'The perfect Christmas romance.' Claire Byrne * The Number 2 Irish Times Bestseller * Get
ready to fall in love with the heartwarming new second chance Christmas romance perfect cosy
festive reading for fans of Josie Silver Karen Swan and Phillipa Ashley. 'Tis the season
for second chances... Lou and Ben fell in love as teenagers at the Ballyheaney Christmas Eve
party. Every winter they saved the date for each other. Until everything changed one fateful
night... Now after years away widower and single dad Ben is back determined to revive the
legendary party. But with only two weeks to make it happen they need help. So Ben turns to the
one person he could never forget: Lou. As the days tick down to another Christmas Eve together
old feelings and memories resurface. Will Lou and Ben seize this chance to rewrite their very
own love story? The runaway Irish Times bestseller (nine consecutive weeks in the Irish Times
paperback charts from Saturday 1 November to Saturday 27 December 2025) Praise for Emma
Heatherington: 'Spot on perfect for fans of The Holid ay and Love Actually ' Claudia Carroll
actress and bestselling author of Remember I Love You ' The perfect festive romance !' Heidi
Swain bestselling author of Home for Christmas 'A Christmas hug of a book ' Fionnuala
Kearney Irish Times bestseller 'Gripping !' Bella 'A beautiful love story' Woman's Way
'A gorgeous will they won't they love story with depth and surprising twists' The Sun 'A
proper winter heart-warmer' Heat 'A festive treat' 5* reader review 'This is the book for
Christmas reading and gifting this year' 5* reader review
