Blessings on State Street - Rachael Bloome

n nCan two heartbroken strangers find hope and healing in the most Christmassy town on the coast?n n nn nGrieving widow Abigail Preston wants nothing to do with Christmas this year. When she discovers her late husband owned a waterfront home in the quaint, cozy community of Blessings Bay, she figures it's the perfect holiday hideout. Except, there's one problem: An unexpected-and distractingly handsome-houseguest.n n nn nAfter a medical discharge and a broken engagement, former US Air Force pilot Logan Matthews accepts the only job he can get-caretaker of his friend's investment property in a quiet, hole-in-the-wall town.

The confirmed bachelor has zero interest in retiring his reclusive ways... until a beautiful, Taser-toting intruder barges into his life-and his home-with plans to stick around until after the new year.n n nn nThe unlikely roommates agree to coexist under two conditions: stay out of each other's way and absolutely, under no circumstances, celebrate Christmas.n n nn nWhen the magic of the season meddles with their Scrooge-like plan, the terms of their agreement prove easier said than done.n n nn nWill the town's infectious Christmas spirit-and a chance encounter with a mysterious boy named Max-melt their hardened hearts? Or are some wounds too deep-and too closely guarded-to heal?n n nn nFrom the USA Today bestselling author of the beloved Poppy Creek series, discover an idyllic seaside town where even the most downtrodden souls find hope and a happily ever after.n n nn nPreviously released in A Keepsake Christmas anthology.

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