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C. L. Fails

“I wish I could tell you that it all ends well. Unfortunately we won’t know the answer until all is said and done. ”

A hard-working Doctor, Chris James, is generally content with life but taking on extra hours at work, causing her to miss her favorite season of the year. A chance encounter introduces her to a cynical teacher armed with charm and refreshing honesty.

Charlie Hughes, whose past causes him to dread Christmas, forms an instant bond with Dr. Chris, whose enthusiasm for the season challenges him to reconnect with his Christmas spirit. The two must battle the onslaught of old flames, preconceived notions, bumps and bruises, in pursuit of forging a holiday romance with a shot of survival.

With each other's help the two soon discover that sometimes the best Christmas gift is the gift of grace.

Don Carter

LaunchCrate Publishing

The Sugarplum Trilogy

A Spoonful of Sugarplums

"By the time Easter arrived, our relationship had become fully engulfed in flames. I definitely wouldn't have predicted this given the way the tide turned in our favor on Christmas Eve. But regardless of what I had anticipated, it didn't change the outcome."

Charlie Hughes and Dr. Chris James battled through the onslaught of old flames, preconceived notions, bumps and bruises in pursuit of forging a holiday romance with a shot of survival. They made it to Christmas, but will their divine connection be strong enough to survive the remaining holidays?

See if they're brave enough to deepen their bond and grow together when the mettle is tested. "Where Sugarplums Shimmer," the sequel to, "A Spoonful of Sugarplums," is sure to touch all the feels.

Where Sugarplums Shimmer

Doctor, Chris James and educator, Charlie Hughes found their way back to each other's lives with the help of patience and serendipitous timing. With one heartfelt question, they cement their intentions with a ring and the ultimate promise of love.

The divinely connected pair are ecstatic at the prospect of adventuring through life together and building a family of their own. But, when the winds of life sweep in, it challenges their character and tests the fortitude of the very foundation of their romance.

They've made a covenant to meet each other at the altar. Will that promise endure?

A Sugarplum Promise