The Elf's Christmas Gift — Linda Steinberg

Alone for the Holidays? For the first time in her life, Deanna Rice is all alone on Christmas Eve. With nothing else to do, she agrees to wear a silly, too-tight elf costume to help her boss deliver presents to a children's home. She's self-conscious until she sees the delight in the orphans' eyes—and the admiration in the eyes of a handsome social worker. A lonely night becomes a magical celebration of the season. Nate Jackson grew up in this orphanage and knows how special a visit from Santa is. But this year it's Santa's helper he's more interested in. Maybe he can help the sad, pretty Elf believe in the magic of Christmas again.