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The Beachfront Christmas

A Sconset Beach novelΒ 
Series: Sconset Beach
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Christmas at Sconset Beach - Where family tensions run high, miracles happen, and hearts heal. In Ainsley Keaton's eighth instalment of The Sconset Beach series, Sarah's happiness at her thriving winery is shattered when her stepdaughter Julia's aunt threatens to take custody. As Sarah fights for... Read More
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A Christmas of love, family, and unexpected second chances

Sarah's dreams of motherhood are threatened by a fight over custody of her stepdaughter. Meanwhile, Quinn's unexpected romance ignites long-buried emotions. As Christmas nears, past rivalries resurface-but a holiday miracle could finally bring them all together.

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Christmas at Sconset Beach - Where family tensions run high, miracles happen, and hearts heal.

In Ainsley Keaton's eighth instalment of The Sconset Beach series, Sarah's happiness at her thriving winery is shattered when her stepdaughter Julia's aunt threatens to take custody.

As Sarah fights for her chance at motherhood, Quinn reconnects with the vibrant Mia, who sparks unexpected feelings while mentoring Emerson and Julia's songwriting.

As Christmas Eve approaches, tensions reach a crescendo, forcing the gang to confront past rivalries and forge new paths. In a twist of fate, a miraculous event brings everyone together, fostering newfound relationships and burying old grudges.

The Sconset Beach crew discovers that the true magic of the season lies in the unbreakable bonds of friendship and family. This heartwarming Women's Fiction novel celebrates friendship, family, and the magic of fresh starts on the West Coast.

Join the gang as they navigate life's challenges and discover the true meaning of the season in this tale filled with humour, heart, and holiday cheer.


Praise for the Sconset Beach Series:

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β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… Love This Series

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… A captivating series, a must read...

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… Awesome book

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… An enjoyable read

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… This is a wonderful read

Series: Sconset Beach

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781036703776

Publisher: Vinci Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vinci Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 238

About the Author

Ainsley Keaton lives by a beach with the love of her life and her two fur-babies, Annie and Bella. She writes heartwarming fiction that focuses on universal concepts like forgiveness, loyalty, redemption, love, reconciliation and the value of family, both biological and chosen. Her themes are realistic - getting older, starting over, mother-daughter relationships, adult children issues, schisms between family members, sibling rivalry, overcoming adversity, and dealing with insecurities. If you like your beach fiction with a lot of humor, a bit of spice and just a touch of magic, you'll love Ainsley's books! To contact the author, email her at ainsleykeaton67@gmail.com

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