I'll Be Home for Christmas

PRE-ORDER the BRAND NEW title from Jenny Bayliss now! Full of festive fun, love and laughter, it's the book to read this Christmas! 
 When Frederika returns to her small hometown, Pine Bluff she insists she’s not back for good. She's only here for the holidays in need of some fresh Scottish air after parting with her job, home and boyfriend. 
 And she's not the only one who’s returned home. So has Ryan, the boy she was inseparable from until the day she tried to kiss him. Swiftly the two return to old ways, but Frederika can’t forget the humiliation of their past. 
 No one wants to see her leave, instead, they want her to join the family business making hand crafted Christmas crackers. But Frederika wants more than that. Doesn’t she? 
 Should she return to London, like she always planned? Or is her heart – and her future – in Pine Bluff? 
Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Heidi Swain, Jo Thomas and Phillipa Ashley!

'‘This book has all the ingredients to make a perfect festive treat, full of humour, warmth and characters you're rooting for’

A former professional cake baker, Jenny Bayliss lives in a small seaside town in the UK with her husband, their children having left home for big adventures. She is also the author of The Twelve Dates of Christmas, A Season for Second Chances, Meet Me Under the Mistletoe, and A December to Remember.

When Frederika returns to Pine Bluff she insists she’s not back for good. She's only here for the holidays in need of some fresh Scottish air after parting with her job, home and boyfriend.And she's not the only one who’s returned. So has Ryan, the boy she was inseparable from until the day she tried to kiss him. The two swiftly fall back into old ways, but Frederika can’t forget the humiliation of their past.No one wants to see her leave, instead, they want her to join the family business making hand crafted Christmas crackers. But Frederika wants more. Doesn’t she?Should she return to London, like she always planned? Or is her heart – and her future – in Pine Bluff?

Jenny Bayliss

'This book has all the ingredients to make a perfect festive treat, full of humour, warmth and characters you're rooting for.'

'A gorgeous, cosy winter read that will transport you to the coast on a windswept day. Full of quirky characters, this book will restore anyone&rsquo;s faith that it&rsquo;s never too late for a second chance at love or, indeed, life'

bestselling author of This Time Next Year

"KISS ME AT CHRISTMAS is a gloriously hilarious and heart-warming tale that's full of quirky characters, boundless optimism, and genuine happiness. Get ready to see your holiday and community spirits soar as your cheer on Jenny Bayliss for an encore!"

This Christmas the show will be a real heartstopper… 
 
Whilst her local town explodes in festive cheer; from fairy lights to snowflakes, Harriet Smith is determined to hunker down alone. Until she spends one magical night with a handsome stranger and she dares to think ‘what if’? 
 
But Harriet’s plans of a quiet Christmas take a sudden turn when the beloved Winter Theatre faces closure. They have no one to direct the annual panto, so Harriet gallantly steps up to the task. 
 
Can Harriet save Christmas? Even when the man she never thought she’d see again re-appears to help with the show. Will the memory of his touch come between them? Or will their undeniable chemistry bring them together to ensure the show goes on!

Jenny Bayliss

Praise for Kiss Me At Christmas

'This book has all the ingredients to make a perfect festive treat, full of humour, warmth and characters you're rooting for.'

'A gorgeous, cosy winter read that will transport you to the coast on a windswept day. Full of quirky characters, this book will restore anyone’s faith that it’s never too late for a second chance at lov ...

"KISS ME AT CHRISTMAS is a gloriously hilarious and heart-warming tale that's full of quirky characters, boundless optimism, and genuine happiness. Get ready to see your holiday and community spirits soar as your ch ...

'This book has all the ingredients to make a perfect festive treat, full of humour, warmth and characters you're rooting for.'

'A gorgeous, cosy winter read that will transport you to the coast on a windswept day. Full of quirky characters, this book will restore anyone’s faith that it’s never too late for a second chance at lov ...

"KISS ME AT CHRISTMAS is a gloriously hilarious and heart-warming tale that's full of quirky characters, boundless optimism, and genuine happiness. Get ready to see your holiday and community spirits soar as your ch ...

'This book has all the ingredients to make a perfect festive treat, full of humour, warmth and characters you're rooting for.'

'A gorgeous, cosy winter read that will transport you to the coast on a windswept day. Full of quirky characters, this book will restore anyone’s faith that it’s never too late for a second chance at lov ...

"KISS ME AT CHRISTMAS is a gloriously hilarious and heart-warming tale that's full of quirky characters, boundless optimism, and genuine happiness. Get ready to see your holiday and community spirits soar as your ch ...

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