First published 2009
James Kier never expected to read his own obituary while still breathing. The newspaper mistake forces him to confront an uncomfortable truth about his legacy and how others see him. The revelation shocks James into examining his life choices and relationships. As Christmas approaches, he faces a crossroads that could transform everything about who he is and how he treats the people around him. Like Ebenezer Scrooge before him, James must decide whether to remain the person he has always been or embrace the possibility of genuine change. Evans crafts a story about second chances and the power of redemption during the holiday season. The novel explores what happens when someone gets the rare opportunity to witness their own legacy while they still have time to rewrite it. This Christmas story centers on the fundamental question of how we want to be remembered and whether it's ever too late to become the person we were meant to be.
Genres: fiction, christmas, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: redemption-arc, second-chance-romance
Period: Christmas
353 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster