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The Christmas Wish

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The Christmas Wish by Lindsey Kelk is a charming romance that unfolds during the festive season. It follows the protagonist, Gwen Baker, who finds herself stuck reliving Christmas Day repeatedly. As Gwen navigates this strange time loop, she gains insights into her life, relationships, and what truly makes her happy, in a heartwarming journey full of laughter and unexpected discoveries.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming romance with a festive twist. It combines humour, charm, and a sprinkle of holiday magic, perfect for cosy evenings by the fire during the Christmas season. Fans of Lindsey Kelk's delightful storytelling will relish in its blend of love and laughter.

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How do you fall in love with someone who can’t remember you from one day until the next?

the perfect new festive Christmas romance to escape with from the Sunday Times bestselling author

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How do you fall in love with someone who can’t remember you from one day until the next?

‘Absolutely hilarious, engaging and fun’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

Newly single lawyer Gwen Baker needs a family Christmas to bury her woes, with festive films, country walks and a mountain of chocolate.

Her teenage crush Dev is back in their small village as well – and it turns out he’s just as kind, funny and good-looking as she remembers.

But then Gwen wakes up to discover it’s Christmas all over again. She’s trapped in a snowy Groundhog Day. But would repeat meet-cutes with Dev really be so bad for a heart that needs mending?

READERS LOVE LINDSEY KELK:

‘A festive romance with a twist . . . with plenty of funny moments and a whole load of emotion’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The perfect antidote to these dark evenings, full of warmth, humour, deep insights and feel-good prose’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘If you read one Christmas book this year . . . let it be this one!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Everything you want for a Christmas read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Warm-hearted, funny and so enjoyable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This novel tastes like mince pies fresh out of the oven, sprinkled with a dusting of magical realism...A heartwarming romance about the biggest love of our lives: ourselves (and the hot, tall surgeon next door). Good Housekeeping

‘Romantic, festive fun and as irresistible as a tub of Quality Street’ Red

‘Fun and festive . . . a witty, feelgood read’ Popsugar

‘Heartwarming and funny’ Heat

‘With laugh-out-loud moments, it’s another classic Kelk novel’ Woman and Home

Lindsey Kelk has hit the sweet spot with a festive romcom that’s Groundhog Day meets The Family Stone Stylist

‘This brilliant, hilarious read is escapist fun’ Fabulous

‘With genuine laugh-out-loud moments, it’s another Kelk novel that will put a big smile on your face’ Woman’s Weekly

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The Christmas Wish by Lindsey Kelk is praised for its wit and festive sparkle, combining humour with a heartwarming romance. It's hailed as her best work, notably featuring a lovely boy-next-door romance alongside elements of depth and feel-good humour. Described as delightfully funny and brimming with holiday charm, it is likened to the joy of classic Christmas traditions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008407865

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Lindsey Kelk is an author, journalist and prolific tweeter. Previously a children’s book editor and columnist for Marie Claire, Lindsey is now a full-time writer and lives in Los Angeles. She is published in 22 countries and her novels, including the I Heart series, the Tess Brookes About a Girl series and standalones, have sold over 1 million copies worldwide. You can connect with her and her community of fans on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.

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