A Dad of His Ownaf Minna Howard

A magical, comforting and emotional Christmas story. Perfect for the fans of Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde.

House-sitting in a castle over Christmas is a dream come true for Anna and her seven-year-old son Freddie. But there's one Christmas present Freddie wants more than anything, and it's the one thing Anna can't give him – his very own dad.

As Anna settles into her new surroundings and a much slower pace of life, she is soon befriended by the local villagers and the castle workforce who provide a welcome distraction.

Before even a Christmas cracker is pulled, Freddie shows a eager interest in the castle workforce; green-fingered Simon, salt of the earth Luke and charming castle manager Julius.

Could one of them make Freddie's Christmas wish come true and repair Anna's broken heart?

At the most magical time of the year, everyone needs a Christmas miracle if they're to make it to Christmas Day...

Minna has had an exciting career in fashion journalism and now writes full time, whilst enjoying time with her grandsons and working as an occasional film and TV extra. She lives in London.