J.D. Robb's Possession in Death helps Lieutenant Eve Dallas discover the answer to her question of whether or not what she does is ever enough; there are always more dead to avenge, always more bad guys to put away; does it really make a difference? When a speaker for the dead determinedly finds Eve as her personally-chosen warrior, she gives Eve a different perspective on her profession.

Mary Blayney's King for a Day tweaks the funny bone of anyone who has ever wished his or her spouse could see things from his or her point of view, just for a little while. An elegant little story, it gives equal treatment to the woes and misunderstandings that come from gendered or societal expectations.

Patricia Gaffney's The Dancing Ghost reveals how one woman tries to use a con man to create the ultimate con, with or without his knowledge, to allow her to save her family house. Instead, the uncommon young woman discovers how much more than a house she has to lose.

Almost Heaven by Ruth Ryan Langan demonstrates that even after death, parents want what's best for their children; a sentimental ode to love and happy endings, the story delivers its promise of a heartwarming tale.

Finally, Mary Kay McComas' Never Too Late To Love is another delightfully sentimental story about a woman who has kept herself isolated for so long that she never realized the gifts her family could give her. She has to help the other unusually-named women of her family discover what they have lost in order to help them cross over. They all faced disappointment and unhappiness in their lives and none understands what they need to find, but they can't let M.J. tear down their home until they figure it out.

This entire book is a wonderful collection of stories focused on the bonds of love, ranging from the rib-tickler to the tear-jerker. These stories demand a cozy reading while cuddled in a warm comforter with a hot cup of cocoa close at hand.

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