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The Christmas Trip

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iThe Christmas Trip by Sandy Barker is a heartwarming romance following a group of friends on a festive getaway. The narrative weaves together personal growth, unexpected connections, and the transformative magic of Christmas. As relationships blossom and secrets unfold, the holiday spirit brings them closer, creating memorable and touching moments.
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You might enjoy this book if you love festive romance tales set against the backdrop of holiday cheer. It offers a delightful blend of heartfelt moments, charming escapades, and a sprinkle of seasonal magic, perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit.

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Fall in love with the brand new Christmas romance from bestselling author, Sandy Barker.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love Sandy Barker’s stories. Modern romances with a bit of heat but a lot of love and plenty of hiccups along the way’ - NetGalley reviewer

‘A great romantic escape – 5 stars from me!’ - Julie Houston

Another year has passed and it’s Christmas again. This year best friends Chloe, Jules, and Lucy are all loved up but living worlds apart.

Chloe is madly in love with her celebrity beau, Archer, but after a whirlwind year in Hollywood’s limelight, she’s desperate to get away and spend some quality time together.

Jules loves her Melbourne life – and gorgeous winemaker Matt – but a crowded flat share has her longing for a place of her own.

Meanwhile, Lucy is stuck in a long distance relationship, jetting back and forth between Colorado and London to see Will.

When Archer’s plan to whisk Chloe to Paris goes awry, he surprises her by bringing her friends together for a Christmas to remember…

The perfect feel-good holiday romance for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jo Thomas and Holly Martin.

See why readers love Sandy Barker’s romance books:

The Christmas Trip will take you exactly where you want to go for the holidays: A tropical island with all of the Christmas trimmings and a gorgeous gift basket of HEAs.’ - Sheila McClure, author of The Break-Up Agency

‘Fun, festive and tropical. I couldn’t put it down’ - Aimee Brown

‘Page-turning perfection… fabulous’ - Anita Faulkner

‘Funny and totally heart-warming, I couldn’t put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An all round feel good story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wonderfully sweet’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such a fun filled Christmas story that had me entertained and engrossed’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I fell in love with the characters and found it hard to put down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A delightful book . . . full of love, laughter, friendships and so much more’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Another fun adventure’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A Christmas to remember’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Love, laughs, misunderstandings and surprises … marvellous’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An enjoyable book with its stunning location and overall themes of love in all its guises . . . a must-read author for me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Highly recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Escapism at its best’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Series: The Christmas Romance series

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    Fall in love with the brand new Christmas romance from bestselling author, Sandy Barker. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love Sandy Barker’s stories. Modern romances with a bit of heat but a lot of love and plenty of hiccups along the way’ - NetGalley reviewer ‘A great romantic escape – 5 stars from me!’ - Julie Houston Another year has passed and it’s...
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    “This was truly the Christmas romance of my dreams” — 5 ★, Reader review Will all three women have their Christmas wishes come true? Christmas is coming and best friends Chloe, Jules, and Lucy are needing change… so swapping homes for the holidays could be the perfect present for all of them! Australian Chloe spends her Christmas in a sleepy...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008552800

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: One More Chapter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Sandy Barker is an Australian writer, traveller and hopeful romantic with a lengthy bucket list and a cheeky sense of humour. Many of Sandy's travel adventures have found homes in her writing, including her debut novel, a contemporary romance set in Greece, which was inspired by her true-life love story.

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