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The Christmas Party

By: Carole Matthews
Narrated by: Penelope Rawlins
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Summary

Louise Young is a devoted single mother whose only priority is providing for her daughter, Mia. Louise has a good job in a huge international corporation and she's grateful for it. The only problem is her boss who can't keep his hands to himself, but Louise can handle him. What she really doesn't have time for is romance - until she meets the company's rising star, Josh Wallace.

Louise usually says no to evenings out but she's decided to let her hair down tonight. It's the office Christmas party, she has a pretty dress to wear and she's looking forward to some champagne and fun. She's completely unaware that others around her are too busy playing dangerous games to enjoy the party - until she's pulled into those games herself....

Romance is in the air and secrets are about to be uncovered. It's going to be a night to remember at The Christmas Party.

©2014 Carole Matthews (P)2014 Isis Publishing

Critic reviews

"So warm, so festive." (Jenny Colgan)
"Fabulously enjoyable...full of heart and fun." (Milly Johnson)
"Simply brilliant." (Closer)

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Brilliant

Really enjoyed listening, the story has a very satisfying ending. Great characters if a little predictable

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Good book

Was a good book and I really enjoyed it but I didn't love the ending, felt like they could of gone into more detail with some of the characters!

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One of the best novels out

I found the story both very moving and funny well done for such good work this is why I have chosen this writing thank you

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fab story brilliantly read, fun, engaging

fab story brilliantly read, fun, engaging, full of funny slants and twists to keep the listener entertained

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Another good book to listen to.

The book was well read and brilliantly written I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Carole Matthews books

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Listen to this book every December

Absolutely love this book
Every December I listen to this book and Calling Mrs Christmas also by Carole Matthew’s
Highly recommend

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Wimpy lead character

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I thought that the story was too drawn out, could have been half the length.

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Very predictable

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Slightly predictable

Wish it had been longer ... but nice interwoven story involving the lives of people who worked together and how their lives impacted others

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Enjoyed!

Good story, great twisty bits! Easy to listen to and was sad when it ended.

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Suspenseful until the very end!!

I can always decide what will happen in books at the very beginning but not with this one!! It held me to the very end and then still leaves a lot in the air! Really enjoyed it, well read too

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