A Cosy Candlelit Christmas: A wonderfully festive feel good romance

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4.3
3 reviews
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306
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About this ebook

All singleton Isla wants for Christmas is to be left in peace, but a surprise trip to the Alps means there’s a chance for romance in every snowflake that falls…


It’s the week before Christmas and Isla McCoy has just received an unexpected gift: a letter announcing she is due a life-changing inheritance, but only if she’s willing to make amends with the father who abandoned her.


She has absolutely no intention of forgiving him, but who could resist an all-expenses-paid trip to the French resort of St Martin-de-Belleville?


There she meets smooth-talking Justin and nerdy glaciologist Sebastian; two very different men, with two very different agendas. Torn between her head and her heart, Isla finds herself utterly lost in a winter wonderland of her own feelings.


Surrounded by twinkling candles and roaring log-fires, Isla’s resolve finally begins to melt. But will she learn how to reconnect, not only with a whole new family, but with herself and her heart?


A gorgeously heart-warming festive read to help spark a little romance in those long winter nights. Perfect for fans of Jane Linfoot, Debbie Johnson and Jenny Colgan.


What readers are saying about A Cosy Candlelit Christmas:


‘OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH I LOVEEEEEEED IT!… Spell-binding, beautifully written and 100% memorable - Tilly Tennant has blown me away.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars


‘This is my favourite Christmas book of the season so far, and I’m keeping everything crossed for a third book! Fantastic characters, great story, beautiful setting… you could not ask for anymore! Five Stars!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars


‘Cosy, sweet book that I adored! … Despite the freezing cold temperatures outside, Tilly Tennant's writing will leave you feeling warm inside… It could easily be read at any time, although perhaps in front of a fire with a warm cup of cocoa would be ideal!’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars


‘Well this was an absolute gem!... An enchanting tale that will fill you full of emotions and set your pulse racing. It's a wonderful Christmas story with a beautiful setting that will captive your imagination just like it did mine. A truly amazing 5 stars!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars


‘This book is beyond awesome, loved every page.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars


‘This is 100% my favourite of Tilly Tennant's novels so far. It's heart-warming and will leave you with that warm fuzzy feeling. A beautiful novel!’ The Cosiest Corner, 5 stars


‘This is a wonderful festive read. Full of new beginnings, second chances, new friends, new love and forgiveness. This is a lovely book filled with fabulous Christmas cheer that chick lit and romance fans will adore.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 4 stars


‘I absolutely loved this book, completely fell in love with it… A lovely heartfelt read, with lots of Christmas cosy moments thrown in, not to mention lots of snow. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to the French Alps.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars


‘A beautifully heart-warming read with more than a touch of humour and a wonderfully festive mountain setting, what more could you ask for? Do yourself a favour, grab a cocoa, grab this book and settle back for a few hours. You won't regret it.’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews, 5 stars


‘A Christmas cracker… I recommend you read it with a warm drink and a slice of cake or some chocolate!! - 5 stars from me!!!’ Donna’s Book Blog, 5 stars

Ratings and reviews

4.3
3 reviews
Gaele Hi
November 17, 2017
First meeting Isla in A Very Vintage Christmas, she was intriguing as Dodie’s best friend and student, still living with her mother and fluffing off ideas of love and relationships. After her parents split when she was young, she and her mother struggled and after years of hearing how unwanted they were by her father, a solicitor’s letter presents her with options. A tiny village tucked in the French Alps, not far from Mont Blanc become the centerpiece and decoration for the story. A tiny alpine town that caters to tourists while still providing a community for residents, a small guesthouse with an American ex-pat as owner, bartender, agony aunt and general friendly face in the midst of strangeness become a touchstone for Isla in very new and trying circumstances. A will from a grandmother she hardly remembered leaves her with two choices: accept a small house in the village and find a relationship with her father or refuse the bequest and her father and his new family lose a house in Scotland and a small monetary bequest. A week isn’t a ton of time to sort out something this extensive: from her mother’s disappointment and fear over losing her to her own anger from her father’s abandonment, the cautious if not overtly rude reception from her half-brother and the expansive and overly pushy romancing from her step-mother’s nephew, not to mention Isla’s own stress and inability to want to deal with more emotional issues – there’s a ton here to sort. And, Tennant does it wonderfully, from presenting Seb as the geeky, bow-tie wearing nice guy who brings a sense of security and stability with him to the glorious views, a massive blizzard and midnight services in the local church, the magic of this little corner of France gives Isla the opportunity to truly find her own center and let go of resentments, changing her path and taking a chance on something more. With revelations, secrets and even some heartfelt conversations, the story is a wonderful escape into the holiday, and a perfect ‘whatever happened to ___” answer to questions arising from the first book. I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

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