Ever since the passing of her husband Darren, Mia Goddard is certain she'll never enjoy Christmas again. All alone in her seaside home with only her tabby cat Hettie for company, she's resolved to live the rest of her life as a hermit.But everything changes when she receives a Christmas card from her grandmother-in-law. Tucked away inside is an old, yellowed piece of paper ... a list. But this is not Santa Claus' list - this is Darren's list. His bucket list.Along with the help of an unlikely new friend (and one very cheeky lifeguard!) can Mia overcome her fears and loneliness to cross off the goals Darren never had the chance to? Or is this one Christmas wish that will be left unfulfilled?The Christmas List in Sunny Shore Bay is the sixth story in the Sunny Shore Bay book series, a charming set of novels revolving around the lives of the ordinary people who reside in an idyllic seaside community. It can be read as a standalone story, or as part of the series.