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  • Published: 15 December 2021
  • ISBN: 9781496730633
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $59.99

Once in a Lifetime



Beloved, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe delivers a hopeful and heartwarming story about an impossible Christmas dream, an unexpected act of goodwill—and a surprising chain of events that could gift joy far beyond the holiday season…
 

Beloved, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe delivers a hopeful and heartwarming story about an impossible Christmas dream, an unexpected act of goodwill—and a surprising chain of events that could gift joy far beyond the holiday season…
 

Free-spirited, living on the fly, Vanessa Hayes is still always down for traditional family holiday fun—until now. She’s making her oft-delayed wish finally come true: Christmas in Paris, the glittering City of Lights. But when her passport gets delayed, it's too late for Vanessa to rebook. Now it looks like the Yuletide she longs for won't happen. Until a stranger suddenly enters her life, and changes it forever…
 
Overwhelmed by responsibility, Judith Guthrie is too busy worrying about her seriously ill brother to have time to celebrate. She's taken a leave from her teaching job to care for him as he's on the waiting list for a life-giving transplant. A trip to France is a kind of happiness she can't imagine. But when she accidentally receives Vanessa's passport, Judith can't resist delivering it in person so Vanessa will at least have her holiday dream. She can’t anticipate that her small gesture will result in a series of big choices, big miracles, and lifelong rewards that all will be thankful for over many Christmases to come...
 

  • Published: 15 December 2021
  • ISBN: 9781496730633
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $59.99

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Praise for Once in a Lifetime

Praise for Mary Monroe’s Christmas Novels
 
“This sweet holiday tale works through complicated real-world problems while tugging at your heartstrings in all the right places.” —AARP on The Gift of Family

“Monroe presents a tender, charming holiday romance that addresses serious issues such as loneliness, single parenting, and being attracted to a coworker. Perfect for fans of heartwarming holiday reads à la Fern Michaels and ReShonda Tate Billingsley.” —Library Journal on Right Beside You
 
“Best-selling Monroe gifts readers with a complex and appealing protagonist in this quick read with a thoughtful holiday message.”
Booklist on Remembrance
 
“The holidays can bring the kind of chaos, good and bad, that occupies your brain. It’s easy to forget to bring your gratitude. Remembrance has that covered.” —The Philadelphia Tribune
 
“A little like a made-for-TV movie with light drama, lighter humor, and love scenes that never go beyond a chaste kiss or two. In short, it’s the perfect holiday novel.” —The Carolina Peacemaker on Right Beside You

“Written in a heartfelt rom-com style, Right Beside You is an easy holiday read about finding love that has been there all along… Readers will be warmed by the uplifting message that life is too short to miss something as wonderful as finding true love.” —Booklist
 
“What does Christmas really mean? If you find yourself asking this question from time to time, Remembrance will help you with the answer. I’ll use all those book review adjectives like “Uplifting,” “Heartwarming,” and “Inspiring” on Remembrance. It’s a fine read, from New York Times bestselling author, Monroe; absolutely perfect for the holiday season!...Remembrance is a book that will help ALL of us remember the reason for the season!” —Delilah
 
“[A] tender and appealing romance.” Publishers Weekly on Right Beside You