The Boys of Christmas

Mattie Arden has left her overbearing boyfriend and is hiding with her best friend Toby when she discovers she has inherited a house in Christmas Steepleton from an elderly aunt. Thrilled at the chance to escape from her ex and London Mattie and Toby travel down to the seaside village just before Ch......more

Mattie was in an awful relationship with Simon, a man who didn't treat her well and tried to crush her spirit. To the outside world he made their relationship look like it was perfect and Mattie had a hard time getting away from him. Her best friend Toby is there for Mattie and has offered her a pla......more

Absolutely perfect! This is my third Christmas read within as many weeks (all for review) and by far the best. But then what else would you expect from Jane? I've always loved her books for her humour, her observations and, of course, for the memorable characters she creates. Mattie’s receives an ear......more

What a charming and captivating story! While Mattie is trying to decode her late great aunt Millie's final wish, she's also rediscovering herself after escaping from an abusive relationship and discovering new love in an unexpected but familiar place. For a short story, the author did a fantastic jo......more

Read as part of the 'Christmas Treats' boxset. When I started this story I wasn't expecting a tale that do eloquently and brutally outlines what it's like to have suffered emotional abuse in a relationship and the effects it has even once the relationship is over. Massive well done to the author for......more