{"product_id":"christmas-for-beginners-9780751580143","title":"Christmas for Beginners","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e The new festive, feel-good Christmas read from the \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e and multi-million-copy bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Full of fabulously festive fun!'' ERICA JAMES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIT''S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristmas is fast approaching at the new Hope Farm. Owner Molly Baker has been convinced to organise an open day to raise some much-needed funds ahead of the New Year, but the nativity tableau is proving challenging. With anti-social sheep, awkward alpacas and a seriously sequined Santa Claus to assemble, Molly is feeling overwhelmed, and in desperate need of some Christmas spirit . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the chaos of the farm getting in the way of her event planning, Molly is looking forward to spending the holidays with boyfriend Shelby and his son, Lucas, hopeful that a happy family Christmas is exactly what they need to draw them all together. But while she is busy making plans on the farm, Shelby, it seems, has ideas of his own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the nativity draws near, the team are working hard to pull off a spectacular festive fete - and make sure the animals and humans remain on their best behaviour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill this Christmas be merry and bright... or is there more than one surprise in store for Molly and Hope Farm?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA must-read festive tale from the queen of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003efun-filled and life-affirming fiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChristmas for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e is the PERFECT winter treat! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e**Shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists'' Association''s Contemporary Romantic Novel Award**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour favourite authors love CAROLE MATTHEWS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''A gorgeous novel that will delight''\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKATIE FFORDE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic''\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMILLY JOHNSON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''A life-affirming story full of joy and hope''\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCATHY BRAMLEY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''An irresistibly warm-hearted story''\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRISHA ASHLEY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed''\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSARAH MORGAN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''The queen of funny, feel good fiction''\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMIKE GAYLE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSparkling . . .\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003elight-hearted\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003elaugh-packed fun\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Mirror *\u003cbr\u003eIf you love romance, quirky humour and animals \u003cb\u003eyou can't do better than to sink into \u003ci\u003eHappiness for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e -- Katie Fforde\u003cbr\u003eJolly [...] \u003cb\u003echarming\u003c\/b\u003e festive story * The Glasgow Herald *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003egorgeous\u003c\/b\u003e novel that will delight * Katie Fforde on Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic... \u003c\/b\u003efrom the first to the last page - an absolute joy -- Milly Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of our favourite authors, \u003c\/b\u003eCarole Matthews always delivers a delicious read, and \u003ci\u003eMillion Love Songs\u003c\/i\u003e is another delightful read. \u003cb\u003eFull of humour and emotional dilemmas\u003c\/b\u003e, this latest book is perfect to curl up with on the sofa in this unpredictable weather. Highly Recommended! * Hot Brands Cool Places *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn irresistibly warmhearted story\u003c\/b\u003e with a cast of captivating characters, both animal and human -- Trisha Ashley\u003cbr\u003eFabulously enjoyable . . . \u003cb\u003efull of heart and fun\u003c\/b\u003e * Milly Johnson *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed\u003c\/b\u003e -- Sarah Morgan\u003cbr\u003eI \u003cb\u003elaughed and cried\u003c\/b\u003e and marvelled * Cathy Bramley on Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHappiness For Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e once again confirms Carole Matthews as \u003cb\u003ethe queen of funny, feel good fiction\u003c\/b\u003e. Put your feet up, and switch off your phone because you're in for a real treat. -- Mike Gayle\u003cbr\u003eWitty, funny and incredibly touching . . . \u003cb\u003eperfect for lifting the spirits\u003c\/b\u003e * Heat *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeartwarming story of new beginnings.\u003c\/b\u003e * Candis *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeart-warming\u003c\/b\u003e * Bella *\u003cbr\u003eAs ever from this author,\u003cb\u003e a lively story that fizzes with fun\u003c\/b\u003e * Best *\u003cbr\u003eFull of \u003cb\u003equirky characters \u003c\/b\u003eand often \u003cb\u003elaugh-out loud funny\u003c\/b\u003e, it's a \u003cb\u003edelightful \u003c\/b\u003eread. * Choice *\u003cbr\u003eOrnery llamas, attack sheep, and a wealth of colourful country characters (including a spectacular hairdresser-to-the-stars who coifs alpacas in his downtime) \u003cb\u003eelectrify Matthews's charming tale\u003c\/b\u003e... Perfect for lovers of small-town romance, this upbeat tale is sweet but not cloying and altogether satisfying. * Publishers Weekly *\u003cbr\u003eSparkling romp * Mirror *\u003cbr\u003eHeartwarming * Bella *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeartfelt\u003c\/b\u003e * Yours *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelightful and humorous\u003c\/b\u003e... as joyful as its cover * Woman's Weekly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnother lovely tale\u003c\/b\u003e from bestselling writer Carole Matthews * Hello! *\u003cbr\u003eLight-hearted, laugh-packed fun. * The People *\u003cbr\u003eOne of our favourite authors, Carole Matthews always delivers \u003cb\u003ea delicious read full of humour and emotional dilemmas\u003c\/b\u003e * Hot Brands, Cool Places *\u003cbr\u003eThe writing is \u003cb\u003efull of humour, warmth and heart \u003c\/b\u003e- all the things that are standard in Carole's novels. This is a perfect holiday read. 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