Books like Lakeshore Christmas (Lakeshore Chronicles, Book 6) by Susan Childress

Maureen Davenport, a diligent librarian who cherishes Christmas, finally has the opportunity to helm Avalon’s annual holiday pageant on Willow Lake. Determined to create a spectacular, storybook‑perfect show, she faces an unexpected obstacle: Eddie Haven, a long‑haired former child star with a tattooed look, has been assigned as her coding director by court order and has no fondness for the holiday season. As Maureen and Eddie clash over every detail—casting troubled children, selecting music, and staging the production—tensions rise, but the spark of attraction between them grows. The pageant becomes a backdrop for a potential Christmas miracle, raising questions about sacrifice, tradition, and the possibility of love amid discord. Set in a contemporary small‑town America, the novel explores librarian life, music, and the complexities of personal relationships during the festive season.

First publish date: 2009