When grief threatens to steal her Christmas spirit forever, baker Freya Harris discovers that some houses hold more than just memories – they hold miracles. After losing her beloved grandmother, Freya faces her first Christmas alone in their family home. So when a last-minute pastry commission takes her to the enchanting Hill House country estate, she expects nothing more than a few days of baking Regency-themed treats for a Twelfth Night ball the aristocratic owners are planning. But Hill House has other plans. Between mysterious dreams of another time, a charming estate manager named Callum who makes her breath catch, and a scruffy terrier with an uncanny ability to appear at just the right moment, Freya finds herself caught between past and present in the most magical way. As snow falls outside and candles flicker in the grand ballroom, Freya discovers that sometimes, when we need it most, the past reaches out to guide us toward our future. An unputdownable festive novella from the bestselling author of A Time to Change . Perfect for fans of time-slip romance and anyone who believes in Christmas miracles. What readers are saying about Callie Langridge: “I really didn’t want this story to end… An emotional rollercoaster of a read… the author captivated me heart and soul and I loved everything about it.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Wow – this book has blown me away. Wonderful… As a history lover who would love to step back into the past, this story is a dream. ” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Loved this book. Didn’t want it to end. Cried at the end .” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ A really powerful and heart-wrenching novel about love and self-sacrifice. It is beautifully written… I got lost in its pages … Now it is ended and I feel bereft… a most beautiful and fabulous novel.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Incredible and wonderful at the same time. I could hardly put the book down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ This has to be the best book I have read in a long time. I just couldn’t put it down. Have recommended it to friends and they have said the same. A definite must-read. ” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Got misty-eyed reading this story. Cozy vibes, a dash of magic, and the deep emotional satisfaction of watching Freya thaw out just in time for Christmas.' Reader review, 5 stars ' I'm going to buy the previous books and read them all. I fell in love with the characters and was rooting for Freya to find her dreams. I wholeheartedly recommend this book. ' Reader review, 5 stars ' I loved this novella, I devoured it in one sitting. The author's description of Hill House was amazing―I felt I was there. A beautifully written story. ' Reader review, 5 stars 'A very sweet story and an uplifting one which I would truly recommend to everyone. ' Reader review, 5 stars ' A utterly gorgeous story which gave me goosebumps as it was so well written. A festive story with lots of cheer as well as sadness.' Reader review, 5 stars ' Wonderfully written ... A lovely book to curl up with on a snowy evening! ' Reader review, 5 stars ' Engaging, descriptive, vivid―but with a gentle touch .' Reader review, 5 stars 'I enjoyed this book very much. The novel had all the elements I like in a story, and I plan to read the others in the series. Thank you for this delightful story. ' Reader review, 5 stars ' A romp between two time periods with love and romance beckoning in both. The story kept me reading till late, wondering if Freya would be brave enough to take the guidance from the past.' Reader review, 5 stars I was born and brought up in Berkshire. Following a teenage spell in the depths of Lancashire, I moved to London where I've lived since. In my writing, I explore social history, complicated relationships, and how the extraordinary happens every day. As well as writing novels, I'm a playwright and have worked with theatres across London. I share my home with my long-term partner, an ever-growing collection of antique curiosities, and more books than any person really needs.