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Emily Haxby, a successful 29‑year‑old Manhattan attorney, abruptly ends her relationship with Andrew just as he is about to propose. Confronted with the irony of her timing, Emily struggles to understand whether the breakup was about him or herself.
As Christmas approaches, Emily's personal turmoil echoes her professional challenges: she is assigned to a high‑stakes lawsuit that pits her values against a boss with questionable conduct, while her beloved grandfather Jack deteriorates and her distant father leaves her to manage the fallout. Memories of her deceased mother linger, reminding her that love may be fleeting.
Through humor and heartbreak, Julie Buxbaum explores how Emily ultimately takes control of her life, facing long‑held fears and redefining what it means to love again.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Julie Buxbaum
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