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Mark Rivers was a firefighter until he got trapped in a wildfire and suffered third-degree burns on his face and body. After a year of recovering, Mark is trying to piece his life back together but struggles both emotionally and psychologically. He's been a recluse until he forces himself to attend his niece's school play and sees Riley, the school's art teacher. Immediately, Mark feels a connection to her. Maybe it's the kind way she greets his niece or the way the art she created for the school play is reminiscent of his late mom's artwork. Either way, Mark feels driven to get to know her, but first he'll need to build up the courage to talk to her.
When Mark asks Riley to work on a special nativity, he finds himself falling for her, particularly because Riley doesn't seem bothered by his scars. Is her affection for him real or is she simply overcompensating, pretending he's not different. One thing's for certain, in a small town that views Mark as a fragile hero, it's hard to pursue a relationship without everyone in his business. And although Riley has sincere feelings for Mark, is she really ready to risk her heart?
Broken hearts and lives are mended as the town of Miracle Creek comes together to celebrate a Christmas to remember.
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October 8, 2020 -
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- ISBN: 9781629739519
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- ISBN: 9781629739519
- File size: 1440 KB
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- English
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September 1, 2020
Riley Madigan took a job as an art teacher in the small town of Miracle Creek for a fresh start after a hurtful breakup. When Mark Rivers sees Riley's artwork, it reminds him of his mother's, so he asks her to recreate a life-size nativity set his mother had made that burned in a fire. Mark is no stranger to fire; he worked as a firefighter until one rescue left him with burns on his face and body. As Riley and Mark get to know each other, they realize that their connection could lead to healing and possibly love, even if it takes a Christmas wish. Despite some stilted dialogue and one-dimensional side characters, this is a feel-good, heartfelt read with just enough Christmas spirit and a touching grand finale.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2020, American Library Association.)
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