Books like A Dreamspun Christmas by Carole Nelson Douglas
A Dreamspun Christmas brings together five charming short stories set around the holiday. In “Ghosts of Christmas Past,” spirits help a widower mayor and a fiery reporter find love. “The Crystal Dove” follows a cynical man who, after being gifted a crystal dove, is led to the woman of his dreams. In “Christmas Magic,” a Macy’s window dresser travels back to 1896, where she helps reunite a family and discovers timeless love. “It’s a Wonderful Christmas” sees a viscountess wishing upon a magical well, prompting an angel’s rescue that reveals the true meaning of Christmas. “Star Light, Star Bright” has an angel‑muse who sacrifices her archangel status to grant an elderly lady her final wish, finding happiness with a handsome architect instead. Each story intertwines romantic, fantastical, and holiday elements for heartwarming, festive readers.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Carole Nelson Douglas
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