Her Holiday Man
Contemporary Holiday Romance
By Shannon Stacey
Synopsis
Christina Forrester is starting over. After a financial scandal sent her ex-husband to prison, she’s left raising her young son without any of the comforts of their old life. Budgets, coupons, lawn care—you name it, she’s learning to do it all on her own. Well, almost on her own—she’d be lost without Gail Broughton, the kind widow across the street. But when Gail’s son comes home, Christina’s vow to never trust a man again is put to the test.
Will Broughton left town because he was tired of being “that poor man” who lost his wife and unborn child in a tragic accident. But years have passed and, with his dad gone and his mom alone, it’s time to go home. Only his mother’s not alone. She’s taken Christina under her wing, and the beautiful and determined single mother awakens something in Will he thought was buried forever.
As Will and Christina are forced to spend more time together, feelings that are more than neighborly grow between them. And with Christmas coming and a child filling both houses with holiday cheer, it becomes nearly impossible not to embrace the joy—and the love—in their lives.
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Michel’s Review
Nobody writes a holiday romance like Shannon Stacey. Every year she delivers a very special holiday story that makes the holiday season brighter. She captures the magic of the holidays, delivers an emotional book, always gives her characters a holiday miracle, and gives the reader a taste of small town charm during the holidays. I always look forward to these holiday themed books every year. It’s the perfect book to help celebrate the holiday season.
Christina Forrester and her young son were betrayed by her husband and left penniless. She had to rebuild a new life that is worlds apart from her former life. The funny thing is that she is much happier and feels like she is accomplishing giving her son a good life. When she ended up in New Hampshire it was more of a blessing than a curse. She met Gail Broughton, a kind window, that helped her get on her feet. She has a job, a nice house she is renting, and a wonderful neighbor that helps her with her son, Nathaniel.
Since Gail lost her husband, she has been a bit lost until she meets Christina Broughton. Christina and Nathaniel help fill the void in her life. Her children are grown and on their own. Her son left New Hampshire after he lost his wife and unborn child. Her daughter is married and has small children of her own to manage. Gail has a lot time and a heart full of love to give this small wounded family.
Will Broughton decides to move back to New Hampshire for his mother. He knows she must be lost without his father. He intends to be there for her and help her with all the honey do jobs around the house. He is finally ready to come home. He’s come to terms with his loss and has accepted his new life. He doesn’t intend on falling in love again or starting a new family. One loss in a lifetime is all he can handle. That is until he meets Christina and Nathaniel. These two people will become an important part of his life. They will become his future.
I loved the family unity and dedication in this book. It showed the importance of showing your loved ones how much they mean to you. It also showed that there is always room for more love.
Nathaniel captured my heart with his pure innocence. His wonder and awe of the holidays made this book magical. I loved how he hero worshipped Will. I love how Will taught him the importance of giving to others. Will set the perfect example of being a good man.
The chemistry and attraction between Will and Christina was sizzling. They did not go into their relationship lightly. They both had to heal from the past and learn things about themselves. Their friendship and companionship was a slow build to a forever kind of love.
Shannon Stacey delivered another beautiful holiday romance.
Author Bio:
Shannon Stacey married her Prince Charming in 1993 and is the proud mother of two incredible sons. She lives in New England, where her two favorite activities are trying to stay warm and writing stories of happily ever after. Her two cats refuse to curl up on her lap and keep it warm while she writes, but her Shih Tzu is never far away.
When she’s not writing, she’s indulging in her other passion—four wheeling! From May to November, the Stacey family spends their weekends on their ATVs, making loads of muddy laundry to keep Shannon busy when she’s not at her computer.
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