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The third novella in Charlotte Phillips’ deliciously sensual Do Not Disturb series.Christmas in London – a time for late night shopping on Regent’s Street or ice skating at Somerset House under a blanket of twinkling fairy lights, the warming, welcoming aroma of mulled wine in the air…Or, alternatively, a time for bumping into the ghosts of one night stands past in Ella Scott’s case!Checking into her boutique hotel for a weekend of Christmas shopping, the last person Ella expects to bump into at reception is Tom bloody Henley – ambitious doctor, highly eligible bachelor and with whom she had the most unbelievable, mind-blowing brief encounter five Christmases ago.But Ella slipped out quietly the morning after all those years ago for a reason and although Tom’s got a look on his face that suggests Christmas has come early, there’s no way she’s going to be repeating past mistakes… right?
A chance encounter at a boutique hotel forces Ella Scott to confront a past romantic entanglement that she has spent five years trying to forget. Ella arrives in London for a festive weekend, only to find herself face-to-face with Tom Henley, a man from a brief, intense encounter years prior. As Tom attempts to rekindle their connection, Ella must navigate her own internal resistance and the lingering chemistry that threatens her resolve to keep the past buried. The narrative follows a focused, character-driven arc, emphasizing the tension between past choices and present desires within a condensed holiday timeframe.
This novella fits squarely within the contemporary romance genre, utilizing established tropes to deliver a concise, seasonal narrative. The premise suggests a focus on the friction between long-held secrets and the sudden proximity of a former flame. Readers of the Do Not Disturb series likely appreciate the consistent tone and the quick, character-focused development typical of the novella format. The story relies on the chemistry between the leads to drive the plot forward, creating a light, festive reading experience that centers on the potential for reconciliation.
Page Count:
102
Publication Date:
2014-11-27
Publisher:
One More Chapter
ISBN-10:
0007591691
ISBN-13:
9780007591695
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