Share the gifts of friendship and love this Christmas Noelle adores Christmas, unlike her frosty neighbours. Last December, she moved into the middle cottage in a row of three, and hers was the only one adorned with sparkling lights and glittery decorations. She’s determined things will change this Christmas. Adele has spent Christmas alone for longer than she cares to remember. Overweight, underpaid, and struggling to keep her home, the festive season is anything but festive for Adele. Why should this year be different? Marcus now hates Christmas. Divorce papers landed on his mat this time last year, his ex-wife having left him the Christmas before. This Christmas she is marrying his former best friend. What reason is there to feel joyful? Noelle believes Adele and Marcus have more in common than their hatred of the festive season. Playing match-maker won’t be easy, but Noelle is hoping, at the very least, they’ll share the gift of friendship. And when a stranger rings her doorbell, Noelle may get a surprise gift of her own.