Book excerpt: Can the magic of Christmas… …teach them to love again? In this Pups that Make Miracles story, vet Esme Ross-Wylde simply wants to offer A&E consultant Max Kirkpatrick the proceeds from her charity ball to keep his Plants and Paws therapy unit open. Until this lone-wolf doc reawakens all her senses! Dangerous ground for Esme, who’s vowed never to love again… Can a week together at her castle this Christmas heal their wounded hearts? Pups that Make Miracles quartet Book 1 – Highland Doc’s Christmas Rescue Book 2 – Festive Fling with the Single Dad Book 3 – Making Christmas Special Again Book 4 – Their One-Night Christmas Gift “I really loved this story. This was one of those rare stories that had me crying.... A truly satisfying and emotional read.” —Goodreads on A Return, a Reunion, a Wedding “What a fantastic and entertaining read Ms. O’Neil has delivered in this book...the chemistry was strong and only got stronger the more time these two spent together; the romance was delightful and had me hoping for the best for this pair....” —Harlequin Junkie on The Doctor’s Marriage for a Month