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This collection brings together four holiday love stories that blend romance and adventure. In "Christmas Eve" Virginia Henley’s protagonist, a devout feminist, meets a macho firefighter on a snowbound Lake Michigan. "The Miracle" by Brenda Joyce follows an American beauty who challenges a rugged Irish nobleman on a windswept island, discovering passion after innocence. Fern Michaels’ "A Bright Red Ribbon" follows a weary traveler saved by a scarlet ribbon‑wearing dog, leading to an unlikely hero. Finally, Jo Goodman's "My True Love" sets a make‑believe betrothal in San Francisco, where faith, trust, and holiday magic heal two reluctant hearts.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Virginia Henley
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