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Christmas Miracle: A Family
When vulnerable nurse Fallon O'Gara returns to work, the town of White Elk welcomes her with open arms and Christmas cheer. But amidst the baubles and decorations is the man she'd hoped to avoid—her ex, Dr. James Galbraith.
James has just discovered he's father to a troubled young son, and he needs Fallon's help. She is only too happy to lend a hand, but it's hard when she's hiding a heartbreaking secret. As the snow flutters down, Fallon finds safety in James's arms and begins to wonder if she is finally ready to become a mother and wife….
James has just discovered he's father to a troubled young son, and he needs Fallon's help. She is only too happy to lend a hand, but it's hard when she's hiding a heartbreaking secret. As the snow flutters down, Fallon finds safety in James's arms and begins to wonder if she is finally ready to become a mother and wife….
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First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Dianne Drake
214 books18 followersDianne, a relative newcomer to romance fiction, is best known for her nonfiction work under the name JJ Despain. She has written seven nonfiction books, and her magazine articles have appeared in Country Living, Oxygen, Woman's Day, Family Circle, Ladies' Home Journal, Better Homes & Gardens, Parenting, Teen, Seventeen, and Writer's Digest. In addition to her writing, Dianne teaches a dozen writing workshops every year and also teaches a writing and publishing course at a state university.
Dianne's formal educational background is in classical music and nursing, with college degrees in both. She was a former symphonic bass player in her first career go-round, then a critical care nurse/anesthetist in her second. An injury caused a permanent disability, forcing Dianne to retire from nursing. As a consumer nonfiction writer today, one of her specialty areas is health.
Dianne's hobby and passion is antiques; she collects antique European oil lamps, vintage American kitchen utensils, and brooches from everywhere, circa 1600 – 1900. Her book, Everyday Antiques (Storey), was a Doubleday Book Club Antiques Roadshow alternate feature. Besides her passion for antiques, Dianne has a passion for animals — all six of hers are rescued from animal shelters.
Dianne is married to Joel, and their daughter Jennifer is a college student. In 2000, Dianne was the recipient of the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery & Suspense.
Dianne loves to hear from readers, so please feel free to write to her at P.O. Box 51343, Indianapolis, IN 46251-0343 or email her at DianneLynDrake@aol.com.
Dianne's formal educational background is in classical music and nursing, with college degrees in both. She was a former symphonic bass player in her first career go-round, then a critical care nurse/anesthetist in her second. An injury caused a permanent disability, forcing Dianne to retire from nursing. As a consumer nonfiction writer today, one of her specialty areas is health.
Dianne's hobby and passion is antiques; she collects antique European oil lamps, vintage American kitchen utensils, and brooches from everywhere, circa 1600 – 1900. Her book, Everyday Antiques (Storey), was a Doubleday Book Club Antiques Roadshow alternate feature. Besides her passion for antiques, Dianne has a passion for animals — all six of hers are rescued from animal shelters.
Dianne is married to Joel, and their daughter Jennifer is a college student. In 2000, Dianne was the recipient of the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery & Suspense.
Dianne loves to hear from readers, so please feel free to write to her at P.O. Box 51343, Indianapolis, IN 46251-0343 or email her at DianneLynDrake@aol.com.
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March 8, 2011
What I liked about this book was the portrayal of a capable nurse, and the sweet doctor who loved her. I liked reading about their struggles to provide a happy holiday for James's young son. I appreciated reading Fallon's mixed feelings about his young son. Based on her heartbreaking secret, it felt like a natural reaction. I admired James's persistence, and the way he confronted Fallon about her fears.
But Fallon kept pushing James away because of that secret. She was afraid and couldn't tell herself - or James - the truth. By the middle of the book, I was ready to shake her and demand that she talk over her problem with him. My exasperation with this book was due all to this; hence, the two star rating.
But Fallon kept pushing James away because of that secret. She was afraid and couldn't tell herself - or James - the truth. By the middle of the book, I was ready to shake her and demand that she talk over her problem with him. My exasperation with this book was due all to this; hence, the two star rating.
August 3, 2016
What she had done! what she had done... that line started pissing me off.. halfway through the book, and honestly I couldn't understand her side of things!!
You were in an accident and you lost your baby after trying so hard to hold on... any man who didn't get that was a monster but the H would have, unfortunately the h was being a stubborn whiny b****! And I couldn't get over that!!
The fact that it took more than 70% of the book to tell him the truth made it stupid for me! It's one thing to build suspense but then to let it go on till the end of the book to resolve give me a break!!!
I try to say nice things buy things but this book was stupid! She was selfish AF! And I couldn't get over that... I know loss, but not this self indulgent kind... But alas happy ever after came
You were in an accident and you lost your baby after trying so hard to hold on... any man who didn't get that was a monster but the H would have, unfortunately the h was being a stubborn whiny b****! And I couldn't get over that!!
The fact that it took more than 70% of the book to tell him the truth made it stupid for me! It's one thing to build suspense but then to let it go on till the end of the book to resolve give me a break!!!
I try to say nice things buy things but this book was stupid! She was selfish AF! And I couldn't get over that... I know loss, but not this self indulgent kind... But alas happy ever after came
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December 23, 2014" I really enjoyed this series and this book is no exception. The setting of these books is fantastic and a beautiful area. In this one I love the Christmas train. This story is about a woman, Fallon O'Gara and Dr. James Galbraith and his five-year old boy, Tyler." From a review posted by an eHarlequin member, to read more go here. warning Review does contain spoilers if you haven't read the other books in the series but there are no spoilers about Christmas Miracle: a Family contained within the review.
June 5, 2014
Well balanced characters and a satisfying happy ending.
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