The Christmas Keepsake - Love in Bloom by Annie Rains Paperback

About the Book

"After losing one of her longtime, favorite patients, Nurse Mallory Blue takes some much-needed time off in order to rethink her life. She decides to finally clean out her grandmother's old theater, where Christmas was brought to life on stage each year. As she's organizing her grandmother's office, she finds a box of Christmas ornaments and a notebook detailing which memory was captured with each. It's a love story told in ornaments-a story her grandmother, who has Alzheimer's, is unable to tell. As Mallory packs up Nan's things and prepares to sell the theater, she runs into a huge problem. Hollis Franklin is a big believer in second chances. Growing up in foster care, Hollis found life-long friends who he now runs a construction crew with. Hollis would love to help Mallory get the theater back into tip-top shape, but he thinks the community theater should re-open, not close for good and be sold. Nan always made sure the kids in foster care were involved in the community plays, and some of Hollis's best childhood memories are wrapped up in this beloved space. Determined, Hollis makes Mallory a deal that she can't refuse. He'll do the construction work on the theater for free if Mallory will step into her grandmother's shoes this holiday season and put on one last Christmas theatrical, in the hopes that one last will turn into one more.."--

Book Synopsis

This heartwarming small-town holiday love story about hope and healing from USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains is perfect for fans of Susan Mallery and Jenny Hale!

Sometimes the best gifts aren't under the tree.

Everyone has a story to tell. And for Mallory Blue, her grandmother Nan's community theater and annual Christmas play has been a beloved tradition for as long as she can remember. But this year is different. With Nan losing her memories to dementia, Mallory has taken on more than she can handle--including directing this year's show.

Two things are keeping Mallory going: A journal that tells the story behind each handmade ornament on Nan's tree. And Hollis, who volunteers to play Santa to spend time with Mallory and prove he's no longer the rebellious boy she knew growing up.

As Mallory reads through Nan's entries, she realizes there's so much she never knew about her grandmother. And when Mallory has big decisions to make in both her personal and professional life, it's Nan's wise advice and Hollis's steadfast support that will hold the key to this year's holiday magic.

About the Author

Annie Rains is a USA Today bestselling author of small-town contemporary stories full of hope and heart. After years of dreaming about becoming an author, Annie published her first book in 2015 and has been chasing deadlines and creating happily ever afters for her characters ever since. When she isn't writing, Annie is usually spending time with her family or reading a book by one of her favorite authors. Annie also enjoys spending time with her three attention-hungry and mischievous rescues, which inspire the lovable pets in her books.