A festive escape to the Italian Alps-where family secrets thaw hearts and holiday magic works wonders.The last thing Harriet Westmoreland wants is a frosty Christmas on the dizzying slopes of Cortina d'Ampezzo. While her family and best friend Grace's clan carve down the chic pistes, Harriet's stuck in ski school, bruised and humiliated. Longing for mulled wine over moguls, she slips away to explore the cosy refugios of the snow-capped Dolomites-maybe she'll even glimpse George Clooney, rumoured to be in town.But a stunning cable car ride reveals a secret that ripples through their group, stirring old tensions and tender truths. Amid twinkling lights and Alpine charm, rifts heal, bonds deepen, and unexpected joys prove this might be their most meaningful Christmas yet.A heartwarming novella, perfect for fans of cosy, feel-good holiday reads.Julie lives in Yorkshire, writes bestselling romantic comedies, and teaches part-time. A magistrate for 25 years, she loves books, wine, and sun-hates skiing.

The four Sutherland sisters have all had very different paths in life, but one secret and a slighty tense production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' are about to bring them all back together again... When the news that pop-superstar Lexia Sutherland is returning to Westenbury, not everyone is thrilled by the news - including Lexia. There are too many memories she doesn't need to face - or need re-surfacing. Meanwhile, Juno Sutherland just wants a little peace and quiet. As the local village doctor, she's got her priorities in order; kids, job, husband, tenacious pony, a role in the village musical... So when the sexy new locum turns up - and steals her office - the last thing she needed was to be hit with rising temperatures and an over-active imagination. Will these sisters be able to uncover the past, deal with the future and put on the performance of a lifetime? Praise for Julie Houston: 'Julie Houston at her best - heartfelt and hilarious' -Sandy Barker 'Laugh-out-loud hilarious and heartwarming!' -Mandy Baggot 'This book is an absolute gigglefest with characters you'll fall in love with!' -Katie Ginger Winner of the RNA 2021 Sapere Books Popular Romantic Fiction Award Julie Houston lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire where her novels are set, and her only claims to fame are that she teaches part-time at 'Bridget Jones' author Helen Fielding's old junior school and her neighbour is 'Chocolat' author, Joanne Harris. Julie is married, with two adult children and a ridiculous Cockerpoo called Lincoln. She runs and swims because she's been told it's good for her, but would really prefer a glass of wine, a sun lounger and a jolly good book - preferably with Dev Patel in attendance.

Escape to the charming West Yorkshire countryside this autumn, where golden leaves crunch underfoot and crisp air stirs secrets at Holly Close Farm.Architect Charlie Maddison's life in London crumbles on a rainy November day when she discovers her boyfriend is married. Fleeing heartbreak, she returns to her quirky family in the picturesque village of Westenbury, seeking solace amongst the falling leaves and crisp air.Her sister, Daisy, a talented landscape gardener, is also back home, craving a fresh start. Their lives take an unexpected turn when their spirited great-grandmother, Madge, reveals the existence of Holly Close Farm, a property abandoned for over sixty years. Entrusting its renovation to Charlie and Daisy, Madge unlocks a hidden chapter of their family history.As they peel back the layers of the old farmhouse, a tale of wartime romance, long-held secrets, and devastating betrayals emerges. Can true love bloom again amidst the windswept moors? Or will the farm's shadowed past forever haunt their future?Perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Katie Fforde, and Jill Mansell.Julie Houston is a bestselling British author known for her warm, witty contemporary women's fiction set in the heart of West Yorkshire. Born and bred in Huddersfield, Julie still lives in the region, drawing inspiration from the picturesque Yorkshire countryside and local village life for her popular novels.

Clementine needs to find Lucy before it's all too late.Clementine knows bringing up a child on your own, down on Emerald Street where the street walkers ply their trade, isn't easy, even when your daughter's as adorable as four-year-old Allegra. When Peter Broadbent, wealthy, kind and possessed of the most beautiful house Clementine has ever seen, proposes, she knows it seems almost too good to be true. Will this be the happy-ever-after Clementine deserves, or will her dreams come crumbling down around her?Julie Houston lives in Yorkshire, writes bestselling romantic comedies, and teaches part-time. A magistrate for 25 years, she loves books, wine, and sun - but hates skiing.Praise for 'Looking for Lucy': 'A real page-turner. You'll laugh and cry, but not be able to put it down as Julie's trademark humour shines through from beginning to end' -Cassam Book Blog. 'This is one of those novels that makes you want to read "just one more chapter" before you turn out the light, and that chapter turns into several more' -Big Bertha, Amazon Top 500 Reviewer. 'I became so engrossed in this story I couldn't stop - kept going for just another chapter, and another, until I'd read straight through to the end. I loved it - the magic five for me, a wonderful read and one to keep for rereading' -Jeannie Zelos Book Reviews.

From the bestselling author of 'A Village Affair' comes a warm, witty, wonderful new Westenbury tale... As the Yorkshire village of Westenbury mourns the loss of one of their own, the women can't help but contemplate who will fill the vacancy in handsome widower David's life. Meanwhile, Grace Stevens has decided to move on without her good-for-nothing husband. Right now, she needs to focus less on men and more on wrangling with her unruly class of pre-teens. And thankfully, there's plenty to keep her occupied. Between an accidental dalliance with a pupil's dad, helping close down a drug ring and keeping up with her closest girlfriends, Grace is busier than ever. But as she spends more time with David, her determination to go it alone begins to waver... Praise for Julie Houston: 'A warm, funny story of sisters and the secrets they keep' -Sheila O'Flanagan 'Warm, funny and well written, with a page-turning plot, this book has everything! I loved it!' -Katie Fforde 'Julie Houston at her best - heartfelt and hilarious' -Sandy Barker Julie Houston lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire where her novels are set, and her only claims to fame are that she teaches part-time at 'Bridget Jones' author Helen Fielding's old junior school and her neighbour is 'Chocolat' author, Joanne Harris. Julie is married, with two adult children and a ridiculous Cockerpoo called Lincoln. She runs and swims because she's been told it's good for her, but would really prefer a glass of wine, a sun lounger and a jolly good book - preferably with Dev Patel in attendance.

Harriet Westmoreland did not expect to go into labour in the Harvey Nichol's men's underwear department!Nor did she expect that at exactly the moment she does she would set eyes on Alex Hamilton, and mark the start of a year of madness... For her, her family and, at times, it seems most of the West Yorkshire village of Midhope. Giving birth only two months after Harriet, her lifelong best friend Grace has her own craziness to contend with. As both women hurtle down unexpected and very different paths, they flounder in a maelstrom of passion and confusion, perilously clinging on as the chain of events threatens not only their comfortable, ordinary lives but also their very existence... Praise for Julie Houston: 'Julie deserves to be up there with all the queens of chick lit' - Alison Cremona. 'Reading this long awaited book was like meeting up with old friends' J.M. Jones. 'I could not put this book down, it had me laughing out loud, shouting at the characters and crying' Amazon reviewer. Warm, witty and wonderful, the unputdownable bestseller from Julie Houston is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Milly Johnson, Katie Fforde and Jill Mansell.Julie Houston lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire where her novels are set, and her only claims to fame are that she teaches part-time at 'Bridget Jones' author Helen Fielding's old junior school and her neighbour is 'Chocolat' author, Joanne Harris. Julie is married, with two adult children and a ridiculous Cockerpoo called Lincoln. She runs and swims because she's been told it's good for her, but would really prefer a glass of wine, a sun lounger and a jolly good book - preferably with Dev Patel in attendance.