The Christmas Gift
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cerebral_1
Complete, First published Dec 29, 2013
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Jake Dalton and Lucy Parker have never been happier. They run a wonderful restaurant together, and love each other fiercely. What more could two people ask for? But with Christmas fast approaching, along with all the family memories dredged up by that holiday, cracks begin to appear in the couple’s happily ever after. Jake wants more stability; Lucy likes things just the way they are. As the cracks become crevices, and doubts begin to crowd in, will Jake and Lucy find a way to make this Christmas be their best, or will a split-up be their final Christmas gift to one another? Our favorite odd couple is back in their very own seasonal short story. Stay tuned for the first chapter!
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