Enthusiasts of Debbie Macomber and Jojo Moyes will like this warm, funny, moving holiday story from the New York Occasions bestselling author of Christmas at the Cupcake Café and Little Beach Street Bakery.

A nip in the air, chiming bells and carolers, as well as the genial glow of love and family members. But also for this British village, it will likely be a Christmas to remember with techniques it never expected…

In her comfy cottage nestled in the Derbyshire hills, Rosie Hopkins has justification to feel a warm about Christmas at Rosie Hopkins’ Sweetshop: A Novel blush in her cheeks. With Christmas weeks away, the vacation is being ushered in with England’s first glorious snowfall of the season. Her boyfriend Stephen is beginning his new job as a instructor in the town college. Her quaint Sweetshop and Confectionery has been restored to its former glory, and she has a loveable mop of a new puppy named Mr. Dog. Most joyous of most, Rosie and Stephen’s relatives will finally end up being gathering together in Lipton for what is sure to be a merry feast.

But when a devastating tragedy hits at the heart from the close-knit city, plans for a cozy Christmas are suddenly in danger of melting aside. It’s going to take Rosie’s indomitable spirit, the accept of relatives and buddies, and the resilient great will of a community to turn everything around and make this a holiday to be thankful for.

Soulful, psychological, uplifting, and filled with recipes for delicious wintry treats, Christmas at Rosie Hopkins’ Sweetshop is usually a perfect gift for listeners.