Download or read book Her Snowbound Hero written by Ivy James and published by Kindred Spirits Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it possible to fall for one man while carrying another man’s baby? Pregnant by a loser. Stranded in a snowstorm. Rescued by a tall, dark, and handsome man already snagged by another girl. Due to her pregnancy, Darcy Rhodes’ is forced to remain in Garret Tulane’s hometown and their growing friendship brings nothing but scandal. Is it possible to fall for one man while carrying another man’s baby? The answer is yes. But what will Garret choose with everything he holds dear at risk? TENNESSEE TULANES SERIES HER SNOWBOUND HERO THE REBEL’S SECRET BARGAIN HIS BABY PROPOSAL THE DOCTOR’S NANNY A HERO IN HIDING *This book has a clean and wholesome version by Kay Lyons titled SMALL TOWN SCANDAL.

Download or read book Snowbound with Her Hero written by MJ Fredrick and published by MJ Fredrick. This book was released on 2022-04-21 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's note: Some scenes of domestic violence may be disturbing, but I promise a happy ending. Abby O’Rourke thought she had dodged a bullet when she broke up with her possessive boyfriend. But when he kidnaps her and drives her to the middle of nowhere, then crashes in a snowstorm, she knows she has to make her escape before he regains consciousness. She only sees lights at one house, on the other side of the lake from the road. As she desperately treks toward it through the snow, her thin clothing offers little protection against the harsh elements. When she finally stumbles to the home’s front door, it is opened by a shaggy-haired, bearded man who scoops her up and carries her to the fire. Grayson Dunn moved to the Minnesota lake house to get away from everyone after a tragedy tore his life apart. He’s satisfied being miles away from any other human being, isolated and writing his thriller novels, so he’s caught by surprise by the freezing young woman at his door. His protective instincts—the ones he thought buried—kick in, and he helps her warm up, ready to deliver her to law enforcement as soon as the road is cleared. But danger lurks outside, and Grayson is forced to rely on his training to protect Abby—and himself. But the longer they spend confined together, the more she brightens up his gloomy life opens up his eyes and his heart. He saved her life…but never thought she could save his. keywords: forced proximity, stranded romance, damsel in distress, wounded hero, hermit

Download or read book Snowbound with Her Hero written by Rebecca Winters and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas is approaching, and a holiday in the snowy Alps with her young son should be a pleasure for single mom Crystal. But it means facing the man who affects her like no other—Raoul Broussard. There was always a spark between Raoul and Crystal, but he is her late husband's brother and she is determined to keep her distance. Yet as sleigh rides and toasty log fires bring her closer to Raoul, Crystal must confront the way he makes her feel—and the heartwarming way he connects with her son.…

Download or read book Snow Bound written by Harry Mazer and published by Laurel Leaf. This book was released on 2008-12-24 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At fifteen, Tony Laporte is what many people would call a throughly spoiled kid. He gets away with a lot because his parents want him to have all the things they never had. But when they surprise him by refusing to let him keep a stray dog he has found, Tony decides to teach them a lesson by running off in his mother's old Plymouth. Driving without a license in the middle of a severe snowstorm, he picks up a hitchhiker named Cindy Reichert, an aloof girl who has always had difficulty forming friendships. To impress Cindy, Tony tries to show off his driving skills and ends up wrecking the car in a very desolated area far from the main highway. After spending precious days bickering with each other and waiting for rescue that never comes, they finally realize that their lives are at stake and they must cooperate to survive. The question is--can they survive?

Download or read book Snowbound written by Cari Hunter and published by Bold Strokes Books Inc. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The policewoman got shot and she's bleeding everywhere. Get someone here in one hour or I'm going to put her out of her misery. An ultimatum that forever changes the lives of police officer Sam Lucas and Dr. Kate Myles. When heavy snowfall isolates the small English village of Birchenlow, a violent robbery shatters the community. Taken as a hostage and stranded with the increasingly desperate criminals, Sam is seriously injured during an ill-fated escape attempt. Already struggling to save the lives of the villagers caught up in the raid, Kate volunteers to walk straight into the lion's den. Cut off from help, with only each other to rely on, Sam and Kate must find a way to fight the odds and stay alive if the growing attraction between them is to survive.

