Meet Me in London

A fake engagement between a clothes designer and a department store owner leads to a Christmas romance in "The Christmas Shop".

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

‘A captivating and heartwarming tale that will leave you feeling festive and uplifted! Rosie Nixon,Editor-in-Chief,HELLO! magazine

‘Fresh, fun, and full of romance! I loved it!’ Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain

‘A classic romance that will leave you feeling passionate, romantic, and transported to a world of love and enchantment!’ Laura Jane Williams, bestselling author of The Lucky Escape

‘A perfect escapist, heart-warming read! I was hooked from the first line!’ Katie Ginger, author of The Perfect Christmas Gift

‘Unwrap and enjoy this Christmassy treat of a read!’ Mandy Baggot, bestselling author of My Greek Island Summer

‘Warm, funny, and engaging, a five-star Christmas treat!’ Karen Clarke, author of The Little French Café series

What do you do when your fake engagement starts to feel too real? Aspiring clothes designer Victoria Scott dreams of one day opening her own boutique. But these aspirations are under threat from the new department store opening at the end of her road. She needs a Christmas miracle, but one is not forthcoming.

Oliver Russells Christmas is not looking very festive right now. The opening of his familys new London department store is behind schedule, and his interfering, if well-meaning, mother is pressing him to settle down. He needs a diversion. Something to keep his mother from meddling while he focuses on business.

When Oliver meets Victoria, he offers a proposition: pretend to be his fiancé at the opening of his store and he will provide an opportunity for Victoria to showcase her designs. Only soon this fake relationship starts to feel very real. But when secrets in Victorias past are exposed, will Oliver walk away, or will they both follow their hearts and find what neither knew they were looking for?

Victoria is a talented clothes designer with a passion for creating beautiful garments. She has always dreamed of opening her own boutique, but her aspirations have been hindered by the lack of financial resources and support. When she meets Oliver, she sees an opportunity to showcase her designs and gain the recognition she deserves.

Oliver is a successful businessman with a reputation for being ruthless and driven. He has always been focused on his career and has never been interested in relationships. When he meets Victoria, he sees her as a means to an end, a way to gain the attention of the fashion industry and further his own goals.

At first, their fake engagement is purely business-driven. Oliver uses Victoria to showcase her designs and promote his store, while Victoria uses Oliver to gain the recognition she needs. However, as they spend more time together, they begin to develop feelings for each other.

As the opening of Oliver's store approaches, tensions rise between Victoria and Oliver. Oliver's mother is pressuring him to settle down and start a family, while Victoria is determined to pursue her dreams and open her boutique. When Oliver's mother discovers their fake engagement, she is furious and threatens to expose it to the media.

Victoria is torn between her love for Oliver and her fear of losing everything she has worked for. She knows that if their engagement is exposed, it could ruin her reputation and her dreams. However, she also knows that she cannot let Oliver go without a fight.

In the end, Victoria decides to follow her heart and expose their fake engagement. Oliver is initially angry and hurt, but he eventually realizes that he has been using Victoria and that he loves her for who she is, not for what she can do for him.

Together, Victoria and Oliver work to open her boutique and gain the recognition they deserve. They face many challenges along the way, but their love and determination help them overcome every obstacle.

In the end, Victoria's boutique is a success, and she is able to live her dream of owning her own business. Oliver is proud of her and supports her every step of the way.

Their fake engagement may have started as a business transaction, but it ended up being a true love story. They learned that sometimes, the things we think we want are not always what we need, and that true love can come from unexpected places.

‘A captivating and heartwarming tale that will leave you feeling festive and uplifted! Rosie Nixon,Editor-in-Chief,HELLO! magazine

‘Fresh, fun, and full of romance! I loved it!’ Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain

‘A classic romance that will leave you feeling passionate, romantic, and transported to a world of love and enchantment!’ Laura Jane Williams, bestselling author of The Lucky Escape

‘A perfect escapist, heart-warming read! I was hooked from the first line!’ Katie Ginger, author of The Perfect Christmas Gift

‘Unwrap and enjoy this Christmassy treat of a read!’ Mandy Baggot, bestselling author of My Greek Island Summer

‘Warm, funny, and engaging, a five-star Christmas treat!’ Karen Clarke, author of The Little French Café series

What do you do when your fake engagement starts to feel too real? Aspiring clothes designer Victoria Scott dreams of one day opening her own boutique. But these aspirations are under threat from the new department store opening at the end of her road. She needs a Christmas miracle, but one is not forthcoming.

Oliver Russells Christmas is not looking very festive right now. The opening of his familys new London department store is behind schedule, and his interfering, if well-meaning, mother is pressing him to settle down. He needs a diversion. Something to keep his mother from meddling while he focuses on business.

When Oliver meets Victoria, he offers a proposition: pretend to be his fiancé at the opening of his store and he will provide an opportunity for Victoria to showcase her designs. Only soon this fake relationship starts to feel very real. But when secrets in Victorias past are exposed, will Oliver walk away, or will they both follow their hearts and find what neither knew they were lookin.

Victoria is a talented clothes designer with a passion for creating beautiful garments. She has always dreamed of opening her own boutique, but her aspirations have been hindered by the lack of financial resources and support. When she meets Oliver, she sees an opportunity to showcase her designs and gain the recognition she deserves.

Oliver is a successful businessman with a reputation for being ruthless and driven. He has always been focused on his career and has never been interested in relationships. When he meets Victoria, he sees her as a means to an end, a way to gain the attention of the fashion industry and further his own goals.

At first, their fake engagement is purely business-driven. Oliver uses Victoria to showcase her designs and promote his store, while Victoria uses Oliver to gain the recognition she needs. However, as they spend more time together, they begin to develop feelings for each other.

As the opening of Oliver's store approaches, tensions rise between Victoria and Oliver. Oliver's mother is pressuring him to settle down and start a family, while Victoria is determined to pursue her dreams and open her boutique. When Oliver's mother discovers their fake engagement, she is furious and threatens to expose it to the media.

Victoria is torn between her love for Oliver and her fear of losing everything she has worked for. She knows that if their engagement is exposed, it could ruin her reputation and her dreams. However, she also knows that she cannot let Oliver go without a fight.

In the end, Victoria decides to follow her heart and expose their fake engagement. Oliver is initially angry and hurt, but he eventually realizes that he has been using Victoria and that he loves her for who she is, not for what she can do for him.

Together, Victoria and Oliver work to open her boutique and gain the recognition they deserve. They face many challenges along the way, but their love and determination help them overcome every obstacle.

In the end, Victoria's boutique is a success, and she is able to live her dream of owning her own business. Oliver is proud of her and supports her every step of the way.

Their fake engagement may have started as a business transaction, but it ended up being a true love story. They learned that sometimes, the things we think we want are not always what we need, and that true love can come from unexpected places.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008375850