Holly Billingham is in seventh heaven - it's her favourite time of year – and she's determined to celebrate it properly. Her pine-scented house is festooned with tinsel and dripping with mistletoe… and no, she won't apologise!

All this sparkle is for her. Just her. And that's okay. Really it is.

Holly had almost forgotten what it felt like to celebrate Christmas. Her ex-husband, Colin, was the biggest scrooge she'd ever met. Now that she's finally free of him - she's got a lot of making up to do for all those barren, tinsel-free years.

Bouncing into Billingham's Finest Chocolates, Holly can't quite wrap her head around why everyone else looks like they've been bitten on their behinds by something far less fun than the festive spirit.

Her grandad's gorgeous little chocolate factory is her favourite place on earth. Sure… it's taking her a while to get to grips with the fact that it's her factory now… but she's sure the rest of them will warm to her… eventually!

Her grandad's old workforce is a well-oiled machine – admittedly one that still runs on steam power – but they know better than her how to handle the holiday rush. Holly's determined not to get in the way… until she hears something less-than-festive muttered on the breeze… something to do with Colin.

Cue one seriously cute locksmith, an ancient Labrador with a thing for Christmas jumpers, and a whole lot of yuletide chaos as Holly makes it her mission to ensure that even the most ardent grump feels the full force of her season's greetings.

A feisty, funny, festive romance... for anyone in serious need of some holiday spirit! For fans of Heidi Swain, Holly Martin and Polly Babbington.

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