The Secret Bookshop - The Secret Mistletoe Promise (The Secret Bookshop, Book 2)

By Cressida McLaughlin

The delightful new romantic series from the bestselling author of The Cornish Cream Tea novels and The Secret Christmas Bookshop.

‘Gorgeous…’ Woman

‘One of our favourite women’s fiction stars’ Heat

‘A warm and wonderful read’ Woman’s Own

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When Imogen leaves her fiancé at the altar and escapes to her grandmother’s cottage by the sea, the only thing she wants to do is disappear and wait for the furore to die down.

But her wedding escape isn’t the discreet hideaway she hoped for, and when she is thrown together with the charming local baker Dexter, whose help she needs to stay under the radar, sparks start to fly.

As Christmas approaches, can the runaway bride find her happy ever after under the mistletoe?

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*Readers LOVE Cressida McLaughlin*

‘Cressida never fails to deliver…beautifully written!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The perfect Christmas cosy read…I happily lost myself in it in one whole sitting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A beautiful wintery tale‘ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A heartwarming and festive romantic escape‘ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Filled with warmth, hope and just the right touch of Christmas magic‘ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Impossible not to feel a glow when reading it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Everything you could want in a festive book‘ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A lovely festive read full of wintery wonder and community‘ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Laughter and tears, Christmas and books – who could want anything more‘ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Heartwarming and festive with a little mystery. Absolutely fantastic’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Format: Paperback
Release Date: 06 Nov 2025
Pages: 384
ISBN: 978-0-00-862383-8
Price: £9.99, £9.99 (Export Price) , €None
Cressida McLaughlin is a bestselling author of contemporary romance who has sold over a million copies of her books. Her feel-good, escapist fiction, featuring unforgettable characters who find their happy place, has established her as a firm favourite among readers and fellow authors alike.Cressida lives in Norwich with her husband David and when not writing her bestsellers, spends her spare time reading, returning to London or exploring the beautiful Norfolk coastline.

Praise for Cressida McLaughlin: -

”'The ideal summer escape” - Woman’s Weekly

”'Gorgeous…” - Woman

”'One of our favourite women’s fiction stars” - Heat

”'A warm and wonderful read” - Woman’s Own

”'As sweet as a cream scone and just as moreish” - Cathy Bramley

”'Stuffed with Cornish sunshine and hope and loveliness. An absolute winner” - Milly Johnson

”'Gorgeously romantic” - Rachael Lucas

”'Cressida's characters are wonderful. So warm and relatable… A delicious summer treat!” - Sarah Morgan

”'A gorgeous, sweep-you-off-your-feet slice of escapism” - RED magazine

”'Unashamedly romantic, funny and touching” - My Weekly

”'It had me glued to the pages” - Holly Martin