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New Beginnings for Christmas

By: Sally Page
Narrated by: Tamsin Kennard
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From the author of the word-of-mouth sensation The Book of Beginnings, comes an uplifting, festive short story that will melt your heart this winter.

A single Christmas can change everything…

This Christmas, Malcolm is determined to give his dearest friend Rev Ruth the perfect festive lunch – a heartfelt thank-you for her boundless generosity.

But when Ruth’s kind spirit turns their quiet meal into a community feast, Malcolm’s dreams – and nerves – begin to unravel.

As snow begins to fall, tensions rise with the arrival of more unexpected guests…

But new beginnings often come wrapped in chaos. If Malcolm can find the courage to open his heart, he might find the most magical Christmas gift of all…

Readers LOVE New Beginnings for Christmas!

‘An absolutely perfect Christmas cracker! A gentle tale that brings out the sparkly, magic and joy of Christmas and spending it with the ones you love’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Brought tears to my eyes… can’t wait to read more by Sally PageReader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A beautiful Christmas story. It is brilliant read. Just read it’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is wonderful! Festive, funny, touching and warm’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This book is a balm for your soul, and it’s made me feel all Christmassy’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Beautifully and very cleverly written. It's definitely one that will put you in the mood to celebrate Christmas’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

(P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers
Contemporary Family Life Friendship Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Women's Fiction Winter Christmas Heartfelt
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So wonderfully Sally Page and a fabulous return to some of my favourite characters. A clever use of familiar carols and christmas stories, all you could want from a Christmas read warm and cosy. The only negative it's not on my book shelf, let's hope it is by Christmas 26!

heartwarming

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A really uplifting and joyful story seeing the return on Jo, Ruth and Malcolm. Expertly narrated, a delight to spend time in their company.

Delightful sequel

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A lovely follow up to the first book. Kind characters and with a pleasantly predictable happy ending… with a clever twist! Wonderful narration. Look forward to the next instalment in the series!

A warm festive hug

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I really enjoyed this festive follow up from the previous book. Great characters and a really lovely story.

Lovely festive follow up

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I liked everything the familiar characters! The setting, the season it was set in! It was like visiting old friends! New beginnings is my favourite book and new beginnings for Christmas is my second favourite!

New beginnings for Christmas

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