Under the mistletoe, a single mom and a professional athlete realize they have more in common than the lake house they unexpectedly have to share for the holidays, in this heartwarming romance from New York Times bestselling author Julia London.
All Amy Casey wants for Christmas is to paint. She needs five new paintings for the holiday show at her local art gallery, but between her two teenage sons, her needy ex-husband, and her overbearing parents, she hardly has any time for herself. Luckily, her best friend has the perfect solution: a vacant family lake house in North Texas, all hers for two weeks of distraction-free painting. Or so she thought.
Turns out professional golfer Harrison Neely also rented the lake house so he can spend the holidays rehabbing the injury that has put his career-and life-on hold. Despite the booking snafu, both Amy and Harrison (along with Amy's old blind dog and the army of child-sized nutcrackers residing in the living room) agree to share the festive lodging.
When an impending snowstorm has the two cozying up by the fire, sparks fly in more ways than one, and they open up to each other, unwrapping secrets and stories they've never shared before. But Harrison is expected back on the tournament circuit after the holidays, and Amy's family needs her. As their departure date looms and her family and his manager press them for answers, they'll have to decide if this December to remember has been a fun holiday fling, or if they've found a Christmas miracle at middle-age: true love. "Full of laugh out loud charm."
-Woman's World, on You Lucky Dog
Praise for the novels of Julia London
"A passionate, arresting story that you wish would never end."
-Robyn Carr, New York Times bestselling author
"Julia London writes vibrant, emotional stories and sexy, richly-drawn characters."
-Madeline Hunter, New York Times bestselling author
"London's characters come alive on every page and will steal your heart."
-Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"I laughed, I teared up, and I rooted for these characters every misstep of the way… a perfect choice this summer."
-Fresh Fiction
"Once again, London proves she is a master of deliciously snarky dialogue and delectable sexual chemistry, both of which are expertly infused in a delightful love story..."
-Booklist (starred review)
"London's writing bubbles with high emotion as she describes sexual enthusiasm, personal grief and familial warmth. Her blend of playful humor and sincerity imbues her heroines with incredible appeal."
-Publishers Weekly
"Comedic and fast paced. It is filled with an offbeat cast, zany coincidences and romantic moments and mishaps that will leave readers giggling in amusement."
-Shelf Awareness
"Kudos to London-she tackles family issues and weaves them into a special romance that travels a bumpy road to happily ever after."
-RT Book Reviews Julia London is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of numerous romance and women's fiction novels. She is also the recipient of the RT Bookclub Award for Best Historical Romance and a four-time finalist for the prestigious RITA Award for excellence in romantic fiction.
