by Emily March
First published 2014
Branch Callahan has given up on Christmas. The aging patriarch of the Callahan family sits in his mansion, having lost all hope that his youngest son John will ever come home. In his despair, Branch decides to cancel the holiday entirely. Then on Christmas Eve, a stranger arrives at his door riding a Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. This mysterious visitor takes Branch on an unexpected journey through the cold night, forcing him to confront memories of his family and the blessings he has forgotten. As they ride through the darkness, Branch must decide whether to open his heart again or remain trapped in his grief. This holiday retelling of the classic Scrooge story asks whether one man can rediscover his faith in miracles when everything seems lost.
Genres: fiction, christmas, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Period: Christmas Eve
134 pages · Paperback · Emily March Books