A broken promise. An ill child. A heartbreaking betrayal. And a Christmas miracle that could save a life and a long-lost love…or risk them both.
The day that Shane came back into my life was the day that the sky flew open. His cocky attitude and overinflated ego haven’t changed since high school. Painfully, he’s also still as sexy as he was back then. The problem is, he has no idea the effect that he’s having on me. He’s the perfect distraction from what’s going on. Until he accidentally meets what’s going on behind the scenes. And then he inadvertently learns my secret. I never wanted him to find out that my life isn’t all sunshine and roses. It’s easier letting him think that. But when my life stands before him, right before Christmas, singing carols beautifully, there’s no denying his care and concern, as much as he tries to. And then he tries too much...and it all falls apart.
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I have no interest in Amy beyond work, and that’s only because we’re forced to do projects together. It’s not like I can tell anyone what really happened. And with all this holiday merriment going on, it’s tough to keep a stiff upper lip. Amy and I were supposed to be together forever, until she broke my heart, but I got over it. That’s what I’ve been telling myself. Until I see my own eyes one day in a donut shop, and my whole life flashes before me. With two forces of nature working against me, I try my best to do what’s right, but I never know if I’ve chosen wrong, until it’s too late. And as I stare at the mistletoe wrapped above the hospital bed, I’m still unsure, until I hear a voice...and it isn’t Santa Claus...
The day that Shane came back into my life was the day that the sky flew open. His cocky attitude and overinflated ego haven’t changed since high school. Painfully, he’s also still as sexy as he was back then. The problem is, he has no idea the effect that he’s having on me. He’s the perfect distraction from what’s going on. Until he accidentally meets what’s going on behind the scenes. And then he inadvertently learns my secret. I never wanted him to find out that my life isn’t all sunshine and roses. It’s easier letting him think that. But when my life stands before him, right before Christmas, singing carols beautifully, there’s no denying his care and concern, as much as he tries to. And then he tries too much...and it all falls apart.
***
I have no interest in Amy beyond work, and that’s only because we’re forced to do projects together. It’s not like I can tell anyone what really happened. And with all this holiday merriment going on, it’s tough to keep a stiff upper lip. Amy and I were supposed to be together forever, until she broke my heart, but I got over it. That’s what I’ve been telling myself. Until I see my own eyes one day in a donut shop, and my whole life flashes before me. With two forces of nature working against me, I try my best to do what’s right, but I never know if I’ve chosen wrong, until it’s too late. And as I stare at the mistletoe wrapped above the hospital bed, I’m still unsure, until I hear a voice...and it isn’t Santa Claus...
