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Book Description:
In this modern-day fairy tale, New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah gives us a very special gift: the heartwarming story of a woman at a crossroads, caught between two lives, who finds a second chance at happiness.
Joy Candellaro used to love Christmas more than any other time of the year. Now, as the holiday approaches, she finds herself at loose ends. Recently divorced and estranged from her sister, she cant summon the old enthusiasm for celebrating. So without telling anyone, she buys a ticket and boards a plane bound for the rural Northwest.
Yet Joys best-laid plans go terribly awry. The plane crashes deep in the darkness of a forest. Miraculously, Joy and her fellow passengers walk away from the wreckage as the plane explodes. There, amid the towering trees, Joy makes a bold and desperate decision to leave her ordinary life behind and embark on an adventure . . . just for the holidays.
Daniel OShea has returned to the small town of Rain Valley, following the death of his ex-wife. Now he is a single father facing his sons first Christmas without a mother. Six-year-old Bobby isnt making it easythe boy has closed himself off from the world, surrounding himself with imaginary friends.
When Joy and Bobby meet, they form an instant bond. Thrown together by fate, these wounded souls will be touched by the true spirit of Christmas and remember what it means to be a family.
Then a dramatic turn of events shows Joy the price of starting over. On a magical Christmas Eve she will come face-to-face with a startling truth. Now she must decide: In a time of impossible dreams and unexpected chances, can she find the faith to reach for the love she has found . . . and the new life only she believes in?
Joy Candellaro used to love Christmas more than any other time of the year. Now, as the holiday approaches, she finds herself at loose ends. Recently divorced and estranged from her sister, she cant summon the old enthusiasm for celebrating. So without telling anyone, she buys a ticket and boards a plane bound for the rural Northwest.
Yet Joys best-laid plans go terribly awry. The plane crashes deep in the darkness of a forest. Miraculously, Joy and her fellow passengers walk away from the wreckage as the plane explodes. There, amid the towering trees, Joy makes a bold and desperate decision to leave her ordinary life behind and embark on an adventure . . . just for the holidays.
Daniel OShea has returned to the small town of Rain Valley, following the death of his ex-wife. Now he is a single father facing his sons first Christmas without a mother. Six-year-old Bobby isnt making it easythe boy has closed himself off from the world, surrounding himself with imaginary friends.
When Joy and Bobby meet, they form an instant bond. Thrown together by fate, these wounded souls will be touched by the true spirit of Christmas and remember what it means to be a family.
Then a dramatic turn of events shows Joy the price of starting over. On a magical Christmas Eve she will come face-to-face with a startling truth. Now she must decide: In a time of impossible dreams and unexpected chances, can she find the faith to reach for the love she has found . . . and the new life only she believes in?
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This was a wonderful story. A real tear jerker at times. Well worth reading.
This was a wonderful, fascinating, couldn't-put-it-down, book! Loved the story! A definite read!
Sharon G. (Comfort and enjoy is a great book, could not put it down. A story of love, hope and renewal. Would recommend highly to anyone.
Patricia S. F. from SAINT MARYS, GA wrote on 4/15/2007...This is a story of Joy Candellaro who decides to break from her ordinary life and embark on a holiday adventure.
Colleen R. from WEBSTER, NY wrote on 3/3/2007...Different than any other book I've read before. Seems like a typical romance until the end
All I can really say is..."Wow"!
Very powerful book.
Newly divorced, Joy Caudellaro decides to break from her ordinary life and embark on a holiday adventure. A miraculous twist of fate lands her in the charming Northwest town of Rain Valley. Where she meets Daniel and his young son Bobby. Thrown together by chance these three souls will be touched by the true spirit of Christmas adn discover what it means to be a family.
Debra L. (Carole B. from ROCK ISLAND, IL wrote on 12/14/2006...Newly divorced, Joy Candellaro decides to break from her ordinary life and embark on a holiday adventure. A miraculous twist of fate lands her in the charming Northwest town of Rain Valley, where she meets Daniel o'Shea and his young son, Bobby. Thrown together by chance, these three souls will discover what it means to be a family.
Julie H. from BEND, OR wrote on 11/27/2006...Nice easy read. Some unexpected twists make it very interesting!