This year, their families can deck the bloody halls themselves…
Old friends Shelley, Lena and Pearl have reached their limit with the festive preparation that has always fallen to them, and five days before Christmas, they’ve booked a mini break… without their families. Up until Christmas Eve, they’ll be sipping prosecco in the Highlands while their kids wrap bacon around 100 chipolatas and their partners brave the supermarkets.
It’s exactly what they need… until they’re snowed in. Facing the prospect of Christmas 500 miles from home, each woman is forced to confront her real reasons for needing to escape: the fiance with the obnoxious family; the son’s new girlfriend who is taking over their home; the family who take their mother for granted all year round…
Will the friends make it home before Christmas day? And if they do, can they really go back to their old lives?
Cleaning floors in Branson Couture was never part of my career plans. Neither was almost decapitating the CEO with a mop.Of course, I didn’t know he was the CEO—my mind only registered “intruder” and “hot”. Maybe not in that order.
Meet James Branson: infuriatingly hot, obscenely wealthy, and as charming as a door slammed in your face. He’s the king of high fashion. And, apparently, of ruining my day. The thing is, he wants to do more than just ruin my day. In my hasty retreat from the mop-attack I left my design journal behind.
James discovers my designs and offers me truly insane money to work beside him. Every cell in my body is screaming: “Run, girl!” James is a master of the boardroom with a heart encased in steel. This Snarlmaster General has a scowl that could out-thunder a hurricane. He also holds the key to my dreams in his giant mitts. But I can’t think about his giant… anything.
In the fashion world, it’s not just designs that get ripped apart at the seams. Hearts do as well. But if James thinks I’ll let him unravel mine, he’s in for the fight of his billionaire life. So I have a plan: Show up. Do my job. Don’t think about my boss naked. Piece of cake, right?
This book introduces readers to a hilarious and charming romance between Natalie, a spirited cleaner, and James Branson, the grumpy CEO of Branson Couture. Their worlds collide when Natalie accidentally attacks James with a wet mop, leading to unexpected sparks and a surprising job offer for Natalie on James’s design team.North skillfully weaves together humor and romance in this delightful romantic comedy, featuring witty banter, steamy encounters, and heartwarming moments. Despite their initial clash, Natalie and James find themselves drawn to each other, creating a captivating story filled with laughter and love.With its engaging plot, lovable characters, and sizzling chemistry.
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