All I Want from Santa

Written by Lisa Jackson

Narrated by Susan Bennett

A much-loved early classic from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, this heartwarming holiday tale is set in small-town Oregon, where a little girl’s letter to Santa ends up bringing the gift of romance to a widowed mom and a single dad.

Christmas wishes do come true…

Dear Readers,

The type of novels I write may have changed since I was first published, but even an early story like this one still has familiar traits. There’s the location, for one: All I Want from Santa (originally published as New Year’s Daddy) is set in Oregon, a place I truly love and have made the backdrop for many of my other novels…

The small town of Cascadia is home to Veronica Walsh and her young daughter, Amy. If Ronni still believed in Santa, she’d ask for a chance to buy the rundown old lodge next door and turn it into a B&B. Amy’s Christmas wish list, on the other hand, includes one item that catches Ronni off-guard: a new daddy. But four years after losing her husband in a tragic accident, Ronni doesn’t plan to get involved with anyone—least of all the lodge’s new owner.

Travis Keegan has moved from Seattle to get his wayward teenaged son back on track. Yet the moment he meets Ronni, he wonders if this could be the fresh start they all need. Healing from loss and melding their two families won’t be easy, but Christmas in Cascadia has a magic that may just prove irresistible…

All I Want from Santa is a heartwarming holiday romance—the kind that never goes out of style, and the kind I still love to read. I hope you do too.

Happy Holidays!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Sep 28, 2021
• ISBN: 9781799767015

Lisa Jackson

Lisa Jackson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than eighty-five novels, including Afraid to Die, Tell Me, You Don’t Want to Know, Running Scared, Without Mercy, Malice, and Shiver. She is also the coauthor of the Colony series, with her sister, Nancy Bush. There are over 20 million copies of Lisa Jackson’s books in print in twenty languages. She is a recipient of the RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award and has also been honored with their Career Achievement Award for Romantic Suspense. Born in Oregon, she continues to make her home among family, friends, and dogs in the Pacific Northwest. Visit her at LisaJackson.com.

Reviews for All I Want from Santa

[cathygeha · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

All I Want from Santa by Lisa JacksonA timeless holiday romance written by one of today’s leading authors. It is always fun and interesting to see what a favorite author wrote like earlier in time, what changes and directions were changed and what might have remained the same. In 1995 times were different, and that shows up in places within this story, but it is still all about family and holiday cheer, making wishes come true, and a happily ever after.What I liked: * Seeing what Lisa Jackson wrote for Harlequin long ago* Revisiting the era that the book was written in and thinking about how times have changed and yet remained the same* Watching Veronica “Ronnie” Walsh as she dealt with her business, worked ski patrol, took care of her four-year-old daughter, interacted with extended family, dealt with mourning her husband, and eventually fell in love.* Seeing Travis Keegan deal with a major crossroads in his life while taking care of his fourteen-year-old rather obnoxious son. * Amy: four-year-old daughter of Ronnie who has a list of wants for Santa* Bryan: fourteen-year-old son of Travis who has a chip on his shoulder, surly attitude, and rather disagreeable “see-me” attitude. * The side story of Ronnie’s sister and sister’s family* Watching Bryan’s journey* The way Amy’s wish list was achieved by…Santa? What I didn’t like: * Remembering the stereotypical male with ideas about “a woman’s place and duties”* The obnoxious teenager – though I did understand him* Thinking about: the pain experienced by Ronnie losing her husband, Bryan’s upheavals due to move and mother leaving, the trauma that can occur on ski slopes, and how fragile life can be.* That it was a bit formulaic and dated Did I enjoy this book? YesWill I read more by this author? YesThank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the ARC - This is my honest review. 3-4 Stars