About the Book:
Emma Turner feels like her life ended with the death of her husband. Three years later she’s doing the best she can for her children and moving through life on autopilot. She doesn't believe true love can happen twice in a lifetime. As a matter of fact, she doesn't believe in much anymore. Putting her trust in one honest man might be just what she needs to move forward.
Bound by duty Jake Nicklaus never imagined he’d cross the line and fall in love with the woman he swore he’d watch over. If only he’d died on that chopper instead of her husband, she wouldn't be hurting. The only way to heal her heart is to show her how to live again. Finding the magic in Christmas is the perfect way to start.
Will one kiss under the mistletoe change their lives forever?
**This story was chosen as Best Holiday Short Story by the Syracuse Post Standard**
My Comments:
I grabbed this when it was an Amazon freebie and decided tonight that a short sweet read fit my mood completely. Honestly, my expectations for Amazon freebies are pretty low, unless they are backlist books from authors about to publish new books. In this case, those expectations were exceeded. Not only did I not finish the book thinking "this could really use an editor", I really enjoyed this novella. It was a clean read but there was plenty of attraction between Emma and Jake. The only thing that might bother someone about this book is that Emma's late husband/Jake's friend appears in the story as a ghost, and Emma is seeking a medium to allow her more communication with her late husband. Still, its a Christmas story, so in the end... Grade: B-.
Ooh, that's quite the cover!
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