Barnabas had his whole life planned out. He'd even chosen his future wife. Then the war got in the way. Things changed on the home front and he changed on the warfront. Now, war torn and weary, he is starting anew and heading West. Dorothy lost the love of her life and father of her children to the War Between the States. She has made a life for herself and her children, and is content. Until she meets Barnabas. Can Christmas magic mend their hearts?