A Door County Christmas

By Rachael Phillips, Eileen Key, Becky Melby, Cynthia Ruchti

Description:

Door County innkeeper Lola Peterson’s gift of a Christmas cactus to four single women comes with a guarantee that the plants—and romance—will bloom by Christmas. But the barren plants don’t appear interested and love isn’t flowering either.
Amanda Brooks escapes Chicago, hoping for a quiet getaway. In one jaw-dropping moment she’s drafted into managing the inn and its legendary Christmas Tea. Quirky guests, a bare-bones budget, and the innkeeper's exasperating son make her wonder if Christmas and love have anything in common.
Widowed Joanna Flick’s new neighbor Paul Sorenson shares her passion for bicycling and Door County, as well as her faith. But will their Grinch-y grown children steal their fun romance before it has a chance to bud?
Chauffeuring two octogenarians as they prepare to sell their bayside cottage puts Madison Tanner smack-dab in the path of handsome realtor Grant Sterling. But when potential buyers keep backing out, will Grant lay the blame on Madison?
Jillian Galloway sacrifices her vacation to salvage her uncle’s dinner theater in time for Christmas, but a leaky roof and oddball actors challenge her optimism. When a mysterious Brazilian offers his help, should she listen to the rumors or trust those Latin eyes?
As time draws near for the annual Christmas Tea at Lola’s Heart’s Harbor Inn, will the plants and romance remain dormant or blossom into holiday joy?

Book Takeaway:

All four novellas center on God's ability to turn ashes into beauty, mourning into gladness, and despair into praise and thanksgiving.

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Why the author wrote this book:

I wrote Ride with Me into Christmas (novella in the collection) to demonstrate love is ageless and that romance, even during difficult times, is a funny proposition!