Six days before Christmas, Stella must rush home to Scotland when her grandmother is taken to hospital. As she reconnects with her past, old flames are rekindled, and as Christmas fast approaches, Stella begins to wonder if her most heartfelt wish can come true? Uprooted from her life in London and back in her childhood home of the Scottish borders, Stella is soon faced with relationships which have lain dormant for years. New opportunities present themselves, but will Stella dare to take them... Fans of Christie Barlow, Jenny Hale, Holly Martin and the festive glow of Christmas lights will fall in love with this romantic Christmas treat. What readers have been saying about Stella's Christmas Wish: "A delightful, warm-hearted Christmas read which I thoroughly enjoyed." - Portobello Book Blog "This book feels like you should be snowed in somewhere, preferably in the country, with a nice armchair, warm blanket, hot chocolate and a sleeping cat ... a sweet story about family and friends." - Bookaholic Swede "Finally we discover what the Christmas Wish of the title is based on and sigh contentedly. Curl up and enjoy..." - Anne Stenhouse "A festive family drama with a liberal fairy-dust sprinkling of romance ... Kate Blackadder has created characters which are a delight to spend time with. Warm a glass of mulled wine, forget the Christmas to-do list... and enjoy!" - Rae Cowie
After breaking up with Daniel, archaeologist Cathryn Fenton quite happily travels to Farrshore in Scotland to work on a major dig. In the driving rain, she gives a lift to Canadian Magnus Macaskill, then finds that they both lodge at the same place. The dig goes well, with Magnus filming the proceedings for a Viking series. But trouble looms in Farrshore.
Twelve heartwarming family stories, previously published in The People's Friend, Woman's Weekly, and Woman's Day. Class of '64 - Seventeen-year-old Emily is not looking forward to accompanying her grandparents to their school reunion but they have some surprises in store that change her mind. Hide-and-Seek for Astronauts - when Julie is unable to give Ben the lavish seventh birthday party she'd planned, her sister Karen reminds her of the simple pleasures of their own childhood. In my Dreams - a phone call startles the narrator out of a vivid dream that involved her much-missed mother, a pink fridge, a golden retriever pup, and Brad Pitt. Celia's Surprise - Celia has always gone her own way and been a worry to Simon but today it seems that she is anxious for his approval. 'Are We Nearly There?' - Abby and her mum are driving up through Scotland to get to the island that will be their new home, but Abby refuses to even look at the map her daddy has drawn for her. The Generation Gap - At fourteen, Gabriella argues with her mother over most things but a revelation about her great-great-grandmother helps her decide her future. The Night the Band Played - The Ceilidh Band is to play at the first post-war party in the village hall. Ten-year-old Alex schemes to get a chance to play on the piano accordion. The New Eighteen - Ted is worried about his daughter Jess as she discusses her plans to go travelling on her own; her solution causes him even more disquiet. New Tricks, Old Tricks - Meg may not be up to speed with the latest gadgets but she has a few old-fashioned skills that granddaughter Rosie and her friend are keen to learn. Bicycles for Two - unexpectedly spending Christmas Eve with their great-aunts, Isabel and Joan have no expectation that the longed-for scarlet racing bikes will await them on Christmas morning. Seeing Natalie - it should be Marty's weekend to have their daughter but once again his ex-wife has come up with an excuse. However, this time Marty is optimistic that things are going to get better. Three's a Crowd - it's 1951 and Mum has promised Toots a treat if she tags along with big sister Jane and her boyfriend Bob wherever they go.
Enjoy the festive season with a little cheer from Alfie Dog Fiction. Put your feet up and revel in all that is best of Christmas and New Year with 20 stories from authors across the globe. Stories range from the moving to the amusing, the romantic to the tussle of family life. Add a little sparkle to your Christmas with A Wish for Christmas. Stories include A Wish for...Christmas! - Maggie Jones, The Christmas Tree Miracle - Jeanne E. Tepper, Peanut Butter Sandwiches - Margaret Pearce, Travels with a Persian Rug - Pauline Wiles, Not Just for Christmas - Georgie Foord, The Seventh Christmas - Susan Howe, His Christmas Wish - Alan Jankowski, The Holiday Tree - Pauline Lachman, A Sheep for Christmas - Gill McKinlay, All That Glitters - Sarah England, Secret Santas - Camilla Kelly, Happy New Year - Sandra Woolfenden, It's a Wonderful Life - Linda Lewis, Christmas Spirit - Peter Lingard, Christmas With Santa - Patricia Maw, Granddad's Snowman - Patsy Collins, Christmas Decorations - Linda Louisa Dell, Molly's Christmas Candle - Kate Blackadder, A Christmas Story - Dorothy Davies, The Blue Christmas Tree - Elizabeth Weiss Vollstadt
Six days before Christmas, Stella must rush home to Scotland when her grandmother is taken to hospital. As she reconnects with her past, old flames are rekindled, and as Christmas fast approaches, Stella begins to wonder if her most heartfelt wish can come true? Uprooted from her life in London and back in her childhood home of the Scottish borders, Stella is soon faced with relationships which have lain dormant for years. New opportunities present themselves, but will Stella dare to take them... Fans of Christie Barlow, Jenny Hale, Holly Martin and the festive glow of Christmas lights will fall in love with this romantic Christmas treat. What readers have been saying about Stella's Christmas Wish: "A delightful, warm-hearted Christmas read which I thoroughly enjoyed." - Portobello Book Blog "This book feels like you should be snowed in somewhere, preferably in the country, with a nice armchair, warm blanket, hot chocolate and a sleeping cat ... a sweet story about family and friends." - Bookaholic Swede "Finally we discover what the Christmas Wish of the title is based on and sigh contentedly. Curl up and enjoy..." - Anne Stenhouse "A festive family drama with a liberal fairy-dust sprinkling of romance ... Kate Blackadder has created characters which are a delight to spend time with. Warm a glass of mulled wine, forget the Christmas to-do list... and enjoy!" - Rae Cowie
When Judy and Tom Jeffrey are asked by their daughter Holly and her Scottish chef husband Corin if they will join them in buying the Ferryboat Hotel in the West Highlands, they take the plunge and move north. The rundown hotel needs much expensive upgrading, and what with local opposition to some of their plans - and worrying about their younger daughter, left down south with her flighty grandma - Judy begins to wonder if they've made a terrible mistake...
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