Books like Nutcracker Prince (Kids & Kisses) by Rebecca Winters

When a young girl believes her absent father lives in Russia, her world is turned upside down by the arrival of a man who claims to be her dad and resembles the Nutcracker Prince from her favorite storybook. The new family dynamic unfolds over Christmas, bringing humor, unexpected love, and a dash of patriotic intrigue as the characters navigate feelings of loss, hope, and belonging. In this lighthearted tale, the mother struggles with her own independence while the father’s presence challenges old wounds and invites laughter and warmth into their home. The story weaves themes of family, identity, and the magic of the holiday season. As the story ends, the family finds a new sense of togetherness, demonstrating that love can bridge even the widest distances and that sometimes the greatest gifts come when the unexpected arrives.

First publish date: 1994