Publication date 12th October 2017
About the book
Escape to Devon for blustery walks along the beach, hot chocolate with extra marshmallows and proof that miracles really do happen, especially at Christmas.
A year after she separated from her husband, Gianni, on Christmas Day, Chloe’s heart is still in pieces as she unpacks the decorations for her first ever festive holiday alone. That is, until the phone rings…
It seems Gianni’s new seaside restaurant is in trouble and Chloe must go to Appledore to save the business – and him. Equally famous for his experimental culinary extravaganzas and his explosive temper, Gianni has been really stirring up a sensation with the locals – and not in a good way!
A year after she separated from her husband, Gianni, on Christmas Day, Chloe’s heart is still in pieces as she unpacks the decorations for her first ever festive holiday alone. That is, until the phone rings…
It seems Gianni’s new seaside restaurant is in trouble and Chloe must go to Appledore to save the business – and him. Equally famous for his experimental culinary extravaganzas and his explosive temper, Gianni has been really stirring up a sensation with the locals – and not in a good way!
As pans fly and the temperature in the kitchen rises, Chloe’s calming influence and magic touch might just get critics back on side in time to save the restaurant from sinking like a sad soufflé. But will it be enough to save their marriage?
Chloe came to Appledore in search of her Christmas sparkle, but when the snow clears, will she finally find the way back to her husband’s heart?
My review
There is something warm and inviting about picking up the latest Sue Watson book and what makes even more special is that its a christmas book!
As in previous books by Sue, this book is based on a strong woman character, her name is Chloe. Chloe is very easy to love, shes been through a lot and its made her incredibly strong. That is until she takes the opportunity to work in her Ex husband's latest restaurant in Devon. After not seeing someone for so long especially after all their history together it is clear that there is chemistry together and a bit of sexual tension between the two and as a reader it makes you think are we going to see Chloe and Gianni get back together again and finally get their happy ever after. It could go either way, seeing him and working with him again could cause tension and make things worse between them and we could see Chloe flee back to London again. I loved guessing the whole way through the book what would happen between them.
I loved the character Gianni. I thought he was brilliant, a real feisty Italian stallion you just can't help but have a soft spot for.
This book is set in Appledore, which is the location for 2 of Sue's previous books and has returning characters from them that we know and love. I love this touch as it makes it familiar for us as a reader to imagine and makes it so easy to read.
This is a really magical read, absolutely perfect for this festive season
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