Escape to Holly Berry Lodge in the Scottish Highlands, curl up next to a cosy fireplace with a warm mug of hot chocolate, and join Mairi Fraser as she’s forced to spend the festive season with the one that got away…

Thirty-three-year-oldMairi is spending Christmas at her Aunt Effie’s ski lodge. It’s her favourite place, where she spent every childhood holiday, and the comforting view of the mountain tops is just what she needs after a rollercoaster year. But Mairi finds herself unexpectedly snowed in, along with her handsome ex Jed Murray…

As the snowflakes fall heavily outside, she closes her eyes to block out the sight of Jed’s dark hair and broad shoulders, his muscles flexing as he stacks the logs he’s gathered to build them a fire. But even though they’re united in their goal of getting Effie’s lodge ready for Christmas, Mairi is determined not to fall for Jed again.

Except moving on from him is easier said than done when they’re in such close quarters. Their time together draping tinsel around the Christmas tree and baking gingerbread cookies in the kitchen makes the memories of how good they were together all come rushing back. But will Jed reveal the real reason he left and earn Mairi’s trust once more?

Will the avalanche of complicated feelings they have for each other keep them apart? Or when the snow starts to melt, can the magic of Christmas bring them back together?

A gorgeous winter romance to lose yourself in this Christmas. Perfect for fans of Nicola May, Trisha Ashley and Debbie Macomber—and best accompanied by a mulled wine!

What readers are saying about Donna Ashcroft:

‘An absolutely stunning read!!! A perfectly gorgeous book!!! The vivid descriptions left me feeling the fresh air of Scotland the warmth of the fire… make yourself a hot chocolate and clear your schedule ready to get lost in this unputdownable heartwarmer. I LOVED it.’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved this book!… a wonderful read… absolutely perfect… it made me laugh, cry and even blush in parts… a fabulous light-hearted and heartwarming read, which will get you well and truly in the Christmas spirit… Fab, fab, fab!!’ Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Magical… Heartwarming… makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside like you just tasted the best mince pie and the most delicious hot cocoa ever… I devoured this book from start to finish and didn't want it to end.’ Ash.bookish, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Gorgeous… Iabsolutely loved… heartbreaking… Perfect… You will be smiling from cheek to cheek and not want the novel to end.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Perfection!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Donna Ashcroft never ceases to amaze, inspire and uplift my heart…Wonderful… Like a crowning star on a Christmas tree!… Captured my heart… 5 Festive Stars.’ Cindylspear, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘My happy place… I cried… Just perfect!… the perfect read for this winter with a blanket and a cup of coffee or hot chocolate on the couch!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Pure escapism, set in a comforting world of reindeer, hot chocolate, and snow-bound cabins.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