{"product_id":"the-cotswold-christmas-bookshop-jill-steeples-9781785134081","title":"The Cotswold Christmas Bookshop","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsla Stewart has a glittering publishing career in London, but when she's unexpectedly made redundant, she faces an uncertain future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLicking her wounds, Isla heads home to the Cotswolds. Keeping her devastating redundancy a secret from her proud parents, she seeks refuge at Finch's, the enchanting bookshop she worked in as a teenager. With the owners struggling with their health, Isla steps in to manage the shop hoping to convince them that the business has a future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIsla likes nothing more than chatting to people about books, but her safe haven is soon disturbed when she comes face-to-face with her first love, Charlie Brace, made worse by the arrival of Guy Madley, the incredibly handsome property consultant who has advice for owners Jon and Miriam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs Christmas approaches, Isla has decisions to make. Does her future lie in London or can a whole heap of books and a sprinkling of festive magic offer a life that she could never even have dreamed of?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrab a hot chocolate and settle down for the perfect festive read. Essential reading for all fans of Cathy Bramley, Heidi Swain and Sarah Bennett.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors LOVE Jill Steeples: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A warm hearted novel about starting over, friendship and family set in the beautiful Cotswolds. A great start to a new series.' - \u003cem\u003eDella Galton\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Loved the relatable characters, picture postcard setting and the feel-good vibe - what's not to love' - \u003cem\u003eJo Bartlett\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jill Steeples\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1785134086\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781785134081\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldwood Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d","brand":"Jill Steeples","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":49097586934015,"sku":"9781785134081","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-cotswold-christmas-bookshop-jill-steeples-9781785134081","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}