A Very Grumpy Christmas (Arcadian Falls Christmas Book 1)

by Jerica MacMillan

While it’s true, I hate the attention. The pity. The well meant words and sentiments that do nothing to assuage the deep well of grief in my chest or make it easier to bear Sophie’s. The tears. The stomach aches with no cause except the trauma of losing her parents. The tantrums. Dear god, the tantrums.

Yeah. It's the worst

“Did you tell Santa you were good this year?” I ask. Her nose scrunches, and she tilts her head to the side. “I feel like I should get a pass this year, what with becoming an orphan and all.” I can’t help barking out a laugh at her answer. “Good point. Did you run that by Santa, though?”

SNERK

“I like her,” Sophie declares, hands on her hips. “You need to be nice to her,” she admonishes me. “Otherwise she won’t braid my hair anymore, and lord knows you’re fucking hopeless.”

Snerk

Once upon a time, I wouldn’t have needed to find specific people I already know to talk to at a party. I’d show up and mingle and make friends. Or, in this case, I would’ve already made friends with several other coworkers, and not just the one who invited me.

He must be an extrovert. This sounds like a nightmare