Saving Christmas by friend and fellow Pelican Book Group author, Clare Revell.
Rather than do the expected
thing, Christmas Daniels, pursued a high powered career in London, flying
across the world, never being home long enough for anything. When her father is
taken ill, she returns to Hollies Christmas Emporium, an all year round
Christmas shop to run it in his absence.
Matt Pringle, store artist and
accountant, doesn't make a good impression on his new boss when he accuses her
of stealing his parking space. Wanting to make up for it, he tries to impress
her, but ends up falling for her instead.
When the store is threatened with
closure, Christmas, who insists on being called Chrissie sacrifices everything
to try to save it. A committed Christian, Matt knows that Chrissie needs saving
just as much. Will their growing attraction help Matt save Christmas before
it’s too late?
Extract:
Taking a deep breath, he stuck
out a hand. “Can we start over? My name’s Matt Pringle. It’s a pleasure to meet
you Miss Daniels. How’s your father doing?”
Her hand was cool, yet her touch
burned him. “It’s Chrissie, please. I called earlier and they said he had a
good night. I can go in at two. Now this parking space of yours...”
“It’s yours. I can walk. It’s not
that far and I have an umbrella. I’m sorry I was late.” He looked at her. “I’ll
go and get started.”
“Sure.” Chrissie flopped down at
the desk. Matt looked at her. Her skirt was wet, her shoes ruined and she
looked exhausted. Her blue eyes and black hair looking almost bedraggled, if
eyes as lovely as hers could look bedraggled. She was the most amazing woman
he’d ever seen.
Matt turned and left the office,
almost colliding with Grace and a tray of tea and biscuits as he went down the
corridor. “Sorry, Grace. Say, what do you know about her?”
“Chrissie? Known her for years.
She hates her name with a passion. Her parents expected her to run this place
when she graduated, but she chose a partnership in a large firm in London
instead. Shame really, the job changed her, she doesn’t have time for anything
anymore.” Grace smiled at him. “Trust me, not even you can work your magic on
our Christmas Ivy Daniels.” She headed into the office, pushing the door shut
behind her.
Matt pursed his lips. He couldn’t
let that happen. There was something about her; something lost that drew him to
her. She was lost and needed help, whether she knew it or not—and he was
determined to give it to her.
Saving Christmas can be purchased directly from PBG along with other Christmas Extravaganza titles!
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Clare lives in a small town in England with her husband, whom she married in 1992, and her three children. Writing from a early childhood and encouraged by her teachers, she graduated from rewriting fairy stories through fanfiction to using her own original characters and enjoys writing an eclectic mix of romance, crime fiction and children's stories. When she's not writing, reading, sewing, she's keeping house or doing the many piles of laundry her children manage to make.
She has been a Christian for more than half her life. She goes to Carey Baptist where she is one of three registrars. Clare can be found at the following places:Website, Blog, Facebook, & on Twitter @clarerevell
She has been a Christian for more than half her life. She goes to Carey Baptist where she is one of three registrars. Clare can be found at the following places:Website, Blog, Facebook, & on Twitter @clarerevell
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