Nestled in the Cornish village of Cloudsea, sits Sea Cottage – the perfect place for some Christmas magic …

At last Ivy is looking forward to Christmas. She and her husband Stuart have moved to their perfect little cottage by the sea - a haven alongside the rugged cliffs that look out to the Atlantic Ocean. She’s pregnant with their much-longed for first baby and for the first time, since the death of her beloved mother, Ivy feels like things are going to be alright.

But there is trouble ahead. It soon emerges that Stuart has been keeping secrets from Ivy, and suddenly she misses her mum more than ever.

When Ivy stumbles across a letter from her mother hidden in an old writing desk, secrets from the past come hurtling into the present. But could her mother’s words help Ivy in her time of need? Ivy is about to discover that the future is full of unexpected surprises and Christmas at Sea Cottage promises to be one to remember.

This Christmas warm your heart and escape to the Cornish coast for an uplifting story of love, secrets and new beginnings that you will remember for many Christmases to come.

Read what everyone is saying about A Cornish Christmas:

‘A lovely, curl up in front of a roaring fire, drinking hot chocolate, kind of book. 5 stars' The Reading Shed

‘A beautiful book! LOVED it so very much! Could not put it down’ Renita D'Silva

‘Wonderful… utterly gorgeous, poignant and beautifully written. 5 stars' Bloomin' Brilliant Books

'The loveliest of lovely stories...this story has smiles in bucketloads. Do not under any circumstances miss the opportunity to read this story' Turning Pages, Opening Doors

'It pulled me in straight away and didn't leave my hands until I had finished it...the emotions that poured from the book were unbelievable ...the whole thing from start to finish was magnificent' The Writing Garnet

'A fantastic story!' Rachel's Random Reads

'This is a lovely read, it drew me right in and I cared about everyone, even annoying mother-in-laws!' Jo's Book Journey

'A lovely book ...very touching' Confessions of a Bibliophagist

'A charming Christmas story that delivers a message of hope and forgiveness, not only for the holidays, but any day!' Angry Grey Cat Reads

'Emotional and uplifting' I Speak Bookish

Praise for The Summer Escape:

'Beautiful scenery and sympathetic characters made this an outstanding read’ For the love of Books

'Heart-warming, uplifting, sweet, touching and just wonderful!' Sky's Book Club

'I totally lost myself in this book and was sad to come to the end.' Bookworms and Shutterbugs

'Everyone must buy a copy of this wonderful sunny read as every page gives you an all over glow.' The Reading Shed

‘Where do I begin - a heart-warming summer read. I was pulled into the story from the heart-breaking beginning to the happily ever after ending.’ One Book at a Time

'An all-round beautiful summer read - and if you can read it on a Greek beach, so much the better!' Annie's Book Corner.

'A fantastic summer read!' All things Bookie

'What a charming book, with its excellent storyline, characters and above all sunny location of Crete ... I loved every second of it!' Rachel's Random Reads

'Lily has a gorgeous way with words. The Summer Escape is a beautifully written story, full of secrets and intrigue, far deeper than I'd first thought. I couldn't put it down.' Louise Jensen

'I have absolutely no hesitation in highly recommending this uplifting, heart warming tale - I loved it!' Splashes into Books


Previously published as The Postcard. This is an extended version.