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I Won't Be Home for Christmas

A heart-warming festive story of family and romance
By Amanda Prowse
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An irresistible festive treat from multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse. While her free-spirited daughter travels the world, Vivienne prepares for a lonely Christmas in Bristol, with her best friend, Ellen, and her ancient dog, Bob. Then a letter arrives that changes everything. Vivienne's daughter is getting... Read More
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An irresistible festive treat from million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse.

An irresistible festive treat from million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse.

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An irresistible festive treat from multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse.

While her free-spirited daughter travels the world, Vivienne prepares for a lonely Christmas in Bristol, with her best friend, Ellen, and her ancient dog, Bob.

Then a letter arrives that changes everything. Vivienne's daughter is getting married in New Zealand, and she wants her mum and Ellen by her side.

Out on the rugged coast of Tutukaka, the sea sparkles, romance beckons – and Vivienne falls under the spell of another life. Will she leave everything she holds dear for a chance at happiness? Or will her daughter be the only one to fall in love this Christmas?

Reviews for Amanda Prowse:

'If you love JoJo Moyes and Freya North, you'll love this. There's no shortage of books with Christmas in the title, but this family-focused story stands out from the rest' Closer

'Magical' Now Magazine

'A lively romance with emotional depth' My Weekly

'A heartwarming novel to read in the run-up to Christmas – hot, balmy beaches herald the festive season on one side of the world, and light dustings of snow on the other side' Tripfiction

'A sweet, humorous snapshot of a romance... Will elicit a sigh and a smile' New York Journal of Books

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035923540

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Aria

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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Amanda Prowse Christmas Books and Gifts Comfort Reads Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction New Zealand and Australia Published Romance

About the Author

Amanda Prowse is a multi-million bestselling author who has published more than thirty novels and is one of the most prolific writers of contemporary fiction in the UK today. Crowned ‘the queen of family drama’ by the Daily Mail, she writes about life’s challenges—from heartbreak and loss to dysfunctional family dynamics—but also about the pockets of delight that can be found in our relationships with others, often when we need them most. Amanda is known for her relatable characters, emotionally compelling plots, and the sense of connection that readers feel with her stories. She is an ambassador for The Reading Agency and feels passionately about supporting other women, spending as much time as possible outdoors (preferably by the sea!) and her family.

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