{"product_id":"9781911420590","title":"A Very Merry Manhattan Christmas: The feel-good festive romance you won't want to miss","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarm your heart with this perfect Christmas romance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucie Quigley\u003c\/b\u003e hates Christmas. It’s the time of year when everything goes wrong in her life. So this year, when she’s asked to be a bridesmaid at her friend \u003cb\u003ePetra\u003c\/b\u003e’s Manhattan wedding, she jumps at the invitation to escape the festivities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDale Treharne\u003c\/b\u003e has been best friends with Lucie for as long as he can remember. He’s used to looking out for his oldest friend and when she asks him to be her plus one, he can’t seem to find a reason to refuse. Instead, he sees it as a way to help Lucie get through what is, for her, the most miserable time of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn New York, as the snow starts to fall, Lucie and Dale start to realise that their feelings run deeper than just friendship. But can they overcome their pasts, and make it a very merry Manhattan Christmas?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for A Very Merry Manhattan Christmas\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eI just loved this book, every single page of it!\u003c\/b\u003e … \u003cb\u003eit was full of depth with unexpected moments of poignancy \u003c\/b\u003e… So \u003cb\u003emake sure you cuddle up this Christmas and enjoy a few hours of perfect, festive escapism with Lucie and Dale and their sumptuous love story.\u003c\/b\u003e’ My Chestnut Reading Tree\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘A lovely Christmas story … \u003cb\u003etakes you on an emotional rollercoaster\u003c\/b\u003e. I really enjoyed reading this book. It was \u003cb\u003ea page turner\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eI found it hard to put down\u003c\/b\u003e … beautifully written.’ Stephanie Reads\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eAn amazing festive story that immediately filled my heart with joy \u003c\/b\u003e… \u003cb\u003eDarcie Boleyn has a wonderful way with words\u003c\/b\u003e and she has a great sense of humor as well … Darcie Boleyn combines sadness with lightness and cheer in a fantastic balanced way. Her story is very romantic and I enjoyed it so much that it's \u003cb\u003enow on my list of favorite Christmas reads. I highly recommend this dreamy Christmas story.\u003c\/b\u003e’ With Love for Books\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eAnother enchanting book from the talented Darcie Boleyn \u003c\/b\u003e… What starts and looks like your general light hearted Christmas book, evolves around mid way into something that is \u003cb\u003every compelling to read\u003c\/b\u003e, and has a bit more depth to it and plenty of strands of storylines.’ Rachel’s Random Reads\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eOh I do love this author's writing! \u003c\/b\u003e… The development of the romance was well paced, their reticence in risking their friendship, the historic events which impinge on their relationship, the expectations of others, all make this \u003cb\u003ean enthralling and highly entertaining read\u003c\/b\u003e.’ Splashes into Books\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Okay let me say up front I love books by Darcie, NYC is my favourite place and Christmas just adds to the joy … \u003cb\u003egiggles a plenty\u003c\/b\u003e. Follow Lucie and Dale as they experience the magic and the test on their friendship … it's \u003cb\u003ereal melt-your-heart stuff. I could rave about this forever\u003c\/b\u003e but suffice to say \u003cb\u003eit's made it into my top books of the year\u003c\/b\u003e list and I encourage everyone to read it and prepare for the festivities’ Ali - The Dragon Slayer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Pretty sure this is \u003cb\u003eone of my favourite Christmas books of the year!\u003c\/b\u003e’ Goodreads reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Can I just say right here … Dale … oh Dale. \u003cb\u003eEveryone needs a Dale this Christmas, I think he could be the book boyfriend of the year \u003c\/b\u003e… With her warm and witty writing style, teamed with some sensitive sub plots, Darcie made A Very Merry Manhattan Christmas \u003cb\u003ea delight to read\u003c\/b\u003e. It was \u003cb\u003ea real page turner\u003c\/b\u003e.’ Lozza’s Book Corner\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darkwater Syndicate, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47183515648240,"sku":"9781911420590","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781911420590_p0.jpg?v=1769895960","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781911420590","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}