The Magic of Christmas

In the pretty Lancashire village of Middlemoss, Lizzy is on the verge of leaving her cheating husband, Tom, when tragedy strikes. Luckily she has welcome distraction in the Christmas Pudding Circle, a group of friends swapping seasonal recipes as well as a rivalry with local cookery writer Nick over who will win Best Mince Pie at the village show

Meanwhile, the whole village is gearing up for the annual Boxing Day Mystery Play. But who will play Adam to Lizzys Eve? Could it be the handsome and charismatic soap actor Ritch, or could someone closer to home win her heart? Whatever happens, it promises to be a Christmas to remember!

Previously published as Sweet Nothings, but now with fabulous new extra material.

Trisha Ashleys characters appear as real people that you would love to get to know with heroines that known their own mind a warm and cosy romance that is perfect for cold, wet and windy days curled up in front of the fire. Reader Review

Trisha writes beautifully and has a strong comic streak. Her heroine was feisty and all her characters interesting. Totally recommend! Reader Review

Full of Trisha Ashleys warm humour and trademark wit ideal for fireside reading on cold winter evenings with a mince pie beside you. Reader Review

I enjoy all of Trisha Ashleys books, but this is one of my absolute favourites. I return to it again and again when I need a bit of positive escapism! Reader Review

Trisha Ashley is a brilliant writer that makes her characters spring to life. This cleverly written story has romance, mystery, self sufficiency, recipes and the magic of Christmas all rolled into one! Cannot recommend enough. Reader Review

Wonderfully written as always. Lots of twists and turns with fantastic characters who come to life as you read. Reader Review

The characters are believable and endearing, with the bonus of being down to earth enough to identify with. Reader Review