A
Family
for
Christmas
Ornamental Match Maker Series: Book 23
By
Marlene Bierworth
Copyright © 2019 Marlene Bierworth
All rights reserved.
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Disclaimer
This book is a work of fiction. Names, places, character and events are the product of the author’s imagination. While the author has tried to be historically correct, her goals in this book are great characters and storytelling. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or locals, is purely coincidental.
About the Series
Mrs. Claus is all about spreading Christmas cheer — especially to the many lonely-hearts seeking friendship, love, healing, second chances, and that special someone of their own.
To help each lovely heroine and dashing hero find their perfect match, Mrs. Claus sends them a magical holiday ornament. From a carousel horse that matches the exact horse a hero will be found riding to an iced angel just like the cookies a dreamy chef bakes, each ornament has a real-world counterpart that, if followed, will lead to true love. These books are designed to be a fun quick read with a touch of magic and romance.
From historical to contemporary, from heartfelt to humorous, from magical to inspirational; each of these sweet romance stories ends in a festive happily ever after that will leave you wanting more — so be sure to check out all the titles by multiple authors in our Ornamental Match Maker visiting
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From the Author
This is my seventh contribution to the series. If you love clean romance and a happy-ever-after story, then this book is for you.
We are back at Heritage Inn & Resort in this book. Second relationships that lead to marriage, especially mid-life, have a unique set of problems, and many flounder, no matter how much they love their new partner. The main characters in A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS, Sandra and Robert, are among this number of second chance lonely hearts.
May the Spirit of Christmas rein in your life all year round, and may readers the world over, continue to enjoy tales of romance everyday! Love reigns!
You can find 7 titles in this series at the author’s Amazon page:
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 A North Pole Delivery
Chapter 2 The Wedding Planner
Chapter 3 The Work Begins
Chapter 4 The Date
Chapter 5 Santa’s Helper
Chapter 6 A Fight for Love
Chapter 7 Christmas Cave
Chapter 8 The Confrontation
Chapter 9 Lost Hope
Chapter 10The Wedding
Chapter 11Family
Chapter 12Life Ever After
Sandra and her soon to be daughter-in-law, tittered like two schoolgirls as they left the dining hall and headed for Angie’s office. They burst through the door, eager to tackle today’s replies for the upcoming wedding. Their excitement faded upon viewing the mountain of green envelopes piled on the cluttered desk. They regarded one another and groaned.
“I can handle it, Angie. I know your work is falling behind,” said Sandra.
“Oh, will you? Trevor will be here tomorrow and I want to spend every spare minute with him. I miss your son so much when he’s on the road.”
“This is his last tour for the year and he cut next years in half. Personally, I suspect he’d like an invitation to join the ranks here at the Inn – but don’t tell him I told you so.”
“Trevor is more than welcome to stay home after we’re married. I’d welcome relief from running this place alone. Charles does what he can, but I refuse to burden him with any additional work load knowing his wife wants him to slow down. That leaves me to make management decisions and do the bulk of the office work.”
“Might be something to discuss when he arrives for the wedding,” said Sandra.
“I avoided the subject of his changing careers because I figured he loved traveling the country with his tour business.”
“Appears to be growing tired of it. All he talks about is you when he calls.”
“Thank you. I will definitely bring up the subject.”
Angie plunked the stack of envelopes on a small table close by. “If you feel overwhelmed, just call out. I’ll tackle the bookkeeping. Business has been excellent this last quarter. Probably see a good enough profit to bring that son of yours on board if he chooses.”
Sandra settled back in the swivel chair and opened the binder where the names of the wedding guests waited the big check-mark in the proper column – attending or declining. She formed three neat piles to avoid them from capsizing. That’s when she noticed other mail on the bottom.
“Oh, dear. There’s some of your mail here.” Sandra stood and brought it to the owner of Heritage Resort. Angie moaned as the pile exchanged hands. “Sorry,” Sandra said as she returned to her task on the other side of the room.
Within a few minutes, she heard a chuckle. Glancing up, she saw Angie waving a small square box in the air. “Mrs. Claus seems to have taken a special interest in your family?”
“What do you mean?”
“The return address on this package is Santa Ville, North Pole.”
Sandra peered at the brown paper wrapping and then grinned. “Something for my son again? But Trevor found his match – you – what could she possibly want with him now? He is not alone or looking for Miss Right anymore.”
Angie laughed. “It’s not for him. Mrs. Sandra Dristoll seems to be the target this time.”
Sandra hurried back to Angie’s desk and plucked the package from her hand. “Trevor’s owl ornament was delivered in
