The Heart of Hope

This book was originally released under another pen name. I'm excited to share it again—now published as Patti Ann Stafford.

After years of running from their pasts, Hope and Clay have found themselves working together just before Christmas—each carrying scars too deep to heal on their own. Hope, haunted by the tragic accident that claimed her fiancé's life, has buried herself in work, determined never to let anyone get close again. Clay, still drowning in guilt over his wife's sudden death, is afraid to love another woman, convinced he's destined to cause more pain.

When their paths cross during the holiday season, an unexpected connection sparks between them. But as they begin to open up to one another, their fears threaten to tear them apart. Hope's sudden departure leaves Clay questioning everything he thought he knew, pushing him to confront the truth about his wife's death—a truth that could either set him free or destroy him completely.

In a heartwarming journey of love, loss, and redemption, Clay must decide if he's ready to let go of the past and fight for a future with Hope. Can two broken souls find healing in each other's arms, or will the ghosts of Christmas past keep them apart forever?

A touching Christmas romance about second chances, forgiveness, and the magic of new beginnings.