The Clause in Christmas: A Poppy Creek Novel -- Rachael Bloome

<p><strong>An unexpected inheritance. A pesky clause in the will. And 25 days to avoid falling in love....</strong></p><strong> </strong><p>Cassie Hayward hates Christmas. Especially this year.</p><p><br></p><p>No job. Flat broke. And an ex most definitely on the naughty list.</p><p><br></p><p>The unexpected inheritance of a charming Victorian cottage in the small town of Poppy Creek may be the Christmas miracle Cassie needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Except for one itty-bitty problem: a clause in the will.</p><p><br></p><p>To inherit the house, Cassie must complete a series of festive tasks every day in December leading up to Christmas. All overseen by the handsome, Christmas-loving lawyer Luke Davis.</p><p><br></p><p>Luke is as strong and steady as the bespoke furniture he crafts as a hobby. He has to be. Stepping into his late father's shoes as the town lawyer comes with a sleigh full of responsibilities. Which means the captivating stranger collecting her inheritance is a distraction he can't afford.</p><p><br></p><p>As the unlikely pair complete the daily tasks, fighting their attraction becomes more futile than putting jolly ole St. Nick on a diet. But when someone from Cassie's past reappears with the offer of a lifetime, Cassie will have to choose between love and the life she thought she wanted.</p><p>________________________________________________________________</p><p><br></p><p>Visit the quaint, charming town of Poppy Creek where strangers become family and hope and love