Bücher der Reihe Christmas

Sidra Martin not only can't remember her childhood before she was found on a Florida roadside and placed in a foster home, she can't understand why she dislikes-no, make that fears-Christmas trees and anything else to do with the holiday. What is wrong with her? Sidra's boss, Private Investigator Levi Tanner, is used to digging up skeletons, but not in his own backyard, so to speak. When he foils the kidnapping of his pretty, unassuming secretary, the skeletons that tumble out of her closet can't be ignored. Suddenly Sidra is a long-lost princess, and being kidnapped is the least of the dire threats she faces. Levi may be the only one who can keep her safe from the dangers stalking her. Yet while their mutual attraction is undeniable, she must also battle doubts about his motive in protecting her.

For Honey Palladino, the holidays have lost their magic. She is sure her husband is cheating on her. Her daughter plans to spend the time with a friend. Her widowed mother sees the image of Jesus in a live oak tree. As if that's not enough, her mother is also talking about going on a Christmas cruise with some old geezer, without benefit of marriage. That would be right after she signs away the family business -- the real estate agency Honey's father built into a company worth millions, the job to which Honey has devoted her life. At her mother's condo in Boca Raton, Florida, many have recently lost a spouse and are now with "significant others," and Honey is intrigued by the promise of new love even at an old age but doubts she'll ever find another significant other after her inevitable divorce. When her mother reunites with a lost love from years before, Honey is completely undone, but the "Jesus tree" puts into motion a series of holiday miracles. Discovering what's important in life brings a message of hope for lovers of all ages.

The Murphy family has always been a close-knit family, until one day their world turns upside down when their teenage daughter acts out, begins smoking pot, and eventually pushes her mother down the stairs. Her punishment is incarceration in a Youth Work Camp, where she befriends another girl who introduces her to God and forgiveness. Following a devastating event, both girls will fight for her life.

The Martin household has had a tough year, and it shows in the attitudes of the family members. When a freak accidents happens, Angie Martin is left with no choice but to adjust her outlook on her not so merry Christmas. Is it too late to save the holiday?