Known for her heartwarming observations of family life, New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer showcases her beloved Nantucketβs snowy off-season in this emotionally gratifying and utterly entertaining story.
Holidays on this Massachusetts island are nothing short of magical, and the seasonβs wonderful traditions are much loved by Nicole Somerset, new to Nantucket and recently married to a handsome former attorney. Their home is already full of enticing scents of pine, baking spices, and homemade pie.
But the warm, festive mood is soon tempered by Nicoleβs chilly stepdaughter, Kennedy, who arrives without a hint of holiday spirit. Determined to keep her stepmother at armβs lengthβor, better yet, out of the picture altogetherβKennedy schemes to sabotage Nicoleβs holiday preparations. Nicole, however, is not about to let anyone or anything tarnish her first Christmas with her new husband.
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