Publisher's Synopsis
The third novel by Patricia Dixon, sees a festive return to the tiny, French village of Pierre de Fontaine. Nestled in the sleepy hills and misty valleys of the Loire, it is time to re-visit old friends and spend Christmas with Rosie and Michel, Anna and Daniel and other characters from the past. Be transported to crisp, winter mornings and star filled, moonlit nights. Relax around a glowing, log fire and enjoy a taste of Noel in France as you are transported across the channel, to the story of The Christmas Cottage. Connie loves Christmas and despite being rushed off her feet, relishes having her family there on the big day. However, this year things will be different. One by one, each of her three children announce that they will be away for the holidays and Connie is left with a dilemma. Should she put on a brave face and stay at home, alone? Could she grin and bear playing hostess to the remainder of her annoying, extended family? Or, perhaps she should just run for the hills. Max is at a crossroads in his life. After coming to terms with the surprise ending of his marriage he has burnt himself out in an attempt to heal his broken heart. Too many one night stands and a near miss, fatal attraction episode has prompted him to take stock and re-evaluate where he goes from here. A spur of the moment decision, leads to a break in the Loire for Christmas where he plans to forget the past, recharge his batteries and make a fresh start in the New Year."
