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Curl up with the perfect cosy, comforting Christmas romance.When
Beth Brown loses her job and her boyfriend in the space of
twenty-four hours, she thinks life can't get any worse. That's
until she finds herself in the depths of the English countryside
working for chef, Rocco di Castri. Not only does she have to deal
with his legendary moods, but she's also expected to get his
chaotic schedule and workload in check, all while she's nursing a
broken heart. It's not long before Rocco's idyllic home starts to
work its magic and soon she sees a softer side to her boss too. And
as the festive season approaches, Beth dares to look forward to
everything the perfect country Christmas has to offer - and perhaps
some romance of her own. Until news of an unexpected proposal
threatens to put pay to all Beth's plans. Will Beth get her
happily-ever-after? Maybe, this Christmas... A festive gem from
Jill Steeples, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Heidi Swain and
Julie Houston. Please note this title was previously published as
Christmas at Whitefriars. What readers say about Jill Steeples: 'I
thoroughly enjoyed this book from the very first page to the very
last. A really great winter read, warm and cosy throughout. A very
easy to rate 5 stars.' 'A brilliant story with all the right
ingredients. Love laughter tears and smiles.' 'A feel-good story
full of laughs, romance and caring with a few surprises along the
way. This book is just what you need when the sun is shining on a
chilly spring day.' 'Jill Steeples writing has a nice fast pace and
a great easy flow. I love the feelgood factor of her stories. They
always manage to put a big smile on my face.'
Dublin has had a long association with its pubs. The city grew
rapidly in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, becoming a
major port for trade around the world, and the city boasted a
wealth of taverns, inns, alehouses and public houses. An important
part of the city's prosperity was also the Guinness brewery,
founded in Dublin in 1759 and becoming a major employer. Many
drinking establishments have survived from these days and have
stories to tell, often involving historical figures or even
fictional characters. In Dublin Pubs, author Pat Dargan takes the
reader on a fascinating journey through some of Dublin's most
interesting, oldest or most famous watering holes. Many of the pubs
have retained features and traditions of previous ages, and some
are regarded as architectural gems. Pat reveals the variety of
Dublin's pubs today and tells of the many characters that have
frequented or run the public houses over the years, for which
Dublin is justly renowned.
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