In the heart of the North Pole, a white-calf mystery is born to the ancient elder of the Reindeer Council. On the same December eve, on the west side of Philadelphia, jingle writer Felicity Nichols experiences an epiphany that will change her life—and the calf’s—forever.
Suffocating in a marriage well past its best-by date, and disappointed to have missed another Diwali with her dual-heritage family, Felicity is determined to make it home for Christmas, whether her husband, Calvin, cooperates or not. When catastrophe strikes, the two are transported to an impossible realm where—along with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, their staff and family, Amelia Earhart, and a surprising cast of other historic figures—they not only confront their marital troubles, they embark on a Christmastime fantasy adventure unlike any other.
As Felicity finds her place at the North Pole, she strives to reclaim her whole identity and, with the aid of a newfound friend, maybe heal her heart along the way. Little does she know, The Pole is about to fall, and the Reindeer Council has secretly set their sights on an unsuspecting successor to the reigning Santa.
Open your heart and your mind, and come experience the North Pole like you’ve never seen it before. Happily Ever Antlers is a tale of expectations and self discovery, of diverse cultures, found family, and caring communities, of adversity and fear, healing and hope. A novel our divided world needs now more than ever, this story celebrates the unity and harmony of all living things and sparkles with the transcendent magic of a selfless wish on Christmas Eve.
A big-hearted, fun-filled holiday adventure for fans of D. Thrush, Casey McQuiston, Sonya Lalli, and Phillip Pullman.
"Fitzgerald knows how to pitch the perfect atmosphere for holiday hijinks, and that comes across on every page of this vivid, original North Pole story filled with heart, humor, and wonder. Happily Ever Antlers is highly recommended as a standout Christmas adventure."
- K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
"A vividly imagined world, teeming with magic, merriment, and mayhem."
- BookLife
"Forget Christmas, this is one story you'll want to read over and over again, no matter what time of year it is."
- Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
