"This is a sweet and surprising way to start the New Year… A captivating read that is sure to leave you smiling and inspired." —Eliza Vaccaro, author of "Winter Escape: A Short Story"

Gwen, an event planner who works for an overbearing boss, has just one strike left before she gets fired. Unfortunately, the New Year's Eve party she put together isn't going as well as she planned. Just after midnight, worried about the future of her career, she flees to the parking lot where she is comforted by Anthony, the sweet sous chef with whom she has shared many happy memories this past year.

"I really loved the story All Year with Anthony, I found it a truly inspiring story. The beauty of this story is that it shows how life can be truly complex, but also for this reason it must be lived with all of ourselves. From this story, I will take away the teaching that we must not be afraid of changes and that starting over can bring new possibilities but also new opportunities." —Goodreads reviewer

"Katie Fitzgerald has a beautiful way of creating relatable characters and capturing life's complexities. Gwen's journey is a reminder that it's never too late to make changes and embrace new opportunities." —Michelle Savage, author and book reviewer

This story first appeared in Another Chance to Get It Right: A New Year's Eve Anthology, released in November 2024 by And You Press, an imprint of Nicole Frail Books.

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