The Winter’s Fail

Escaping her boringLondon temping job to spend Christmas in an exclusive, glamorous Surrey enclave seems like an excellent move to Emmy. (Shame about the reason for her escape: she’s secretly knocked up by her former boss. Unfortunate. Understatement.)

From the moment single dad Jack dazzles her on stage at his daughter’s nativity, the sparks fly. He’s too good to be true. He runs a non-profit! He adores children—and animals! He’s heaven dressed up in a Christmas jumper! He dotes on his blind labrador! His house looks like a Christmas movie set! He has some seriously sexy fireside moves on his furry rug! Oh—and she could swear he wants her.

Oh dear #1: he also wants her skillset. And she agrees to work for him. Making him her new boss. Exactly.

Oh dear #2: she has no earthly idea how to tell this guy she’s pregnant by—you’ve got it—her old boss.

Emmy seems determined to self-sabotage headlong into an epic winter’s fail.

Meanwhile, she’s surrounded by impeccably glossy, powerhouse women with to-die-for wardrobes—her sister Rosa and their friend Stacey. These women appear to lead fabulous, grown-up lives. But appearances can be deceptive.

Emmy’s not the only one setting herself up for failure. Their only hope is to embody that classic life lesson: fortune favours the brave.

The Winter’s Fail is an irresistibly sexy fish-out-of-water romance featuring fabulous, flawed women, plenty ofdeliciously dreamy men (thanks Stacey), wardrobe highs and workplace lows, glamorous bars, lavish homes bedecked with Christmas gorgeousness, well-behaved animals and badly-behaved offspring, and, of course, all the festive feels.

“Another delicious, decadent and delightfully naughty novel by Sara… What I love about Sara’s books are that she creates, such thrilling and glamorous lives for her characters but always there is a deeper message behind the actions of her cast… This latest book certainly primed my mind, body and soul (thank you Jack).” Clare Mason

“I completely fell in love with Emmy and Jack… Once again we get to escape for a while and join these women and their fascinating world, from glamorous jobs, fine dining, luxurious outfits and complicated love lives. Rosa’s story was especially interesting as she is a social media influencer and I loved her journey… Overall this is such a fun and beautiful romance that filled my heart with joy and I can only hope we see more of Emmy and Jack in future Sara Madderson books!”

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“This is extremely well-written and completely addictive. I have devoured this book in just one sitting. The plot is unique and I have found that this is a novel which I have been unwilling to put down. This is quite possibly my new favourite book by this author… I have loved everything about this novel. I cannot say anything negative about this one. This is a definite five star read.”

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“Sara’s usual classy, intelligent and witty writing style together with plenty of drama, passion and suspense made The Winter’s Fail a massive hit for me and I would highly recommend!”

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