Swallowtail Bay

Licking her wounds from her divorce, Stella impulsively buys a gift shop and two holiday lets in glorious Swallowtail Bay, hoping for a fresh start with her King Charles Spaniel Frank. When the neighbours meet her with a warm welcome, Stella knows she’s found the new home she was looking for. Even gorgeous but grumpy local Miles can’t take the shine off things. But then her ex-husband announces he’s getting married again, and someone in the village starts gossiping about Stella…

Hetty Colman loves her life in the cosy seaside town of Swallowtail Bay, organising children’s birthdays, anniversaries and retirement parties. But after her recent break up from long-term boyfriend Ben, she’s been searching for something new. So, when Hetty overhears locals wondering how to return the old strawberry festival to its former glory, she jumps at the chance to relaunch it. There are just two problems – she only has four weeks to organise it and absolutely nowhere to host it!

Christmas and romance are in the air and Nell is obsessed! Nell's best friend, Tom, has been in love with her ever since they met. After the opening of the glamorous Langdon Mansion Hotel in the bay, Nell's hotel is struggling for survival and she must fight, with Tom's help, to keep Holly Lodge open. Can the magic of Christmas help two old friends save Holly Lodge and open Nell's eyes to a love that was always there the whole time?