‘A perfect Christmas package filled with friends, fun and festive sparkle! It wrapped me up and warmed my heart’ Jane Linfoot, author of Love at the Little Wedding Shop by the Sea

Grab your cosiest jumper and escape to the beautiful Swallowtail Bay!

Christmas and romance are in the air and Nell is obsessed! She can’t stop watching her favourite Christmas romcoms and dreaming of the day when she meets her own romantic hero, especially as she is hosting the first ever wedding at her small hotel, Holly Lodge.

Nell’s best friend, Tom, has been in love with her ever since they met. But Nell has never seen him that way, and he’s always kept his feelings a secret in case it ruins their friendship.

After the opening of the glamorous Langdon Mansion Hotel in the bay, Nell’s hotel is struggling for survival and she must fight, with Tom’s help, to keep Holly Lodge open. Can the magic of Christmas help two old friends save Holly Lodge and open Nell’s eyes to a love that was always there the whole time?

Winter Wishes at Swallowtail Bay is the hilarious new romantic comedy from Katie Ginger, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Veronica Henry and Holly Martin!

Everyone LOVES Winter Wishes at Swallowtail Bay

‘A perfect Christmas package filled with friends, fun and festive sparkle! It wrapped me up and warmed my heart’ Jane Linfoot

‘Katie Ginger at her best!’ Sandy Barker

‘I was GLUED to this book’ Lucy Mitchell, book blogger

‘Absolutely gorgeous… has given me all the feels’ NetGalley reviewer *****

‘An absolute festive treat… a 5 star heartwarming story oozing with Christmas and romance’ NetGalley reviewer *****

‘I devoured every page’ NetGalley reviewer *****

‘This book was full of warmth and charm. I could almost feel the warmth from the log fires and smell the Christmas spices’ NetGalley reviewer *****

And everyone LOVES Katie Ginger too!

'Seaside, strawberries and a sexy hero – what's not to love?' Mandy Baggot

‘Perfect escapism!’ Cressida McLaughlin

‘A hilarious romantic comedy that left me with a big smile on my face’ Holly Martin

‘So beautifully written. It made me want to move house right now and set up by the sea!’ Tilly Tennant

As the latest novel in the series, Winter Wishes at Swallowtail Bay is a contemporary fiction that beautifully captures the essence of rural life. The story revolves around the themes of family, friendship, and the magic of holidays, making it a perfect pre-order for those who love heartwarming stories.

For fans of Rachael Lucas (Christmas at Applemore), Helen Rolfe (Written in the Stars), Jessica Redland (Sunshine After the Rain), Heidi Swain (All Wrapped Up), and Sarah Hope (Falling in Love at Pennycress Inn).

HarperCollins 2025

Winter Wishes at Swallowtail Bay (Swallowtail Bay, Book 3)

Winter Wishes at Swallowtail Bay (Swallowtail Bay, Book 3)