Snow Place Like Home - by Lacey Baker (Paperback)

About the Book

From the author of Christmas in Evergreen: The Bells Are Ringing (adapted from the Hallmark Countdown to Christmas original movie) comes another heartwarming, small-town romance where two childhood sweethearts find their way back to each other while planning the town's Christmas tree auction.

Book Synopsis

From the author of Christmas in Evergreen: The Bells Are Ringing (adapted from the Hallmark Countdown to Christmas original movie) comes another heartwarming, small-town romance where two childhood sweethearts find their way back to each other while planning the town's Christmas tree auction.

On a rare trip home for the holidays, Ella may have finally uncovered the secret to a joy-filled future by getting lost in her past.

Ella Wilson has avoided home and the holidays for nearly a decade. For her, the season is plagued by a jinx that's brought nothing but painful memories: her mother's death nearly two decades ago, her fiancé's abandonment last year, and now the loss of her job as an art curator. But without work to occupy her, home is exactly where Ella has ended up. And somehow, she's also been roped into planning the town's Christmas tree auction--side by side with her first love.

Seth Hamil knows that home is where the heart is, and for him, it's always been the sleepy community of Bellepoint, Pennsylvania . . . and for a while in high school that included Ella Wilson. Since then, he's been married and widowed and has spent the year throwing himself into his career as a music teacher and trying to keep his wife's memory alive, starting with the church fundraiser she launched to support local kids. So, despite their history, Seth isn't about to let his wife's vision for the event be easily dismissed by Ella's temporary presence and big-city ideas.

To find a way to work together, the two strike a deal: Ella can incorporate her splashy ideas into the auction if she will allow Seth to show her why Christmas is about more than decorations. Soon both begin to wonder whether fate has brought them together for a fresh start--and if Christmas wishes really can come true.

The book includes a set of discussion questions, perfect for book clubs or personal reflection. This uplifting tale of love rediscovered, interwoven with the joy of the holiday season, is the perfect fireside read this Christmas.

Review Quotes

'As I cozied up to read Snow Place Like Home, I instantly got small town Christmas movie vibes, as in, this should be a movie! I felt the need for a warm blanket and hot coco. And fell completely in love with Seth and Ella's second chance love story.'--Vanessa Miller, author of The American Queen

'Lacey Baker has written a heartwarming and inspiring novel about Christmas magic and a second chance at love.'--Brenda Jackson, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author

'Lacey Baker is a premier author of holiday stories that leave readers with a warm, fuzzy feeling and a smile that lingers long after the story ends. Snow Place Like Home is a wonderful, heartfelt story of two people who truly belong together. Baker delves deeply into her characters, sending a message that will resonate with us all: It's never too late for anyone willing to take a chance.'--Jacquelin Thomas, award-winning author

'Snow Place Like Home by Lacey Baker is a heart-warming treat just in time for the holidays! Readers will be hooked from page one and won't stop until they reach the end. Brew a cup of hot chocolate, grab your favorite blanket, and curl up by the fire for this charming story filled with Christmas cheer as well as faith, family, second-chance love, and more.'--Amy Clipston, bestselling author of Starstruck

'Snow Place Like Home is an authentic look at managing the merry and bright of the holidays when your heart isn't in it, only to find happiness and joy are just around the corner.'--Nancy Naigle, USA TODAY bestselling author