Madison returns to the family Christmas tree farm after spending many years overseas teaching. The farm and surrounding areas , have suffered from a devastating wild fire. Madison’s sister, Addie remained on the farm to care for her father and grandparents. The sisters disagree on what they should do with the farm. Addie has had enough and wants to sell it. Madison wants to bring the farm back to it’s former success. Madison’s former boyfriend, Gavin, has also returned and lives next door with his daughters. He never really explained why he stop his relationship with Madison and married someone else so quickly. Addie, having lived next to Gavin for the last few years has developed feelings for him. Madison befriends Gavin’s youngest daughter, Lilly. She and Gavin help Madison replant, over Addie’s objections. The sister’s relationship suffers and tensions are high. Addie behaves rather badly toward Madison, but Madison tries to treat Addie with kindness, understanding and patience.
This story is about self-sacrifice, forgivness and reconciliation. This is a clean, enjoyable story that is not overly “Christmasy” and while Christian faith is present, it’s minimal.
This is from the publisher’s website:
“Christmas is the perfect time for old memories, new beginnings, and second chances
When Madison McDowell returns from teaching overseas, she has high hopes of picking up where she left off at her family's Christmas tree farm in Oregon. But between damage from a recent wildfire and the neglect due to her sister Addie's unwillingness to invest, the farm is in sad shape. In fact, Addie is intent on selling the property. And to top it off, Madison's former high school flame, the now-widowed Gavin Thompson, has plans to break her heart again by turning his neighboring property into a dusty, noisy dirt bike track for his daughter.
With the odds stacked against her, Madison decides there's only one thing to do: double down on her dreams. It will require a ton of hard work--and some help from an unlikely ally--to save the farm she so dearly loves. But it may take a Christmas miracle to restore her relationship with her sister.”
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