The Certainty of Chance

THERES SOMETHING ABOUT DECEMBER...Madeleine Joy is feeling more meh than merry. When an Icelandic volcano erupts six days before Christmas hazardous ash congests European airspace canceling flights indefinitely-including the thirtysomethings connection to Paris. Stranded alone in London separated from her sister and with the devastating one-year anniversary of her best friends tragic death just days away Madeleine has never felt less festive. And as if things couldnt get worse the cute guy driving the cab to her hotel wont shut up about carolers and tinsel...Julian Halliwell is one of lifes sunny optimists. A former music journalist hes embraced his love for London by starting his own black cab business enthusiastically ferrying passengers from one historic landmark to another. But life hasnt always been easy for Julian. Having navigated several life-changing setbacks including a cruel betrayal by his former fiancée Julian remains hopeful that hell meet somebody kind who shares his love of music his corgi named Winnie and of course the magic of Christmas time in London.Despite being an unlikely match fate seems determined to throw them together. But can the grieving American find joy again in a world where the lights have all but dimmed?From Jacquelyn Middleton the award-winning author of UNTIL THE LAST STAR FADES comes a heartwarming Christmas story of love loss serendipity and the belief that whats meant for you wont pass you by.