the charming and attractive Dougie Harrison, for as long as she can remember. And he has no idea.

Watch Chesapeake Shores now on the Hallmark Channel! New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods again brings her signature heartwarming style to the community of Chesapeake Shores. Single mom Heather Donovan’s dreams of home and family are tantalizingly within reach when she settles in Chesapeake Shores. The welcoming arms of the boisterous, loving O’Brien clan embrace her and her son. But accepting their support seems to further alienate her son’s father, Connor O’Brien. His parents’ divorce and his career as a high-powered divorce attorney have left him jaded about marriage. Then everything changes. Will the possibility of a future without Heather make Connor look at love and his career differently? Heather’s just about given up on her old dreams—of love, of family and especially of Driftwood Cottage, the home she secretly wishes were hers. It’s going to take a lot of persuasion—and some help from the O’Brien family—to make Heather believe that some dreams are worth fighting for. Previously published. Read the Chesapeake Shores Series by Sherryl Woods: Book One: The Inn at Eagle Point Book Two: Flowers on Main Book Three: Harbor Lights Book Four: A Chesapeake Shores Christmas Book Five: Driftwood Cottage Book Six: Moonlight Cove Book Seven: Beach Lane Book Eight: An O’Brien Family Christmas Book Nine: The Summer Garden Book Ten: A Seaside Christmas Book Eleven: The Christmas Bouquet Book Twelve: Dogwood Hill Book Thirteen: Willow Brook Road Book Fourteen: Lilac Lane