Ava Kelly loves returning to Emerald Bay for Christmas. Snowflakes fall on the green rolling hills and mulled wine fills The Shamrock Inn with the smell of winter spice. But this year, the Kelly family is hoping for a miracle…

When twenty-four-year-old Ava Kelly and her adventurous twin Grace return home to The Shamrock Inn, their Ma’s favourite baubles bring back so many memories of Christmases past. They have always done everything together, even leaving their little Irish village for the excitement of London. But with the locket her handsome ex Shane gave her hanging just above her heart, Ava has just one wish this festive season…

After a year stuck in a job she can’t stand and going on dreadful dates, Ava longs to be back with Shane. Curling up in front of the fire with him, the brooding fisherman everyone else sees melts away as his blue eyes meet hers. But planning a future with Shane would mean telling Grace she’ll be moving back to the village for good. Ava knows it will break her sister’s heart for them to be parted.

But, before Ava can build up the courage to talk to her twin, terrible tidings about Shane hit The Shamrock Inn like a winter storm. With everyone but Grace rushing to the harbour, will Ava’s hopes for a future with both Shane and her sister in it be dashed? Or could a Christmas miracle bring them all together?

Fans of Nicola May, Trisha Ashley and Debbie Macomber will love this stunning festive romance. Get comfy under your winter blankets with a warm cocoa ready, because you will not be able to put this wonderful, heart-warming book down!

What readers are saying about Michelle Vernal:

‘By far one of my favourite books I've read this year… I loved every minute… I laughed out loud so many times!!… All of the Christmas feels and then some. Just adored this story!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘LOVE, LOVE, LOOOOOOVVVEEE, LOVED IT!!!… Absolutely stunning!!!… I was completely swept away!!… Had me in stitches… DO NOT START THIS UNTIL YOU CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULES AS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN!!!!… I absolutely LOVED… Perfect read to lift your spirits and keep you hooked… Will keep you up late at night.’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘So heart-warming… I loved… Hit all the feels and had me laughing out loud… Will propel you to Ireland… Fabulous.’ Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A must read!… Feel-good romance… Truly heart-warming… Such a cute read! I started and finished in one day – what can I say? Emerald Bay pulled me in… I cannot wait for more.’ @currentlyreading3

‘Pick up this gorgeous hug of a book and get transported to a beautifulIrish village… wraps itself round you like a cosy blanket. It has warmth, charm, laugh-out-loud moments and a wistful nostalgia. I absolutely loved it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘If this doesn’t speak romcom perfection I don’t know what does!… I was so delighted with the warm fuzzy feeling this book left me with… Gorgeous!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Found myself laughing out loud and smiling throughout this book… If you love cozy stories, some cute romance… this book is for you!’ Captivated by Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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