THE CHRISTMAS SECRET

by CELIA TANDY

Jack hasn't seen Lou since she left him nearly three years ago. He's still in love with her, but you can't make someone love you back when they say they never want to see you again.
Now they'll both be at their friends' Christmas wedding, and Jack's determined to get an explanation. It's the least he deserves after she broke his heart.

Lou's still in love with Jack, but he did something she can't forgive. She's trying to move on, but seeing him again is making that impossible.
She's also keeping a secret from him, and the longer she holds onto it, the bigger the betrayal will be. She just can't find the right words to tell him.

A Christmas secret and a Christmas wedding, but will the magic of the festive season make everything turn out right? And will Jack and Lou have their second chance at love?

This is the third book in the Broadsham romance series. Each book is a standalone, with interconnecting characters.

300 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 9, 2025

Reviews

[Naomi jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet and festive Christmas romance, The Christmas Secret is filled with cosy winter charm and a gorgeous holiday setting. It’s a quick-paced yet delightful slow burn that gives total Hallmark-movie vibes — the perfect read to get you into the Christmas spirit. 🎄✨

This is the 3rd book in the series however it can be read as a standalone

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

An entertaining second chance, small town romance with lots of lovely Christmassy touches. I was so invested in the lead characters, I read it in two sittings. Although it’s the third volume in the Broadsham series, you could read it as a stand alone.

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

i bought this book from the author at a local book fair. I thoroughly enjoyed the read and will look out for Celia's other books. The style was engaging and made me want to read "just another chapter" to find out how the various story lines resolved. A good start to a bit of Christmas reading.

[ClaireJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I met Celia Tandy when I was working at an event in Lichfield a few months ago and her Christmas book ‘The Christmas Secret’ sounded like the perfect, cosy festive story so I had to buy a copy from her. I am so glad I did!

I am not a big romance reader as I am quite fussy about them, so I was a bit tentative at first but I was soon sucked into the book! The writing is very compelling, I found myself thinking that I would just dip in and out of it but I ended up saying to myself ‘just one more chapter’ each time so I raced through it! The writing made me feel relaxed and at ease which was needed over a busy Christmas period!

It is the third book in a series but it can be a standalone. It is set in a small town and is a second chance romance about misunderstandings but with a festive feel good atmosphere surrounding it. There was enough suspense and emotion created between the two main characters of Jack and Lou that it felt authentic. I was completely invested in their story.

The Christmas Secret has a lot of winter charm and humour that makes it the perfect read during Christmas. I definitely recommend it and I will certainly be reading more from Celia!