All Maura wants is a peaceful Christmas in her Irish castle, but her ex is threatening her with family court, and her second grader has invited a strange—completely unclothed—friend, to spend the holidays with them. Oh. And the friend's dog, which is not actually a dog but probably one of the white deer of Celtic myth.

Maura distracts herself from her husband's threats by trying to discover why a Fae deer is in her kitchen, when the two accidentally end up in the Ireland of ancient myth. The White Deer was the human queen of this castle, but she has husband trouble too. Can Maura help her new friend, and will she ever make it home to her children?

This Winter Solstice fairy tale retelling is a novella, perfect for one or two reading sessions. It will appeal to readers who enjoy cozy fantasy, ancient Irish history, and uplifting stories about motherhood and found family.