A Puppy For Christmas

Love Unwrapped Under the Mistletoe

A Puppy For Christmas by Carole Mortimer (2012, Mills & Boon) delivers a heartwarming tale of unexpected companionship and festive romance. When high-powered advertising executive Amanda Sinclair reluctantly returns to her quaint hometown for the holidays, she plans only to survive family gatherings—not to adopt a scruffy golden retriever puppy that instantly steals her heart. Mortimer’s crisp prose captures Amanda’s initial resistance and gradual softening as the puppy’s boundless energy reminds her what truly matters beyond boardroom success.

Lessons in Loyalty and Second Chances

Enter Dr. Daniel Hartley, the compassionate local veterinarian whose Christmas is upended by Amanda’s impulsive decision. Sparks fly as they navigate frantic vet visits, snow-dusted evening walks, and the unspoken chemistry that grows between them. Amanda must choose between returning to her city life or embracing the love—and mischief—that come wrapped in fur. Mortimer masterfully balances lighthearted holiday charm with genuine emotional stakes, ensuring readers feel every laugh, every tender moment, and every pang of longing.

Brimming with yuletide magic and real-world challenges, A Puppy For Christmas is a festive reminder that sometimes the greatest joys arrive on four paws—and that opening your heart to a second chance can be the best gift of all.