This book connects readers with literary assistant Eve Pilkins as she works at the gothic-inspired mansion of Edward Priest, famous author to assist him in finishing his latest book. Eve feels as if she is in a gothic novel herself, including huge echoing rooms, strange sounds at night, a mysterious housekeeper, and a sad little girl, not to mention the handsome, brooding author. There is plenty of drama to keep readers immersed in this novel about Eve's adventures coaxing Edward Priest to finish his next novel, as well as her developing relationships with his children and the author himself.

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Eve and her close-knit family love celebrating the birthday ( Eve and her twin brothers are all born on Christmas Eve) Christmas season with gusto. When her abusive boss insists that she spends her Christmas cajoling the publishing houses's biggest author into completing his latest book, she is a little more than non-plussed. Eve sets of to Cranberry Cross where she meets the impossible Ed Priest and his blended family and all of their quirks and relationship dramas. Eve works to set things straight, get the book submitted and celebrate Christmas in style while developing feelings for her dashing author. "Christmas Eve at Cranberry Cross" is a charming story full of Christmas cheer. A lovely read for the holidays. ( )