In a charming Maine seaside town, a single mother longs to create a
memorable Christmas for her two daughters--and receives a chance to make
her own wishes come true . . .
At first glance, Nell King's cozy home in Yorktide seems a step down
from the impeccably decorated Boston house she shared with her husband.
But in the six years since he abruptly left to marry another woman, Nell
and her almost-grown daughters have found real happiness here. Now,
faced with what may be their last Christmas together, Nell feels
anxious. She gave up her own ambitions when she married. With the daily
obligations of motherhood coming to an end, what role is left for her to
fill?
Twenty-one-year-old Molly worries about sacrificing her independence the
way her mother did. Should she stay in Maine with her dependable
boyfriend, or move to the city and prove herself? Felicity, meanwhile,
is torn between loyalty to Nell and wanting to spend time with her
glamorous stepmother. Nell is eager to make this holiday
picture-perfect. But there's a complication--and an opportunity.
Nell's first love, now a successful novelist, is in town for a book
signing. As the two rekindle their friendship, Nell confronts the
choices she once made in the name of stability. And as the days unfold
with revelations and unexpected gifts, this Christmas promises to herald
a bright new beginning . . .
