As the summer heat heralds the approach of Christmas, the Augathella community comes together to celebrate the festive season: locals come home, families gather, Christmas concerts end the school term, and the summer holidays begin.
Emily Jansen, the new teacher who is slowly settling into town cherishes the traditions of Christmas. Luke Elliott, a regular visitor, stays in town but Emily and Luke find themselves at a crossroads amid the festive cheer. Can they find their happy place as their sad, shared past is revisited?
In this town where families come together and love endures, will Emily and Luke discover that love is worth fighting for?
Will they discover that the magic of Christmas can heal hearts?
Stories grounded in place, resilience, and the quiet strength of community.
Annie Seaton
Annie Seaton is an Australian author whose stories are shaped by place — from coastal communities to country towns and river landscapes. Her novels explore connection, resilience, and the quiet moments that define home.
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