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About The Book:
Holly Sterling is in the dumps again this Christmas. In her mid-sixties, a widow and orphan, two titles that haunt her since losing her husband and mother six years ago. No family, no real friends, not even a pet, Holly’s coping mechanism is shopping online November and December, buying vintage treasures that remind her of happier times. This holiday nothing helps ease her loneliness. Holly hasn't a clue what to do next.
With a little encouragement from the spirit world, and a tiny Chihuahua named Ginger, Holly’s life is about to change. Add a handsome pet shop owner who likes to play Santa, and his niece who runs a dog rescue group, this sweet story of love, friendship, and adopting dogs, might answer the question “who rescued who?”
Set in a small Georgia town, this novella is a charming holiday read. It's never too late to trust in the magic of new beginnings.
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"It's you!" Some of my friends commented as I talked about the plot. "Well, yes and no." I had to laugh. A widow in her sixties could be me a few years ago. Working at an art gallery, bingo, I do. But Holly has never owned a dog, and my dog numbers vary from five to six. Currently, I am Chihuahua Mama to five little ones. She meets a handsome Santa and romance is in the air. I am still unattached except for my little mafia of dogs.
Real or imagined, in Holly's mind she's convinced her late husband and mother are guiding her to come out of her shell and start living again. Sometimes I do chat with loved ones long gone. And of course, a tiny Chihuahua from Animal Control is the catalyst for all the changes twelve days before Christmas. You should know, Ginger is my little Carmella. I've dedicated the book to her.
Written on a whim, I had fun with this novella. It's only 136 pages, but full of the holiday spirit. I liked writing about a character who is older. Heck, I'm older. You know, having crossed that 75th birthday earlier this year. I wondered if Holly's mannerisms were too youthful, but then realized she is exactly how I would be ......if this story was about me! And it's not.
Available on Amazon paperback only. The kindle version will come out later in November.
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