Hopeful, emotional and uplifting, make sure to keep a box of tissues handy when reading Alison Roberts’ latest Medical Romance, Christmas Miracle at the Castle.

GP Euan McKendry is not the biggest fan of the holiday season – in fact, it’s his least favorite time of year. The Christmas period conjures up far too many painful memories and had it not been for the fact that his home, Ravenswood Castle, hosts an annual holiday camp for sick children, Euan would run a mile from the season’s festivities and celebrations. With the sick kids and his ailing grandmother needing him, Euan finds himself with no other choice but to head back to Scotland for December, but when he meets the latest addition to Ravenswood Castle, he is shocked by the fact that her presence in his home has awakened feelings deep within him he had thought long-buried!

Abby Hawkins is Euan’s polar opposite when it comes to Christmas – she absolutely loves this time of year and the Kiwi doctor with a winning bedside manner and sunny disposition is looking forward to spending December in a real-life castle. Abby plans to use her time at Ravenswood Castle to give the kids in her care a holiday to remember. However, she is quite taken aback by brooding Euan who doesn’t seem to be in possession of a lot of holiday cheer. Abby is determined to bring a smile to Euan’s face and to prove to him that the holidays can be magical. But will Euan let her breach the iron-clad defenses he had built around his heart?

Romance might have been the last thing on Euan’s mind, but the more time he spends in close proximity to Abby, the more he finds himself falling for her. Will Abby work her magic on Euan this Christmas and show him that happiness can be within his reach if he’s willing to let go of the past? Will a miracle take place at Ravenswood Castle this Christmas? Or will Euan let the past get in the way of his future?

Alison Roberts’s Christmas Miracle at the Castle is a tender-hearted and poignant romantic tale about vanquishing old ghosts, letting go of the past and falling in love when you least expect it that is guaranteed to charm, enchant and delight. Set in an idyllic part of the world and featuring a hero and heroine you cannot help but fall for, Alison Roberts’ Christmas Miracle at the Castle is a gorgeous wintry read I loved curled up with.

Good book. Ravenswood Castle hosts an annual Christmas camp for sick children and their families every year. The children are sick enough to need medical staff on-site during the festivities. I loved the northern Scotland setting, the determination to give the children the best holiday possible, and the romance that blossomed between two very different people.

New Zealander and pediatric cardiology doctor Abby signed on to be one of the castle's doctors. She just finished specialized training in London, and the chance to experience her first white Christmas is too much to resist. Add in her over-the-top love of the holiday season, and she can't see a downside at all. After a brief stop at the local drugstore to replace some toiletries and be enchanted by a fun headband with an elf on it, she's off to the castle. Even her conversation with the grouchy but sexy man in the line doesn't dim her enthusiasm.

Meanwhile, Dr. Euan McKendry dreads the same event. This is the twenty-fifth year his grandmother has hosted it, and it could be her last. Euan's memories of Christmas are haunted by the death of his little sister, resurrected every year by seeing so many sick children. But he can't deny his grandmother's need to have him there. His mood isn't helped by the overexuberant and beautiful young woman he meets at the apothecary, ridiculous elf hat included. After going off about his dislike of the holiday season, he leaves.

Euan and Abby each got quite a shock when she arrived at the castle, as neither expected to see the other again. When he opened the door and realized who she was, Euan knew he was in trouble. After years of keeping his emotions under control, he senses that Abby could be the one to break down the walls he erected. Meanwhile, Abby is determined to do precisely that. She set a goal of making him smile as many times as possible. As much as it pains Euan to see these sick children, it impressed me that he never let on the effect they had on him.

The relationship that developed between Euan and Abby happened very quickly. A big part of it was working together to help the children. In previous years, Euan avoided participating in the holiday activities, preferring to keep his distance. This year he couldn't stay away from Abby, who took part in everything. Her enthusiasm gradually chipped away at his reserve. The late inclusion of a brother and sister to the camp pulled especially hard on Euan's heartstrings, as they reminded him of his sister and himself. I loved seeing Abby provide support when the memories became especially difficult. When a crisis occurred involving the two children, Abby knew what she had to do, but Euan disapproved. I ached for them both as they exchanged harsh words and parted angrily. I wasn't sure how it would turn out until a heartwarming scene in a stable brought the two together. Euan's confession to Abby was incredibly emotional and opened up the possibility of a future together. I also loved the good news for Liam and Lucy and the realistic look at the future.

I loved Euan's grandmother, Maggie, and her huge and loving heart. Despite the tragedies she endured, she lived to create wonderful Christmases for these children and their families. The descriptions were so vivid and detailed I could practically hear the children and feel the snow. I loved how the children had the opportunity to feel "normal" with sleigh rides, snowman building, and writing letters to Santa. Out of many fun scenes, my favorite was the one with the chainsaw.

This is a Medical Romance. The beginning of this book was a little slow to get going, but once I was pulled into the story I could not put it down. I found this book cute, funny at times, and heart touching. I have a son with a heart defect, so this book touch me a little more then was books. Lucky, My son's heart defect is not that bad. I love the characters in this book so much, and the kids in this book was so cute. I loved getting to know these kids. I have to say that I had a feeling about where this book's storyline was going, but I still loved reading this book so much. This is one of the cuteness Christmas romance I have read so far this year. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Harlequin Medical Romance) or author (Alison Roberts) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.