***this one is going out especially to my Sister, whom I finally convinced to join Bookcrossing, as part of her Welcome RABCK from me, because I know she just loves Luanne Rice ! "
Enjoy it, Sis !

Every year on the first day of December, Christopher Byrne traveled from his farm in Nova Scotia to sell his Christmas trees on the streets of Manhattan. But this year there'd be no cheer for the widower and his twelve-year-old daughter, Bridget. For New York City had taken Christy's only son, headstrong sixteen-year-old Danny, who'd run off without a trace.

Librarian Catherine Tierney used to love the holidays: the lights, the carols, the nip in the air. But after her husband's death on Christmas Eve three years ago, the festivities seemed to start too early and last too long. Just before he died, Brian told his wife that he'd never leave her, that every Christmas he'd send Catherine a sign. On the quaint Chelsea street where she lives, Catherine will meet the tree seller from Novia Scotia. Both figured the world had forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. But they hadn't counted on finding each other, on fate, on second chances. . . and on a holiday gift of new love and new hope to last a lifetime.

I just received this book from my sister 1lilbookworm. I'm so excited to be receiving books from people. I haven't read this one yet, but it's by one of my favorite authors. I'll make a journel entry as soon as I get to it.

I've just finished reading this book and I loved it!!! It is such a warm story full of family value. I just love Luanne Rice books. This is only the 2nd book of her I've read and I'd like to read them all!!!