Cass knocked again, harder, and she heard the lock flip on the door handle. Their mothers were sorority sisters who were best friends for over twenty-five years, and the girls had grown up together, sharing holidays, special events and-Cass looked at Kara, thought of Elena-they’d endured a tragedy beyond measure. five if they counted Elena who was two years younger and currently brooding over some greasy drummer. What was wrong with them? Had their first year of business school sucked the souls out of her friends? Flinging her hair over her shoulder, Cass knocked as Kara suggested. You could knock.Ĭass stormed across the room, not understanding why she was the only one freaking out over this. It was a nervous habit, one she’d developed after her mother had died. Kara looked over, twirling a lock of blonde hair. And right at that moment it annoyed the crap out of Cass. What do you want us to do, Cass? Jade was as cool as a cucumber-measured and calm as always. Well? She’s been in there a lot longer than three minutes. She looked at her friends who were perched on the window seat in Sabrina’s bedroom, both gazing out the window at the Holly Point lighthouse in the distance.

Do you think it turned blue?' Cass paced around the room wondering what the hell was going on in Sabrina’s bathroom.

An author couldn’t ask for a better advocate and personally, I couldn’t ask for a more steadfast friend.įinally, to my dear family, through all the ups and downs, life with all of you is a gift and because of that, every day is Christmas. My agent Stephany Evans has the most amazing knack for keeping things in perspective and thank goodness I have you in my corner. Your understanding of story, your creative spirit and your tireless work on our behalf has made all of the Christmas in New York books truly special. This book would not be what it is without the guidance of my editor, Lilian Darcy.

That you thought I belonged in the Tule family is a gift I will never take for granted. Not only are you a phenomenally talented author, you’re one of the best people I have the privilege of knowing. Many thanks, and much love goes to Jane Porter. To the team at Tule Publishing, Meghan, Lee, and Talia, thank you for making this experience so rewarding. There are a number of people who had a hand in making it so special, and I wish I had a whole book to thank them.įirst, to my partners in crime and my best friends, Patty Blount, Jolyse Barnett and Jennifer Gracen, who would have thought when we met through Long Island Romance Writers almost four years ago that we’d be doing this series together? You girls are amazing and I wouldn’t be half the writer I am without you.

I’ve always wanted to write a Christmas story and This Christmas has been an absolute joy for me to create.

This Christmas by Jeannie Moon