'The perfect way to take time out from Christmas shopping. Five stars' Star magazine 'Funny and touching!Kelly's witty writing will warm you up' Woman's Own 'This is perfect!' Essentials magazine 'From the elderly sisters living in the shadow of their mother's ghost to the middle-aged mother preparing to confront her ex-husband's family, the characters are engaging and the plotlines easy to pick up. And with Cathy Kelly at the helm, readers can rest assured that Santa's sack contains a happy ending for all.' Daily Telegraph (Aus)

Cathy Kelly is a number 1 bestselling author. She worked as a journalist before becoming a novelist, and has published eleven bestselling books. She is also an ambassador for UNICEF in Ireland. She lives in Wicklow with her husband, John, and their twin sons, Murray and Dylan.