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Kiss Me At Christmas

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'This book has all the ingredients to make a perfect festive treat, full of humour, warmth and characters you're rooting for.'

'A gorgeous, cosy winter read that will transport you to the coast on a windswept day. Full of quirky characters, this book will restore anyone&rsquo;s faith that it&rsquo;s never too late for a second chance at love or, indeed, life'

bestselling author of This Time Next Year

"KISS ME AT CHRISTMAS is a gloriously hilarious and heart-warming tale that's full of quirky characters, boundless optimism, and genuine happiness. Get ready to see your holiday and community spirits soar as your cheer on Jenny Bayliss for an encore!"

This Christmas the show will be a real heartstopper… 
 
Whilst her local town explodes in festive cheer; from fairy lights to snowflakes, Harriet Smith is determined to hunker down alone. Until she spends one magical night with a handsome stranger and she dares to think ‘what if’? 
 
But Harriet’s plans of a quiet Christmas take a sudden turn when the beloved Winter Theatre faces closure. They have no one to direct the annual panto, so Harriet gallantly steps up to the task. 
 
Can Harriet save Christmas? Even when the man she never thought she’d see again re-appears to help with the show. Will the memory of his touch come between them? Or will their undeniable chemistry bring them together to ensure the show goes on!

GRAB THE JOYOUSLY FESTIVE AND HEART-WARMINGLY ROMANTIC NEW NOVEL FROM JENNY BAYLISS 
 
White Christmas meets Sarah Morgan with a sprinkle of Heidi Swain and splash of Josie Silver for the seasonal fiction! 
 ‘A warming hug of Christmas Spirit’ Reader Review 
‘Much more than just another festive story’ Reader Review 
 ‘This book has all the ingredients to make a perfect festive treat, full of humour, warmth and characters you're rooting for’ Debbie Johnson, author of Falling For You 
---- Will Harriet’s heart give in to temptation this Christmas? 
 Whilst her local town explodes in festive cheer; from fairy lights to snowflakes, Harriet Smith is determined to hunker down alone. 
Until she spends one magical night with a handsome stranger and she dares to wonder ‘what if’? 
Then Harriet’s plans of a quiet Christmas take another turn when the beloved Winter Theatre faces closure. 
They have no one to direct the annual panto, so Harriet gallantly steps up to the task. 
 
 Can Harriet save Christmas? 
Even when the man she never thought she’d see again re-appears to help with the show. Will the memory of his touch come between them? 
Or will their undeniable chemistry bring them together to ensure the show goes on? 
---- 
'A gorgeous, cosy winter read that will transport you to the coast on a windswept day. Full of quirky characters, this book will restore anyone’s faith that it’s never too late for a second chance at love or, indeed, life' Sophie Cousens, bestselling author of This Time Next Year 
‘A gloriously hilarious and heart-warming tale that's full of quirky characters, boundless optimism, and genuine happiness!’ Holly Cassidy, author of The Christmas Countdown 
Readers are loving Kiss Me at Christmas 
‘I loved every second of reading this book and it’s possible that it’s my favourite of this year’ ***** Reader Review 
‘Jenny Bayliss is the queen of Christmas in my book, and reading this one just solidified that thinking! I adore reading her Christmas books each year. This story, just like the rest, really gave me such a cozy feeling and put me in the Christmas spirit super early’ ***** Reader Review 
‘What a delight this book has been, omg!!!’ ***** Reader Review 
‘Like Bayliss’ other books, this is a wholesome, light-hearted romance, but with so much additional depth, especially when it comes to her characters’ ***** Reader Review 
‘Five shining stars! Jenny Bayliss is a comfort author for me, no matter the season. She pours her heart into all her books, and she doesn’t skip a beat with this one’ ***** Reader Review 
‘Jenny Bayliss never disappoints, with her Christmas charm!’ ***** Reader Review

A former professional cake baker, Jenny Bayliss lives in a small seaside town in the UK with her husband, their children having left home for big adventures. She is also the author of The Twelve Dates of Christmas, A Season for Second Chances, Meet Me Under the Mistletoe, and A December to Remember.

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