The Christmas Invitation

Your ultimate Christmas escape awaits – a brand new festive romance from the nation's favourite, Carol Kirkwood

'Soak up the glamour' PRIMA

A night to remember

A secret to uncover …

Welcome to Clarendon Hall, where secrets hide behind glamour…

A star in hiding

When disgraced TV queen Fliss Courtney flees New York for a glittering Cotswolds Christmas, she's escaping a shocking revelation.

The love of her life

Celebrated actor Kit Forrest has everything – except the woman he never stopped loving.

The best of enemies

Tara Oliver won't give up her gilded life – or her husband – without a fight.

Fliss thought she'd left the past behind.

Will the most magical time of the year change her future forever?

Reviews

Praise for Carol Kirkwood:

'Glamour, drama, tragedy and love … a wonderfully satisfying and compelling read' Santa Montefiore

‘Expect plenty of glamour and drama’ Choice

‘A real treat, wonderfully escapist with heart and drama – marvellous!’ Anton du Beke

‘An exquisite tale of love lost and found that’s full of intriguing characters and romantic locations. ’ Judy Murray

‘An absolute cracking read – it’s brilliant!’ Steph McGovern

'Glamorous escapism’ Cressida McLaughlin

'Sizzles with secrets' Jo Thomas

'Soak up the glamour' PRIMA

About the author

Carol Kirkwood is one of our most loved TV personalities. Millions of viewers and listeners know her for her weather reports on BBC Breakfast and Wimbledon fortnight, and for waltzing into our hearts on Strictly Come Dancing. Carol was inspired to write her first book by her passion for travel and her love of Hollywood glamour. Her Sunday Times bestselling novels include Under a Greek Moon, The Hotel on the Riviera and Secrets of the Villa Amore. Off-screen, Carol loves walking with her husband in the countryside near their home and planning their next holiday to somewhere exciting.

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