Author: Susan Mallery

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Susan Mallery, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boardwalk Bookshop, returns with the joyful and utterly irresistible story of a mother who couldn’t love her kids more but hopes that, just this once, they please don’t come home for Christmas. Perfect for fans of Mary Kay Andrews and Julie Murphy!

Julie Parker’s kids are her greatest gift, but when they decide to skip a big Christmas, she’s secretly thrilled to spend the holiday alone with Heath, the younger man she’s been quietly dating. Her plans unravel when Nick and Dana insist on celebrating at the family cabin in honor of their late father. Forced to agree, Julie must navigate the chaos of family traditions, her children’s grief, and the revelation of her hidden relationship—all while hoping the holiday doesn’t end in heartbreak.