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Hope and Hot Chocolate on Mistletoe Lane
- Author
- Victoria Walters
- Narrator
- Bethany O'Halloran
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 15 August 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 20 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
A Christmas to remember...
... in a town she'd rather forget
Holly Wynter never planned to return to Birchbrook. But when an old friend calls with a festive job opportunity, it could be just what her fledgling events business needs. So reluctantly, she agrees to return to create the world’s best festive experience at Birch Tree Farm. Even though she hates Christmas with all her lonely heart.
Paul Ryan hasn’t seen Holly for ten years, ever since that fateful day she ran away. While she dreamed of a high-flying career in the city, he stayed in Birchbrook, helping his parents run the local café. Though these days he’s been wondering if he’s meant for something bigger.
As Christmas lights twinkle across the town, old memories resurface and long-buried feelings begin to stir. But Holly can’t stay in Birchbrook, even if it might hold the key to her happiness.
Could this holiday season be the chance to finally admit they want to be - and maybe always have been - more than best friends?
Praise for Victoria Walters:
'A story about giving love itself a second chance. If you’ve ever felt lost or jaded, this book will bring you joy... A total delight!' Camilla Isley
'Evocative, charming and utterly romantic' Christy McKellen
‘...the perfect romance for a Sunday morning’ Sarah Turner
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Details
- Author
- Victoria Walters
- Narrator
- Bethany O'Halloran
- Duration
- 9 hours 20 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 August 2026
- ISBN
- 9781805571001
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Romance
Synopsis
A Christmas to remember...... in a town she'd rather forgetHolly Wynter never planned to return to Birchbrook. But when an old friend calls with a festive job opportunity, it could be just what her fledgling events business needs. So reluctantly, she agrees to return to create the world’s best festive experience at Birch Tree Farm. Even though she hates Christmas with all her lonely heart.Paul Ryan hasn’t seen Holly for ten years, ever since that fateful day she ran away. While she dreamed of a high-flying career in the city, he stayed in Birchbrook, helping his parents run the local café. Though these days he’s been wondering if he’s meant for something bigger.As Christmas lights twinkle across the town, old memories resurface and long-buried feelings begin to stir. But Holly can’t stay in Birchbrook, even if it might hold the key to her happiness.Could this holiday season be the chance to finally admit they want to be - and maybe always have been - more than best friends?Praise for Victoria Walters:'A story about giving love itself a second chance. If you’ve ever felt lost or jaded, this book will bring you joy... A total delight!' Camilla Isley'Evocative, charming and utterly romantic' Christy McKellen‘...the perfect romance for a Sunday morning’ Sarah Turner
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