The Joy Of December

Mince Pies And Mistletoe At The Christmas Market by Heidi Swain is the perfect contemporary book to get you into the festive spirit. Christmas markets, Christmas tree auctions, festive fayre and frosts all add to the atmosphere as the reader sinks into the book.

This is my third trip to Wynbridge where a warm welcome is always guaranteed. As I open the book, it feels like I am coming home to Wynbridge along with the main character. New faces mingle with old as the reader is cocooned within the fold.

Community life is all encompassing as people come together to save their market. The good of the whole, memories and traditions must be fought for as the small traders take on the big corporations.

There is the Romeo and Juliet effect simmering in the background as two families have an age old feud to settle.

Heidi Swain always draws such delightful characters that lodge in my heart and make me smile and feel good.

Mince Pies And Mistletoe At The Christmas Market is a perfect read for any time of year but especially now as we approach the festive season. This book will get you in the mood for a good old fashioned nostalgic Christmas where you can believe in miracles. I loved it.

JULIA WILSON