Recommendations based on "Christmas at the Island Hotel"

‘All the trappings of a feel-good read... second chances and winter-tinged rendezvous’ My Weekly ‘Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor’ Woman’s Weekly ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you’re looking for the ultimate Christmas feel-good book, this has got to be up there’ NetGalley Reviewer

The Christmasaurus is back! Get ready for the magical festive adventure from bestselling author Tom Fletcher!You know about the Naughty List, right? Well, this year, the Christmasaurus is on a mission to track down children who have found themselves on the Naughty List to help them turn naughty to nice !This is a collection of stories about mischievous kids learning the error of their ways, but it's also about sharing the true spirit of Christmas and realising that sometimes, things aren't quite as they first appear...Everyone loves The Christmasaurus !'Redemption, magic and gleeful silliness' - The Observer'Genius' - The Sun'Grown-up readers will love reading this charming, heart-warming book aloud' - The Daily ExpressAlso by Tom FletcherThe ChristmasaurusThe Christmasaurus and the Winter WitchThe CreakersThe Danger Gang

“morgan’s Latest Christmas Tale Will Delight Readers And Give Them The Perfect Excuse To Snuggle Up For A Few Hours With A Cup Of Hot Cocoa.”—booklist On The Christmas Escape This Christmas, Be Whisked Away By Usa Today Bestselling Author Sarah Morgan In This Uplifting Novel Of Friendship, The Festive Season, And Risking Everything For The Biggest Gift Of All... It Was Supposed To Be Christy Sullivan’s Perfect Christmas Getaway—a Trip To Lapland With Her Family And Best Friend, Alix. But Facing A Make-or-break Marriage Crisis, Christy Desperately Needs Time Alone With Her Husband. Her Solution? Alix Can Take Christy’s Little Daughter To Lapland, And They Will Reunite There For Christmas Day. It’s A Big Ask, But What Else Are Friends For? There’s Nothing Alix Won’t Do For Christy. But Christy’s Request To Save Christmas Is Giving Alix Sleepless Nights. She Knows Something Is Wrong, But For The First Time Ever, Christy Isn’t Talking. And Even The Arctic Temperatures In Lapland Aren’t Enough To Dampen The Seriously Inconvenient Sizzle Alix Is Developing For Zac, A Fellow Guest And Nemesis From Her Past. As Secrets Unravel And Unexpected Romance Shines Under The Northern Lights, Can Christy And Alix’s Christmas Escape Give Them The Courage To Fight For The Relationships They Really Want, And Save The Precious Gift Of Each Other’s Friendship?

’Tis the season! The Crown meets When Harry Met Sally in the latest heartwarming historical novel from Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb, bestselling authors of Last Christmas in Paris, Meet Me in Monaco, and Three Words for Goodbye.December 1952. While the young Queen Elizabeth II finds her feet as the new monarch, she must also find the right words to continue the tradition of her late father’s Christmas Day radio broadcast. But even traditions must evolve with the times, and the queen faces a postwar Britain hungry for change.As preparations begin for the royal Christmas at Sandringham House in Norfolk, old friends—Jack Devereux and Olive Carter—are unexpectedly reunited by the occasion. Olive, a single mother and aspiring reporter at the BBC, leaps at the opportunity to cover the holiday celebration, but even a chance encounter with the queen doesn’t go as planned and Olive wonders if she will ever be taken seriously.Jack, a recently widowed chef, reluctantly takes up a new role in the royal kitchens at Sandringham. Lacking in purpose and direction, Jack has abandoned his dream to have his own restaurant, but his talents are soon noticed and while he might not believe in himself, others do, and a chance encounter with an old friend helps to reignite the spark of his passion and ambition.As Jack and Olive’s paths continue to cross over the following five Christmases, they grow ever closer. Yet Olive carries the burden of a heavy secret that threatens to destroy everything.Christmas Day, December 1957. As the nation eagerly awaits the Queen’s first televised Christmas speech, there is one final gift for the Christmas season to deliver…

It’s a mystery every month from A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy!   Who knew there were thirteen months in a year? It’s an extra thirteenth book of the Calendar Mysteries! Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy are looking forward to a New Year’s Eve party. But someone is leaving clues that there might be more to this celebration than confetti and noisemakers. The year ends with a surprise in this exciting conclusion to the Calendar Mysteries series.

