Jo Thomas worked for many years as a reporter and producer, including time at Radio 4's Woman's Hour and Radio 2's The Steve Wright Show. Jo's debut novel, The Oyster Catcher, was a runaway bestseller and won both the RNA Joan Hessayon Award and the Festival of Romance Best eBook Award. Her book Escape to the French Farmhouse was a #1 bestselling eBook. Jo loves to explore new countries and discover the food produced there, both of which she thoroughly enjoys researching. Jo lives in Pembrokeshire with her husband and three children, where cooking and gathering around the kitchen table are a hugely important and fun part of their family life.
It just wouldn't be Christmas without Jo's book in your stocking! * Jill Mansell * Chocolate and romance - who could ask for more? * Woman and Home * Delicious and delightful - Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book, which are always filled with warmth, love and a big spoonful of happiness * Veronica Henry * If you love a rugged hero, a heroine you can relate to, a warm romantic story and a bit of armchair travel, Countdown to Christmas is for you! * Katie Fforde on Countdown to Christmas * As heartwarming as a crackling log fire, as magical as a starry Canadian sky * Phillipa Ashley on Countdown to Christmas * A charming chocolate filled story . . . A great treat for the festive season. I would heartily recommend * Sixty Plus Surfers * A tasty Christmas romance * Peterborough Telegraph * Full of heart * Sunday Post * A heartening page-turner * CultureFly *