A Family By Christmas

Contains craft and recipe suggestions for family craft activities at Christmas.

Join New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak in this popular story about a family searching for the perfect man What they want for Christmas is a daddy! Jaclyn Wentworth is on her own with three little kids. She used to be married to the golden boy—former golden boy—of their small Nevada town. The marriage was a disaster because her ex—husband never grew up. Now Jaclyn’s living in Reno. And who, of all people, does she run into there but Cole Perrini, bad boy of Feld, Nevada. Former bad boy. He was her ex—husband’s opposite in every way—and he still is. Will Jaclyn and her children get the husband and father they deserve? Not a Scrooge, but a Santa! Previously published as We Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Zac never had a family of his own, but Rudy has enough to share. Shy, inexperienced Rudy has a crush on Zac from the moment his new colleague walks through the door. On an office night out before Christmas, Rudy finds the courage to make a move, and they form a tentative bond. When he discovers Zac will be alone at Christmas, he invites Zac to come home with him. Zac prefers to keep people at arm's length. Yet when Rudy offers him a family Christmas it's impossible to resist. With no parents of his own, Zac is pleasantly surprised to be welcomed by Rudy's. The only drawback is that everyone assumes they're a couple. Unwilling to disappoint Rudy's mum and make Christmas awkward, they decide not to deny it. It's not a chore for Zac to pose as Rudy's boyfriend, but the pretence makes him want things that scare him-things like a real relationship with Rudy. Zac's suffered enough rejection in his life already and is afraid to risk his heart. If he can get over his past rejection and let Rudy inside his armour, he might get more for Christmas than he ever imagined.

The wish book has been pored over. The letters to Santa have been sent. The nine children of a coal miner's family in Benham, Kentucky, eagerly await Christmas morning. But when the holiday dawns, they will find that the most precious gifts are sometimes the most unexpected--and that the best gifts are those that come from the heart.

CARING - COMPASSION - KINDNESSFIVE TENDER STORIES ABOUT YOUNGSTERS REACHING OUT TO OTHERS AS THEY SHARE THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS A Family for Christmas - Fran and Bessie, two twelve-year-old orphan girls, wish for a family for Christmas. When a wealthy widow comes to the orphanage to choose two girls to spend the week before Christmas with her, the girls hope for a miracle. Will their fondest wishes come true? Will the kindly widow want them as a family for Christmas - and not just for the week? Eveleen - Eveleen, a young ten-year-old girl moves from Ohio with her family to a small town out West. She is the only girl in her class who does not belong to the predominant religion of the town, and she feels very alone -- until another girl asks her to be her friend. Will Eveleen find the Christmas Spirit in this town of strangers because of her new friend? Carol's Gift - Carol, a twelve-year-old deaf girl comes home from Deaf School for the holidays. She wants to go caroling with her older sister and her friends, but her older sister doesn't want her along. She tells her deaf sister, "We are singing - and you are deaf and only sing with your hands. Who will hear you?" Carol answers, "Jesus." Will her sister let her come along? Paper Wishes - Sandy, a six-year-old girl comes up with the idea for a unique Christmas present for her family. She offers to draw their Christmas wishes -- calling them Paper Wishes. She tells them that if they believe hard enough, their wishes will come true. Will her busy, doubting family give her a chance to prove that if you believe, even paper wishes can come true? Looks Like an Angel - Emily, a thirteen-year-old girl wants to spend the evening Christmas shopping with her friend and her friend's grownup sister-in-law, but her mother tells her she needs to babysit for a woman with four wild, active children to give the mother a much-needed break. Will Emily find the Christmas Spirit as she babysits the adorable, but active children?

From the founding member of Grammy Award-winning country music band Little Big Town, discover the heartwarming true story of a family's Christmas miracle. Cover includes sparkly Christmas glitter! All Daisy wants for Christmas is a little brother or sister. Her parents have tried everything to make her dream come true, but nothing is working. So Daisy takes matters into her own hands, praying every day and writing a letter to Santa Claus about her one and only wish. Daisy's parents are touched by her strong belief and grateful for her help, but as they explain, sometimes you have to wait. God will give you the perfect gift when the time is right. In this heartwarming holiday tale, Kimberly Schlapman shares the true story of the Christmas when her family became whole.