A Snowy Seaside Christmas

As snow falls over Micklewick Bay, Lark Harker is preparing for the busy festive season at her vintage clothing boutique, creating enchanting window displays of sequinned dresses and crafting handmade Christmas decorations from shimmering silk ribbon.

But her festive preparations are put on hold when Nate Wilkinson arrives at her cottage door. The owner of a local upcycling business, Nate asks for her help clearing out the long-abandoned Crayke’s Cottage – a place locals whisper is cursed and haunted by its smuggling past.

Deep within the cottage's shadowy rooms, Lark discovers two mysterious leather suitcases. The first reveals a treasure trove of 1940s clothes that sparkle with wartime romance and mystery. But the second holds a darker collection: smuggling artefacts, cryptic coded messages and a rusty iron key that gets Lark’s mind racing.

As Lark consults the town’s museum curator to unlock the suitcases' secrets, she finds herself torn between growing feelings for her dear friend Nate and her inexplicable intuition that warns her away from love. When the rusty key leads to a shocking discovery in the cottage, Lark must trust her instincts and overcome her fears to finally find the greatest treasure of all…

Escape to Micklewick Bay in this uplifting, emotional, feel-good page-turner that sparkles with Christmas magic, perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Jenny Colgan and Phillipa Ashley.

Readers adore the Micklewick Bay series:

‘I will admit that I read this book twice simply because I loved it so much the first time and it gave me just as much joy the second time… a magical romantic gem that gave me all the feels.’ Reader review, 5 stars

‘A whimsical little bookstore by the sea… filled me with the charm and warmth like I was sitting by a warm fire watching a Hallmark Christmas movie.’ Reader review, 5 stars

‘I loved this novel and read it until the early hours. Couldn't put it down.’ Reader review, 5 stars

‘Prepare to fall in love with Florrie and Ed as you're transported to the dreamy work of Micklewick Bay!’ Reader review, 5 stars

‘Oh this book was SO incredibly wonderful!!! Such a sweet, sweet story… I couldn't put it down. The perfect read.’ Reader review, 5 stars

‘This really was a beautifully told story… the ending really was everything I wanted it to be – full of warmth, romantic, so very uplifting, and really brought a tear to my eye.’ Reader review, 5 stars

‘The author has the power with words to make scenarios come true in the reader's mind such is her skilled writing… Lovely and sweet reading!’ Reader review, 5 stars

‘A genuine sense of warmth, friendship and community oozed from the pages… I loved this absolute treat of a book.’ Reader review, 5 stars

‘Spending time with Florrie Appleton and Ed Harte… will truly give you a happy heart!… a wonderful Christmas holiday read!’ Reader review, 5 stars

‘This is such a beautiful story that will give you all the fuzzy feelings and a bit of the holiday spirit!’ Reader review, 5 stars

‘Cheery, festive and fun! Such a lovely read that had me smiling from the first page to the last.’ Reader review, 5 stars