It's the most magical time of the year . . .

Gwen has lived at Christmas Tree Farm for many years. It's where she's built a life, a business and a place to call home. But after her beloved husband Paddy dies, it's time to downsize and move on.

But when nine-year-old Willow, a distant relative of Paddy's, arrives on her doorstep in urgent need of a place to stay, everything changes. And now, with the purchase of her new property falling through, Gwen needs to make some money, and fast.

With the help of Willow, his mum's friend Horse, and Lara the social worker, she reopens her business selling Christmas trees for one last season. But with the mega-corporate Christmas Tree World as new neighbours, can her tranquil offering tempt the customers in?

This will be her last Christmas at her beloved farm. But endings can become beginnings, and could love, friendship and a sense of belonging flourish here . . . ?

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