A Country Practice Christmas

A collection of Christmas stories from award-winning Australian authors about the country practices that lie at the heart of small towns.

The Christmas Cake War by Stella Quinn

Physiotherapist Jodie is in Clarence to help her great-aunt Carol move into an aged care home. But Jodie didnt count on Carols dispute with the president of Clarence Gardens residents association. Jodie will have to team up with local publican Will, the boy who once saved her life and crushed her heart, to defuse the feud before it explodes into all-out war. Jodie doesnt believe in happy endings, but perhaps Clarence has its own kind of magic

The Night Before Christmas by Penelope Janu

Amelie Peterson swore she would never go back to Summerfield. And yet here she is, taking over the local vet clinic for the summer, not only as a favour to the doctor who once changed her life, but to finally face her demons. Easier said than done when one of her demons, Cameron McLeod, owns the only available accommodation in town. As Christmas draws closer, is Amelie ready to face the hurts of her past?

The Ghost of Christmas Past by Pamela Cook

Psychologist Hannah Rasmussens main goal at Christmas is to hide from the ghosts of her past. But when her old friend and mentor asks to spend the festive season with her, Hannah can hardly deny a terminally ill woman her Christmas wish. Is Hannahs grief stronger than Christmas cheer, or will she discover that present joy　particularly in the form of burly farrier Cole Harrison　can outshine past sorrow and pave the way for a brighter future?

A Rush Creek Christmas by Renae Black

Piper Hendrix arrives in Rush Creek on the heels of scandal, desperate for anonymity and the chance to ignore Christmas to focus on her job as a nurse. Discovering that her older brothers childhood best friend (and Pipers longstanding crush) is one of the local paramedics is definitely not part of the plan. But nowhere does Christmas like Rush Creek, and Pipers best-laid plans never stood a chance.