She and her husband live in central Oregon.

She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series and Finding Alice. She is the author of many Christmas books, including the bestselling The Christmas Bus, The Christmas Dog, Christmas at Harringtons, The Christmas Cat, The Christmas Joy Ride, The Christmas Angel Project, The Christmas Blessing, and A Christmas by the Sea. About the Author Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of more than 200 books with combined sales of more than 7 million. But why did that sign say Home of Christmasville? Emily persisted. She pointed to where some orange and gold leaves still clung to a large tree, vibrating in the afternoon breeze. Emily peered eagerly out the window, almost as if she expected to see snowflakes flying. But are we near the North Pole now? You said it snowed a lot here. What do you think? Krista grimaced at the plywood Christmas tree alongside the welcome sign. That sign says Home of Christmasville-what does that mean? Does Santa Claus live here? Emily giggled like she knew better. From the Back Cover Spend this holiday season in a town youll never forget-and never want to leave.

She doesnt always feel welcomed in the close-knit town, and Emily continually wonders, Wheres the snow? Can a friendly stranger and his family help restore Kristas Christmas spirit before the big day? Bestselling author Melody Carlson invites you to spend this holiday season in a town youll never forget-and never want to leave.

As she tries to make her tiny new apartment feel like home for her and her eight-year-old daughter, Emily, Krista begins to wonder if this move was a mistake. The small town is famous for its Christmasville celebration, something that the city manager. But when she accepts a job as a city manager in the mountain town of Winter Hill, Washington, Christmas is part of the deal. After her rough childhood in multiple foster homes, the holiday season just brings too many bad memories to the surface. About the Book Krista Galloway has a good reason to dislike the holiday season, but when her new job as city manager forces her to plan the towns over-the-top Christmas celebration, she and her daughter may find a new home - and some Christmas spirit - in the process - Book Synopsis Krista Galloway is not a fan of Christmas.

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