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I \u003cstrong\u003eloved every moment\u003c\/strong\u003e...Kiley''s books are such a treat!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''I went into this story blind and was \u003cstrong\u003eDELIGHTED that it featured an older heroine!\u003c\/strong\u003e'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise fo Kiley Dunbar''s cosy, warm, festive reads:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘What an adorable, emotional, and beautiful read!!...\u003cstrong\u003emade me believe in the Christmas magic all over again\u003c\/strong\u003e…This is certainly \u003cstrong\u003eone of my favourite holiday reads\u003c\/strong\u003e and a book that will stick with me.’ \u003cem\u003eDiary of a Book Fiend\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Wow!!...This is \u003cstrong\u003ea must read, heartwarming Christmas story\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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