Mistletoe Magic

<p><strong>MISTLETOE MAGIC AND OTHER HOLIDAY TALES</strong> is about the wonder and excitement of the holiday season as shown through the experiences of the characters in these eight stories.</p><p><br></p><p>Stories include:</p><p><br></p><p><em>Lucinda and the Christmas List</em> - A young woman needs a dose of elf-magic to regain her Christmas spirit. (Originally published in <em>Peripheral Visions and Other Stories</em>)</p><p><br></p><p><em>The Snow Globe</em> - An elderly woman through a gift from her late husband finds a way to fill her empty house and life. (Originally published in <em>The Saturday Evening Post</em>)</p><p><br></p><p><em>The Little Red Sock</em> - Despite past disappointments a little boy still believes that Santa will come.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Twelve Days Before Christmas</em> - A harried mother of three learns that despite a series of mishaps the season is always better when shared with family. (Originally published in <em>Bethlehem Writers Roundtable</em>)</p><p><br></p><p><em>Christmas Present</em> - A middle-aged woman is reminded that the best Christmas presents are those we give to others.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Charley Catches the Christmas Spirit</em> - A seemingly straightforward case of credit card fraud leads to a surprising and heartwarming conclusion for the thief the victim and the team from Adams Investigation Service.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Holiday Reunion</em> - A young woman realizes that even unexpected (and somewhat irritating) houseguests can make the holiday special.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Mistletoe Magic</em> - The characters in these four interlinked vignettes find that a simple mistletoe decoration can lead to an outcome that is more than what was expected or hoped for.</p>