Download or read book Snowbound with a Stranger written by Rebecca Rogers Maher and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-05-28 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dannie Marino is hiking with colleagues when a sudden blizzard separates her from her group. She's rescued by Lee, a dangerously sexy stranger who leads her to a remote cabin to weather the storm. When the night inevitably ends in an intense erotic encounter, Dannie is both shocked and liberated by her response. But being intimate means letting herself be vulnerable, which isn't her style. Lee tries to reach out to her, but she avoids any emotional entanglement by pushing him away. Snowed in and unable to hide from each other, Dannie and Lee must both face up to their most closely guarded emotions. When the storm abates, will they be able to stop running from the past and live fully in the future? 24,000 words

Download or read book Snowbound at Christmas written by Debbie Mason and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surviving the holidays will take a Christmas miracle . . . Ex-cop Cat O'Connor is bored working for her sister, Chloe, as a personal assistant on the set of her soap opera. Until Chloe gets an opportunity to audition for the role of a lifetime and asks her identical twin to substitute for her on the soap with no one the wiser. It's a perfect switch-until Cat attracts the attention of the mysterious Mr. Tall, Dark, and Way-too-handsome leading man. Grayson Alexander never thought being snowbound in the charming town of Christmas, Colorado, for the holiday would get so hot. But between working with sexy, tough Cat on set and keeping his real reason for being there under wraps, he's definitely feeling the heat. And if there's one thing they'll learn as they bring out the mistletoe, it's that in this town, true love is always in season . . .

Download or read book Montana Skies Boxset Books 1 3 written by Ivy James and published by Kindred Spirits Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HER MONTANA COWBOY Sometimes tragedy is a second chance in disguise... He was the one. The one she loved but couldn’t have without revealing the truth of her past. That’s why she left, why she’s stayed away, and why she has to return... Paralyzed by a riding accident, Seth Rowland doesn’t want physical therapist Grace Korbit to see him like this. Of all people, why her? But Grace is the best, and if he stands a chance at recovery, she’s the one to help him. Maybe if he cooperates he’ll be able to walk again, get her to reveal the truth of why she’d left—and convince her to stay. HER COWBOY SHERIFF Sheriff Jonas Taggert needs a helping hand with his daughter and Rissa Matthews and her Goth-dressing teen are definitely not it. He can’t afford to fall for a woman who doesn’t plan to stick around, much less one who can’t control her own kid. But the girls become friends, and it isn’t long before Jonas’ perspective takes a hard hit. Of all the people in the world for him and his daughter to love... why did it have to be them? PROTECTING THE SHERIFF’S DAUGHTER With all her heart Carly Taggert wants to be a mother, but without a husband there's only one way she knows to make it happen—become a foster parent. She’s signed up, willing, waiting and ready...oh so ready. Liam McKenna is assigned by Carly's sheriff father to keep her out of trouble while the sheriff is away. When he learns of her plan, Liam is sure she's headed for it—lock, stock, and barrel. Foster kids are messed up. Broken. Trouble. He ought to know since he was one. There's no talking sense into Carly, and soon Liam finds himself dragged into the chaos and falling for her despite knowing better. She’s a softie, in for a hard fall because those kids aren't hers to keep. But he’s sticking around, and maybe once she knows how painful it can be to let them go, she'll drop the nonsense of having kids and— keep him instead? MONTANA SKIES SERIES: HER MONTANA COWBOY HER COWBOY SHERIFF PROTECTING THE SHERIFF’S DAUGHTER COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH MONTANA CHRISTMAS SECOND CHANCE HERO THE STONE GAP MOUNTAIN SERIES: THAT SOUTHERN SUMMER NIGHT BLIND MAN’S BLUFF HER UNWANTED PROTECTOR REDEMPTION ROAD THEIR SECRET SNOWBOUND CHRISTMAS OWEN’S RETURN THE REDEEMING LOVE SERIES: HER REDEEMING LOVE HIS REDEEMING LOVE REDEEMING US TENNESSEE TULANES SERIES: HER SNOWBOUND HERO THE REBEL’S SECRET BARGAIN HIS BABY PROPOSAL THE DOCTOR’S NANNY A HERO IN HIDING

