Olivia Wallace has her Lodge on Holly Road ready for Christmas. She's put her heart and soul into this business since her husband died very unexpectedly several years ago. Her oldest son Eric helps her run the lodge. Brooke and Dylan Claussen book rooms at the lodge for a Christmas getaway for themselves and their dad James. They lost their mom last year on Christmas Eve. Knowing this year would be hard for them all, Brooke and Dylan believe a new venue for the holidays is just what they all need. Missy Monroe wants a different life for the two children she is raising as a single mom than the one had growing up. She saved all year for their holiday excursion to Icicle Falls and Olivia's lodge. John Truman intends to have the perfect setting for popping the question to his girlfriend. The Lodge on Holly Road seems like just the right place to ask her to marry him. All of these characters' lives come together in the winter wonderland of Icicle Falls. Will each of them find what they are seeking there this Christmas?

Sheila Roberts brings us a magical Christmas tale about love and life. Life isn't always perfect. We have to take what we get and do the best we can. And love comes in many different forms. The characters on these pages are quite a mix, and each comes with their own baggage into this exquisite Christmas setting. Ms. Roberts make Icicles Falls come alive as she paints a beautiful picture with her words. She makes you want to pack your bags and join them. This is my second visit to this lovely town nestled in the Pacific Northwest, but it won't be my last. THE LODGE ON HOLLY ROAD is truly a place where miracles can happen, not just at Christmas, but all year long. Just like Olivia's hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps warms people by the fireplace, this story will warm your heart and make you want to open it up to those less fortunate. Ms. Roberts includes a few of Olivia's delicious recipes at the end.

Book Summary

How Santa Gets His Christmas Spirit Back.

James Claussen has played Santa for years, but now that he's a widower, he's lost interest—in everything. So his daughter, Brooke, kidnaps him from the mall (in his Santa suit!) and takes him to Icicle Falls. She's arranged a special Christmas at the lodge owned by long-widowed Olivia Wallace and her son, Eric. And yet-Brooke wants Dad to be happy, but she's not ready to see someone else's mommy kissing Santa Claus.

Single mom Missy Monroe brings her kids to the lodge, too. Lalla wants a grandma for Christmas, and her brother, Carlos, wants a dog. Missy can't provide either one. What she'd like is an attractive, dependable man. A man like John Truman… But John's girlfriend will be joining him in Icicle Falls, and he's going to propose.

Of course not everything goes as planned. But sometimes the best gifts are the ones you don't expect!

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