Christmas Rewind Express

By Kathryn Kaleigh

Olivia put her head down and tried to make it past Christmas, maintaining her billable hours while the wheels of justice went on hold. 

 

But this year she got a Christmas do-over. A rewind of the heart.

 

A delightful magical Christmas short story in Hallmark style for those who believe in second chances at love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: KST Publishing
• Release date: Oct 7, 2022
• ISBN: 9798215845769

Kathryn Kaleigh

Kathryn Kaleigh is a bestselling romance novel and short story writer. Her writing spans from the past to the present from historical time travel fantasy novels to sweet contemporary romances. From her imaginative meet-cutes to her happily-ever-afters, her writing keeps readers coming back for more.

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Christmas Rewind Express

CHRISTMAS REWIND EXPRESS

A CHRISTMAS SHORT STORY

KATHRYN KALEIGH

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CHAPTER 1

Idid not dislike Christmas. Not to say that I particular cared for it either. Over the past ten years I had learned that if I simply paid little heed to it, it would quite simply slip past without me being affected significantly one way or the other.

Standing on Fifth Avenue, I waited for my car. The guy, Trent, at the hot dog stand had added frozen hot chocolate drinks with peppermint swirls to his menu. It was quite good actually.

Someone standing nearby had gingerbread cookies in one of their bags.

It was getting close to Christmas. Three days left. And then, thankfully, everything would settle back to normal. As it stood right now, I was having more trouble this year than normal getting in touch with any of my clients.

Office closed. Out with family. Back in touch after the holidays.

The wheels of justice may go on hold, but my billable hours did not.

The sky was cloudy, but the city lights were bright and flashy. Every billboard had something Christmassy on it. There were little tree decorations strategically placed on every lamppost. Trees. Huge ribbons draped over everything. Jingle Bells spilling from the speakers.

Even I found it hard to completely ignore the festive vibe in the air. The excited chatter from other shoppers was contagious. Fortunately for me, I was impervious.

It had yet to snow this year and the weather forecasters seemed to think that the season’s first snow would be on Christmas Eve. Personally, I didn’t think the snow was going to wait for Christmas Eve.

If there was one thing I knew, it was snow clouds. And there were snow clouds banking over the Hudson.

When my phone buzzed in the pocket of my long powder blue cashmere wool blend coat, I juggled the two bright red shopping bags in my hands and tapped my air pods.

To get some space so I could have a phone conversation, I had to shoulder my way past a man sporting ear muffs. Tourist. And