AN ALL-NEW CHRISTMAS SPIRIT BOOK FOR 2025 A magical, heartwarming romance perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Philippa Ashley, Jenny Colgan and Cathy Bramley . CAN LARA ADD A DASH OF MAGIC THIS CHRISTMAS? The Sugar and Spice bakery sparkles with holiday spirit as Jacob serves up more mouthwatering festive treats, and Christmas spirit Lara tries to sprinkle her magic over those finding the time of year difficult. Ollie is at his wits’ end. A debt from years ago comes back to haunt him just as he and his girlfriend are buying their dream home. Rose is dejected as her college sweetheart has dumped her now they’re in their final year. She’s not looking forward to Christmas alone, nor her twenty-first birthday on Christmas Eve. Sacha has recently moved to Winstanton following the failure of his business. He’s too embarrassed to confide in his family, but can he find the friendship he so desperately needs and begin to trust again? Diana tries to find her new normal after the unexpected death of her husband earlier this year. All her plans for retirement have been thrown out the window and she feels lost. She needs a renewed sense of purpose and to find her place in the world. Can Lara provide the answer to a joy-filled Christmas? A story of hope, love, friendship, community, and of course, Christmas spirit. Praise for the Christmas Spirit series: ‘Christmas all wrapped up!' 'Right from page one you are drawn into all the joys of Christmas!' 'A lovely story about love, friendship and hope all wrapped up in a lovely Christmas jumper!' 'You can taste the hot chocolate, see all the Christmas lights and feel the warmth of a Christmas hug.'