A Christmas to Cherish

Emma Sullivan thought she had it all: a thriving career as a top family lawyer in Boston, a loving daughter, and an enviable lifestyle. But beneath the surface, an unshakable emptiness gnaws at her. When a cryptic letter from her father beckons her back to Rockport, the seaside town she fled years ago, Emma is drawn into a whirlwind of past secrets and unresolved tensions.

Returning to Rockport for Christmas was never part of Emma's plan. The town is filled with memories—some painful, some magical—that she’s tried to forget. As she reconnects with old friends, faces her estranged parents, and rekindles an old flame, Emma is forced to confront the life she’s built and the one she left behind.

Amidst the festive charm and the mystery of an eclipse promising to unveil the Sullivan family treasure, Emma must decide if she can find healing and happiness in the place she once called home. With the spirit of the holidays in the air and the support of her daughter, can Emma finally piece together the life she truly wants?

"A Christmas to Cherish" is a heartwarming, cozy drama filled with adventure, hope, and the magic of second chances. Dive into this Christmas tale of family, love, and the enduring power of coming home. Book four in the series promises to enchant and inspire, set against the picturesque and serene backdrop of Rockport. Rediscover the magic of the holidays.

Chapter 1

“What do you mean you can’t get him on the phone? Have you tried his secretary?” Emma Sullivan took off her glasses and pressed two fingers to her temples. “We need to get these papers ready on time.”
Her assistant, Roger, stared at her from behind wire-rimmed glasses, fingers hovering over the tablet. “I’ve left him several messages. His secretary has even tried his personal line, but no one has been able to reach him.”
Emma blew out a breath, pushed her chair back, and stood up. “Get me his secretary on the line. Now.”
Roger lowered the tablet and nodded. He took a few steps back, then spun around and scurried out of the room, the smell of cheap cologne lingering in his wake. Through the glass window, she saw him step behind his desk, cluttered with files on either side, and mutter to himself. Then, he disappeared behind the mountain of paperwork, and Emma turned away from the door and looked out the window.
Even the city’s skyline didn’t comfort her, as it usually did, and the sight of dark clouds gathering on the horizon only worsened her mood.
She felt the chill deep down in her bones, making her want to trudge home, crawl under the covers, and emerge when the sun was out.
But she knew it wasn’t possible—not with a little girl relying on her to be reunited with her mother.
It was just like Stevens to drag his feet when it came to paperwork, especially with the holidays around the corner. As much as she hated to admit it, Emma was forced to consider whether or not she could make good on the promise she’d made to herself. Already, she’d received several hopeful phone calls from her client, Ms. Monroe, who was eagerly awaiting a reunion with her daughter.
Come on, Stevens. You’re not really going to keep them apart with Christmas around the corner, are you?
Frowning, Emma rubbed her temples and glanced at the phone on her desk. When Roger’s head emerged from behind the mountain of paperwork, he wore a grim smile. Emma reached her desk in two strides and cradled the phone between her neck and shoulder. A short while later, she hung up and buried her face in her hands.
Stevens’s secretary was almost as bad as he was, and her ability to lie was even worse.
Emma didn’t think she would make it in the business for long, but she pushed the thought out of her mind and sat up straighter.
Exhaling, she spent the next few minutes skimming through the files on her laptop and waiting for something to jump out. She had two fingers pressed against the crick in her neck when Roger reappeared at her door, hair in tufts on top of his head, tie messy, and an envelope in his hand.
“This just came for you in the mail, Ms. Sullivan.” Roger left it on the edge of her desk and raced back out, the door clicking shut behind him.
Emma blinked, rubbed her eyes, and rummaged through her drawer for her letter opener. Her eyes were still glued to the screen as she slid the letter open and wrenched her gaze away. Pushing her chair back, she stood and held the letter to the light.
But it didn’t reveal any hidden secrets.
Or anything else, for that matter.

Emma,
You need to come home.
Your father

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