The Christmas Wish List

By: Heidi Swain

Narrated by: Karen Cass

'The queen of feel-good' Woman & Home

***The sparkling Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!***

After being let go from her job in a swanky hotel just weeks before Christmas, Hattie is feeling lost. Even more so when her high-flying boyfriend announces he’s landed his dream job in Abu Dhabi and asks her to move with him. Luckily, Hattie’s long-time friend Dolly is on hand to help and invites Hattie to spend one last holiday in the small, festive town of Wynbridge, determined to give her a Christmas to remember . . .

Upon Hattie’s arrival, holiday preparations are in full swing. But for Hattie, whose Christmas cheer has long since run out, it’ll take more than mince pies and mistletoe to open her heart to the season once more. Relishing the task of reigniting Hattie’s Christmas spirit, Dolly suggests they create a wish list of all the things the season can offer, and with the helpful hands of Wynbridge’s resident handyman, Beamish, Hattie finds her frosty exterior is starting to thaw.

As Wynbridge prepares for its most spectacular Christmas yet, will Hattie leave snowy England behind for life in a sunnier clime, or will she in fact realise that her heart’s desire lies much closer to home?

The Christmas Wish List is the perfect read this Christmas, promising snowfall, warm fires and breath-taking seasonal romance. Perfect for fans of Carole Matthews and Cathy Bramley.

©2019 Heidi Swain (P)2019 Simon & Schuster UK

Critic reviews

"The most delicious slice of festive fiction: a true comfort read and the perfect Christmas treat to alleviate all the stress!" (Veronica Henry)

"Full of Heidi’s trademark gentle charm. Lock the door, pour some mulled wine and settle into this wonderful Christmas treat!" (Milly Johnson)

The Christmas Wish List

The Christmas Wish List. I cannot understand why people love this book. It is basically about a woman who is made redundant. Her boyfriend wants her to move to the Middle East with his job. She goes to stay with her friend who is an old lady. Then meets a gorgeous man. I found it so boring. There were mentions of Christmas coming in a week, two weeks and putting up a Christmas tree. The woman was weak throughout the story. Not my cup of tea.

Christmas magic

This was the first time I’ve read and listened to a book by Heidi Swain but The Christmas Wish List has made a fan out of me. This story was full of hope, love, and Christmas cheer. All the characters are wonderfully written and this story showing a growth in courage and character development is inspiring.

Swain goodies

Typical HS story but too sweet to miss. The entire series is delightful. Really love and appreciate how several generations of towns folk lives are intertwined. Lovely that this fictitious town has a newer generation to keep the business and commerce going. Cass is a masterful narrator and I’m thrilled she’s done the series! Look forward to more lovely small town stories from Swain.

Nice heartfelt Christmas story

Even though the main character is something of a ninny she grows up and figured herself out, while finding her Prince Charming.

Fantastic and Refreshing

A heartwarming story filled with the joy of true friendship relations.
It was refreshing to hear the story played out with such tender renderings by the actors. They made the characters come alive; very believable. All in all an excellent experience in storytelling. Thanks