At Ravendale Castle, nestled in the snowy heart of the Lake District, Lara is busy preparing for the Winter Spectacular—a dazzling light trail that will fill the grounds with the magic of Christmas. It’s the perfect distraction from her recent heartbreak—until Flynn, the ruggedly handsome technical manager, arrives and sparks begin to fly. Flynn is determined to prove he’s worth taking a chance on. But just as Lara starts to believe in love again, someone from Flynn’s past arrives at the castle, carrying a secret that could tear them apart. As Christmas draws closer, can Lara and Flynn take a leap of faith toward the happily-ever-after they’ve both been waiting for? Praise for Phillipa Ashley: “Sparkling and festive, as satisfying as figgy pudding and clotted cream—loved it!” — Milly Johnson “Filled with warm and likeable characters. Great fun!” — Jill Mansell “Warm and funny and feel-good. The best sort of holiday read.” — Katie Fforde “A delicious festive treat with as many twists and turns as a Cornish country lane.” — Jules Wake “A transporting festive romance, full of genuine warmth and quirky characters.” — Woman’s Own “Serious festive escapism... like a big warm hug.” — Popsugar “A page-turner of a festive read.” — My Weekly “Gloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-hearted.” — Faith Hogan “A fantastic setting and intriguing premise, all bound together by Phillipa Ashley’s storytelling talent.” — Sue Moorcroft Phillipa Ashley is a Sunday Times, Amazon and Audible best-selling author of uplifting romantic fiction. After studying English at Oxford University, she worked as a copywriter and journalist before turning her hand to writing. Since then, her novels have sold well over a million copies and have been translated into numerous languages. Phillipa lives in an English village with her husband, has a grown-up daughter and loves nothing better than walking the Lake District hills and swimming in Cornish coves.