{"product_id":"9781786812711","title":"The Beachside Christmas: A hilarious feel good Christmas romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnow is falling and there’s romance in the air. Curl up for a cosy Christmas by the fire at Seaview Cottage…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen thirty-year-old \u003cstrong\u003eLily Ambrose\u003c\/strong\u003e’s latest relationship ends in disaster, she remembers happy childhood holidays in the seaside town of Shipley and decides it’s the perfect place for a fresh start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when Lily arrives, the town’s spirits are as low as her own: the local celebrity due to turn on the Christmas lights has gone on a cruise instead. Keen to prove herself, she calls in a favour and secures gorgeous reality star \u003cstrong\u003eOllie\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLily’s neighbours are initially thrilled, but Ollie is as uncontrollable as he is good-looking. He can’t remember the town’s name, calls the Christmas decorations tacky, and manages to offend \u003cem\u003eeveryone\u003c\/em\u003e. And whilst handsome but stubborn cameraman \u003cstrong\u003eCraig\u003c\/strong\u003e tries to help, even he can’t stop Ollie’s madcap plans to stage a romance with Lily…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Lily be able to keep Ollie under control and bring the Christmas cheer back to Shipley – and find herself a real kiss under the mistletoe?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn addictive, heart-warming and uplifting read about friendship, romance, and Christmas spirit. Perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Cathy Bramley and Debbie Johnson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead what people are saying about Karen Clarke:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eWithin the first page turn I was laughing out loud…\u003c\/strong\u003e It was a delight to read.’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Brilliant! \u003cstrong\u003eSuch a beautiful, heart warming story!\u003c\/strong\u003e Loved every word! So well written. A magical, feel good tale. \u003cstrong\u003eLoved, loved, loved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly recommend it to everyone.’ Renita D’Silva\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Had me chortling away… \u003cstrong\u003ereally funny… I absolutely loved it.\u003c\/strong\u003e’ \u003cem\u003eShort Book and Scribe\u003c\/em\u003e, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Light-hearted and witty... \u003cstrong\u003eKept me glued to the pages.\u003c\/strong\u003e’ \u003cem\u003eOn My Bookshelf\u003c\/em\u003e, 4 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eI feared I would short circuit my Kindle with tears from laughing.\u003c\/strong\u003e’ \u003cem\u003eBooks from Dusk til Dawn\u003c\/em\u003e, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eFunny, heart-warming and entertaining.\u003c\/strong\u003e’ \u003cem\u003eWhere the Reader Grows\u003c\/em\u003e, 4 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eLight, quick moving and engaging.\u003c\/strong\u003e’ \u003cem\u003eI am Indeed\u003c\/em\u003e, 4 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eVery enjoyable\u003c\/strong\u003e… a lovely read infused with warmth, humour and romance.’ \u003cem\u003eShaz’s Book Blog\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eFantastically funny…\u003c\/strong\u003e an entertaining read.’ \u003cem\u003eJo’s Book Journey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A \u003cstrong\u003esweet and charming\u003c\/strong\u003e read.’ \u003cem\u003ePretty Little Book Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, 4 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eI really enjoyed this book…\u003c\/strong\u003e all the characters were lovable.’ \u003cem\u003eKatie’s Book Ends\u003c\/em\u003e, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This book was \u003cstrong\u003ea great read\u003c\/strong\u003e, so easy to dive into and get lost… \u003cstrong\u003eHighly recommend it\u003c\/strong\u003e… dive in and forget the world around you.’ \u003cem\u003eTrish B’s Blog\u003c\/em\u003e, 4 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eHeartfelt and hilarious…\u003c\/strong\u003e Karen Clarke’s writing is an absolute joy to get lost in… This book is truly \u003cstrong\u003ethe perfect book to get lost in\u003c\/strong\u003e for an afternoon.” \u003cem\u003eClues and Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookouture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150175518960,"sku":"9781786812711","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781786812711_p0.jpg?v=1763730133","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781786812711","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}