Behind the Story: Nick

Nick Russo grew up in his family's toy store. And now it's where he works. He's the manager to be exact. Not that it seems to be helping him improve the numbers.
With Christmas on the horizon, he ought to be more excited. After all, this is the last chance of the year to improve things and save the Emporium. But Christmas honestly stresses him out more than anything. The whiny kids, the holiday music on repeat, and the stress of making more sales before the year ends ... Good thing there's a confectionary just down the road from the store. Although, considering how much extra stress has been added to his life since Trudy was hired to refresh the store, he might need a lot more peppermint hot chocolate truffles.
He's not good with change. Or creativity. Or marketing. Or girls who come in and take over part of his office ... and maybe part of his heart too.
How is he going to survive this holiday season?
Ready to read Nick's story? The ebook is on pre-order now and you can save a dollar by ordering it before 10/17. ​Trudy McNamara doesn’t do Christmas anymore. But she will do anything for her nephew Mark, even take him to visit Santa. After Dad died and the holiday bucket lists stopped, December hasn’t been the same. But Trudy finds herself tangled up with the toy store Santa and Christmas when she discovers her mom … dated Santa.
 
Nick Russo, manager of Russos’ Toy Emporium, is at a loss as to how to save his family’s store. When Uncle Paul, the Santa and part-owner, hires Trudy to revamp their store, Nick’s life turns upside down. He’s been so focused on the numbers, the Christmas season has become nothing more than one last drive for sales. But Trudy makes him re-evaluate his attitude as well as want to help hers.
 
Can two holiday-haters renew their love of the season … and more?