A Carol for Christmas — Robin Lee Hatcher

What would one give up for love? For Carol, it was her passion to sing, but was her sacrifice worth it now that her marriage is crumbling? In this heartwarming novella, two people discover the true essence of Christmas and its power to rekindle the flames of love. Never underestimate the true spirit of Christmas Carol Burke was born to sing. It was the life she had always dreamed of. There was only one thing she loved more, one person for whom she would willingly sacrifice her dreams: Jonathan Burke. Married against their parents' wishes, both are determined to make a life together despite the hardships. Jonathan works hard at his father's department store, leaving Carol alone in their tiny apartment. But long hours turn into late nights, thanks to Jonathan's insatiable desire to prove himself to his father even at the expense of the one he loves best. Into the midst of an increasingly empty marriage comes an unexpected chance for Carol to sing again. Is this the opportunity of a lifetime, or a time for her to let go and trust her future to God? Carol knows one thing: she longs most of all to share her first Christmas with Jonathan, creating their own memories and traditions and breathing new life into their marriage. Then a broken promise leaves her wondering. Can anything, anyone-even God-heal her crumbling hopes? The answer comes when Carol finds herself face-to-face with the true spirit of Christmas.