Last Christmas at Ballyclare, Emily Bell
Last Christmas at Ballyclare, Emily Bell
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Last Christmas at Ballyclare

Author: Emily Bell

Narrator: Breffni Holahan

Unabridged: 8 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 10/19/2023


Synopsis

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THE JOYOUSLY FESTIVE AND HEART-WARMINGLY ROMANTIC NEW NOVEL FROM EMILY BELL, WINNER OF THE 2023 ROMANTIC NOVELISTS PRIZE

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After yet another heartbreak, Natasha is flying home for Christmas to Ballyclare, the beautiful old house in the Wicklow hills that's been a constant all her life.

She's hoping for family solace, but her mother and sister have their own troubles. Doon is dreading her upcoming wedding to the perfect man, and their mother Aileen is still grieving their father Dan, who disappeared over twenty years ago.

Worse still, Aileen has terrible news for the sisters: the house is literally falling down, and will have to be sold.

But when a stranger with a family connection to the house knocks on their door, their fortunes start to take a turn.

With snow on the hills and magic in the air, is there a chance all three women might lose their hearts this Christmas - and keep their home?

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PRAISE FOR EMILY BELL:

A refreshing romance filled with holiday spirit and second chances. The descriptions of Dublin at Christmas time alone will leave you longing for your very own trip . . . Woman & Home

Cosy up with this fab festive read! - Sun

The perfect festive treat! I really enjoyed Emily Bell's believable, sympathetic characters and her sensitive and wise writing about friendship and bereavement which deliver richness and depth to a charming love story - Kate Eberlen, author of Richard and Judy Pick Miss You

Tremendous fun, with a big heart and gorgeous locations to get lost in - it's the perfect uplifting Christmas read, unashamedly romantic and beautifully written. Emily is this year's Queen of Christmas! - Veronica Henry

©2023 Emily Bell (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Reviews

Goodreads review by Iris on December 19, 2024

3.5 :) Beautiful story about love and family but also grief. Loved the character developments of the two daughters and how their mom is always so loving and supportive Not veeery cute and cozy christmassy like I expected but I still enjoyed it!......more

Goodreads review by Chloe on November 12, 2024

A festive tale all about family at Christmastime 🎄 Natasha is heading home to Ballyclare for Christmas and is hoping that her hopes of romance are going to become a reality. Sadly, this doesn’t happen and instead she is left facing the prospect of losing the family home that she loves so much. Natash......more

Goodreads review by Aoife on January 01, 2024

A warm and cosy, if predictable festive read. Sisters Doon and Natasha return home for Christmas to their mother’s house in Co Wicklow, each with their own complicated love lives. When mum Aileen breaks the news to them that Ballyclare, the family home, has to be sold as she can’t raise the money fo......more

Goodreads review by Alex on November 22, 2023

Emily Bell has done it again. The setting, characters, plot: all completely wonderful. My Nana used to have a house in Ireland so when I was reading about Ballyclare, this is what I pictured. It made the story really personal to me and I found myself caring for Aileen as if she was my Nana. I wouldn......more

Goodreads review by Elva on December 24, 2023

A very Christmasy book to finish off Christmas Eve. Gave me all the Christmas feels.......more


Quotes

Praise for Emily Bell :

A refreshing romance filled with holiday spirit and second chances. The descriptions of Dublin at Christmas time alone will leave you longing for your very own trip . . . Woman & Home

Cosy up with this fab festive read! Sun

The perfect festive treat! I really enjoyed Emily Bell's believable, sympathetic characters and her sensitive and wise writing about friendship and bereavement which deliver richness and depth to a charming love story Kate Eberlen, author of Richard and Judy Pick Miss You