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Christina Migone-Benfield's avatar

Beautiful, Santa! Such a moving portrayal of so many marriages and how easily a life a deux can become just two separate lives sharing the same house and perhaps, children, when in fact there is still time to reawaken the love that has been dormant and a "victim" of routine.

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Cheryl Clark's avatar

A short and enjoyable read. Thank you for sharing! I look forward to reading it again in the near future.

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SANTA MONTEFIORE's avatar

Thank you so much! I’ve had all these stories on my laptop for years, forgotten…it’s nice to be able to put them out there! 💕💕💕

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Anne Hamilton's avatar

What a beautiful little story Santa. I so enjoyed reading it. I lived in rural South East Kent as a child and the local bluebells were gorgeous and have come to mean so much to me. Fortunately, after many years living in London I am once again living in the countryside and enjoying the bluebells again.

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SANTA MONTEFIORE's avatar

I'm glad you're back in the countryside. I couldn't do without it!!! XXX

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becky deeds's avatar

What a lovely short story. Im currently sat in our garden in beautiful North wales, while my children play. Iv only recently found this app.

Looking forward to reading more thankyou.

I have read a lot of your books. Especially love the Deverill series.

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SANTA MONTEFIORE's avatar

Hi Becky, thank you so much for writing. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my short story. I've just discovered this app too. I'm thrilled with it, because I can share my writing without charging my readers anything! It's a win win! I'll be posting 16 stories over the next few months. I'm happy I've found a platform where I'm able to share them....Enjoy your garden, children and the good weather, while it lasts. Much love, Santa xx

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Annamarie Winks's avatar

Love it Santa! Think this is a lesson to many of us xxx

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Becky's avatar

Loved this, Santa! I am not a short story girl but maybe I have been missing out. Looking forward to reading more.

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SANTA MONTEFIORE's avatar

I don't usually read short stories, either. But then I loved Oscar Wilde's and Roald Dahl's weird ones, and that kind of got me into them! Nice to read one before bed! xx

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Sandra Mangiagalli's avatar

That was so lovely....nice to have a quick uplifting read....and I do love bluebell fields...don't get to see them often as I live in Cape Town. I wandered through them in Kingswood a few years ago with my grandchildren, and have lots of photos to look back on. Thank you!

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SANTA MONTEFIORE's avatar

Thank you for writing. I’m glad you enjoyed the story! I bet it’s beautiful in Cape Town. I went there on book tour some years ago and had a fabulous time!!! I hope to go again soon! 💕💕

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Liesbeth's avatar

Dear Santa, I loved this story! It reminded me of the Pina Colada song. Very romantic! Thank you!😘

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Sylvie Wittevrongel's avatar

Beautiful story with feelings so familiar. Great way to share your stories! Thank you so much for this.

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Theresa Gardiner's avatar

Enjoyed this read But especially enjoyed Shadow in the Moonlight which I finished today Need next chapter Miss not having a Santa book on my read list Thank you for all you do Theresa Gardiner your NUMBER ONE FAN

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Fien Vervaeke's avatar

I love it 😊

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BETHANY's avatar

Santa, I have read every book you have written. Had to order some of the real old ones from Amazon resellers. One book was so tattered which meant it was well read and ❤️ by many. Here in USA we have book boxes in our neighborhoods (take one leave one) to share with others. I pass my books along to others. Love these short stories on Substack thank you so much for sharing them with us your readers.

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