‘I know you put that mistletoe there. Actually, I know you made a huge show of putting it up this morning when you knew Fergus and Fiona were watching because I wondered what you were up to. And now I see.’

‘All right, so I meddled a bit, but look at how happy they are. They’ve been in love for years, but the magic of Peppermint Branches is what’s finally inspired them to take that final step. I keep telling you, there’s something about this place.’

I watch as Fiona twirls a lock of her lilac hair and Fergus giggles like a child, both of them looking decades younger than their years. Maybe he’s got a point. Everything does feel just that little bit special here.

Gizmo’s obviously getting under Glenna’s feet in the caravan because she appears in the doorway and sends him over to us, and he comes trotting across, his tail wagging as his lead trails behind him.

I bend down to pick him up and he greets me with a licky kiss as ‘Oh, Christmas Tree’ starts playing on the radio.

‘That’s pretty fitting, isn’t it?’ Noel’s voice is low in my ear when I stand back up. One of his hands leaves my waist and slides upwards so he can stroke Gizmo as well and he squeezes the both of us tighter.

It really is. I snuggle back against him and hold the little dog tighter against my chest.

Nothing has ever been more perfect than this moment, and I can’t wait for what the year ahead is going to bring because, whenever we’re together, it’s easy to believe in the magic of Christmas again.

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Acknowledgements

Mum, this line is always the same because you’re always there for me. Thank you for the constant patience, support, encouragement, and for always believing in me. I don’t know what I’d do without you. Love you lots!

Bill, Toby, Cathie – thank you for always being supportive and enthusiastic!

An extra special thank you to Bev for always asking about my writing, and being so caring, kind, encouraging, and for so many lovely letters!

Special thanks to three talented authors, great friends, and supportive cheerleaders – Marie Landry, Charlotte McFall, and Elizabeth Clark, and an extra special thank you to Marie for a million inspirational gifs of Luke Evans!

The lovely and talented fellow HQ authors – I don’t know what I’d do without all of you!