Wreck the Halls UK: A Novel

In Tessa Bailey's standalone holiday rom-com, Melody Gallard and Beat Dawkins team up to convince their estranged mothers to play a Christmas Eve concert. Despite their legendary feud, they develop a wild attraction and must navigate rock star shenanigans, a 24-hour film crew, and a decades-old scandal.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey brings a delightful and captivating standalone holiday romance comedy to life, delving into the lives of the adult children of two former rock stars who join forces to convince their estranged mothers to perform a Christmas Eve concert.




Melody Gallard, the daughter of music royalty, leads a far from glamorous life. She spends her days restoring old books and avoiding the spotlight, thanks to an awkward tabloid photo that was enough to haunt her. However, when a producer offers her a substantial amount of money to reunite her mothers band on live television, Mel begins to question if it's time to shake up her quiet life and reunite with the man she once knew.


The only other person capable of wrangling the rock and roll divas is Beat Dawkins, the lead singer's son. He is Melody's opposite, with the camera loving him, his charm being irresistible, and his mother not being a potential cult leader. However, their friendship was shattered by a legendary feud that broke up the band. When they met as teenagers, Mel felt an instant spark, but it pales in comparison to the wild and intense attraction that grows as they embark on a wild mission to convince their mothers to perform one last show.


As they navigate through the chaos of rock star shenanigans, a 24-hour film crew, brawling Santas, and mobs of adoring fans, Mel steps out of her comfort zone. With Beat by her side, cheering her on, she feels understood like never before. However, Christmas Eve is fast approaching, and a decades-old scandal is poised to ruin everything—the Steel Birds reunion, their relationships with their mothers, and their newfound love.


Will Mel and Beat be able to overcome the obstacles and save the day? Will the Steel Birds reunion be a success, or will it be a disaster? Only time will tell in this heartwarming and entertaining holiday romance comedy that will leave you wishing for more.

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063341340