February 11, 2026 – My Sanctuary

One In A Million By Della Galton

One woman’s journey to wrestle with her past and find happiness 🗝️

Sarah-Jane Crosse, SJ to her friends, is desperate to avoid going to her parents’ ruby wedding anniversary party. She’s terrified of introducing her new husband, Tom, to her estranged sister, Alison, because the sisters have history. Alison covets everything that belongs to SJ.

With her anxiety spiralling, SJ knows she often has a couple of glasses of wine too many and after a disastrously drunken night she reaches out for help. However, sadly help does not begin at home. Tom is not supportive. Seemingly in denial he misses SJ’s distress calls, and SJ begins to second-guess herself.
Everyone drinks, right?
It’s hardly a massive problem?
She’s perfectly fine, isn’t she?

Meanwhile, her very supportive best friend, Tania, has a surprising secret and SJ is determined to help her out. But navigating through this lot isn’t easy.

With the help of an ever-faithful dog, a few reformed characters, and a lot of self-reflection and home truths, the future is looking a whole lot brighter for SJ and the statistics speak for themselves – she is one in a million…

Welcome to Port Berry, where love, second chances and Christmas miracles are just around the corner.

Alice Dipple is determined to make her first Christmas running Port Berry’s Seaview B&B a success.

But when her childhood best friend, Jamie Stark, unexpectedly returns after years away, the Christmas season suddenly feels a little brighter — and a lot more complicated.

Jamie was once the love of Alice’s life, until a dreadful mistake tore them apart. He’s returned to Port Berry for a fresh start, but didn’t expect to bump into the woman he once lost. The only woman he has ever loved.

Alice is determined to focus on her business, but Jamie is intent on proving he’s changed and deserves a second chance.

With the streets of Port Berry covered in snow, and the town preparing for a festive wedding, both Alice and Jamie are forced to confront their past mistakes and the possibility that the love they once had might still be there.

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My Review

This is a heartwarming tale of second chances, resilience, and the healing power of community. At its core is the story of Alice Dipple and Jamie Stark, childhood friends whose lives took them in different directions until fate reunites them in the welcoming town of Port Berry. Their journey is one of forgiveness, self-belief, and writing new chapters, both in love and in life.

What makes this installment particularly moving is the way Dady tackles real-life struggles with authenticity and compassion. Alice’s battle with fibromyalgia, alongside the wider challenges of family tensions and personal hardships, is handled with sensitivity, giving the story both emotional depth and relatability. Through it all, Port Berry shines as a place of kindness, encouragement, and support, embodying the very best of small-town charm.

Dady’s ability to weave themes of mental health, addiction, and personal growth into her festive romances makes each book in this series feel both comforting and profound. Uplifting, tender, and inspiring, Christmas in Port Berry is a touching reminder that hope and love can flourish even in life’s most difficult seasons.

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