The Little Christmas House

An Absolutely Gripping Christmas Romance

By: Tracy Rees

Narrated by: Katherine Press

In gorgeous Hopley village, snow is falling and twinkly lights are going up but Holly Hanwell feels anything but Christmassy....

It’s meant to be the most wonderful time of the year but 30-year-old Holly Hanwell doesn’t really feel like celebrating…not after the bombshell news her boyfriend is leaving her to have a baby with someone else. So Holly’s organised a quiet Christmas in her cosy little house and plans to avoid the traditional village festivities, and anything resembling a man, at all costs.

That is until she bumps into sexy newcomer Edward. He recently bought Christmas House, at the edge of Hopley, but the renovations on the crumbling building are more than he’d bargained for. Sheltering from the snowy weather in the warm village café, Edward makes Holly laugh over delicious mugs of hot chocolate, topped with cream and sprinkles. Despite the spark between them, Holly knows she needs to protect her already fragile heart and she’s determined not to fall in love this Christmas.

But holiday magic works in mysterious ways and they keep crossing paths – at the nativity show, the carols, gift shopping – and then a festive crisis at Christmas House unexpectedly brings them together. Yet just as Holly realises her feelings are growing for handsome but complicated Edward she discovers a secret from his past which makes her question everything she thought she knew about him…

Will Holly and Edward’s December romance be over before it’s begun? Or will this be a Christmas to remember?

A completely addictive, feel-good Christmas story! Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Sarah Morgan and Carole Matthews.

©2021 Tracy Rees (P)2021 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Critic reviews

"Wow. I absolutely loved this book. Read it in one sitting, could not put it down...this will delight and warm your heart.... Tracy Rees’s finest book yet." (Bobs and Books)

"Simply magical and marvellous and let me escape as I devoured it in one day. A warm and heartfelt book...a pure tonic of a read.... A little book of pure joy." (The Book Jotter)

"I loved [it].... The Little Christmas House is glorious…. I finished this book genuinely feeling inspired and happier than I have in a long time…. The perfect winter read. It’s warm-hearted, charming, uplifting and filled with positivity and cheer…/ wonderful." (Linda’s Book Bag)

"Amazing Christmas holiday escape… magical Christmas read that is so inspirational and heart-warming that you can’t help but devour in one sitting. Light a fire, grab a blanket, pour some hot cocoa, and settle in… an absolute must read. I genuinely loved it!" (Page Turners)

So charming

This book captured me from the second I started it until the end. I didn't want it to end. It was so touching and so excellent and so real to life. It was so fun to read. Narration was great also

Great little Christmas story.

Very entertaining and positive for the season. The narrator was wonderful. I would definitely recommend

Perfect cozy Christmas read.

Loved it!
So cozy and wholesome.
I loved the characters and it was the perfect escape while I did some online Christmas shopping by the fire.

Cute story of a single father

Very cute story about a single father that falls for his daughters teacher and the ex come back into the picture but he doesn’t want her, he wants the teacher.

Great Christmas Read

Good storyline and narration. Nice light novel for Christmas. Definitely will read this author again.

Great Christmas listen!!

Such a cute and charming story! I thoroughly enjoyed it. the narrator did a fantastic job. I didn't want it to end.

Heart warming.

I loved the story and the performance. It was heart warming and a wonder way to start the holiday season. Thank you!

So lovely

One of those books you wish did not have to end. Absolutely lovely in every way.

Little Christmas House

The story was quite good listening with disappointing Narration though. When the changing voices went to the male, it just was not pleasing. She is the same from the earlier story but did not seem to have trouble with the male characters of the first book.

I liked how the two books were tied into the earlier story by Tracy Reese in both. The Pastor of the church helping with who would be able to help with a caregiver for an eight year daughter.

Now to find another of Tracy Rees Novels that have good reviews and an easy listening Narrator. I have to say that Katherine Press was was excellent listening to The Little Village Church.

Very sweet

This was a sweet story, nice to listen to and relax.

something I am noticing more frequently are gaps in the audio where it has no sound but keeps going for about a 5-10 second gap and then you miss some dialogue in the story. It happened towards the end of this story and in 2-3 other books I've tried to listen to.