Christmas in July... and a Cover Reveal!

There's something wonderfully magical about Christmas in July.

Maybe it's because it gives us permission to dream about twinkling lights, cosy evenings, festive traditions, and all the joy that comes with the holiday season—even when the sun is shining.

So, it feels like the perfect time to share something I've been keeping secret...

I'm absolutely delighted to reveal the cover for my upcoming Christmas romance, The Naughty List Agreement, publishing on 6 October 2026 with One More Chapter.

But this book isn't just another festive romance.

It's an experience.

The Naughty List Agreement has been created in a unique Advent format, with perforated pages that allow you to open one chapter each day as you count down to Christmas. Beginning on 1 December, you'll unwrap a new part of the story every day until Christmas.

I've always loved Advent calendars, so this idea captured my heart from the moment it was suggested. When my children were young, we had a large wooden Advent box with little numbered drawers. Instead of filling each one with a chocolate, I'd leave a clue for them to solve, leading them to their Advent treat hidden somewhere in the house. It became one of our favourite Christmas traditions and created so many magical family memories.

There's something so special about taking a few moments each day to enjoy a little surprise, and that's exactly the feeling I hope The Naughty List Agreement brings to readers. My dream is that opening each day's chapter becomes part of your own Christmas traditions, too.

I'm already planning which Advent calendars I'll be treating myself to this year (yes, I can never resist!), and I love the thought of readers enjoying a little romance alongside their daily festive treat.

One of my favorite parts of publishing is finally getting to share the cover with you. A cover is a reader's first glimpse into the world of a story, and I couldn't be happier with how beautifully One More Chapter has captured the warmth, romance, and Christmas magic of The Naughty List Agreement.

Over the coming months, I'll be sharing more behind-the-scenes stories, snippets from the book, and plenty of festive fun as we count down to publication and then to Christmas itself.

I hope you'll come along for the journey.

After all...

Love Makes Life Magical. ❤️🎄

I'd love to hear from you in the comments—are you a fellow Advent calendar fan? Do you have a favorite Christmas tradition that you look forward to every year?

Thank you, as always, for being part of this wonderful community. Your support means more than you know, and I can't wait to share this Christmas adventure with you.