Download or read book Cowboy Meets His Match written by Ivy James and published by Kindred Spirits Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does a Burbank-loving, California-dreaming, city girl find herself on a Montana ranch living with a too-handsome stranger? A Will, that’s how. And now Gabriella Thompson is entwined in a million-dollar standoff with Brad McKenna. If she meets the terms of the Will, the land is hers to do with as she pleases and what she wants to do is sell to the highest bidder. But Brad, her host for the required three months, is determined to change her mind because as badly as she needs the money, he needs to control the land. Three months is enough time to get to know someone really well...or even fall in love. Question is: does her cowboy rancher really love her? Or is it just about winning the prize? **This book has a sweet/clean and wholesome version by Kay Lyons titled MILLION DOLLAR STANDOFF. Ivy James is the alter-ego of Kay Lyons, who now focuses on sweet/clean and wholesome contemporary romance and romantic suspense. For more information about Ivy’s slightly sexier novels (or to find Kay’s clean and wholesome versions of them as well as her latest titles), find her online at Ivy James Author/Kay Lyons Author.

Download or read book Tennessee Tulanes Boxset Books 1 3 written by Ivy James and published by Kindred Spirits Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HER SNOWBOUND HERO Pregnant by a loser. Stranded in a snowstorm. Rescued by a tall, dark, and handsome man already snagged by another girl. Due to her pregnancy, Darcy Rhodes’ is forced to remain in Garret Tulane’s hometown and their growing friendship brings nothing but scandal. Is it possible to fall for one man while carrying another man’s baby? The answer is yes. But what will Garret choose with everything he holds dear at risk? THE REBEL’S SECRET BARGAIN Nick Tulane has always been the black sheep of the family. The rebel, a renegade. An out-of-the-box thinker. It’s served him well as a businessman. Jennifer Rose is ready for change. The stress of divorce left her eating her feelings but no more. The Summer of Jenn is just beginning, and she’s taking her life back. When Nick’s son has problems in school, Jennifer Rose offers tutoring in exchange for gym training to get beach vacation ready. But all too soon the curvaceous tutor sees through Nick’s many adaptive skills which hide a well-kept secret.... HIS BABY PROPOSAL Luke Tulane knew better than to touch Shelby Brookes. Much less spend the night with her. But when he returns to Tennessee for yet another brother’s wedding and discovers his little sister’s best friend pregnant with his child, he’s determined to make things right. Luke is Shelby’s forever crush, but after witnessing her parents marry and split time and again, marriage isn’t on the agenda. Ever. Luke is determined to marry the girl of his dreams... But how do you convince a woman whose past is so traumatized by family drama that marriage to him might be worth facing her worst fears? TENNESSEE TULANES SERIES: HER SNOWBOUND HERO THE REBEL’S SECRET BARGAIN HIS BABY PROPOSAL THE DOCTOR’S NANNY A HERO IN HIDING THE STONE GAP MOUNTAIN SERIES: THAT SOUTHERN SUMMER NIGHT BLIND MAN’S BLUFF HER UNWANTED PROTECTOR REDEMPTION ROAD THEIR SECRET SNOWBOUND CHRISTMAS OWEN’S RETURN THE REDEEMING LOVE SERIES: HER REDEEMING LOVE HIS REDEEMING LOVE REDEEMING US MONTANA SKIES SERIES: HER MONTANA COWBOY HER COWBOY SHERIFF PROTECTING THE SHERIFF’S DAUGHTER COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH MONTANA CHRISTMAS SECOND CHANCE HERO OTHER BOOKS: The Crash Before Christmas Return to Eden

