25 Dates of Christmas : An Advent Love Story - Kathryn Freeman

25 Dates of Christmas : An Advent Love Story - Kathryn Freeman

Kathryn Freeman

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Published 19 November 2026

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  • Pages · 368 pages
  • Publication Date · 19/11/2026
  • Genre · Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
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Count down to Christmas Day with 24 sealed chapters in this festive and heartwarming enemies-to-lovers Advent novel. Christmas is just around the corner, but Anna has not been in a festive mood after the recent passing of her brother. When she discovers that her brother has left one final request- to work together with Luke, his handsome but arrogant best friend, on an Advent-style series of daily adventures leading up to December 25th- she agrees to fulfill his dying wish. The two create an unlikely pair, with each day bringing a new and surprisingly delightful discovery. And as the Christmas spirit slowly warms Anna and Luke's initial icy feelings towards one another, it seems like the holiday season has one more gift to give.With a delightfully unique Advent calendar format, this book contains twenty-four chapters sealed with an individual sticker. Readers can gently open each chapter so they can follow the love story day-by-day in the weeks leading up to Christmas!

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