REVIEW: Christmas Miracle On Their Doorstep by Ann McIntosh

Christmas Miracle On Their Doorstep by Ann McIntosh: Nya Ademi is a senior midwife at Carey House. Dr. Theo Turner is a doctor there. They have been friends for a very long time. Their lives have gone in quite different directions, though both have suffered loss. Nya’s beloved husband Jim has been dead for twenty years and they had no children during their happy marriage. Theo was married, but his wife left. He feels guilty that he worked so much when their two children were young. They are grown now and have benefitted from the example he set and all the times he was there for special events. He is sad they won’t be with him this Christmas.

Neither of the two really want another close relationship. Nya believes she will never be able to find someone as special as Jim and would betray his memory. Theo is afraid of a ruined relationship.

They are both thrown together when a baby shows up on the Carey House doorstep. Authorities will try to find the mother. In the meantime, the very new baby needs immediate care. Nya and Theo decide to name the baby Hope. It is the Christmas season. They are assured they can keep the baby at least through Christmas as more plans need to be made. With their busy work schedules, the two agree to swap off times to take care of the beautiful baby.

With all this extra togetherness, can the two just stay friends or can there be more sparks smoldering underneath?

I really liked that the author chose a more mature woman as the heroine. Nya is shown as an intelligent, capable woman who has taken care of herself for 20 years. Her mother serves as an intriguing secondary character who likes to nudge Nya quite a bit. The inclusion of meal with Ethiopian food pushed me to finally look into the menu of a nearby Ethiopian restaurant. I will be ordering food that sounds delicious this week.

Theo Turner is a doctor who has had to overcome personal issues in life and still have a tender heart for others. It is refreshing to see a mature male character portrayed with passion and grace.
Christmas Miracle On Their Doorstep is book #3 in a continuity series. It does well as a standalone.
This novel will bring Christmas faith and love into your heart and lift your spirit.

Book Info:

Publication: November 29, 2022 | Harlequin Medical Romance | Carey Cove Midwives #3

Will a special Christmas delivery change their lives…and their friendship forever? Find out in the latest story from the Carey Cove Midwives by Ann McIntosh.

An unexpected delivery…
…will change their lives forever!

Discovering a baby girl left on the doorstep of Carey House immediately ignites Dr. Theo Turner’s and midwife Nya Ademi’s protective instincts! But caring for this precious infant together has Nya suddenly seeing her old friend in a different light. Are they prepared to put their bruised hearts—and years of friendship—on the line to claim the second chance they both so deserve?

From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.

Carey Cove Midwives

Book 1: Christmas with the Single Dad Doc by Annie O’Neil
Book 2: Festive Fling to Forever by Karin Baine
Book 3: Christmas Miracle on Their Doorstep by Ann McIntosh
Book 4: Single Mom’s Mistletoe Kiss by Rachel Dove