Download or read book Montana Skies Complete Series Boxset written by Ivy James and published by Kindred Spirits Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 1633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HER MONTANA COWBOY Sometimes tragedy is a second chance in disguise... He was the one. The one she loved but couldn’t have without revealing the truth of her past. That’s why she left, why she’s stayed away, and why she has to return... Paralyzed by a riding accident, Seth Rowland doesn’t want physical therapist Grace Korbit to see him like this. Of all people, why her? But Grace is the best, and if he stands a chance at recovery, she’s the one to help him. Maybe if he cooperates he’ll be able to walk again, get her to reveal the truth of why she’d left—and convince her to stay. HER COWBOY SHERIFF Sheriff Jonas Taggert needs a helping hand with his daughter and Rissa Matthews and her Goth-dressing teen are definitely not it. He can’t afford to fall for a woman who doesn’t plan to stick around, much less one who can’t control her own kid. But the girls become friends, and it isn’t long before Jonas’ perspective takes a hard hit. Of all the people in the world for him and his daughter to love... why did it have to be them? PROTECTING THE SHERIFF’S DAUGHTER With all her heart Carly Taggert wants to be a mother, but without a husband there's only one way she knows to make it happen—become a foster parent. She’s signed up, willing, waiting and ready...oh so ready. Liam McKenna is assigned by Carly's sheriff father to keep her out of trouble while the sheriff is away. When he learns of her plan, Liam is sure she's headed for it—lock, stock, and barrel. Foster kids are messed up. Broken. Trouble. He ought to know since he was one. There's no talking sense into Carly, and soon Liam finds himself dragged into the chaos and falling for her despite knowing better. She’s a softie, in for a hard fall because those kids aren't hers to keep. But he’s sticking around, and maybe once she knows how painful it can be to let them go, she'll drop the nonsense of having kids and— keep him instead? COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH How does a Burbank-loving, California-dreaming, city girl find herself on a Montana ranch living with a too-handsome stranger? A Will, that’s how. And now Gabriella Thompson is entwined in a million-dollar standoff with Brad McKenna. If she meets the terms of the Will, the land is hers to do with as she pleases and what she wants to do is sell to the highest bidder. But Brad, her host for the required three months, is determined to change her mind because as badly as she needs the money, he needs to control the land. Three months is enough time to get to know someone really well...or even fall in love. Question is: does her cowboy rancher really love her? Or is it just about winning the prize? MONTANA CHRISTMAS Widowed, a single mom, Christmas, and she’s just lost her job. Can it get worse? Apparently it can when Santa asks if he can help her and Jenna Darlington knows it’s a cruel joke. Because Santa—Chance McKenna--is a member of the Rock Gods, a group of rock climbers who live off of adrenaline and stupidity. Been there, done that. Buried her husband because of it. She has no respect for a man who doesn’t respect life—even if he is offering her a job. Chance knows exactly how Jenna feels about him and the rest of the Rock Gods. So why does he feel the way he does around her? They’re polar opposites when it comes to life views. But isn’t the saying that opposites attract? SECOND CHANCE HERO Skylar Mathews wants her son, Cody, to get better, and visiting Cody’s grandparents in Montana is supposed to accomplish that. But Marcus Whitefeather’s surprising presence on the ranch leaves her reeling. Marcus knew he’d regret sending Skylar and their unborn son away but at the time he’d had no choice. He’d lost everything, including his ability to walk, and no way was he ready to be a father, much less a husband. Ending their relationship was the hardest—and best—thing for all of them. But now they’re back and Marcus is a different man. When Cody doesn’t improve, Marcus suggests the unthinkable—that they reveal the truth not only to Cody, but their families. Make the wrong right and start again. Together. But after so many years of hiding their secret son how can Marcus prove he’s not only father material, but ready for more? MONTANA SKIES SERIES: HER MONTANA COWBOY HER COWBOY SHERIFF PROTECTING THE SHERIFF’S DAUGHTER COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH MONTANA CHRISTMAS SECOND CHANCE HERO THE STONE GAP MOUNTAIN SERIES: THAT SOUTHERN SUMMER NIGHT BLIND MAN’S BLUFF HER UNWANTED PROTECTOR REDEMPTION ROAD THEIR SECRET SNOWBOUND CHRISTMAS OWEN’S RETURN THE REDEEMING LOVE SERIES: HER REDEEMING LOVE HIS REDEEMING LOVE REDEEMING US TENNESSEE TULANES SERIES: HER SNOWBOUND HERO THE REBEL’S SECRET BARGAIN HIS BABY PROPOSAL THE DOCTOR’S NANNY A HERO IN HIDING

