Behind the Story: Noel

Last week you met Joy. This week, we're introducing her husband. Noel has loved Joy forever and thought their marriage would always be strong. So what if a few of their plans changed when they got pregnant sooner than they meant to? It was just another blessing to add to what they already had.
But then he realized his great job didn't cover as much as he thought. And he aimed for something better. Something that would allow him to take care of this amazing family he and Joy were building.
Never in his wildest dreams did Noel imagine them living in separate states, still married, but not acting like it. His dream promotion took him to Tulsa and Joy couldn't agree to follow, so she stayed behind ... with their son Andy.
Even though Noel finally has the job he's been working toward, his heart is torn in two being away from his loved ones. So, when they both end up in his apartment for Christmas, he's determined to make the most of it. All he's ever wanted is to make their life as good as he could. Maybe this snowstorm will give him the time to figure out what that means.
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A Match Made at Christmas

A-parent-ly Christmas (by Amy R Anguish)—Noel and Joy Davidson didn’t mean to separate, but a job promotion and educational opportunities were too much for their marriage to withstand. Now, it’s Christmas and their son Andy wants them together. Between his mischief, an unexpected snowstorm, and the holiday spirit, they’re remembering why they first wanted to be together. But which one will give up their dream for the other?
A Match of her Own (by Sarah Anne Crouch)—Victoria Wood is torn between elation and devastation now that her sister is married and gone. When she realizes her sister’s best friend is alone and best-friend-less on Christmas, she knows just what to do. Set her up with a boyfriend! But pesky Jared Knight keeps getting in the way. Jared can’t date Victoria—she’s too immature—but he can’t convince his heart to move on. How will he keep Victoria from ruining everyone’s love lives? When will she realize her perfect match is closer than she thinks?
Jingle Bell Matchmakers (by Lori DeJong)—When country music star Aubrey Mayfield is lured home after years away, she’s bewildered when she and ex-fiance-now-widowed-dad Cody Lansdale keep finding themselves in the same place at the same time. As they become reacquainted, however, old feelings stir. Aubrey’s at a crossroads in her career and is contemplating a change. But when a chance at headlining her own tour takes her back to Nashville, Cody realizes her dreams may once again come between them. Unless God, with a little help from the Jingle Bell Committee, has a better plan.
The Santa Setup (by Heather Greer)—Turning friendship into love takes magic. Good thing Nicholas Eckert and Julie Clarke work at Christmas Wonderland. The attraction brims with holiday magic, not to mention four teenage elves determined that Mr. and Mrs. Claus stop playing a couple and become one. The teens will need more than mistletoe to pair up these two. Julie is seeing someone, and Nick won’t risk their friendship for possible love. Only the elven employees’ outrageous antics stand a chance of setting up Santa in time for Christmas.