June 9, 2024 – My Sanctuary

It was supposed to be a holiday of a lifetime…

But when Jen’s boyfriend David suddenly cancels their romantic Paris trip, needing to urgently travel to Athens for work, it’s best friend Bonnie who suggests they surprise him.

Having already booked the time off from her events company – Christmas Every Day – Jen decides an impromptu and romantic gesture might be just what their relationship needs.

Arriving in Greece and finding David is not there, Jen has a lot of questions. And when she gets her answers she has a choice – should she go home or should she stay awhile?

With the help of Astro, the handsome yet Christmas-hating waiter from the local bar, she sets about a little Greek Christmas research. But what starts as a ‘business trip’ soon turns into something more…

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Jen’s romantic trip to Paris is cancelled when her boyfriend David has to work in Athens. Her friend Bonnie suggests they surprise David in Athens, leading Jen to embark on an unexpected Greek holiday. However, upon arrival, she discovers David isn’t there, prompting her to reassess her life choices. As Jen navigates the ups and downs of her trip, she forms an unlikely friendship with Astro, a bartender with his own emotional baggage. Together, they explore Athens during the festive season, uncovering the city’s charms and confronting their own pasts. The story delves into themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the magic of Christmas, offering readers an emotional and heartwarming journey. With engaging characters and a captivating setting, this Christmas tale is a delightful blend of romance, humor, and poignant moments that will leave readers feeling uplifted and festive.

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The love letters were only the start of the story…

Tucked into a crook of the Norfolk coast lies Nelson’s Bar – an idyllic village where time seems to stand still. Maddy Austen has called this beautiful spot home all her life, as had her husband Adey – until one snowy night an epic row sent him storming out, never to be seen again.

Six years on, and Maddy’s life in the village has settled into a gentle pattern with her daughter Lyla and Great Aunt Ruthie. However, when handsome stranger Raff turns up at Ruthie’s door with a handful of long-forgotten love letters, their quiet life is upended as family secrets from the past are unearthed.

As Raff and Maddy get to know each other, they grow closer and a love story of their own seems inevitable. But when Maddy receives a mysterious message, she can’t help but wonder whether her own past is as distant as she thought it was…

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This is a captivating Christmas read filled with emotion, mystery, and family drama. Maddy, struggling financially and raising her unborn child alone after her husband’s disappearance, moves in with her Aunt Ruthie in Norfolk, England. Little does she know, her quiet existence is about to be disrupted when a man named Rafferty shows up with secrets involving her aunt. The story beautifully explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of family relationships. With well-developed characters and unexpected twists, including a touching exploration of lost letters, this novel is a heartwarming and engaging read that keeps readers hooked until the end.

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