Download or read book Redemption Road written by Ivy James and published by Kindred Spirits Publishing. This book was released on with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Snowbound in His Billion Dollar Bed written by Kali Anthony and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s no escaping their chemistry when the Italian count and the violinist are stranded in this intense forced proximity romance from Kali Anthony! Outside a snowstorm is raging Inside the temperature is rising… Ousted from Italian high society, Count Stefano Moretti has locked himself behind his castle walls. He’s determined to right the wrongs that ruined his family’s name. The arrival of beautiful Lucy Jamieson at his door is a distraction he can’t afford! Running from heartbreak, violinist Lucy is attempting to return a precious heirloom. Caught in a bitter snowstorm, she’s forced to seek shelter in Stefano’s castle, where she finds herself longing to unravel the truth behind his disgraced reputation…and to discover the searing heat promised in his bed! From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

Download or read book Montana Skies Boxset Books 4 6 written by Ivy James and published by Kindred Spirits Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 845 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH How does a Burbank-loving, California-dreaming, city girl find herself on a Montana ranch living with a too-handsome stranger? A Will, that’s how. And now Gabriella Thompson is entwined in a million-dollar standoff with Brad McKenna. If she meets the terms of the Will, the land is hers to do with as she pleases and what she wants to do is sell to the highest bidder. But Brad, her host for the required three months, is determined to change her mind because as badly as she needs the money, he needs to control the land. Three months is enough time to get to know someone really well...or even fall in love. Question is: does her cowboy rancher really love her? Or is it just about winning the prize? MONTANA CHRISTMAS Widowed, a single mom, Christmas, and she’s just lost her job. Can it get worse? Apparently it can when Santa asks if he can help her and Jenna Darlington knows it’s a cruel joke. Because Santa—Chance McKenna--is a member of the Rock Gods, a group of rock climbers who live off of adrenaline and stupidity. Been there, done that. Buried her husband because of it. She has no respect for a man who doesn’t respect life—even if he is offering her a job. Chance knows exactly how Jenna feels about him and the rest of the Rock Gods. So why does he feel the way he does around her? They’re polar opposites when it comes to life views. But isn’t the saying that opposites attract? SECOND CHANCE HERO Skylar Mathews wants her son, Cody, to get better, and visiting Cody’s grandparents in Montana is supposed to accomplish that. But Marcus Whitefeather’s surprising presence on the ranch leaves her reeling. Marcus knew he’d regret sending Skylar and their unborn son away but at the time he’d had no choice. He’d lost everything, including his ability to walk, and no way was he ready to be a father, much less a husband. Ending their relationship was the hardest—and best—thing for all of them. But now they’re back and Marcus is a different man. When Cody doesn’t improve, Marcus suggests the unthinkable—that they reveal the truth not only to Cody, but their families. Make the wrong right and start again. Together. But after so many years of hiding their secret son how can Marcus prove he’s not only father material, but ready for more? MONTANA SKIES SERIES: HER MONTANA COWBOY HER COWBOY SHERIFF PROTECTING THE SHERIFF’S DAUGHTER COWBOY MEETS HIS MATCH MONTANA CHRISTMAS SECOND CHANCE HERO THE STONE GAP MOUNTAIN SERIES: THAT SOUTHERN SUMMER NIGHT BLIND MAN’S BLUFF HER UNWANTED PROTECTOR REDEMPTION ROAD THEIR SECRET SNOWBOUND CHRISTMAS OWEN’S RETURN THE REDEEMING LOVE SERIES: HER REDEEMING LOVE HIS REDEEMING LOVE REDEEMING US TENNESSEE TULANES SERIES: HER SNOWBOUND HERO THE REBEL’S SECRET BARGAIN HIS BABY PROPOSAL THE DOCTOR’S NANNY A HERO IN HIDING

