‘Uplifting, romantic and festive – the perfect book to curl up with. I couldn’t put it down’ Rosie Nixon, Editor-in-Chief, HELLO! magazine


‘Fresh, fun and full of romance! I loved it!’Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain


‘A classic romance…I loved the passion, the romantic tension, and the way the characters leapt of the page. An ideal Christmas escape.’ Laura Jane Williams, Bestselling author of The Lucky Escape


‘A perfect escapist, heart-warming read! I was hooked from the first line!’ Katie Ginger, author of The Perfect Christmas Gift


'Unwrap and enjoy this Christmassy treat of a read' Mandy Baggot, bestselling author of My Greek Island Summer


‘Warm, funny and engaging, a five-star Christmas treat!’ Karen Clarke, author of The Little French Café series



What do you do when your fake engagement starts to feel too real…



Aspiring clothes designer Victoria Scott dreams of one day opening her own boutique. But these aspirations are under threat from the new department store opening at the end of her road. She needs a Christmas miracle, but one is not forthcoming.


Oliver Russell’s Christmas is not looking very festive right now. The opening of his family’s new London department store is behind schedule, and his interfering, if well-meaning, mother is pressing him to settle down. He needs a diversion. Something to keep his mother from meddling while he focuses on business.


When Oliver meets Victoria, he offers a proposition: pretend to be his fiancé at the opening of his store and he will provide an opportunity for Victoria to showcase her designs. Only soon this fake relationship starts to feel very real. But when secrets in Victoria’s past are exposed will Oliver walk away, or will they both follow their hearts and find what neither knew they were looking for…?


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A Sunday Times #15 paperback fiction bestseller w/e 24th October