This is a follow on to the House of Secrets and though it can be read alone I recommend reading House of Secrets first - that way you can enjoy seeing what happens to the lovely characters you met in the first book. In this book the focus is on Jess. As the story unfolds, through Lynda's descriptive writing, you get to experience a full range of emotions from 'oh no' to 'aww'. There is love; for a child, for a parent, for a lover. But there's also suspense that keeps you on edge. A really enjoyable read.

House of Christmas Secrets makes a return to Wrea Head Hall Hotel. Yes we’re back with familiar faces - Maddy, Bandit, Nomsa, Emily, Poppy and of course, Springer Spaniel Buddy.
Madeline is engaged to Bandit and lives in the Lodge. Sister Jess lives and works in the hotel with Assistant Manager Jack. Nine days after Christmas they are due to tie the knot.
The hotel is buzzing with activity; Christmas decorations are going up, guests arriving, food being prepared. A children’s choir booked to sing around the tree. It has been eighteen months since the trauma and upheaval in Maddy and Jess’s lives and everyone is looking forward to a nice normal Christmas.
I really don’t want to say any more as it’s the kind of story where if you reveal one thing, it leads to another and before you know it, you’re knee deep in spoilers. I will say that what Lynda has created here, is another engrossing domino effect read. One action affects another. It should be the happiest time of Jess and Jack’s lives but certain events begin to pull them apart. It starts with Jess losing someone close to her, next she’s faced with an unexpected arrival from her past. Finally there’s news which puts hers and Jack’s relationship into a bit of a flat spin. This, however, is only one fragment of the story. And there is so much more - romance, reconciliation, danger and acts of bravery. The characters are diverse too – ones you’re rooting for and others you absolutely hate. All in all it’s an entertaining and engaging read – another hit from Lynda Stacey.

This was such a brilliant read and great to go back and meet up with well loved characters once again (plus some new ones). The story follows on from the first book House of Secrets.

This year Jess is determined Christmas at Wrea Head Hall is going to be a happy one and one to remember. Her and Jack are getting married early into the new year. Two unexpected guests turn up at the Hall who have a connection to Jess. The story is interwoven with tension, heartache, love and friendship. It's such a good read. Highly recommend.