Spirit of the Season - by Fern Michaels

New York Times Bestseller
Christmas is a time for remembering loved ones past and present. In this new
novel by New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels, the holidays are
also the time to discover a future that, like the perfect gift, is as satisfying as
it is surprising . . .
Joy Preston misses her beloved late grandmother dearly. But when she learns the
terms of Nana’s will, she’s shocked—and more than a little irked. Joy moved to
Colorado years ago and is now CEO of a successful nail polish company. Her life and
career are in Denver. How can Nana have expected her to give that up, even
temporarily, to take over a bed and breakfast in North Carolina for six months?
Yet there’s no denying Heart and Soul’s charm, especially at holiday time. The B&B is
always elaborately decorated for the season, with themed guest rooms and dazzling
lawn displays created for the annual Parade of Homes competition. The entire town
takes part in the festivities, and soon Joy, too, is joining in the gingerbread house
contest and letting her reservations melt away.
There’s another special reason for Heart and Soul’s popularity. Rumor has it that,
during holiday season, guests can be reunited with the spirit of a loved one who’s
passed on. Joy’s skeptical, yet she feels her beloved Nana’s influence all around her . .
. perhaps even indulging in a little matchmaking between Joy and handsome estate
attorney Will Drake.
A special homecoming and the glow of new beginnings will combine to make the
holiday magical . . .