Visions of Sugar Plums: Magical Holiday Romances, #2

By Tami Franklin

It's been nine years since Carter Reed's mystical journey to an alternate reality taught him about love and loss . . . and second chances. Since his return, he's made it his mission to be the best husband and father he can possibly be.

But as the holiday season approaches, Carter's children face a crisis of faith, and it could be that only another miracle can save the day.

If you enjoyed Second Chances, you'll love this peek into Carter and Kenzie's happily ever after. Visions of Sugar Plums will take you on a magical journey where anything is possible . . . and Christmas wishes can come true, if you only believe.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Calava Press
• Release date: Nov 9, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393272496

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Copyright © T.M. Franklin, 2018

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It’s been nine years since Carter Reed’s mystical journey to an alternate reality taught him about love and loss . . . and second chances. Since his return, he’s made it his mission to be the best husband and father he can possibly be.

But as the holiday season approaches, Carter‘s children face a crisis of faith, and it could be that only another miracle can save the day.

If you enjoyed Second Chances, you’ll love this peek into Carter and Kenzie’s happily ever after. Visions of Sugar Plums will take you on a magical journey where anything is possible . . . and Christmas wishes can come true, if you only believe.

First, a whisper.

Daddy?

Then, a little bit louder.

Daddy?

Carter shifted under the warm blankets, his face pressed into the pillow as he mumbled incoherently. It had been a late night at work, and Saturday morning was for sleeping in, after all. He hadn’t even bothered to set his alarm clock.

Apparently, though, someone else had a different idea. A little hand shook his shoulder once . . . twice. Then his morning visitor released a heavy sigh, obviously considering a different approach. Carter rolled over, and was just slipping back into a deeper sleep when tiny fingers prodded at his eyelids, gently prying them open, and the blurry mass of white and red before him slowly took shape. Wide hazel eyes peered at him, so close he could see the little flecks of gold and green in the little girl’s irises.

It’s time to wake up, Daddy, she whispered, blinking owlishly.

Carter stared at her through his one open eye. Peyton, what are you doing? What’s wrong? he grunted into the pillow.

Nothin, she said. It’s time to get up! She released Carter’s eyelid and stepped back to twirl in a quick circle. It’s time to go see Santa!" she squealed, throwing her hands up and bouncing on her toes.

Carter still didn’t