Genre Fiction
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Someday at Christmas
Get cosy with Someday at Christmas, the perfect festive read
'A GORGEOUS, COSY READ, RICH IN DELICIOUS WINTERY DETAIL' KATE YOUNG
'THE PERFECT FESTIVE STORY. SWEET, BLISSFULLY ROMANTIC AND BURSTING WITH HEART . . . OH MY
HEART I LOVED IT' MIRANDA DICKINSON
'ADORABLE' ELLA RISBRIDGER
'THE LITERARY EQUIVALENT OF A MINCE PIE WARM OUT OF THE OVEN, WITH A DOLLOP OF BRANDY CUSTARD ON THE SIDE' SARRA MANNING, RED MAGAZINE
'YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH SHELL SMITH' PRIMA
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The most delightful Christmas romance of 2020.
Shell Smith is the most popular make-up artist on the ART counter at Duke & Sons, a beautiful but old-fashioned department store in her hometown. But whilst Shell's love life is looking up, now that she's dating long-time crush Nick, and business is booming in the beauty department, the rest of the store is noticeably quiet . . .
The owner's grandson Callum has come up with some creative ways to keep Duke & Sons afloat this Christmas, including allowing a production company to secretly film a romcom after hours. When Callum recruits her to help out, Shell finds there is more to Mr Duke Jr. than sharp suits and a business-like demeanour.
With a store to save and her own romance with Nick going off-script, Christmas just got complicated for Shell. But this is the most wonderful time of the year, so there must be a happy ending awaiting . . . Right?
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'Warm, funny, sexy, gorgeous setting and characters. I loved it so much. (Also it should totally be a film.)' 5*
'I'll struggle to get into another book after this. I absolutely LOVED it.' 5*
'Just wonderful! Effortlessly diverse and inclusive' 5*
'A wonderful Christmas read that will leave you feeling happier than when you started, reaching out for the cocoa and wanting to put on a Christmas movie. Perfection' 5*
'A GORGEOUS, COSY READ, RICH IN DELICIOUS WINTERY DETAIL' KATE YOUNG
'THE PERFECT FESTIVE STORY. SWEET, BLISSFULLY ROMANTIC AND BURSTING WITH HEART . . . OH MY
HEART I LOVED IT' MIRANDA DICKINSON
'ADORABLE' ELLA RISBRIDGER
'THE LITERARY EQUIVALENT OF A MINCE PIE WARM OUT OF THE OVEN, WITH A DOLLOP OF BRANDY CUSTARD ON THE SIDE' SARRA MANNING, RED MAGAZINE
'YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH SHELL SMITH' PRIMA
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The most delightful Christmas romance of 2020.
Shell Smith is the most popular make-up artist on the ART counter at Duke & Sons, a beautiful but old-fashioned department store in her hometown. But whilst Shell's love life is looking up, now that she's dating long-time crush Nick, and business is booming in the beauty department, the rest of the store is noticeably quiet . . .
The owner's grandson Callum has come up with some creative ways to keep Duke & Sons afloat this Christmas, including allowing a production company to secretly film a romcom after hours. When Callum recruits her to help out, Shell finds there is more to Mr Duke Jr. than sharp suits and a business-like demeanour.
With a store to save and her own romance with Nick going off-script, Christmas just got complicated for Shell. But this is the most wonderful time of the year, so there must be a happy ending awaiting . . . Right?
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'Warm, funny, sexy, gorgeous setting and characters. I loved it so much. (Also it should totally be a film.)' 5*
'I'll struggle to get into another book after this. I absolutely LOVED it.' 5*
'Just wonderful! Effortlessly diverse and inclusive' 5*
'A wonderful Christmas read that will leave you feeling happier than when you started, reaching out for the cocoa and wanting to put on a Christmas movie. Perfection' 5*
Editorial Reviews
I fell in love with Shell and this refreshing, realistic cast of characters. A book that's about so much more than 'Christmas'―Nina Pottell
Someday at Christmas is the perfect festive story. Sweet, blissfully romantic and bursting with heart, it's completely gorgeous. It's funny, fresh and modern sprinkled with all the magic of a classic Christmas tale. Oh my heart, I loved it!―Miranda Dickinson
Warm-hearted, funny and glittering with Christmas magic. I adored my visit behind the scenes at delightful department store Duke Sons. Someday at Christmas is a gorgeous festive treat.―Katherine Woodfine
You will fall in love with Shell Smith―Prima
The literary equivalent of a mince pie warm out of the oven, with a dollop of brandy custard on the side―Sarra Manning, Red Magazine
Adorable―Ella Risbridger
I read Someday at Christmas in a bath I kept topping up, with a glass of port and a mince pie beside me. It's a gorgeous, cosy read, rich in delicious wintery detail, and Shell is a heroine who'll stay with me, one I was rooting for (both professionally and personally) from page one. In the midst of a strange year, it made me nostalgic for visiting the make-up counter, for occasions that call for great lipstick, for crowded nights in the pub, and for shameless flirting fueled by Christmas cheer. ―Kate Young
Someday at Christmas is the perfect festive story. Sweet, blissfully romantic and bursting with heart, it's completely gorgeous. It's funny, fresh and modern sprinkled with all the magic of a classic Christmas tale. Oh my heart, I loved it!―Miranda Dickinson
Someday at Christmas is the perfect festive story. Sweet, blissfully romantic and bursting with heart, it's completely gorgeous. It's funny, fresh and modern sprinkled with all the magic of a classic Christmas tale. Oh my heart, I loved it!―Miranda Dickinson
Warm-hearted, funny and glittering with Christmas magic. I adored my visit behind the scenes at delightful department store Duke Sons. Someday at Christmas is a gorgeous festive treat.―Katherine Woodfine
You will fall in love with Shell Smith―Prima
The literary equivalent of a mince pie warm out of the oven, with a dollop of brandy custard on the side―Sarra Manning, Red Magazine
Adorable―Ella Risbridger
I read Someday at Christmas in a bath I kept topping up, with a glass of port and a mince pie beside me. It's a gorgeous, cosy read, rich in delicious wintery detail, and Shell is a heroine who'll stay with me, one I was rooting for (both professionally and personally) from page one. In the midst of a strange year, it made me nostalgic for visiting the make-up counter, for occasions that call for great lipstick, for crowded nights in the pub, and for shameless flirting fueled by Christmas cheer. ―Kate Young
Someday at Christmas is the perfect festive story. Sweet, blissfully romantic and bursting with heart, it's completely gorgeous. It's funny, fresh and modern sprinkled with all the magic of a classic Christmas tale. Oh my heart, I loved it!―Miranda Dickinson
Readers Top Reviews
Jo
I got sucked in and read this until 3am. It's a lovely, positive Christmas romcom with diverse characters and joy underpinning it all. Recommend
Susan Lister
A believable storyline with just enough whimsy and sparkle to really enjoy reading it around the Christmas season. A pleasure to read.
Alexandra C Sheppard
This book is an absolute treat. It ticks all of the festive read boxes but still feels fresh and contemporary. Shell is a dream of a heroine and I loved the focus on family and friendship as well as romance.
Jessica Fitzhenry
I really enjoyed this Christmas book. It’s about a group of friends who work in a beautiful old department store. The protagonist Shell Smith is the top make up artist in the store and she loves her job, she’s the first person in and the last person to leave. She has great friends and a supportive family. Life seems perfect until ex-boyfriend Nick comes back to town and then rumours start that the store is being sold. The story is lighthearted, funny, romantic and warm. Its a perfect cozy winter read.
