A Very Merry Christmas | Cathy Lamb
Previously published in Holiday Magic From acclaimed author Cathy Lamb comes a tender and uplifting story of the challenges and surprises of family, belonging, loveand Christmas. Some people careen through life trailing chaos in their wake. Others get to pick up the pieces. Meredith Ghirlandaio is generally in the latter category, especially when it comes to her irresponsible sister, Leia. Leias latest move: abandoning her two children while she runs off to rediscover herself. Meredith immediately steps up, bringing rebellious Sarah and withdrawn Jacob back to her hometown of Telena, Montana, where she opens a B&B. Despite the Merry Meredith nickname she earns from her guests, shes too waryand too busyto get involved with any man. Especially one like handsome, self-assured Logan Taylor. But Logans not easy to shake, and makes it plain that hes drawn to everything about Meredithher tough talk and her cowboy hats, her softness and her strength. Roped into chairing the Telena Christmas concert, Meredith brings townsfolk of all ages together to share stories, talents, and rehearsal potluck dinners. Little by little shes opening up too. And in between navigating the lessons of the past and acknowledging her own hopes for holidays yet to come, shes learning that all the gifts she really needs are right there, waitingif only shell claim them. Praise for the novels of Cathy Lamb IF YOU COULD SEE WHAT I SEE Lambs story is earnest, heartwarming and, at times, heartbreaking. --RT Book Reviews THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE The blending of three or more generations and the secrets they harbor keeps this story moving briskly, culminating in a satisfying ending that makes us believe that despite heartache and angst, there can be such a thing as happily ever after. --New York Journal of Books SUCH A PRETTY FACE Stevies a winning heroine. --Publishers Weekly HENRYS SISTERS An Indie Next List Notable Book A story of strength and reconciliation and change. --The Sunday Oregonian If you loved Terms of Endearment, the Ya Ya Sisterhood, and Steel Magnolias, you will love Henrys Sisters. Cathy Lamb just keeps getting better and better. --The Three Tomatoes Book Club THE LAST TIME I WAS ME Charming. Publishers Weekly JULIAS CHOCOLATES Julia's Chocolates is wise, tender, and very funny. In Julia Bennett, Cathy Lamb has created a deeply wonderful character, brave and true. I loved this beguiling novel about love, friendship and the enchantment of really good chocolate. Luanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author