Second Chances Under the Tree
"I like her," I said as I sat across from my mother unable to keep the frustration from boiling over.
"Like who?"
"Callie," I admitted, my chest tightening as I said her name.
Her expression froze for a moment before she set the papers aside and leaned forward. "Youâre joking, right? Callie is your brotherâs girlfriend."
"I donât care," I snapped. "I canât stand seeing him with her. She should be mine, and Iâm not going to just sit back and watch them together."
"Well, well. This is interesting." She sat back, steepling her fingers. "You really want her all to yourself?"
"More than anything," I confessed.
A slow smile crept across her face, and it sent a chill down my spine. "Donât worry. I have a plan.â
Whatever she had in mind, I knew it wouldnât be simple. But if it meant having Callie⌠I was willing to do whatever it took.
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Callie was given a choice by her new boss: either lose her job or act as his escort for his familyâs Christmas and New Year celebrations, pretending to be his girlfriend.
Left with no other option, she reluctantly agrees to be his escort but what she doesnât realize is that sheâs walking straight into a trap.
Dive into a story of love, betrayal, romance, suspense, and a Christmas miracle. Second Chances Under the Tree is a gripping and intriguing read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.