A Dash of Christmas Spirit

CAN LARA ADD A SPRINKLING OF MAGIC THIS CHRISTMAS? 

Jacob introduces ever tastier treats to the Sugar and Spice cafe’s menu as the Christmas Spirit knits her magic into the lives of those finding this Christmas tough. 
 
Florence is struggling to make ends meet and afford the present she knows her son wants for Christmas. Her ex-husband flaunting his new girlfriend and their baby isn’t helping her mood. 
 
Widower Jude feels a failure as a father to his two young children after the tragic death of his wife. The move to Winstanton was meant to make life easier. Can he learn to carve out time to build new friendships and give himself the chance to grieve? 
 
Rachel’s boss has given the promotion he promised her to the man twenty years her junior, whom she trained. She’s fed up with being taken for granted, and the lack of sympathy from her husband and teenage children. 
 
Retired David feels Grinch-like as his son expects him to look after his grandchildren all the time, without taking his life into consideration. He used to love Christmas, but this year it has lost its sparkle. 
 
Can the warm welcome at the Sugar and Spice café help them find their Christmas spirit? 

A feel-good festive romance with a heartwarming community and a generous helping of Christmas spirit! 

For fans of Sarah Morgan, Philippa Ashley, Jenny Colgan and Cressida McLaughlin.