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\u00a0<\/span>Christmas arrives in Essendale in Jennifer Page’s<\/b> latest novel, Christmas at the Board Game Cafe<\/i> which was published on 10th October by Aria<\/b>.<\/span><\/span> Kate seems to have it all \u2013 wonderful friends, a successful With the holiday season fast approaching, and the town But Kate\u2019s picture-perfect plans take an unexpected turn \u00a0My Thoughts<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n If you are looking for a warm and uplifting read for Christmas, then this is the book for you. The community around Essendale is the heart of the story in many ways. Kate is an interesting character whose memories of her childhood have drastically affected how she approaches her friendships and relationships. She puts on a perfect front for the world but behind that facade, she is incredibly lonely. Kate finds herself with a quandary, torn between the safe option or someone who she is less sure of. for reasons which will become clear.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 I loved the premise of the living Advent Calendar which Kate devised to try to breathe new life into Essendale. As each window was unveiled, a different aspect of Christmas was shown, with the final touching one having a profound message. You can absolutely imagine the villages slowly coming to life as the community took notice. Friendship and family are also important with Kate’s found family at the centre of her life.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n In short: a gorgeous festive read \u00a0 About the Author<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jennifer Page <\/b>wrote her first novel \u2013 a book about ponies \u2013 \u00a0 You can follow Jennifer here:\u00a0Website<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Purchase link<\/a> \u00a0 |\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Thanks to Jennifer Page, Aria and Rachel of\u00a0Rachel’s Random Resources <\/a>for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Check out these brilliant bloggers!<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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\ncareer and an idyllic life in the quirky Yorkshire town of Essendale. But under
\nthe surface Kate\u2019s lonely, and she longs to feel part of a family \u2013 especially
\nduring Christmas.<\/span><\/p>\n
\ndesperate to attract more visitors, Kate conceives a brilliant plan: an
\nenchanting living Advent calendar. Each December evening, a captivating window
\ndisplay will be unveiled across town. With local businesses struggling,
\nincluding her best friend\u2019s board game caf\u00e9, she’s feeling the pressure.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nwhen her ex-boyfriend arrives in Yorkshire, insisting on creating the Christmas
\nEve display. Can Kate trust him to deliver a show-stopping window? And can she
\nfinally put the past behind her and embrace the future she\u2019s always dreamed of?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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\nwhen she was eight. These days she prefers to write romance. When she isn’t
\nwriting, Jennifer can usually be found playing board games which are the
\ninspiration for her first novel. She has worked as a television producer, a
\nmusic teacher and has even run a children’s opera company. She now lives near
\nHebden Bridge in West Yorkshire with her husband and his large collection of
\ngames.<\/span><\/p>\n
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