Dear Reader,

It may come as no surprise to my regular readers that I am a Christmas story superfan. When I was asked to be part of the Carey Cove Midwives “staff,” I was absolutely over the moon. A Christmas nut in a beautiful seaside village? Perfection. With, of course, some emotional hurdles to leap, but my goodness, isn’t it satisfying going on that journey from emotionally vulnerable to exhilarated to more vulnerable than ever, then...out there...on the horizon...is the happily-ever-after? Writing this story was a genuine pleasure. I hope you enjoy it and that it instantly makes you want hot chocolate and a candy cane. Thank you so much for being here. That is the best holiday present ever.

Xoxo Annie O’