Is the legend true? Could she not only be loved but married by Christmas? When Terri McMillan finds the perfect farmhouse on a salt marsh, an old dream reawakens to foster troubled teenaged girls. It's no matter the small coastal town is her distant sister's safe haven, a place where Terri is unwanted. But Terri is burnt-out on city life and the house's charm is tempting, along with the myth that the house has Christmas magic. As the legend goes, whoever moves into the homestead will not only fall in love, but will be married by Christmas. Matt Baker, the owner, wants one final Christmas in his grandparent's home before selling it. He wants to spend a last family Christmas at the homestead in exchange for free labor to restore the neglected house. He and Terri may disagree about the details of the restoration, but there's an attraction between them that neither anticipated. Things grow personal when they discover an old hat box in the attic containing letters and a diary from his grandparents during the Vietnam War. Together they discover an old family secret, the true meaning of love, and the reason behind the Christmas lore--which makes them wonder ... Could love like this still exist? The magic of Christmas just might be working.

A clever retelling of the classic "Night Before Christmas" tale, set in the Columbia-Pacific region. This accordion chapbook is 20 pages long and is meant to do double duty as both a storybook and a decoration, unfurling in fan-like fashion to become a table runner or mantle card. It can also be folded into a 5-pointed Christmas star. Words by Lynette Rae McAdams and illustrations by Sally Lackaff.

'A gorgeous Christmas story! An utterly divine setting, festive cottages, beautiful homewares and curling up by the fire with a romantic dream, You'll fall in love with this Christmas tale as Pretty Beach is blanketed in white. Loved every delightful heartwarming word!' It’s Christmas in the beautiful little seaside town of Pretty Beach and it's doused in twinkly lights and festive cheer. We follow along with the journey of Juliette Sparkles, resident midwife, who after a horrid divorce and a few years of ups and downs, suddenly has a very nice piece of luck come her way and she moves to Seapocket Lane. There’s the Pretty Beach Christmas Dance, all the weird and wonderful Pretty Beach Christmas traditions and, well, there may just be an ever-so handsome new resident in town. If you love romance at Christmas, an utterly gorgeous snow-filled setting, catching up with the plethora of heart-warming characters of Pretty Beach, and a dash of intrigue to curl up on the sofa with and dream, then you’ll just adore A Pretty Beach Christmas. ♥ ‘Polly Babbington is the new voice in contemporary romance. If you haven’t dropped into her world yet, be warned it’s highly addictive and will have you under the covers with a torch reading into the night.’

It's the most wonderful time of the year… and the perfect moment to escape to a charming English village! From the beloved author whose novels are "sheer indulgence from start to finish" (SOPHIE KINSELLA) comes a delightful holiday story — funny, heartfelt, romantic and packed with recipes — perfect for the winter months. In the Cornish coastal village of Mount Polbearne, the Christmas season has arrived. It’s a joyous time for family, friends, and feasting, as decorations sparkle along the town’s winding streets and shop windows glow with festive displays. And in Polly’s Little Beach Street Bakery, the aroma of gingerbread cookies and other treats tempts people in from the cold. Though Polly is busy keeping up with the demands of the season, she still makes time for her beekeeper boyfriend, Huckle. She’s especially happy to be celebrating the holiday this year with him, and can’t wait to cuddle up in front of the fireplace with a cup of eggnog on Christmas Eve. But holiday bliss soon gives way to panic when a storm cuts the village off from the mainland. Now it will take all of the villagers to work together in order to ensure everyone has a happy holiday. Full of heart and humor, Jenny Colgan’s latest novel is an instant Christmastime classic.

Everyone knows that Christmas time means cold days, ice skating, and lots and lots of snow. But what's Christmas like for kids who live on the coast? Join us as we imagine how Christmas fun would look in the land of sun, surf, and sand!

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In the bestselling tradition of Jojo Moyes and Jennifer Weiner, Jenny Colgan's moving, funny, and unforgettable novel tells the story of a heartbroken young woman who turns a new page in her life . . . by becoming a baker in the town of Cornwall A quiet seaside resort. An abandoned shop. A small flat. This is what awaits Polly Waterford when she arrives at the Cornish coast, fleeing a ruined relationship. To keep her mind off her troubles, Polly throws herself into her favorite hobby: making bread. But her relaxing weekend diversion quickly develops into a passion. As she pours her emotions into kneading and pounding the dough, each loaf becomes better than the last. Soon, Polly is working her magic with nuts and seeds, chocolate and sugar, and the local honey—courtesy of a handsome beekeeper. Packed with laughter and emotion, Little Beach Street Bakery is the story of how one woman discovered bright new life where she least expected—a heartwarming, mouthwatering modern-day Chocolat that has already become a massive international bestseller. Includes 7 Recipes!