The Clause in Christmas: A Poppy Creek Novel

Written by Rachael Bloome

Narrated by E. L. Beckett

??From the USA Today bestselling author of feel-good, small-town romances, comes a love story about enduring hope, finding a place to call home, and the unbreakable bonds of chosen family. Cassie Hayward hates Christmas. Especially this year. No job. Flat broke. And an ex most definitely on the naughty list. The unexpected inheritance of a charming Victorian cottage in the small town of Poppy Creek may be the Christmas miracle Cassie needs. Except for one itty-bitty problem: a clause in the will. To inherit the house, Cassie must complete a series of festive tasks every day in December leading up to Christmas. All overseen by the handsome, Christmas-loving lawyer Luke Davis. Luke is as strong and steady as the bespoke furniture he crafts as a hobby. He has to be. Stepping into his late father's shoes as the town lawyer comes with a sleigh full of responsibilities. Which means the captivating stranger collecting her inheritance is a distraction he can't afford. As the unlikely pair complete the daily tasks, fighting their attraction becomes more futile than putting jolly ole St. Nick on a diet. But when someone from Cassie's past reappears with the offer of a lifetime, Cassie will have to choose between love and the life she thought she wanted. The Clause in Christmas is an uplifting, opposites-attract romance brimming with Christmas spirit, charming holiday traditions, and an emotionally satisfying happily ever after. Start reading today and fall in love with the beloved, bestselling small-town series featuring characters who instantly feel like family. Each book is a complete, standalone story, but thanks to the cast of recurring characters, they're much more fun when read in order. Now a complete, bingeable series. ALSO INCLUDES: The Christmas Calendar, an original recipe, and book club questions. ?? You'll love this book if you enjoy: Opposites attract romance City girl goes to a small town Unexpected inheritance Cozy holiday traditions Coffee, coffee, coffee Close-knit communities & chosen family The enduring power of hope Happily ever afters No sex, swearing, or violence Praise for The Clause in Christmas ?????????? I had the same warm feeling I get when watching Hallmark Christmas movies. ?????????? The characters are beautiful, strong, fun, and highly entertaining. It's an emotionally charged book that will have you crying one moment and laughing the next. ?????????? This book was everything I love about Christmas. ?????????? Absolutely amazing story! The imagination of this author is through the roof. ?????????? If you write a book where I cry at the end, then you nailed it. And this author nailed it, I cried. And then I called my sister-in-law and told her she needed to read it because it was that good.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Secret Garden Press
• Release date: Sep 13, 2023
• ISBN: 9781951799267

Rachael Bloome

Rachael Bloome is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and women's fiction novels featuring hope, happily ever afters, and the unbreakable bonds of chosen family.

Reviews for The Clause in Christmas

[plunkinberry · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This was a G-rated vanilla story. No real conflict or drama. It could have been a wonderful story... I liked the premise but not the execution.

[sarahebear · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Coffee connoisseur and Christmas grinch, Cassie is single, broke, unemployed and trying to manage an alcoholic mother. When her grandmother dies and leaves her a house in a small town, Cassie thinks that all of her dreams have come true. She will have the money to sort her life out. But there is a catch. A clause in the will forces her to celebrate Christmas as per her grandmother's Christmas calendar in order to inherit. A pleasant and enjoyable Christmas romance. A light but fun read.