"Deck the Halls" by Arlene James is a novel that follows Jolie and Vince's relationship as they begin to work together to transform his rather drab bachelor apartment into festive, Christmasy decor. As Vince's own family eagerly awaits him at their holiday-ready home in rural Maine, the reality of his past begins to shine through, thwarting their attempts to forge a clean slate in the newly rented space.
Jolie, feeling a sudden surge of empathy for the long-distant nephews her own sister has raised, enlists Vince in an effort to spread some light on their presence, adding a sundry assortment of materials and photographs from the memories of each youth. As he cleans and rearranges it all into a cohesive display, Vince resists all efforts to connect the old him to the young children but unknowingly reveals a hidden portion of himself, allowing Jolie - and perhaps himself - to glimpse further into the scope of family bonds. For the arrival of Christmas, it is clear that neither can keep themselves apart anymore, but instead spend the season coming together to create and maintain communal memories that encourage the bond already forged between them. Through the actions and camaraderie they employ
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Электронная Книга «Deck the Halls» написана автором Arlene James в году.
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Язык: Английский
Серии: Mills & Boon Love Inspired
ISBN: 9781408965696
Описание книги от Arlene James
Retrieving the mail from his old apartment brought more than just letters for Vince Cutler. When he opened the door on the lovely Jolie Wheeler and rooms he hardly recognized, he knew he'd found the person to fix up his bare new bachelor quarters. But behind their banter, he sensed a pain that his friendship couldn't assuage. The warm embrace of Vince's family reminded Jolie achingly of the nephew taken from her, and the sister she refused to see. Vince's embrace made keeping the distance between them all the more difficult.And all the while the spirit of Christmas was working within Jolie's heart to reconnect her with her family…and with Vince suring this very special season…
