Hope for Christmas (Echo Ridge Romance, #1)

Visit Echo Ridge this Christmas and stay for the entire series!Anika hates Christmas, but Carlos might be the man to make her believe in the magic of Christmas again.Anika Fletcher hates Christmas--its promises of good tidings and hope for the future are as tinseled as the ornaments on Kenworth's Hope Tree. Despite her feelings, Anika wants to maintain her daughter's faith in the magic of the season and gladly accepts a second job working with the handsome Carlos Rodriguez to restore Kenworth's old fashioned soda fountain. Carlos is no stranger to hard times and slowly shares his life of light and joy with Anika as they work together. Just as her fragile soul begins to feel hope again, an ill-timed act of charity changes everything. Anika isn't sure who she can trust or if hope is worth nurturing--especially at Christmas when it's easy to enjoy a kiss and believe love can last longer than the season.*This heart-warming, inspirational romance from award-winning and bestselling author Rachelle J. Christensen is part of the Echo Ridge Romance Collection.Although you can read the books as standalones, you don't want to miss this exciting series:Hope for ChristmasThe Kiss ThiefThe Princess Bride of RiodanComing Home to LoveHer Guy Next Door Fake Fiancé