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Today is one of those days Logan Reilly wished he'd stayed in bed. Not only does he have to deal with the annoying Winter Wonderland Carnival but his close friend, that whimsical lover of snow, Holly Armstrong, is leaving town forever. The question is, why didn't she tell him and why today, of all days, does he realize she might be more than a friend?
Holly can no longer stay in town knowing the man she loves only sees her as a friend. It's time to move on. Besides, she has other career prospects.
As the carnival unfolds, watch God work in amazing ways. Can He change Holly's mind and make her stay? Can He help Logan see beyond the friendship?
Only time can tell.
Excerpt:
“So, what are you up to this afternoon?”
Before Holly’s expression could waver into a frown, she forced a smile. “I…I’m off for a snow walk.” Possibly my last in Meriden.
“That is what’s so stupid about this…this whole Winter Wonderland Carnival. There’s no snow!” He raised both his hands in aggravation.
“There might not be any right now, but there will be.”
“How do you know? There’s no snow expected. Cold, but no snow.”
“There’ll be snow tonight.” She stepped close to him, laying her hand in the crook of his arm. The contact brought a swirl of pleasure moving around inside her stomach—more so than normal. It must be from all the excitement of her news—nothing more than that.
“Just breathe,” she whispered to him, as she slowly took in a deep whiff. “You smell that?”
He shook his head. “What? Burgers from down the street?”
“No.” She laughed; he could be so dense sometimes. “It’s the first snowfall.” She inhaled another intoxicating aroma of winter air. “It’s coming.”
“And what’s so good about snow? It’s just annoying and inconvenient.” He pulled his arm away and folded them across his lean frame.
“Snow is beautiful…magical.” Her voice came out breathy with the idea of snow making her feel all tingly.
“It’s cold, wet stuff that falls from the sky.”
“Then there are the wonderful clothes: hats, scarves, gloves…”
“…galoshes, wool socks,” he countered.
She continued, not to be undone by his cynicism. “Fresh baked cookies, hot apple cider, hot cocoa, hot toddies…what is a hot toddy?”

Hi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteI know I've said this before, but I love the name of your story. The conversation between Logan and Holly is so natural, I feel like I'm there with them...
Wendy
www.wendydavy.com
I loved this story!!! And Logan and Holly are a wonderful counterpoint!
ReplyDeleteWendy,
ReplyDeleteThis story sounds fabulous. I can't wait to read it.
Happy Holidays!
Mary
I read this and highly recommend it : )
ReplyDeleteI, too, loved this story - what a wonderful Christmas treat!! And the cover is simply breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteSnow Kissed was so much fun, Cindy. It's just the kind of Christmas story I look forward too!
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy. what a lovely story and cover! I wish we'd get snow-kissed around here LOL. We're just getting over 87 degrees. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the cover is beautiful. And it sounds like the story is every bit as wonderful. I'm looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteThe story IS every bit as wonderful as the cover! I loved it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the comments. I loved writing this story.
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