Don't miss the delightfully festive read from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry!'Full of hope and magic!' CATHY BRAMLEY'The perfect cosy read' SARAH MORGAN All she wants for Christmas...It's meant to be the most wonderful time of the year - but Lizzy Kingham is fed up. It's just days until Christmas and, as usual, the family's present-buying, tree decorating and festive food shopping have all been left to her!So, Lizzy decides to pack up and head to her favourite place: the beach hut on the golden sands of Everdene. She's surprised to meet an unlikely collection of new friends, all running away from something. But with the fairy lights twinkling overhead and the scent of mulled wine in the air, Lizzy soon finds herself being swept up in the magic of Christmas - even by the seaside.Back at Pepperpot Cottage, her family are desperate to find her. Because Christmas isn't Christmas without Lizzy. Can they track her down in time and convince her she means the world to them, every day of the year?Your favourite authors love Veronica Henry!'A blissful escape' SARAH MORGAN'The most uplifting getaway' LUCY DIAMOND'Veronica Henry writes like a dream' JILL MANSELL'Irresistibly romantic. I adored it' PHILLIPA ASHLEY'A delicious, dreamy, joy of a book' LIBBY PAGE'The perfect weekend read' FANNY BLAKE