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WINNER OF THE RNA POPULAR ROMANTIC NOVEL AWARD 2023.

'Grab a hot chocolate and lose yourself in this heart-warming story of romance, community and secrets. The perfect story to read by the fire!' PHILLIPPA ASHLEY

‘Brimming with warmth and Christmas cheer’ SARAH MORGAN

When Paige turns up unannounced at Wynthorpe Hall, she discovers the place she knew when she was growing up has changed beyond all recognition. She’s only planning to stay for a short time, but is quickly pulled into local life.

One night while driving home after delivering library books and shopping to residents she stumbles across an isolated cottage and meets Albert, its elderly and rather grumpy owner. She quickly realises there’s more to Albert than meets the eye and the same can be said for the other man she can’t seem to help running into, handsome but brooding Brodie.

All three of them have a secret and a desire to hide away from the world, but with Christmas on the horizon, is that really the best way to celebrate the season?

‘With just as much sparkle as the tinsel on the tree. Heidi’s writing sweeps us into a stunning festive winter wonderland…’ My Weekly

Praise for Underneath the Christmas Tree

‘Heidi Swain is the queen of feel-good fiction, and this Yuletide yarn certainly ticks all our boxes’ New! Magazine

‘A seasonal romance as warm and welcome as a mug of mulled wine’ Woman & Home

‘You’ll want to curl up with a hot choc to read this warm hug of a festive book’ Fabulous Magazine

'The Magical One' Heat, festive fiction picks

'This heartwarming story by Heidi Swain' Hello

About The Author

Heidi Swain (c) [Laura Aziz – Baby Picture This]

Heidi Swain is a Sunday Times Top Ten best-selling author who writes feel good fiction for Simon & Schuster. She releases two books a year (early summer and winter) and the stories all have a strong sense of community, family and friendship. She is currently writing books set in three locations - the Fenland town of Wynbridge, Nightingale Square in Norwich and Wynmouth on the Norfolk coast, as well as summer standalone titles.

Heidi lives in beautiful west Norfolk. She is passionate about gardening, the countryside, collecting vintage paraphernalia and reading. Her tbr pile is always out of control!

Heidi loves to chat with her readers and you can get in touch via her website or on social media.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK (September 20, 2023)
  • Length: 480 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781471195884

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Raves and Reviews

'Grab a hot chocolate and lose yourself in this heart-warming story of romance, community and secrets. The perfect story to read by the fire!'

– Phillipa Ashley

‘Dive head-first into some festive spirit with this gorgeous read’

– Fabulous Magazine

‘An uplifting read’

– Woman’s Weekly

‘Brimming with emotion, drama, romance and friendship, Swain’s magical tale of love, community, cheer and charm is guaranteed to leave readers with a special snow-sprinkled glow that wraps itself around you like a cosy blanket of love and laughter. With its tasty festive concoction of real life, heart-fluttering romance, laugh-out-loud comedy and heart-warming happy-ever-after, this is the perfect Christmas book hug for winter nights’

– Lancashire Evening Post

‘this is the magic season for optimism, self-forgiveness and love’

– Woman & Home

‘A heart-warming read’

– HELLO

‘…if you love Christmas and romantic stories, this is definitely going to be one of your favourite reads this festive season’

– Simply Cards and Papercraft

'... A heart-warming read packed with seasonal cheer.'

– Daily Express

'Paige stumbles across an isolated cottage and meets Albert. She realises there's more to Albert than meets the eye - and the same can be said for the other man she keeps running into - handsome Brodie. All have a desire to hide from the world, but is that the best way to celebrate the festive season?'

– Take A Break Monthly

"Swain's latest sparkles with joy and wisdom."

– Heat

‘Heidi Swain has become a go-to author when it comes to fun and festive reads’

– Culturefly

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