From The Outside, Adrienne Has Everything Any Woman Could Want. However, She Knows What Real Happiness Is, And It Isn’t Having A Good Job And A Condominium. Traveling Home To Her Small Texas Town For A Friend’s Wedding, Adrienne Is Hit From All Sides With The Happiness She Hasn’t Found For Herself—her Long-married Parents, Her Joyful Sister And Brother-in-law And Their Two Children, And Her Childhood Friends. They All Think She Has It All… All Except One. Trace Has Been Something Of A Nemesis Since Grade School. Always Ready With A Quip And Happy To Squabble Over Even The Smallest Thing, Adrienne Dreaded Seeing Him When She Came Back For The Wedding. So Why Does It Seem Like Trace Is The Only One Who Really Knows Her, Who Sees Her For Who She Is? Losing His Parents To A Plane Crash And His Uncle To Cancer, Trace Is Not Too Keen On Losing Anyone Else Close To Him. If Only She Didn't Skip Town After Graduation. He Didn't Get A Chance To Tell Her How He Felt. There Was A Reason Behind All His Teasing. He Loved Their Banters. It Meant Spending Time With Her. He Could Hear Her Voice. Now She's Back, But Her Leaving Is Inevitable. He’d Have To Risk His Heart By Asking Her To Stay. He Can’t Take Another Loss. Working To Save Their Friends’ Wedding Brings Adrienne And Trace Together Like Never Before. The Clock Is Ticking, And It’s The Worst Blizzard Lakeshore, Texas Has Seen In Years. Will These Two Match Up Their Friends Or End Up Matched Themselves?

In this heartwarming novel, author Greg Kincaid tells the tender story of how one very special dog changed the lives of his adoptive family—and an entire town—forever. “Todd, they always want you to adopt a dog. That’s what they do. Besides, we don’t need another animal around here, and most definitely not a dog.” When Todd McCray, a developmentally challenged young man still living on his parents’ Kansas farm, hears that a local animal shelter is seeking temporary homes for its dogs during the days leading to Christmas, he knows exactly what he wants for the holidays. His father objects, but Todd’s persistence quickly wins out. Soon the McCrays are the short-term foster family for a lovable pooch the young man names Christmas. But what about all the other dogs who will be forced to spend the Yuletide season in cages? In the days that follow, Todd uses his special gifts of persuasion to encourage his hometown to participate in the “Adopt a Dog for Christmas Program.” What follows from his small act of kindness will teach his family, and his community, about peace on earth and good will toward men—and animals.

It's December 23, and Christmas is just around the corner. But one family is having trouble getting its act together. Once again, Natasha Wing follows the rhythms and meter of the classic Christmas poem, yet gives it her own entirely original twist, while paying homage to The Night Before Christmas.

KIenzie's childhood in apartment A5 is fraught with violence, alcoholism, and abuse, and the young woman dreams of escaping her own life. By the author of Sugar. 30,000 first printing.

For some, Christmas is a time of excitement, celebration, and quality time with loved ones. For others, it's full of loneliness, grief, and loss. Join New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he unwraps the enduring promises of Christmas and discovers a lifetime of hope, all because of one baby born in Bethlehem.It's easy to lose sight of the remarkable story of Christmas. We forget that a king ordered a census, Joseph was forced to travel, Mary bounced on a donkey's back, the hotel was full, the hour was late, and the event was one big hassle. Yet, out of that hassle, hope was born.In Because of Bethlehem, Max invites us to look at the Christmas story from a different perspective. He reminds us that Christmas is about more than a pretty tree with presents piled up underneath it. Christmas begins what Easter celebrates: the child in the cradle who goes on to become the King on the cross. Because of Bethlehem, we have a place on earth and a Savior in heaven.In the midst of your hectic Christmas season, Max will give you the encouragement, advice, and tools you need to: Rekindle your connection to the Christ of Christmas Receive the promises of the Christmas season Lay down your endless Christmas to-do list and trust what Jesus has already done Heal your heartache by embracing the God who is always near you, always for you, and always with youBecause of Bethlehem also includes an Advent Devotional Guide designed to help you reflect on the miracle of Christ's birth and the promise of his return.As you curl up in a comfortable spot and take a closer look at the wild and wonderful story of Bethlehem, may you find enduring faith for all seasons of your life. No matter what this season holds for you, rest in the truth that the promise of Christmas has the power to bring you a lifetime of hope and healing.Look for additional Because of Bethlehem resources: Because of Bethlehem Study Guide Because of Bethlehem/He Chose the Nails Video Study (DVD)