Christmas has arrived in the little village of Welford. The scent of hot roasted chestnuts is in the air, and a layer of frost sparkles on the ground.
This year, vet Mandy Hope is looking forward to the holidays. Her animal rescue centre, Hope Meadows, is up and running - and she's finally going on a date with Jimmy Marsh, owner of the local outward bound centre.
The advent of winter sees all sorts of animals cross Mandy's path, from goats named Rudolph to baby donkeys - and even a pair of reindeer! But when a mysterious local starts causing trouble, Mandy's plans for the centre come under threat. She must call on Jimmy and her fellow villagers to put a stop to the stranger's antics and ensure that Hope Meadows' first Christmas is one to remember.
One thing's for certain: this Christmas, there'll be animal escapades, kisses under the mistletoe...and plenty of festive cheer for all.
Hope Meadows is b****ased on the globally bestselling Animal Ark series. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Holly Martin and Cathy Bramley.
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'Full of lovely Christmas spirit - will leave you smiling from ear to ear!'Netgalley
'I was enchanted... a wonderful story; one that I really loved' Goodreads
'This is a really lovely book and will make you feel the Christmas spirit!'Netgalley
'A lovely book; one that I would recommend highly!' Broadbeans Books
'A stunning, emotional, beautiful tale... I cannot recommend it highly enough!' Books of All Kinds
'An adorable read [with] a real sense of village community'Bookworms and Shutterbugs
'Just the right amount of nostalgia... wonderful and very poignant' - The World is a Book Blog
'I****ncredibly lovely' - Rachel's Random Reads
'Will leave you feeling cosy and uplifted' - Goodreads
'Heartwarming and endearing... a gorgeous story filled with hope, joy, sweetness and light combined with the honesty of real life' - Amazon
'I had tears in my eyes at the first chapter' - Goodreads