{"product_id":"9781250010674","title":"The Christmas Town : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Christmas Town\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Donna VanLiere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDonna VanLiere\u003ci\u003e, New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the timeless \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Shoes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Hope, \u003c\/i\u003eis back with this moving and uplifting story about finding love, hope, and family in unexpected places.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLauren Gabriel spent many years of her childhood in foster homes, wishing her mother would come back for her and be the family she needs. Now twenty-years-old, she still longs for a place that she can truly call \u003ci\u003ehome\u003c\/i\u003e. Her work as a cashier is unfulfilling, and at Christmas it’s unbearable with the songs and carols and chatter of Christmas that she hears throughout the day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Lauren ends her shift one night, she finds herself driving aimlessly in order to avoid returning to her lonely apartment. And when she witnesses a car accident she is suddenly pulled into the small town of Grandon, first as a witness but then as a volunteer for the annual fundraiser for Glory’s Place, a center for single mothers and families who need assistance. Could this town and its people be the home she has always longed for?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the Novels of Donna VanLiere\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Shoes\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A heartwarming story.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Has precious gifts for all of us.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWashington Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Blessing\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Sweet and emotional...A perfect holiday gift.\" —\u003ci\u003eBookReporter.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"A story of tragedy and, of course, ultimate triumph.\" —\u003ci\u003eNew York Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Secret\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"…a sweet story that celebrates love and generosity of spirit.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “Tired of sugar plums and impossibly perfect families? Consider this tale with its appealing heroine who struggles against losing faith in herself and in God.” —\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Hope\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A magical story of second chances that will stay with readers long after the ornaments have been put away.\"--\u003ci\u003eBookpage \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Light\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Full of heartache and promise...VanLiere touchingly induces Christmas spirit and tears that will satisfy her many readers.” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250010674\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40596521287886,"sku":"9781250010674","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_a2caf5fe-c49f-42fd-aadd-c3f3ba4b875c.jpg?v=1637860696","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250010674","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}