Autorentext

Hannah wrote her first book, about a dalmatian, when she was eight years old and she hasn't put her pen down since, although life's interventions have put up some stiff competition for her time and energy. Hannah has loved romantic fiction since those early days of 'Sweet Dreams' novels and, with a good wind behind her, can remember the names of all Jilly Cooper's 'book title' heroines, although her favourite was always Harriet. Hannah lives in London with her husband, John, and six year old daughter, Rose, both of whom also love books, although neither is exactly Hannah's target audience. Maybe one day she'll write a novel about a Formula One driver who loves puppies. Maybe. When she isn't writing, Hannah works as a teacher and Assistant Head in a small and unusually lovely school in south west London. Hannah joined the Romantic Novelists' Association New Writers' Scheme in 2020, graduating in 2023, and will always be grateful to them for their expert support and guidance as well as their championing of the genre.

Klappentext

A swoon-worthy tale of second chances and Christmas magic that will have you believing in holiday miracles! When Laura Wilde arrives at the snow-dusted English estate of Lyonscroft for Christmas, she's fleeing her sister's wedding chaos and seeking refuge in her job as a private nurse. But this enchanting manor holds secrets - not least why the devastatingly handsome heir, Nick Prince, seems determined to keep everyone at arm's length... Nick wants nothing more than to escape Christmas and sell the family estate, but Laura's arrival changes everything. As she cares for his beloved grandmother, the spirited Princess Marilise, Laura finds herself caught between two worlds: the warmth and wisdom of an extraordinary woman with stories to tell, and the guarded heart of a man with a past he doesn't want to talk about. But when Laura transforms the cold, unwelcoming house into a magical Christmas wonderland, something shifts. Between unexpected dog rescues and stolen moments under the mistletoe, Laura must decide: will she play it safe and stick to her carefully ordered life, or risk everything for a love that could heal them both? Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Beth Moran and Phillipa Ashley.