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James Claussen has played Santa for years, but now that he's a widower, he's lost interest—in everything. So his daughter, Brooke, kidnaps him from the mall (in his Santa suit!) and takes him to Icicle Falls. She's arranged a special Christmas at the lodge owned by long-widowed Olivia Wallace and her son, Eric. And yet...Brooke wants Dad to be happy, but she's not ready to see someone else's mommy kissing Santa Claus.
Single mom Missy Monroe brings her kids to the lodge, too. Lalla wants a grandma for Christmas, and her brother, Carlos, wants a dog. Missy can't provide either one.What she'd like is an attractive, dependable man. A man like John Truman... But John's girlfriend will be joining him in Icicle Falls, and he's going to propose.
Of course not everything goes as planned. But sometimes the best gifts are the ones you don't expect!
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- ISBN: 9781460341599
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- ISBN: 9781460341599
- File size: 323 KB
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- English
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October 15, 2014
Brooke Claussen is concerned that her dad, who used to love Christmas, is losing his interest in life since her mom died. So Brooke kidnaps him and takes him to idyllic Icicle Falls for a family celebration with no sad memories. Naturally, James Claussen rebels, but as the holidays progress, the landscape shifts and soon passion is igniting everywhere. Colorful characters, both old and new, bring the season to life in this light-hearted, engaging romance. A recipe for gumdrop cookies is a bonus. VERDICT A daughter takes matters into her own hands to bring joy and love back into her father's life in this richly peopled heart-warmer that features several memorable couples and is perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Sherryl Woods, and Robyn Carr. Roberts (The Tea Shop on Lavender Lane) lives in Bremerton, WA.
Copyright 2014 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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November 1, 2014
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Icicle Creek Lodge. Even after all these years, innkeeper Olivia Wallace still misses her husband, but she keeps busy taking care of her guests and her family. When widower James Claussen checks in with his daughter and son, Olivia is surprised when she finds herself thinking about James as more than just a guest. John Truman plans on proposing to his girlfriend, Holland, while they enjoy Christmas at Icicle Creek Lodge. However, after meeting single mother Missy Monroe, who has brought her two young children to the bed-and-breakfast as a special Christmas treat, John starts to wonder if he is really marrying the right woman. Roberts (Better Than Chocolate, 2012) does a terrific job of juggling her lively cast of characters in the eighth installment in her popular Icicle Falls series, and readers who enjoy a-second-chance-at-love stories will especially appreciate this sweet romance that perfectly captures the charm and cheer of the holiday season.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2014, American Library Association.)
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