Download or read book Her Montana Cowboy written by Ivy James and published by Kindred Spirits Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes tragedy is a second chance in disguise... He was the one. The one she loved but couldn’t have without revealing the truth of her past. That’s why she left, why she’s stayed away, and why she has to return... Paralyzed by a riding accident, Seth Rowland doesn’t want physical therapist Grace Korbit to see him like this. Of all people, why her? But Grace is the best, and if he stands a chance at recovery, she’s the one to help him. Maybe if he cooperates he’ll be able to walk again, get her to reveal the truth of why she’d left—and convince her to stay. *This book has a sweet/clean and wholesome version by Kay Lyons titled HEALING HER COWBOY. Ivy James is the alter-ego of Kay Lyons, who now focuses on sweet/clean and wholesome contemporary romance and romantic suspense. For more information about Ivy’s slightly sexier novels (or to find Kay’s clean and wholesome versions of them as well as her latest titles), please go to Ivy James Author/Kay Lyons Author. Or, find her at one of the following: @KayLyonsAuthor (Twitter) Kay Lyons Author (Facebook) Author_Kay_Lyons (Instagram) Kay Lyons, Author (Pinterest)

Download or read book Small Town Scandal written by Kay Lyons and published by Kindred Spirits Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pregnant by a loser. Stranded in a snowstorm. Rescued by a tall, dark, and handsome man… Just Darcy Rhodes’s luck, rumor has it that he’s already taken. All the good guys are, aren’t they? Everyone in Garret Tulane's hometown expects him to marry his longtime childhood friend. But when he rescues Darcy during a snowstorm, he’s suddenly questioning everyone’s expectations of him, and his own. Due to her pregnancy, Darcy is forced to remain in town and their growing friendship brings nothing but scandal. Complications are mounting...and love is blossoming. But will Garret choose love when everything he’s always held dear is at risk?

Download or read book Snowbound at Christmas written by Jennifer Ryan and published by Avon Impulse. This book was released on 2016-12-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a snowstorm pummels the western half of the country, three couples find once off-limits love just in time for Christmas. An unforgettable holiday anthology from bestselling authors Jennifer Ryan, Maisey Yates, and Lia Riley. Close to Perfect: A Montana Men Novella by Jennifer Ryan At sixteen, Abigail gave Dex the gift of a lifetime, but the cost of it was more than he ever knew. Now she’s back in town with a secret that has been ten years in the making and this time it’s Dex’s turn to make the ultimate sacrifice or risk losing her forever. Snowed in at Copper Ridge: A Copper Ridge Novella by Maisey Yates Mia Landry has always had it bad for brooding cowboy Devlin Grayson. Too bad he’s her best friend’s older brother. But when they find themselves snowed in at Copper Ridge Lodge, Mia finally has the chance to tell the man of her dreams exactly what she wants… him. Hot Winter’s Night: A Brightwater Novella by Lia Riley While Brightwater is being covered in snow, Goldie Flint is stuck in her flower shop. She never expected her hero to be Kit Kane, the former love of her life. Kit knows that what he had with Goldie isn’t just in the past and with the help of a little bet, an ornery grandmother, and a lot of snow, he’s ready to show her that what he really wants for Christmas is a second chance.