Childhood sweethearts. Second chances. And one magical Christmas…
Since chef Ruby left to chase her dreams in London and her family moved away, she’s not had reason to visit her tiny hometown… Until she’s invited to judge the charity gingerbread competition over the holidays, raising money for the local library where Ruby once loved getting cosy. But there’s Christmas mischief at work… Because her ex, Nathan, is a gingerbread judge too.
He is broodier than she remembers, and twice as handsome. Ruby’s pulse races every time their hands brush reaching for the freshly baked treats. And when their eyes meet at the prize giving, it’s even harder to remember all the reasons she left.
Ruby can’t resist staying long enough to raise more awareness for the library charity. Then snowfall traps her in the village. As the fairy lights twinkle and carollers sing, she can’t seem to escape Nathan, and his broody exterior starts to crack… Is the magic of Christmas giving them a second chance?
But Ruby must get back to London for Christmas Day for work. Faced with saying another goodbye, she isn’t sure she wants to…
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This is the literary equivalent of a crackling fire and a mug of mulled wine—cosy, heartwarming, and perfectly festive. Sue Roberts delivers a delightful tale of love rekindled in a snow-dusted English village that feels straight out of a Christmas card.
Ruby, a talented London chef nursing a bruised heart, reluctantly returns home to judge a local gingerbread competition. The twist? Her fellow judge is Nathan, her ex-boyfriend, who’s as charming—and as hurt—as ever. What follows is a flurry of witty exchanges, simmering tension, and one hilariously icy mishap that reignites old sparks.
Roberts excels at capturing the warmth of small-town life and the magic of forgiveness. The story blends humour, nostalgia, and just the right dose of romantic tension. While the plot hits familiar beats, the characters and setting make it irresistibly comforting.
Sweet, sparkling, and sprinkled with cinnamon-scented charm, Home This Christmas is a must-read for anyone who loves second chances, festive baking, and feel-good holiday romance. A cosy escape best enjoyed with a blanket and a mince pie.
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