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Bettie Hughes, once a social‑media star flaunting designer purses and a dream home in Hawaii, finds herself broke and squatting in Colorado after a string of bad decisions. As Christmas approaches and family expectations loom, she drunkenly plays a vinyl record of “All I Want for Christmas Is You” backwards and inadvertently summons Hall, a charismatic Holiday Spirit who appears as a man. Hall grants Bettie her holiday wishes, including a seemingly perfect fiancé, but her desire for quick joy begins to feel hollow. As Hall’s time on earth grows shorter, Bettie must decide whether to cling to her selfish ambitions or embrace the true spirit of Christmas and the goodwill it brings.
First publish date: 2022
Genre: Romance/Paranormal Romance
Authors: Sarah Hogle
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