The Corner of Holly and Ivy
A feel-good Christmas romance
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4.0 • 4 Ratings
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- $8.99
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
In this sweet second-chance holiday romance, former high school sweethearts face off in a small-town mayoral race—only to rekindle their once forgotten feelings for each other.
With her dreams of being a wedding dress designer suddenly over, Arianna Bell isn't expecting a holly jolly Christmas. Instead, her heart feels about three sizes too small. That is until her high school sweetheart Connor Gallagher returns to town and she finds his mere presence still makes her pulse race. But just when she starts dreaming of kissing under the mistletoe, he announces that he will be her opponent in the upcoming mayoral race....
Hot-shot attorney Connor Gallagher has something to prove. He's tired of playing runner-up to his high-achieving brothers. So when the opportunity to enter the campaign comes up, he takes it. Even if it means running against the only woman he's ever loved. But with a little help from Harmony Harbor's local matchmakers and a lot of holiday cheer, Connor and Arianna may just get the happy ever after they both deserve.
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Those new to Harmony Harbor, a small town not too far from Boston, may struggle to catch up with all the goings-on that influence Mason's latest contemporary set there. Arianna Bell's bridal shop and other local businesses burned down in a devastating fire. Back in town after being unfairly fired from his prestigious law firm, Connor Gallagher is determined to get Arianna out of her grandmother's home, where she's been hiding, depressed and weakened by her injuries. When Arianna is pushed into becoming a candidate for mayor, working with Connor on the campaign helps her find new purpose as the election and holiday season approach. Then Connor's family manipulates him into running against Arianna. It's a deservedly uphill battle to win her love and trust back, but anything is possible at Christmas. Series fans and new readers who can overlook a great many related characters, the ghost of a great-grandmother who tries to control her offspring, and a side plot about dirty politics will hope for these long-separated first loves to reunite. Others will want to give this one a pass.
