After a string of disastrous dates and losing her job at a top London hotel, Ruby Penrose retreats to her hometown in Cornwall. Her dreams of becoming a screenwriter have been shattered, Christmas is around the corner, and she's feeling lost and unsure what's next.

Reality TV star, Jake Woodhouse, escapes to a remote Cornish cottage, seeking solitude after a very public heartbreak. With only his stubborn bulldog, Sherlock Bones, for company, peace and quiet is all he wants.

But when Ruby and Jake are brought together by the magic of the festive season and the charm of the Little Cornish Gift Shop, they discover it is possible to learn to trust again, and that friendship can be the most valuable Christmas gift of all.