Linn Halton B.

Christmas at Bay Tree Cottage


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Chapter 29 Luke

      

       Chapter 30 Luke

      

       Chapter 31 Elana

      

       Chapter 32 Elana

      

       Chapter 33 Elana

      

       Chapter 34 Luke

      

       Chapter 35 Luke

      

       Chapter 36 Luke

      

       Chapter 37 Elana

      

       Chapter 38 Elana

      

       Chapter 39 Elana

      

       Chapter 40 Luke

      

       Chapter 41 Luke

      

       Chapter 42 Luke

      

       Chapter 43 Elana

      

       Chapter 44 Elana

      

       Chapter 45 Elana

      

       Chapter 46 Luke

      

       Chapter 47 Luke

      

       Chapter 48 Luke

      

       New Year’s Eve

      

       Chapter 49 Elana

      

       Chapter 50 Elana

      

       Chapter 51 Elana

      

       1st December, Eleven Months Later—

      

       Chapter 52 Elana

      

       Chapter 53 Elana

      

       Chapter 54 Elana

      

       Chapter 55 Luke

      

       Chapter 56 Luke

      

       Chapter 57 Luke

      

       Chapter 58 Elana

      

       Epilogue

      

       Acknowledgements

      

       Also by Linn B. Halton

      

       About the Author

      

       About HarperImpulse

      

       About the Publisher

      My Christmases have been, for the most part, wonderful times creating memories I will always cherish and for which I am so very grateful.

      But, as is true for lots of people, there have been occasions when my heart has been heavy. When you lose a loved one it’s a bitter-sweet time, but as a new generation starts to fill the empty seats around the table, you know you are truly blessed.

      Seeing Christmas once more through the eyes of the children around you isn’t just special, it’s magical and the best Christmas present I could ever ask for.

      So I’m dedicating Christmas at Bay Tree Cottage to Billy, Lily, Joe and Maddie.

      The Christmas table is growing and even though Mum and Dad can’t take their seats, their presence is keenly felt.

      Merry Christmas to everyone and hugs to those whose Christmas this year will be tinged with sadness. Remember that love never dies because we carry it with us in our hearts, always.

      Linn x

       Prologue

      ‘Daddy, you’ve been gone a while. I was worried you wouldn’t make it back in time for Christmas!’

      Maya’s sweet little voice rose up in the darkness, reflecting a real sense of relief, closely followed by the love and joy bubbling up inside of her.

      ‘I know, Princess, it’s complicated. Some journeys take longer than others. Have you been a good girl?’

      ‘Yes, Daddy. Well, mostly. It’s still dark outside, is it snowing?’

      ‘No, no snow today.’ Maya wriggled down the bed, snuggling in as Niall tugged the duvet a little higher, tucking