Footsteps in the Snow and other teatime treats

by Trisha Ashley

From her novels to her magazine articles Trisha Ashley has been writing all her life and this is a collection of her work brought together in a single edition for the first time.

A fabulous collection of short stories from the Sunday Times bestselling author. Perfect to curl up with on a winter’s evening.

Genres: Romance, Christmas, Fiction, Chick Lit, Short Stories

93 pages, ebook

First published November 6, 2014

About the author

Trisha Ashley is now a full-time novelist, but she has been known to work for stained glass makers and/or plumbers. She likes to paint, eat, drink, and read literary biographies. Her previous hobbies included getting divorced and packing to move. She claims to have once actually eaten Bronte burgers at the Branwell café, but her publisher declines to verify this. She lives in North Wales.

Reviews

[Amanda B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet short stories 😊

[Emily Pankhurst · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wanted a one sitting book that I could read over Christmas in July. This fitted the bill nicely.

Overall the writing was light and entertaining. Each story was well written and felt well balanced. Nothing was rushed and I didn't feel that anything came to an abrupt end. I enjoyed every story and would like to have read more in each one. I was kept entertained from the beginning right through to the end.

Each story was one chapter. Breaks in the stories were illustrated by an extra space in-between paragraphs and a star.

Not every story was Christmas themed, but I didn't mind that. It was good for Christmas in July or if you just wanted a break from the festive theme!

I liked that at the beginning of the book the author gave us an insight as to what her Christmases look like.

Overall it was a lovely little collection that I highly recommend as a one sitting read over the festive period!

[Sam Redstall · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not actually christmassy apart from the lovely introduction!! My worst nightmare of a book, boy meets girl, they argue, they get back together - in loads of short stories, arghhhh!!

[The_5ft_reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some Christmas shorts and a few others, quick little read

[Damaskcat · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an entertaining collection of eleven short stories - all Christmas themed - together with the start of the author's next novel 'Creature Comforts'. The stories can be read at a sitting and each one is ideal to read if you have a few minutes to spare even if it isn't Christmas. The author has also included her thoughts on the madness of the 'must have' idea of Christmas where people are trying to make their houses and their Christmas lunches resemble a magazine feature. Sometimes the best Christmasses are those which take the least preparation and the least expense.

[~☆starlight · Rating 4 out of 5]

This e book features eleven enchanting short Christmas stories each only 5-10 minutes each. I enjoyed all the stories and was left wanting more with a couple of them, also included is a few chapters of her new novel creature comforts which is a book on my to read pile so I'm also looking forward to that. Definantly a good read to get you into the festive spirit 🎄🎄

[Pauline Dewberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read

Some of these stories were almost prologues for books that came later. Trisha Ashley tells a good story and these short stories are the appetisers for her books, all of which are brilliant.

[Sabina Maria Fryer]

Love this lady

So enjoyable, gone to quickly....love the story and the characters she creates. Pure escapism. I await the next one - soon, please

[Sara Bartlett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet stories themed around Christmas and romance. Fairly predictable endings in each story but nice quick reads on a winter evening.

[Julie Malcolm · Rating 3 out of 5]

The stories themselves were OK but as a collection they did tend to seem very similar

[Sarah Goodfield · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely collection of short stories.

[☺Trish · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading these lovely short stories. They were short and sweet but I had actually wished a few of my favorites went on for longer. My favorite of the bunch was Breaking the Ice.

[Helen campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Angela Peixoto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another book of lovely short stories by Trisha Ashley. If you like short stories and romance do read this book and you will not regret it. You will finish it with a glow in your heart!

[Lynnette · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a collection of short stories all previously published in women's magazines. There was a couple of really good ones here but they all ended quite quickly. The stories are a good length to read whilst on your tea/coffee break hence the title. Didn't like that the short stories ended at 63% the way through book and then the rest was an excerpt from the authors new novel Creature Comforts which I have to say didn't hold my interest and wont be reading the novel. Also must mention the story with the mermaid and the seal ehhh! Definitely not the kind of story I expect from this author. All in all some good stories here but you will get through them very quickly.

[Verity W · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the stories, I just wanted more of them! I love Trisha's voice and I'll read anything that she writes - so I enjoyed this collection of short stories. I haven't read the preview of the new book (about 1/3 of the total) because I'll be grumpy I can't read it yet if I do! It's still good value though.

[MB (What she read) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very very short if sweet romance story collection. (Think about 3 pages average length.)

[Colleen Jefferies · Rating 4 out of 5]

The foreword was wonderful and the stories were great fun as well! Not as good as a new novel, but this and re-reading the old ones will hold me!

[Bev · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but sweet collection of festive stories.

[Jayney · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed most of the stories

[Annie Burrows · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect if you only have time for a five minute read - each of these stories is a little gem.

[Sall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some were better than others, the first short story being my favourite and one I'd have loved to have seen turned into a full novel.

[Gaylen Matlock · Rating 2 out of 5]

quick easy read about a girl who decides her life needs changing and makes the changes even though everyone will be against them. Enjoyable.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely collection of Christmassy short stories, perfect for a cold afternoon with a mug of hot chocolate.

[Margaret Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet

Just what was needed on a cold, wet dreary day! A great collection of short stories by a fab author.

[Emma]

all these mini stories could have been adapted for longer novels they were all well written and interesting I really wanted to find out what happened

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really lovely collection of short stories! Easy to read & enjoy curled up with a cuppa!

[Elaine · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointing and not what I expected as a few different short stories pulled together