Product Description

Christmas 2003 is approaching fast but festive thoughts are at least put on hold with the distraction of the Rugby World Cup as England is gripped by sporting fever. As the cheers of the victory homecoming parade begin to diminish, for one group of Brits there is the chance to rekindle their seasonal spirit when given the chance to visit a modern Christmas idyll. The prestigious Snow Lodge in Lapland plays host to a very diverse party - two amateur radio DJ's, a fading rock star and his faithful hippy roadie, an easy going marketing manager and his fiery senior executive girlfriend plus a sharp tongued lonely pensioner and his Santa suit. Spurred on by a suave entrepreneur, and with a bubbly entertainment manager in tow, the unlikely group undertake the trip of a lifetime -- a very unique snow trek. Stranded in the middle of nowhere, the group have no choice but to work together to survive for it is time for them to learn who they really are. Christmas will never be the same again.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #328937 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 168 pages

Customer Reviews

If you liked Love Actually
This book is perfect for fans of rom coms like the movie Love Actually, although it has appeal for male and female readers in equal measures. It starts off following the lives of a number of characters who later come together stranded in a log cabin in the snow at Christmas. There are several different plot strands which should keep any type of reader entertained.
The first part of the book is set during the Rugby World Cup of 2003 and flows nicely as the characters develop. The second half of the book is more action and drama as relationships are forged amidst a snowbound crisis, and there's an appearance from a jolly fellow who may or may not be St Nick...
All in all there's plenty here for anyone who enjoys an amusing comedy / romance novel that works from both male and female perspectives. A worthy follow up to Horsfall's previous book "You Are Here".

It's warm inside
I started to read this book with a little scepticism, thinking that it was just going be a dead end story. However I was quickly hooked. Horsfall just has a gift when it comes to characterisation which makes it easy to follow all the initial sub plots that finally intertwine into one and the fantastic Lapland finale. I'm sure Rugby fans will love the initial chapters but this really is a book for everyone and a nice warming Christmas tale (well timed!). A special mention must go to Dan and Drag, the fading 80's pop star and his roadie - surely they warrant another book. Fantastic.

A good read
Having enjoyed the author's last book tremendously, I was unsure whether his high standard could be maintained. However, he demonstrated a resourceful versatility creating a unique book that was most enjoyable and a good laugh. The characters truly came to life and felt like friends after I shared in their adventures and experiences in the magical Lapland. Highly recommended.