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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
- Author
- Beth Moran
- Narrator
- Rosalind Steele
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 6 August 2025
- Run Time
- 10 hours 59 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Family life fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Romance: ‘western’, rural or ‘outback’, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place
What to expect
Mary never planned to stop running.
With a past she’s desperate to leave behind and a baby on the way, she’s found a new home, deep in the forest, hidden from the world. But when the time comes to go to the hospital, she has no idea that Beckett, the quiet, steady taxi driver who braves the blizzard to reach her, will change everything.
As Mary adjusts to life with her newborn, she finds herself drawn into a local close-knit community she never expected to be part of. Beckett is always there – dependable, patient and offering a friendship she doesn’t know how to accept but slowly comes to rely on.
In a place she thought she’d only ever be passing through, Mary finally learns what it truly means to belong. And as Christmas approaches, she begins to believe that maybe, just maybe, she doesn’t have to do this alone, and that this could be the start of something wonderful...
Number one bestselling author Beth Moran writes stories packed with heart. Her characters become your immediate friends and you will feel uplifted after closing the final page!
Praise for Beth Moran:
'Beth Moran's heartwarming books never fail to leave me feeling uplifted' Jessica Redland
'A British author to watch' Publisher's Weekly
'Let it Snow is so uplifting. It's cleverly written, witty and smart. A winner!' Judy Leigh
‘Life-affirming, joyful and tender’ Zoe Folbigg
'Every day is a perfect day to read this’ Shari Low
‘So much truth and wisdom wrapped up in this lovely story of love and friendship… As always Beth Moran gives us characters who feel like friends for life and an emotionally honest journey of recovery from heart-wrenching pasts with a lot of laughs along the way. Delicious escapist read’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘I was totally invested in this book from the first page. I laughed, shed tears and didn't want it to end. Of course I also wanted to get to the end so I would know the whole story! It’s an excellent emotional rollercoaster telling a tale of love, loss and new beginnings’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘Heart-warming, moving and a lovely read as are all the author’s books, I enjoyed this thoroughly and loved the back story to go with it!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘What a lovely story, I enjoyed it so much. This is my first time reading a Beth Moran book but I can assure you it will not be my last. This is really well written story, I strongly advise others to read it. It has it all, mystery, love, friendship, heartbreak but most of all though enjoyment’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘Beth has the knack of describing people and places as if you know them, this is a real gift. This is a story of tragedy and healing and has a very uplifting ending, I love, love, loved it’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘Another gorgeous tale from the queen of comfort reads’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Beth Moran
- Narrator
- Rosalind Steele
- Duration
- 10 hours 59 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 August 2025
- ISBN
- 9781836334705
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Family life fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Romance: ‘western’, rural or ‘outback’, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place
Synopsis
The BRAND NEW festive, uplifting read from NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Beth Moran, perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Sarah Morgan and Jenny Colgan! 🎄❤️✨Mary never planned to stop running.With a past she’s desperate to leave behind and a baby on the way, she’s found a new home, deep in the forest, hidden from the world. But when the time comes to go to the hospital, she has no idea that Beckett, the quiet, steady taxi driver who braves the blizzard to reach her, will change everything.As Mary adjusts to life with her newborn, she finds herself drawn into a local close-knit community she never expected to be part of. Beckett is always there – dependable, patient and offering a friendship she doesn’t know how to accept but slowly comes to rely on.In a place she thought she’d only ever be passing through, Mary finally learns what it truly means to belong. And as Christmas approaches, she begins to believe that maybe, just maybe, she doesn’t have to do this alone, and that this could be the start of something wonderful...Number one bestselling author Beth Moran writes stories packed with heart. Her characters become your immediate friends and you will feel uplifted after closing the final page!Praise for Beth Moran:'Beth Moran's heartwarming books never fail to leave me feeling uplifted' Jessica Redland'A British author to watch' Publisher's Weekly'Let it Snow is so uplifting. It's cleverly written, witty and smart. A winner!' Judy Leigh‘Life-affirming, joyful and tender’ Zoe Folbigg'Every day is a perfect day to read this’ Shari Low‘So much truth and wisdom wrapped up in this lovely story of love and friendship… As always Beth Moran gives us characters who feel like friends for life and an emotionally honest journey of recovery from heart-wrenching pasts with a lot of laughs along the way. Delicious escapist read’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘I was totally invested in this book from the first page. I laughed, shed tears and didn't want it to end. Of course I also wanted to get to the end so I would know the whole story! It’s an excellent emotional rollercoaster telling a tale of love, loss and new beginnings’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Heart-warming, moving and a lovely read as are all the author’s books, I enjoyed this thoroughly and loved the back story to go with it!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘What a lovely story, I enjoyed it so much. This is my first time reading a Beth Moran book but I can assure you it will not be my last. This is really well written story, I strongly advise others to read it. It has it all, mystery, love, friendship, heartbreak but most of all though enjoyment’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Beth has the knack of describing people and places as if you know them, this is a real gift. This is a story of tragedy and healing and has a very uplifting ending, I love, love, loved it’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Another gorgeous tale from the queen of comfort reads’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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