When grief threatens to steal her Christmas spirit forever, baker Freya Harris discovers that some houses hold more than just memories – they hold miracles.

After losing her beloved grandmother, Freya faces her first Christmas alone in their family home. So when a last-minute pastry commission takes her to the enchanting Hill House country estate, she expects nothing more than a few days of baking Regency-themed treats for a Twelfth Night ball the aristocratic owners are planning.

But Hill House has other plans. Between mysterious dreams of another time, a charming estate manager named Callum who makes her breath catch, and a scruffy terrier with an uncanny ability to appear at just the right moment, Freya finds herself caught between past and present in the most magical way. As snow falls outside and candles flicker in the grand ballroom, Freya discovers that sometimes, when we need it most, the past reaches out to guide us toward our future.

This title is related to the A Mandeville Mystery series; titles in that series include:  A Time to Change ~ The Mandeville Secret ~ The Mandeville Shadow ~ The Mandeville Curse ~ (related) A Twelfth Night Miracle ~

Title:  A Twelfth Night Miracle
Series:  Novella in the A Mandeville Mystery series
Author:  Callie Langridge
Published:  October 29, 2025
Publisher:  Storm Publishing
My Rating:  4.5 stars

A Twelfth Night Miracle is a charming time-slip novella in the A Mandeville Mystery world.  While I love time-slips/time-travel romances, somehow this series got past me… but now I’m going to head back to the beginning to learn more about Hill House and the characters living within… in all time periods.

Freya’s story is heartwarming (eventually) but also heartbreaking, as she faces Christmas without her beloved grandmother… and in the coming year, she may lose her final connection to those she loved with all her heart.  She and her grandmother shared a love of baking; in fact, they had a small business together showcasing both their passion and their talent.  When Freya gets a frantic, sudden phone call from Hill House to provide Christmas baked goods for their Christmas Ball… well, that’s a chance that is too hard to resist.

As this story is a novella, you won’t find any spoilers here.  In fact, you’ll find praise for a story that touched my heart, gave me some chuckles, acknowledged that grief is very real, a lovely romance, and a chance to visit the Regency Era with some lively characters… and don’t forget Jasper, an adorable pup.  And, spiked my curiosity enough that I’m planning on diving into this series from the beginning come the New Year. 

A Twelfth Night Miracle is well-written, emotional, and gives me all the time-travel vibes I long for in this type of story.  Frankly, I had such fun in this world that I’m looking forward to returning soon.  I’d definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a good time-slip, a charming romance, and characters who leap off the page.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley, and I sincerely thank the author or publishing house for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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