A lonely cottage in the Irish countryside...a rare snowstorm the night before Christmas Eve...In this sequel to the Irish short story, The Secret Well, recent widow Maeve O'Donoghue hasn't the heart to celebrate Christmas this year, even though she's taking care of her young granddaughters. All that changes when a mysterious stranger, a young woman, arrives at her home, seeking shelter for the night. In this tender, magical tale, an unexpected blessing, a mystical encounter and a bit of fairy lore helps a grieving family heal, and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.Escape to the cozy world of the Village of Ballydara series, novels and stories set in the West of Ireland. The Galway Girls, Book 4, is now available!About the AuthorSusan Colleen Browne weaves her love of Ireland and her passion for country living into her Village of Ballydara series, novels and stories of love, friendship and family set in the Irish countryside. She's also the author of an award-winning memoir, Little Farm in the Foothills, and the sequel, Little Farm Homegrown, as well as a fantasy-adventure series for tweens. A community college instructor, Susan runs a mini-farm in the foothills of the Pacific Northwest.When not writing, Susan is putting up fruit, tending vegetable beds, and dreaming up new Irish stories...Find more at the Little Farm in the Foothills blog!

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