No sooner had Squire Anthony Whitfield's children wished on their governess's Christmas angel for a new mother than their father filled the house with eligible ladies coveting the position. The children were given their choice of the fine ladies presented to them, but they had already given their hearts to their governess, Sarah Barnes.

Anthony, too, was finding that Miss Barnes had a compelling effect on him, but he knew that if she agreed to his proposal, it would be for the sake of the children. That simply wasn't enough. He found he wanted more than Miss Barnes was prepared to give. Far more. But after all, it was the season of miracles