Alyson Root – författare

For Nicole Robinson, Christmas means returning to the family home in Hebden Bridge with her sister Beth and their brother Liam, who has lived with permanent delays since a childhood accident. Though Beth and Nicole have grown up and moved away, every December the Robinson kids reunite for a month of family and festive traditions.One tradition, however, has always stood out: the mysterious source of the sleigh bells they've heard every Christmas for as long as they can remember. The magic of it all keeps them searching year after year, convinced the answer is just one clever plan—or perhaps something more magical—away.And while the Robinson household is brimming with holiday cheer, Nicole's love life is anything but merry. Every year, like clockwork, she finds herself single by Christmas—dumped by one girlfriend after another who can't handle the intense month-long family tradition. This year is no different, and Beth has even made her an Advent calendar to track her sister's inevitable seasonal breakups. But a familiar face from the Robinsons' past begs to ask if maybe, just maybe, Nicole's luck is about to change.Niamh, a childhood friend of Liam's and the only one who stayed by his side after the accident, has returned to Hebden Bridge. A decade away has turned her into a stunning Irish woman with raven hair and sparkling green eyes, and as the scent of hot chocolate fills the air, she stirs something warm and unexpected in Nicole.Can Niamh fit into the Robinson family's quirky Christmas traditions, or will this holiday romance end like all the others? As sleigh bells ring and festive cheer fills the air, Nicole just might discover that the real meaning of Christmas isn't in the mystery of the bells, but in the magic of love.

WHAT IF THE WRONG PROPOSAL LED YOU TO THE RIGHT PERSON?One disastrous Christmas proposal. One free-spirited violinist. One year that changes everything.Whitley Dupont has it all: a high-powered finance job, a picture-perfect fiancé, and a five-year plan—until it all falls apart at her family's Christmas gala.Enter Layla Simmons, a quirky British violinist with a classical-pop sound and a knack for turning disasters into unforgettable moments. What starts as a comforting conversation over peppermint cocoa turns into long-distance calls, unexpected feelings, and a slow unravelling of everything Whitley thought she knew about love—and herself.As the holidays pass and seasons change, Whitley must decide if she's brave enough to rewrite her story and follow her heart toward the most unexpected person of all.A warm, witty sapphic romance about second chances, sexual awakening, and finding harmony where you least expect it.

A retired rockstar with an uncertain future. A baker with rigid goals. Is their shared passion enough to overcome their differences?Jess Hill's life has ground to a halt. After twenty years of the relentless tempo of concert tours and media campaigns, the world-famous drummer retreats to the small English countryside town where she grew up to figure out who she is outside the spotlight.But the quiet, predictable rhythm she expects is interrupted by a cute French pâtissier with curves as luscious as her gourmet pastries. She tempts not only Jess's body, but also her heart, raising questions that Jess isn't sure she's ready to answer.Louise Vasseur is determined to make her patisserie a triumph: without her parents' reputation or money and without any distractions. Yet the moment Jess steps into Louise's shop, the sexy rockstar with a heart of gold is distraction personified.Their startling attraction soon heats up Louise's kitchen and her bedroom, stirring her emotions with a newfound passion that just might be the secret ingredient her life has been missing. Or it might mean a heartbreak that could spoil her recipe for success.Neither Jess nor Louise is prepared for the intense chemistry pulsing between them. Are they willing to risk their hearts and their futures to explore it?Can two independent women from completely different worlds embrace lasting love? Find out in Playing Her Heart, a charming small town sapphic romance novella that's as spicy as it is sweet!

Begin the journey of a lifetime with Faith in Finding Molly Parsons. Full of twists, turns, and spicy encounters, Faith's story unfolds into a transformative adventure where chosen connections prove to be the enduring magic, and where love always finds a way.Catch-up with your favourite found family in the concluding story, Keeping Carmen Ruiz. In this story of forgiveness, closure, and redemption, the Ruiz-Parsons clan navigate uncharted territory, facing each new challenge together. Through it all, they reaffirm that family bonds forged by choice are the most unbreakable, and that true love is always worth the wait.

Now updated in a fully revised and expanded Second Edition — with new chapters, fresh scenes, and a brand-new festive cover.Evelyn Crawford is officially having the worst run-up to Christmas in history. Overnight she's become the reluctant CEO of her father's multi-million-pound pet-supply empire, the board want her head on a platter, and she's just caught her girlfriend tangled up with someone else. Christmas cheer? Absolutely not.So when a scruffy little dog appears in the middle of her London office, Evelyn assumes she's cracked under pressure.Alyssa Fox, head of Four Paws Rescue, is equally fed up. Every year her centre is treated like a seasonal gift shop by people who think a dog is a stocking filler. This year she's calling it quits—no adoptions, no time-wasters—and partnering with Crawford Pet Supplies to keep her dogs socialised and (hopefully) out of trouble.What she didn't plan for was a gorgeous, grumpy CEO who hates Christmas… or the rescue dog Bug, who immediately decides Evelyn is his new favourite human.With dogs roaming the halls, the office descending into festive chaos, and one stubbornly cheerful rescue owner invading her world, Evelyn's life becomes anything but orderly. And Alyssa—well, she's always been a love-'em-and-leave-'em type... so why is falling for Evelyn starting to feel dangerously easy?A cosy, heartwarming British Christmas romance filled with humour, dogs, unexpected sparks, and one very wise little pup determined to nudge two women together. Perfect for fans of feel-good sapphic romcoms, grumpy-sunshine pairings, and festive stories with real charm.