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THIS CHRISTMAS
DISCOVER A LOVE
THAT OUTLASTS TIME
A Heartwarming Family Saga, Seen Through a Dog’s Heart
Told by Meteor, a loyal hunting dog, this gentle holiday novel celebrates family, devotion, and the moments that make a house feel like home, even in the face of loss.
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Sally Smith O'Rourke
Sally Smith O’Rourke is the pen name of a collaborative writing team formed by Sally Smith and her late husband, Michael O’Rourke. For more than two decades, they wrote novels that celebrate love, courage, and the quiet moments that make life meaningful, including The Man Who Loved Jane Austen, The Maidenstone Lighthouse, and Meteor’s Tale (originally Christmas at Sea Pines Cottage).
A native of Glendale, California, Sally now lives in a small Victorian village in Southern California, just a short walk from her work at a local cancer research hospital. She began her career as a scrub nurse before moving into healthcare IT, carrying the same care and attention to detail into her writing.
Sally Smith O’Rourke is the pen name of a collaborative writing team formed by Sally Smith and her late husband, Michael O’Rourke. For more than two decades, they wrote novels that celebrate love, courage, and the quiet moments that make life meaningful, including The Man Who Loved Jane Austen, The Maidenstone Lighthouse, and Meteor’s Tale (originally Christmas at Sea Pines Cottage).
A native of Glendale, California, Sally now lives in a small Victorian village in Southern California, just a short walk from her work at a local cancer research hospital. She began her career as a scrub nurse before moving into healthcare IT, carrying the same care and attention to detail into her writing.
about the book
Meteor's Tale:
Christmas at Sea Pines Cottage
This book is a heartwarming story of love, loyalty, and healing, seen through the eyes of Meteor, a devoted and perceptive hunting dog.
Robert, a war veteran scarred by loss, retreats to a quiet island cottage off the Carolina coast, finding comfort only in Meteor’s gentle companionship.
When a fierce storm brings Laura to their shore, life begins to change. Slowly, they form a fragile but loving family. On Christmas Day, their son Nicholas is born, filling the island with laughter, warmth, and a sense of belonging. Yet Meteor senses what humans often cannot, that joy is precious and sometimes fleeting.
Through illness, heartache, and enduring devotion, Meteor’s Tale is a tender celebration of unconditional love, the bonds that hold families together, and the quiet magic of home.
Cozy, emotional, and unforgettable, it is a delight for dog lovers, holiday readers, and anyone who believes in the healing power of love.
This book is a heartwarming story of love, loyalty, and healing, seen through the eyes of Meteor, a devoted and perceptive hunting dog.
Robert, a war veteran scarred by loss, retreats to a quiet island cottage off the Carolina coast, finding comfort only in Meteor’s gentle companionship.
When a fierce storm brings Laura to their shore, life begins to change. Slowly, they form a fragile but loving family. On Christmas Day, their son Nicholas is born, filling the island with laughter, warmth, and a sense of belonging. Yet Meteor senses what humans often cannot, that joy is precious and sometimes fleeting.
Through illness, heartache, and enduring devotion, Meteor’s Tale is a tender celebration of unconditional love, the bonds that hold families together, and the quiet magic of home.
Cozy, emotional, and unforgettable, it is a delight for dog lovers, holiday readers, and anyone who believes in the healing power of love.
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Stories from Our Readers
Margaret Lawrence
Meteor’s Tale is gentle, moving, and beautifully written. Seeing love and loss through a dog’s eyes made the story feel honest and deeply human. This is the kind of Christmas book you return to year after year.
James Watson
This book captures the magic of Christmas without clichés. It’s thoughtful, emotional, and quietly hopeful. We read it together as a family, and it sparked wonderful conversations.
Carol Mc Beth
This book does not rush its emotions, it lets them unfold naturally. Meteor’s voice is gentle, wise, and unforgettable. A beautiful read for anyone who believes love is shown through loyalty.
Margaret Lawrence
Meteor’s Tale is gentle, moving, and beautifully written. Seeing love and loss through a dog’s eyes made the story feel honest and deeply human. This is the kind of Christmas book you return to year after year.
James Watson
This book captures the magic of Christmas without clichés. It’s thoughtful, emotional, and quietly hopeful. We read it together as a family, and it sparked wonderful conversations.
Carol Mc Beth
This book does not rush its emotions, it lets them unfold naturally. Meteor’s voice is gentle, wise, and unforgettable. A beautiful read for anyone who believes love is shown through loyalty.
