The Christmas Cookie Bookshop (hazel Blooms Book 1)

By (author) Faulkner, Anita
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A bookshop to save. A heart to mend. All in time for Christmas.
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A bookshop to save. A heart to mend. All in time for Christmas.

Noémi Blanc loves happy endings. In fact, she runs a cozy bookshop brimming with them. Following a friend’s tragic accident, Noémi is sworn off adventures (and love), and even refuses to bake her mouth-watering, crowd-attracting cookies.

Shay Cassidy craves adventures. In a whirlwind of costumes, he opens a pop-up business next to the bookshop, stealing Noémi’s footfall. His quirky activities and rival cookies quickly capture the interest of the small town, igniting Noémi’s competitive spirit.

As the festive season looms, tensions simmer and loyalties are tested. Noémi is determined to reclaim her customers and prove that her bookshop is a treasured part of the village. But Shay’s charm and wit are hard to ignore – even for Noémi. With the bookshop’s success hinging on a festive event and Shay’s lease almost up, Noémi must decide if she’ll open her heart to a chance at happiness and save the bookshop in time for Christmas.

The Christmas Cookie Bookshop is a charming festive romance for lovers of Bella Osborne, Caroline Roberts and Sarah Morgan.

''As sweet and satisfying as its heroine''s cookies'' EMMA BENNET

''Faulkner at her romantic, Christmassy best'' KILEY DUNBAR

''A masterclass in cosy, uplifting romantic comedy that will completely steal your heart'' MARGARET AMATT

Perfect for fans of:

🍪 Enemies to lovers / Rivalry

🍪 He falls first

🍪 Sworn off love

Readers are obsessed with Anita Faulkner:

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''Will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy, hopeful and content.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Review quote:
''As sweet and satisfying as its heroine''s cookies.'' Emma Bennet
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‘Heartfelt and heartwarming; this is Anita Faulkner at her romantic, Christmassy best!’ Kiley Dunbar
Biographical note:

ANITA FAULKNER writes warm and witty romcoms from her upcycled bureau near the Cotswolds. Described by her agent Kate Nash as ‘a sparkling new voice,’ Anita loves dreaming up quirky characters and extremely awkward dates.

Her debut novel A Colourful Country Escape was shortlisted for two Romantic Novelists’ Association awards. It was followed by The Gingerbread Café – which is too delicious to be missed. When Anita’s not writing, she’s busy coaching other writers, running her fiction writers’ membership, Writers’ Dream House, and celebrating books in her Facebook group, Chick Lit and Prosecco.

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A heartwarming, enemies to lovers, small-town romance for fans of winter cozy romances, Heidi Swain and Laurie Gilmore in 2026!

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A heartwarming, enemies to lovers, small-town romance for fans of winter cozy romances, Heidi Swain and Laurie Gilmore in 2026!

- A brand new series from Anita Faulkner with seasonal appeal in time for Christmas.
- Features iconic tropes like enemies to lovers and sworn off love.

Competition: The Christmas Tree Farm; Home for Christmas; The Perfect Christmas Village; Christmas at the Second Chance